Healthy Summertime Habits Role Model Summer Fitness Summer Fun Fitness Tips How to Keep Your Child Active Over Summer Vacation Get Up and Go Children and adolescents need 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity per day. Go to places where children can be active such as parks, playgrounds, and baseball fields. Check with your local parks and recreation department for summer activities offered in your area. Healthy Summertime Habits Set rules over summer break for watching TV, playing video games, and using the computer. Screen time should limited to 1-2 hours per day. For more information visit: http://kidshealth.org http://www.letsmove.gov http://www.cdc.gov Role Model Summer Fitness Set a positive example by leading an active lifestyle yourself. Make physical activity a part of your family’s daily routine by taking walks or playing active games together. Active Vacations Have an active family adventure. The Great Outdoors: hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing. The Urban Jungle: walking tours, museums, zoos.