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Kids Get Fit at 28th Annual Oyster Festival

THE STEVEN AND ALEXANDRA COHEN CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER OF NEW YORK AND KOHL’S CARES 

ENCOURAGE LONG ISLAND YOUTH TO GET FIT AT THE 28th ANNUAL OYSTER FESTIVAL

Be sure to visit the Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Kohl’s Cares booth at the 28th Annual Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th, 2011.

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ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (both days- subject to change)

2:30pm- Performance by Lucie B's Jump N Fun’s jump rope team, the "Rock-It-Ropers"

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3:00pm- Hula Hoop Contest- 25 participants max per session. 2 sessions per day. Each contestant will receive a FREE hula hoop. Winners receive four tickets to Atlantis Marine World.

3:30pm- 4:00pm- Jump rope clinics- participate and receive a FREE jump rope while supplies last

4:30pm- Performance by Lucie B's Jump N Fun’s jump rope team, the "Rock-It-Ropers"

5:00pm- Bicycle/helmet raffle drawing

5:15pm-6:00pm- Jump rope clinics- participate and receive a FREE jump rope while supplies last

Don’t forget to fill out a RAFFLE ticket for a chance to win one of four bicycles (with properly fitted helmets). Two will be raffled off each day. Winner MUST be present at time of drawing. Winners are responsible for transporting the bicycles home.

About the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
For the fifth consecutive year, US News & World Report has ranked the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York as among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. Cohen Children’s Medical Center is the preeminent children’s hospital on Long Island and is the largest provider of pediatric services in the state of New York . Established nearly 30 years ago, we have evolved continually to keep pace with a growing pediatric population. Our vision is to become a national leader and be recognized for providing outstanding family-centered, quality-focused and academically-based care while conducting research committed to finding cures and innovative treatments for childhood diseases. For more information, visit www.northshorelij.com/ccmcny .

About Lucie B's Jump N Fun

Jump Rope has evolved from a street yard activity into a complex, growing world sport, involving gymnastics, dance and acrobatics. The best jumpers perform across the planet. Recently, all star jump ropers have amazed the audience and judges on the shows, " America 's Got Talent" and " America 's Best Dance Crew".  Lucie B's Jump N Fun, located in Baldwin, Long Island , teaches children the sport of jump rope. Their jump rope team, the "Rock-It-Ropers" has dominated the U.S.A. Jump Rope Regional Competition for the past two years. Come by and see this fun new sport. http://www.luciebjumpnfun.com/

                   About Five Star Sports and Entertainment Academy of East Rockaway

Five-Star is Long Island South Shore 's Ultimate Sports & Entertainment Academy . As your one-stop destination for children, adults, and the entire family, Five-Star is the place for athletes to train with some of the nation’s top instruction and talent. Offering classes and open facility sessions encompassing various sports and disciplines, we welcome you to let us show you why we have earned the title of being the Ultimate Sports & Entertainment Academy . In addition to our wide array of classes, parents can enjoy working out in one of our many adult fitness options, or a massage while the kids take a class or practice. Our popular birthday parties offer fun in the gym and special themes. http://www.5starsportsacademy.com/about.html

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