The Palm Beach County Sports Institute is pleased to announce the return of one of Palm Beach County's favorite events - the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida.

Once again, the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Kids Fitness Festival is such a success because there is something for everyone! Elementary and Middle school children can learn the basics of over 35 sports from the area's leading instructors or they can hang out in the midway, play games, make arts and crafts, and interact with professional athletes and mascots. Parents will also enjoy the educational expo, food, and interactive games.

Some of the sports clinics being offered this year are: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, BMX, Bowling, Boxing, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance, Fishing, Football, Golf, Hockey, Judo, Jump Rope, Karate, Lacrosse, Malletball, Movement, Netball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tae kwon do, Tai Chi, Tennis and Weightlifting. Please note, these sport clinics are subject to change.

Admission is $10 per day until June 30, 2006 and $15 after June 30, 2006.The admission fee includes a Kids Fitness Festival T-shirt, a gift bag, and a full day of fun and activities.

Parents are admitted free of charge and are encouraged to check out all that the festival has to offer!

The event is sponsored by: BankAtlantic, City of West Palm Beach, Continental Airlines, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, ESPN Radio 760, Florida Atlantic University, McDonalds, Pepsi, Primetime of Palm Beach County, Inc., South Florida Expo Center, The Palm Beach Post.

The event is managed by: The Palm Beach County Sports Institute and supported by The Blum Foundation and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.