Some young Brunswick County girls are getting a head start learning about the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

The Brunswick Community College Fitness for Fun Girls Camp teaches eight to twelve year old girls the importance of fitness activities. This is the first year for the camp, which combines structured exercises with games like dodgeball and kickball. Instructors hope by getting kids involved at a young age they will continue to exercise throughout their life.

“Fitness these days is kind of low on the priority list for a lot of kids so we really wanted to bring them something that they could learn a lot and then also have a good time doing it,” said camp instructor Rhonda Schilawsky.

For more information on this and other camps at Brunswick Community College visit www.brunswickcc.edu/Ath_Aqua/Ath_Aqua.htm.