Kidgets Club present Amazing Games at the Avenues

Simon Kidgets Club present Amazing Games at the Avenues

POSTED 09/18/08

JACKSONVILLE, FL - "Let the games begin!" will soon be heard at The Avenues when the Simon Kidgits Club Amazing Games get underway from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 in the mall's Center Court.

From jump roping and hula-hoop contests, to seeing how low you can limbo, kids can join in the excitement. Every child who participates in the Kidgits Amazing Games will receive a jump rope, sports wristband, medal, and achievement award.

Kidgits Amazing Games is one of several interactive educational events held throughout the year for members of the Simon Kidgits Club, a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for Jacksonville-area children.

"The Amazing Games is a great addition to our year-long Simon Kidgits Club programs and a fantastic way to help kids get fit while also teaching them about sportsmanship, team spirit and friendly competition," said Tina Calloway, Director of Mall Marketing for The Avenues. "The Amazing Games will offer fun, educational games that both parents and kids will enjoy."

Since 2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards, and games.

The Simon Kidgits Club now has more than 750,000 parents registered at more than 100 Simon malls across the country.

Kidgits offers an array of educational programs, such as "Book Blast," an event that features celebrity readers, a book drive and engaging activities that bring children's stories to life. Food and family fun meet with "Kidgits Super Duper Mini Chefs" program, where young "chefs" whip up dishes, decorate cookies, and twist pretzels.

Parents can register their child to become a Simon Kidgits Club member at www.simon.com/kidgits. With the $5 annual fee, kids will receive a free t-shirt, membership card, and access to all of the Kidgits Club special events throughout the year.

Located just south of downtown Jacksonville, The Avenues is Northeast Florida's super-regional, multi-level shopping center, anchored by department stores including Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney and Sears. The mall offers a variety of stores exclusive to the Jacksonville market and more than 150 stores total, including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Coach, Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. The Avenues is located at 10300 Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.simon.com or call 904-363-3060.