Children in the Birmingham area can now benefit from exercise with a difference, thanks to the new children's ICE gym in Handsworth, which launched today.
The ICE gym is attached to Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre in Handsworth and makes up the sixth ICE gym available for Birmingham children aged from eight to 16 years old.
It's not just the gym that can be enjoyed but also outdoor pursuits such as orienteering, an assault course, archery and in the future a BMX circuit. The centre offers a unique learning experience for pupils with a taste of the outdoors with a fire pit area where children can learn how to prepare and cook healthy food.
One of the aims behind the scheme is to encourage children to take up sports they may not have had an opportunity to in school PE lessons. The initiative is funded with support from Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust and Birmingham City Council.
More information on the programme can be found by viewing the press coverage below:
BBC Midlands Today
Birmingham Mail
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