Dr. John’s Sports Center - Cedar Park

Dr. John’s Sports Center - Cedar Park

Written by Autumn Rhea Carpenter Monday, 07 August 2006

Sports center trains kids for the future

In the midst of a rousing game of castle ball (a kinder, gentler version of dodge ball), two teams of children eagerly bounced the rubber balls against the gleaming gym walls at Dr. John’s Sports Center, creating an energy found only in the presence of youth. The brightly painted 13,000 sq. ft. sports center, which opened in February, is dedicated to instilling the motto “Where We All Play.” The center emphasizes the value and benefit of actively participating in sports and games.

Owners Dr. John and Anita Krampitz have spent years in the physical education industry and are excited to make a lifelong dream happen.

“In 1991, John was the director of physical education at Concordia University in Austin, and offered a summer camp that encouraged kids to be happy, healthy, and productive,” Anita, business director, said. “As the camp’s success rate increased, John realized his dream to someday open a full-time sports center. After our youngest son graduated from college, we were able to give the idea life.”

The sports, dance, recreation, and movement center offers a variety of programs, including day summer camps, after-school care, recreation leagues, special clinics and adult programs. Available sports include dance, basketball, volleyball, soccer, Pilates, rugby, lacrosse, T-ball and flag football.

“Not all children like to compete or dance or play recreational games. However, I haven’t found a kid yet who doesn’t like to do at least one of those things,” Dr. John said. “Children who are physically active on a daily basis are happier, healthier, perform better at school, and have more self-confidence than inactive children.”

During a time when childhood diabetes is reaching epic proportions in the United States, parents are realizing the importance of physical activity and wholesome meals. The sports center provides cooking classes and a wellness lecture series to children and adults.

“There are no forbidden foods, but foods are categorized into those that should be eaten daily and others that should be reserved for special occasions, like birthdays,” Anita said.

The couple believes environment is a powerful factor in shaping a person’s behavior.

“We try to create a place that values, practices, and celebrates healthy living. We reward, in small but meaningful ways, those who display the same behaviors,” Anita said. “We believe, and public health studies have confirmed, the children in programs like ours will become more active and will adopt healthy nutritional behaviors.”

Basic Information on After School Care

• Days offered: Monday-Friday from the first day of Leander ISD school year to the last day of school.
• Hours of operation: 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm
• Grades served: Kindergarten to 6th Grade
• Pick up Service: Most Cedar Park Elementary Schools. Please complete the online reservation to confirm pick up service at your child’s school.
• Cost per week: $70 ($14 per day) for children attending on a full-time basis, Monday-Friday. $18 per day for children attending on a part-time basis, 3 days or less.

Dr. John’s Sports Center, 1800 Clover Lane, Cedar Park, TX, 512-259-754, www.drjohnssportscenter.com