Weekly Health Themes
Is there some aspect in your life that needs more attention? Let the experts guide you. During the Challenge we will host over a dozen Doctors, health professionals and experts to teach and facilitate critical concepts that will allow you to get to the next level in your life. Make that change with us.
Rev. Deborah Johnson
Benjamin Saltzman
LeTa B. Jussila, L.Ac, CPT
Madhu Brodkey, MFS
Dr. Michelle Bean
Darren Huckle, L.Ac
Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS
Bob Stahl, PhD.
Sage Lavine
Misha Palin
Ecology Action
Denise Diani, PT
Hospice of Santa Cruz
Others To Be Determined
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Weekly Fitness Themes
We know by now that we must move our bodies. Come and explore 12 different forms of exercise and discover your PASSION. Each week you will get to experience a new fitness activity around the county. Whether you need to find a new fitness activity or you're ready to change things up. There's no program like this and it's offered one time a year. Register now.
MinorSan
DiviniTree Yoga
Bike Dojo
Six Animals Kung Fu
Capoeira
Joy of Movement
Santa Cruz Dance Company
Aikido of Santa Cruz
Chi Center
Soccer with Hillel
Brazilian Dance
Ascete Training Center
Belly Dancing with Janelle
More to Come...
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Weekly & Grand Prizes
Everybody likes to be rewarded for their efforts! We've teamed up with local businesses and professionals to gift you prizes for investing in your health! Each time you participate in an activity your name goes into the drawing for that weekly prize and these prizes are awesome, so you won't want to miss out. The grand prizes are pretty sweet and that's based on the health and fitness tests.
*Surfboard
*Cruiser Bicycle
*Santa Cruz Stay-cation
Massage Sessions
Acupuncture Treatments
Restaurant Gift Certificates
Hot tub & Sauna gift certificates
Coaching sessions
% off at local businesses
% off local professionals services
--> too many to list!
*Grand Prizes
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Health & Fitness Tests
We will get a snapshot of where you are when you begin the Challenge and how much you have improved after 12 weeks. Using a state-of-the-art medical device, Bio-Impedance Analysis, we are able to tell what's going on at the cellular level. These tests are valued at $300. Depending on your results, you can meet with one of our professionals to come up with a unique and customized plan based on your results to ensure your success (optional).
Local Community
Statistics say that you have a higher change of making a long-lasting lifestyle change when you do it with others. You will make great friends, have fun getting to know other people in the community and learn about local businesses and professionals that are offering amazing products and services.
Unlimited Classes
Every class offered is included with your registration. You will get a Santa Cruz Challenge I.D. card that will be your entry ticket to anything offered for the duration of the 12-weeks. Come to our unlimited outdoor fitness classes offered 6 days a week, to any of the featured fitness studios around the county and any and all of our health talks and specialty classes offered. There will be plenty to experience for everyone's interests!
