(Springfield, MO) -- Parents in the Ozarks know what it's lilke to run your kids from one athletic activity to the other.  Those activities may be on opposite sides of town or be pretty pricey.

But the Doling Family Center offers activities for the whole family in one location.
We're live there this morning with Kevin Marquart.

Rob Evans - For people who might not know about the Doling Family Center, where are you located and what are your facilities like?
Kevin - The mission of the Doling Family Center is primarily a fitness center -  to provide a family-oriented resource whose purpose is to promote healthy lifestyles by investing, equipping and encouraging those in pursuit of life-long educational, recreational, and leisure activities.   

Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rob - You have some new dance programs starting up. Who are those designed for?
Kevin - These are all designed for younger children, basically through fifth grade.  We're offering fall classes in:

Ballet (Saturdays)
Ages 4-6, 9-9:45 am
Ages 7-10, 10-11:00 am
Session V: Nov. 7-Dec. 19
Fee: $25 member/$35 non-member

Jazz & Modern Dance (Saturdays)
Ages 4-6, 11-11:45 am
Ages 7-10, 12-1:00 pm
Session V: Nov. 7-Dec. 19
Fee: $25 member/$35 non-member

Rob - And you have some activities for kids during the holidays.  What can you tell us about that?
Kevin - This is a big help to parents who still have to work over the school holiday break.

Doling School's Out
Dates: Nov. 25 & 27, Dec. 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31
Ages K-5; 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Fee: $14 one child, $12 for each add'l child in family/per day.
Participants may attend schools surrounding Springfield. Bring a sack lunch. *Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Rob - What about for the adults.  What can they find at the Doling Family Center?

Kevin - We're offering a terrific yoga class for the grown ups.

Power Yoga (Tuesdays)
Ages: Adult Tuesdays, 6-7 pm
Session VI: Free class Nov. 10; Nov. 17-Dec. 29

To learn more, just log on to www.parkboard.org or give us a call at (417) 837-5900