Our Courses

´Our courses are at the heart of Be Strong For Kids. With currently 81 different sports, exercise, and cultural programs, we reach more than 680 children from our partner organizations each week. Our activities range from “Fearless in the Water” to “Stronger Together through Judo” – offering children regular opportunities to move, play, and grow. In short, Be Strong For Kids brings movement into the region, reaching children and young people who especially benefit from a positive break from everyday life – including those who are ill, living with disabilities, or facing social disadvantage. At the centre of everything we do is the joy of movement, shared experiences in groups, and the strengthening of each child’s confidence and self-esteem.

Would you like to support us in further expanding our programes, or are you interested in one of our courses? 
We look forward to hearing from you at: info@bestrongforkids.de

  • Equine Therapy

    Therapy horses support children and young people in their emotional and physical development, offering trust, comfort, and encouragement without judgment.

  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding

    Water sports, sunshine, and plenty of fun: our Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Stand-Up Paddle Polo courses on the Ruhr River offer the perfect summer activity.

  • Florence Grgic

  • Anja Kück

  • Gianina Chatzopoulos

  • Lisa Marie Loewenthal

  • Lars Winkler

  • Annika Hejma

  • Nikola Maraun

  • Melanie Kotyrba

  • Jessica Eckert

  • Markus Höfer

  • Christian Krause

  • Laura Walde Robens

  • Mario Kott

  • Leonie Lütke-Bexten

  • Danilo Wierling

  • Tanja Weimer

  • Torsten Wellmann

  • Jan Ader

  • Maja Brocilo

  • Bärbel Klömpken

  • Cord Kölker

  • Jodie Lawson

  • Antonia Reh

  • Paul Schäfer

  • Clara Weddige

  • Andrea Wilbert

  • Andrew Wittenbrink

  • Nils Tiemann

  • Daniel Schulte

  • Inclusive Skateboarding

    Our mobile skatepark creates opportunities for new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of action – all in an inclusive environment where everyone can take part.

  • Parkour

    Our parkour courses are a real boost to self-confidence. Learning to overcome obstacles helps children and teenagers face life’s challenges with greater confidence.

  • Breakdancing

    Breakdance is more than just a dance – it’s a form of expression. This course is about pushing boundaries, working as a team, and putting on a great show.

  • Yoga & Meditation

    Cancer is a diagnosis that can completely upend a person’s life, including their family life. Our yoga classes help bring moments of peace and relaxation during difficult times.

  • Beatboxing

    Beatboxing is about creativity, rhythm, and exploring your own voice and potential. Our courses are designed to support exactly that.

  • Judo

    Be Strong For Kids offers several hours of judo courses per week for children and teenagers in Essen crossing cultural barriers with respect, fairness and consideration for others.

  • Isabelle Feldwehr-Härle

    swimmer

  • Carsten Schröer

    Non-stop stand-up paddling

  • Danny Haack

    24-hour swim

  • Jörg Gubesch

    Trail running

  • Christian Wex

    Triathlon

  • Frank Kerstan

    triathlete

  • Rockwell Lloyd – Miguel and Celina Lopez, Moritz Leube

    Thoroughbred racehorse

  • Stavro Petri

    triathlete

  • Melanie Petri

    triathlete

  • Sven Strache

    triathlete

  • Thomas Kemper

    Trail-Road-Runner

  • NonStop4Kids

    Stand-up paddling

  • Helge Günther

    Edelhelfer

  • Christian Krause

    Triathlon competitions

  • Dr. iur. Tobias Weimer

    triathlete

  • HTC Uhlenhorst / 2nd Men’s Team

    field hockey team

  • Pablo Nolte + Alexander Nitsch

    Stand-up paddling

  • Jan Fitschen

    professional runner

  • Sportfreunde Mülheim eV

    football

  • Kira Engel + Jonas Scherer

    Ride a bike

  • Matthias Graute

    Xletix athlete

  • Henrike Dolgner

    Kanelboller Tour 2024

  • Nelson Kohlbus

    500km Along the Adriatic

  • Dr. med. Katrin Wand

    athletics

  • Hendrik Feldwehr

    swimmer

  • Goethe School Essen

    Saint Martin's Run For Kids

  • Marcus Batz & Team

    24-hour cycling race

  • Damian Wierling

    swimmer

  • Café Cycle Club

    cycling team

  • Max Manzelmann

    Distance runners

  • Samuel Fischer

    Cycle For Kids

  • Alma Weddige

  • Marie Lindemann

  • Jennifer Schwarzer