In-school / After-school fitness education:
CATCH Kids Club
Coordinated Approach to Child Health seeks to affect children’s attitudes &
behaviors toward nutrition & physical activity in-school, after-school, & at-home.
Visit CATCH
Food Stamp Nutrition
Monthly nutrition education for grade schools that have 1/2 students eligible for free
or reduced breakfast/lunch. Bloss (2nd & 3rd grade) and Westfield (1st, 3rd, 5th grade).
CONTACT: Linda Gehringer, lindag@mfhs.org
Family Fitness Program
5 week after-school program for children ages 8-12, especially those overweight or at risk.
Parental involvement is an important piece of the program.
CONTACT: Lynn James, ljames@psu.edu, Coop. extension
Jump Start
A school-based program for grades 3 to 5, providing teachers activities for use with existing
curricula that promote active, healthy lifestyles.
Visit Jump Start
I am Moving, I am Learning
Choose Healthy Options Often & Start Young = CHOOSY, the overall message & mascot of
the curriculum developing movement awareness in kids.
Visit Choosy Kids
Game On
A back-to-school event using wellness activities to encourage students, parents, and
teachers to be mindful of healthy food choices & physical activity.
Visit Game On
Governor's Fitness Challenge
A classroom-based campaign for grades K-8 designed to encourage children to lead a
healthy life, balancing nutrition and activity.
Visit Governor's Fitness Challenge
ReCharge
An AFHK and NFL after-school program for grades 3-6 to learn about Energy-in,
Energy-out, Teamwork, and Goal setting.
Visit Recharge
NRG Powered by Choice
A campaign for youth ages 12-18 to promote support for health eating & active
lifestyles, designed for community & school groups.
Visit VERB
Ready, Set, Fit!
A school-based curriculum designed to motivate & educate students (3rd & 4th graders)
to be physically active, eat healthy & feel good.
Visit Ready, Set, Fit!
Spark
In-school and after-school physical activity curricula for early childhood through
high school classes. with an emphasis on lifelong wellness.
Visit Spark
