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In-school / After-school fitness education:

CATCH Kids Club

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.
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Food Stamp Nutrition

USDA

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

Penn State University

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

Jump Start

A school-based program for grades 3 to 5, providing teachers activities for use with existing curricula that promote active, healthy lifestyles.
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I am Moving, I am Learning

Choosy Kids

Choose Healthy Options Often & Start Young = CHOOSY, the overall message & mascot of the curriculum developing movement awareness in kids.
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Game On

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.
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Governor's Fitness Challenge

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.
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ReCharge

ReCharge

An AFHK and NFL after-school program for grades 3-6 to learn about Energy-in, Energy-out, Teamwork, and Goal setting.
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NRG Powered by Choice

NRG

A campaign for youth ages 12-18 to promote support for health eating & active lifestyles, designed for community & school groups.
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Ready, Set, Fit!

Ready, Set, Fit!

A school-based curriculum designed to motivate & educate students (3rd & 4th graders) to be physically active, eat healthy & feel good.
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Spark

Spark

In-school and after-school physical activity curricula for early childhood through high school classes. with an emphasis on lifelong wellness.
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