The Summer Playground Program for children focused on physical activity and heart-healthy eating. The children participated in warm-up exercises, active games, and sports, as well as weekly theme races with prizes through the local YMCA. Healthy eating was encouraged during the program. Points were awarded to each child who brought a healthy snack item with their lunch, and prizes were given to those who accumulated the most points.
Sports for Squirts was a seasonal exercise class for younger children. The class taught how to play sports without emphasizing competition. The children really enjoyed this format.
Program Information
Name of program
Summer Playground Program
Sports for Squirts
Program start and end date
6/16/2003 to 8/8/2003
10/11/2003 to 11/15/2003
Number of times program met per week
5
1
Number of participants (total)
19
9
Number of male participants
15
6
Number of female participants
4
3
Target group
Child
Child
Program focus
Physical Activity
Heart-Healthy Eating
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Location of activities
Camp
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After School
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Other
Playground
Piotter Center
Materials used
Information Handout
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Lesson
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Activity
Menus
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Other
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Public Visibility
Internal efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:
Newsletter or brochure
External efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:
Media Coverage:
TV, Radio
Special Event(s):
FunFit Festival
Number of presentations: N/A
Other: Monthly radio spots
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Partners
Partners who contributed to youth programs:
Partner Name
Partner Contribution
There are no partners currently listed for this abstract.
Performance Measures
Sports for Squirts Children's scores showed significant improvement in heart-healthy eating knowledge and intention. Other improvements were observed in heart-healthy eating behavior and physical activity attitude.
Summer Playground Program Children's scores showed significant improvement in heart-healthy eating knowledge, behavior, and intention, as well as physical activity attitude.
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