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Parent and families play an important role in promoting healthy eating and physical activity among children. Whether it’s offering healthier snack options at home or working with schools to promote wellness programs, there are plenty of ways for parents and families to take an active role in promoting wellness.
CanDo offers educational resources to parents and families on ways to improve health by eating well and being active. Additionally, CanDo offers connections to community resources and agencies who offer programs that promote healthy lifestyles.
At HomeBe Your Healthy Best CalendarMake a commitment to be your healthy best. Download this easy to use calendar, choose just one of the 7 easy steps to being a healthy family, and track your goal on this calendar for one month. Make it a fun family challenge! Healthy Family TipsHealthy Habits for Healthy Homes |
Get Involved at Your Child’s School!Parents are invited and encouraged to participate in wellness activities at school. Parents can help promote active fundraisers, support healthy school celebrations, volunteer at wellness events, and more. Check out the School Wellness Resource Kit under the school section to learn more. If you are interested in serving on a school wellness committee, please contact Jessica Hinterberg at jrh10@pvhs.org or (970)495-7523. PSD Student Wellness Committee (Physical Fitness and Nutrition Advisory Council) ScheduleNext Meeting: April 11, 4:00-5:15 at RMHS PFNAC Meeting Minutes:TSD Student Wellness Committee ScheduleNext Meeting: TBD |
In the CommunityListed below are community groups that offer healthy opportunities for families and kids! Healthy Kids ClubThe Healthy Kids Club is a community health program, sponsored by Poudre Valley Health System, to promote health and wellness in local elementary school students. Since its founding in 1998, Kids Club has served thousands of elementary-age children with programs that emphasize health, exercise, safety - and fun! Healthy Kids Club partners with schools and youth serving agencies in Fort Collins, Windsor, and Loveland, to provide year-round health education and fitness programming. Newsletter: Fort Collins, Loveland |
City of Fort Collins Recreation Department & FacilitiesCity of Loveland Parks and RecreationLarimer County Parks and Open Lands AreasFort Collins Soccer ClubThompson Soccer AssociationFort Collins Baseball ClubLoveland Baseball Association |
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Free physical fitness program for kids! Check out the new CATCH program available at Northside Aztlan Community Center in Fort Collins.