2024 - 2025 Program Information
What?
This FREE community-wide initiative aims to combat the rising rates of obesity in local children. These programs will challenge students in grades K through 5 to increase their physical activity and make good nutrition choices both in school and at home throughout the year using the 9-5-2-1-0+YOU goals.
Who?
Full schools or individual classrooms at schools throughout Western New York (grades K through 5) can sign up to participate. Classrooms must track student participation hroughout the year to be eligible for all prize opportunities.
When?
October 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025
Where?
The programs are run in individual classrooms by teachers. In September, each classroom will receive a kit with all of the materials needed to implement the program, including handouts, stickers, newsletters, activities, and prizes.
Why?
Learning healthy habits at a young age can help instill them for a lifetime! Grand Prizes will be given out to students, teachers, classrooms and schools for highest levels of participation including $1,500 health and wellness funding, field trips, performances, and much more.
How?
If you are interested in learning more about this initiative and having your classroom participate, call the Independent Health Foundation at (716) 635-4959.
