Healthy Weight and Your Child empowers children ages 7-13 years old, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

 

Program Description:

• Evidence-based family lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating, physical activity and behavior change
• Small group supportive environment
• 15-week program that meets twice a week for 10 weeks and once a week for 5 weeks
• Classes are 120 minutes
• Provided by 2 certified facilitators
• Each class includes discussion and physical activity; topics vary and include goal setting, healthy eating, portion control, food label reading, peer support and physical activity

Goals:

• Healthy eating
• Portion control
• Learn internal and external triggers
• Understand food labels

Eligibility:

• Children ages 7-13 who have a BMI of the 95th percentile or higher
• Referral and medical clearance from a health care provider
• Adult caregiver available to attend each session with the participating child

Fee:

• $25.00
• Includes a 3 month family YMCA membership

Location:

• Virtual

 

Contact Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884 ext. 248