Healthy Weight and Your Child
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
Contact Kyle Almoney for more information at 717-843-7884 ext. 248 or [email protected]