Efforts are being made in different in schools throughout the country to stop the trend toward higher rates of obesity among children and just such a program is hitting Port Chester this week.
On Wednesday, volunteers from PepsiCo in Westchester will join staff and their AmeriCorps members at the to help run activities for children in grades K-2 and their parents in the areas of physical, nutritional and social well-being.
The day will be structured around activities that highlight the importance of Fitness, Nutrition, Environmental Health and Social/Emotional Well-being. The program runs from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday based on a schedule of different 30 minute activities.
Time
1st Grade Group A
1st Grade Group B
2nd Grade Group A
2nd Grade Group B
3rd Grade Group A
3rd Grade Group B
9:30- 10AM
Reading with FHCL *
MyPlate
Recycle Art Project
Safety Lesson
Relay Races
Teddy Bear Clinic
10:05 - 10:35AM
MyPlate
Reading with FHCL
Safety Lesson
Relay Races
Teddy Bear Clinic
Recycle Art Project
10:40 - 11:10AM
Recycle Art Project
Safety Lesson
Reading with FHCL
Teddy Bear Clinic
My Plate
Relay Races
11:15 - 11:45AM
Safety Lesson
Relay Races
Teddy Bear Clinic
Reading with FHCL
Recycle Art Project
My Plate
*FHCL – Future Health Care Leaders are students from Port Chester High School who are participating in Open Door’s summer program that teaches students about career opportunities in the healthcare field.
