Organization: WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS INC
Mission: TO INSPIRE HEALTHY EATING, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, AND FITNESS AS A WAY OF LIFE FOR KIDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Activities: COACH FOR KIDS - ENCOURAGES SCHOOLS TO LET KIDS PLAY TO REACH THE RECOMMENDED 60 MINUTES OF DAILY ACTIVITY. WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS COACHES, TRAINED FITNESS PROFESSIONALS, WORK WITH SCHOOLS TO REINVENT RECESS, TRAIN SCHOOL STAFF, AND PROVIDE FITNESS EDUCATION TO STUDENTS. THE DAILY GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO RETURN TO CLASS AFTER LUNCH AND RECESS READY TO FOCUS AND LEARN. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO TEACH CHILDREN HEALTHY HABITS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
COOK FOR KIDS - WORKS WITH SCHOOLS TO FEED KIDS REAL FOOD. WELLNESS IN THE SCHOOLS CHEFS, TRAINED CULINARY GRADUATES, WORK WITH SCHOOLS TO TRANSFORM THE CAFETERIA MENU, TRAIN SCHOOLS STAFF, AND PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO STUDENTS. THE DAILY GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO RETURN TO CLASS AFTER LUNCH AND RECESS READY TO FOCUS AND LEARN. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO TEACH CHILDREN HEALTHY HABITS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
NTEE category: Recreation & Sports
Secondary category: Youth Development