Moving Children to Good Health: Physical Activity for Young Children
Building on lessons learned from “Moving Children to Good Health: Physical Activity for Young Children”, early childhood teachers at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton are implementing several strategies to improve physical activity behaviors in preschool and school age children. The strategies include a minimum of 60 minutes and up to several hours of daily, unstructured (free play) activity; 60 minutes daily of structured (teacher lead) active play, and having children not be inactive more than one hour at a time unless napping. Children participate in yoga classes, swimming and free play soccer practice and other gym activities on a weekly basis. Little bodies, big impact.
About the Grantee
The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For over 70 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton has provided targeted programs that help youth achieve academic success, good character and citizenship, and a healthy lifestyle.