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Win at Wellness

Win at Wellness!!

A New York Times Magazine article reaffirmed what we’ve known for years: “A lack of school structure can contribute to altered sleep-wake patterns, which have been associated with unhealthful weight gain.” Summer programs are critical for resetting routines, reaffirming healthy habits and recharging the minds and spirts of young people, especially after a year like no other. How do we ensure no kid goes hungry this season and that we turbocharge social emotional wellness for all learners so they start to the school year healthy and strong?

Healthy bodies and healthy minds go hand-in-hand in stemming summer learning loss. Summer is the perfect time to get on our feet and get moving. It’s also an opportunity to savor the flavors of seasonal fruits and vegetables to avoid summer weight. Without the structure and resources that the school year offers, children are at greater risk for weight gain and unhealthy eating habits during the summer months. And because hunger takes no vacation, be sure to check out free summer meal programs in our community, including free and fun wellness programs, tips, food resources, and activities to help you grow strong and win at wellness!

 #SummerMatters #FGLNSummer #SummerLearningDays

Featured Partner: The Crim Fitness Foundation

The Crim Fitness Foundation is committed to serving in a leadership role, advancing the national agenda for improving health in our nation’s communities.  The CRIM actively works to help fight childhood obesity, improve our community’s health, and increase access to physical activity in the Flint & Genesee County community. The CRIM also supports Community School Corps AmeriCorps State and VISTA members who provide during/after-school/summer learning activities for K-12 grade students and builds capacity for community education in all Flint Community schools. https://crim.org/

Check out the Crim Summer Programs! CLICK HERE

Crim Active Zone Virtual Clinics (karate, zumba, football); Crim HAP Festival of Races, Youth Running Clubs (in person), Mindfulness (Video and Audio practices)

Addional Partners:

Kayak Flint https://www.facebook.com/KayakFlint  

Crossover Outreach https://www.facebook.com/crossoveroutreachflint 

Greater Flint Health Coalition https://www.facebook.com/Greater-Flint-Health-Coalition-156522804419341 

Flint Institute of Arts https://www.facebook.com/flint.institute.arts 

Genesee County Parks & Recreation https://www.facebook.com/GeneseeCountyParks

Community Enrichment Center https://www.facebook.com/CECFlint 

Curvy Girl Fitness https://www.facebook.com/curvygirlfitnessflint 

The Crim Fitness Foundation https://www.facebook.com/crimfitnessfoundation 

American Red Cross https://www.facebook.com/redcross 

Harambee Wellness  https://www.facebook.com/HarambeeWellness 

Kentakee Athletic & Social Clubs

Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village  https://www.facebook.com/SBEVFlint 

YMCA of Greater Flint  https://www.facebook.com/FlintYMCA

Crim - Nutrition Program

The Crim Fitness Foundation works with children and adults in a variety of settings in the Flint community to teach them the importance of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains and lean protein.

Learn More!

Crim - Mindful Flint

Take a break and breath! The Crim Mindfulness team has recorded a series of mindfulness practices for youth and adults. These recordings are meant to allow you to practice mindfulness from the comfort of your own home

Start Watching!

Yoga in the Parks, Mindful Kayaking & More

Very Special Camps

(Children with Special Needs) Summer Say & Play Speech-Language & Occupational Therapy Program to bridge the school year and prevent that summer regression. To view their website

Kayak Flint

Learn mindful practices while kayaking local waterways. Special Lake Pop-Ups: (We will not be operating at our normal location on these dates.)

 

  • Sun, September 12th - details soon!
Sat, September 25th - Mott Lake - Park at the Stanley Road Small Boat Launch Off of E Stanley Road, East of N Genesee Rd 

Harambee Wellness

classes are not typical workouts but it is a fitness party. Community members all pull together to get FIT week after week in various locations throughout the city of Flint. To view their website for ongoing classes and events

Genesee County Parks

When you need to get-a-way right away, simply enjoy nature, or just get down and dirty Genesee County Parks & Recreation has you covered.

What’s Up Downtown?

 What’s Up aims to diversify the types of experiences and add to the activities offered in downtown Flint for a more lively city center!

Kentakee Athletic & Social Club

Embraces and values diversity and the world around us. We are a people of all ages, from different socio-economic backgrounds and communities using bike riding programs as a vehicle for positive skill development.

Jr. NBA at Home

As part of NBA Together, “Jr. NBA at Home” is an interactive content series providing basketball skills and drills featuring NBA and WNBA players to help young players around the world stay active and develop their game in a safe and healthy way. Videos are posted daily on Jr. NBA social channels (FacebookTwitter, Instagram).

Kohl’s Moving More at Home

Kohl’s Cares has partnered with Alliance for a Healthier Generation for Commit to Moving More, Day by Day! To make physical activity easy and fun for your family, use our free tools, resources, games, activities and more.

Get Moving at Home

Promote Summer Meals

No Kid Hungry

Summer also is about ensuring our country’s most vulnerable youth have access to good nutrition. Using No Kid Hungry‘s summer meals texting service, parents, grandparents, and caregivers can text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 to find free summer meals sites in their neighborhoods. Families can also use the USDA’s Summer Meal Site Finder.

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