Team Fit Kids
You Can Help
Donate now to help provide children with a CHANCE at improving their lives through better diet and exercise, and learning how to achieve their own goals!
The Team Fit Kids Running Program is an 8 month fitness program for children of all ages. The goal of Team Fit Kids is to get kids moving, introduce basic nutrition education, and to provide new health opportunities to children in our local communities.
The Team Fit Kids Running Program can be implemented as a part of the school curriculum or it can be used as a before/after school, and/or community-based activity.
The web-based program is easily adaptable to any environment. Participating groups are provided curriculum, fitness incentives, team t-shirts, race entries into four local community races, online mileage logs, and nutrition clinics.
School Sign Up
The Team Fit Kids program provides each teacher with a structured program to encourage their students to exercise each week. Each student's miles are logged, and students receive a prize when they achieve certain program levels. Incentives include mile tokens, t-shirts, and shoes. Incentives are provided to the schools free of charge. Our program coordinator also assists teachers in incorporating fitness and nutrition information into their lesson plans. The program culminates with students participating the annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, and their registration fees for the marathon are also covered.
If you would like your school to participate in the Team Fit Kids program, please click here to submit your information.
Teachers' Corner
I just wanted to sincerely thank you for your support of our school regarding the Fit Kids Program. It was successful at so many levels:
- The amount of running our students performed increased ten fold. Their understanding of their health and how it related to exercise was reinforced through the Fit Kids Program.
- The Fun Run throughout the school year at outside locations energized thestudents...but equally as importantly, brought a large number of parents to be involved in this project. Staff who participated also saw the energy and enthusiasm.
- The students' energy about accumulating the miles necessary to receive their prizes. The Nike shoes were an incredible incentive and needed by so many of our students. We had some students to commented to staff, this was the first time they ever received a new pair of shoes...and ones that fit perfectly.
We're very excited about next year and appreciate your continued support. Ms. Herrig and Ms. Litzinger were vital to the success of this program. Thanks again for your support.
--Paul Ritz, Principal, Frye Elementary School
