When exploring the Harlem Kids Zone website there is many
outside informational links that lead to other sources to further your
knowledge on topics. Some include, biennial reports, highlights, newsletters,
paper and reports, poems, and financials pertaining to the program. One of the
links that I took interest in was “Healthy Harlem”.
The Healthy Harlem program ensures that kids
grow up to be happy, self-sustaining adults and combat the perilous
rise of obesity through nutrition education, fun fitness activities,
and parent engagement. Sites serve only healthy snacks and water to
keep our kids fueled, while inspiring, educational posters help keep them
motivated. Last week, nearly 4,000 youth from the Pre-k Gems to college
students completed in HCZ’s annual Summer Games. This is an event that is one
of the ways they are helping kids stay safe and engaged all summer long, while
developing lifelong healthy habits.
Living healthy is a habit that educators
can teach children but it is also beneficial and important to educate parents. To
help reinforce the Healthy Harlem message at home and promote widespread
wellness, Health Harlem is also working with 1,500 parents and members of
the local community through cooking classes, a farmers market with free fruits
and vegetables, fun exercise classes, such as Zumba and kickboxing, and Weight
Watchers classes.
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