Originally published in The Trentonian Young people from the Trenton YMCA work with Chef Dave Nuss, right, from the Childrens Aid Society of New York to prepare healthy food during an event to raise public awareness for the NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids and efforts to prevent childhood obesity Thursday afternoon at North Clinton and Lincoln Avenues. (Trentonian photo/Jackie Schear) SHARE:
READ MOREOriginally published by Princeton Varsity Club On Saturday, August 11th, Princeton administrators, coaches and family members spent the day at Monument Elementary School, helping to build the school’s first playground. Read full story View event photos SHARE:
READ MOREMore than 400 volunteers from the Trenton community came out and spent the entire day building a new playground at Monument Elementary School on August 11th. Made possible by a $20,000 grant awarded by KaBOOM!, the tremendous show of solidarity emphasized the community’s support to provide an environment that promotes health, fitness and physical activity among Trenton children and their families. KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving play by ensuring there is a great place to play within walking distance of every child, last May, selected the City of Trenton as a 2012 Playful City USA community. Unstructured, child-directed play has been proven to help kids develop physically, socially and cognitively, yet today’s kids have less time and fewer opportunities to play than any previous generation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “There is substantial evidence that physical activity can help improve academic achievement, including […]
READ MOREWhat will your ideal playspace look like? That was the question posed to nearly 500 students from Monument Elementary School who took out their crayons and tapped into their imagination to design their future playground on Friday, April 20th. “Design Day” was a time for students to dream beyond the horizon, flex their creative muscles and have an immediate impact on their playspace. Student groups created a total of 18 playground designs. Classmates then voted to select the top seven. The final seven designs were displayed on a school bulletin board where over 150 parents were able to cast their vote on their favorite designs. The winning playground design will be built on August 11 by parents, students and community volunteers. NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids – Trenton and KaBOOM, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving play for America’s children are leading the project. SHARE:
READ MORETrenton’s City Council recently passed one of the most comprehensive Complete Streets policies in the state of New Jersey. Led by New Jersey Future, the policy ensures that future roadway design and construction plans will consider the needs of people of all ages and abilities, whether they are traveling by foot, bicycle, car or bus. “I believe the safety of our streets needs to be a priority and I was happy to take the lead in supporting this important resolution,” stated North Ward councilwoman and council vice president Marge Caldwell-Wilson. SHARE:
READ MORENearly 75 residents of New Brunswick got a sneak peek at the environmental factors that have contributed to childhood obesity in their neighborhood through the lens of middle school students. The screening of the Health HEROES Video Journalism project was one of the main attractions at the New Brunswick Community Health Fair held at Roosevelt School in April. The 20-minute documentary was created by sixth- and seventh-grade students participating in the Film Club@ the Hub and showcased the challenges children face when it comes to access to quality food and physical fitness activities in the New Brunswick community. The student journalism project kicked off in January 2012 on Martin Luther King Day. From January through March, students determined areas of focus, developed interview questions and embarked on a journey to nearby corner stores, a local farmers market, restaurants and a community park. SHARE:
READ MOREVery Veggie Pasta Sauce and Blueberry Parfait are two Jersey Fresh selections now on the menu at Vineland High School. It’s been a bit of a journey from farm to table, but now that two items have made the grade, Lisa Scheetz, NJPHK-Vineland Program Coordinator, is optimistic that more will follow. Scheetz credits the collaboration of NJPHK-Vineland partners city of Vineland Health Department, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Rutgers Innovation Center, Vineland Public Schools and food vendor Sodexo for bringing Jersey Farm Fresh offerings to Vineland public school cafeterias. SHARE:
READ MORESeven Vineland corner stores and restaurants have signed on to work with NJPHK-Vineland and its partners, the Vineland Health Department and Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, to provide healthy eating choices in their establishments. The initiative was prompted by the results of the Community Healthy Living Index, an environmental and community survey, which identified the one mile radius around Vineland City Hall as a food desert—an area in which affordable healthy food is not readily available. SHARE:
READ MORELike the miracle of the loaves and fishes, the good work of a New Brunswick teaching assistant is multiplying tenfold. Carmen Rine has been cooking and serving breakfast for up to 35 students at the Greater Brunswick Charter School for the past four years. Now, thanks to a $25,000 seed grant from New Brunswick Tomorrow (NBT), all 340 students at the school will benefit from a wholesome morning meal. SHARE:
READ MOREFive Newark health care providers are ready to introduce Let’s Move! in the Clinic, an important milestone in NJPHK-Newark’s work with the healthcare sector. The Let’s Move! healthy lifestyle toolkit is designed to help health care providers talk with patients, parents, guardians and other care givers about the nutritional and physical activity needs of children. SHARE:
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