ProActive Kids – Fall Session Starts Sept 16
The next session of ProActive Kids will take place September 16 – November 8.
Enroll your child today!
PAK will be offered at the following locations:
- Downers Grove at Advocate Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center funded by Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
- Niles/Park Ridge (New!) at Gemini Jr High funded By Advocate Children’s Hospital
- Oak Lawn at Advocate Christ Hospital funded by Advocate Chidlren’s Hospital (site is full for fall)
- St Charles at St. Charles Park District funded by Cadence Health
- Woodridge/Naperville – Edward Health and Fitness funded by Edward Hospital
ProActiveKids Program At A Glance
What it is:
Designed in collaboration with physicians, psychologists, nutritionists, personal trainers, coaches and educational leaders, the ProActive Kids is a FREE comprehensive 8 week program that will introduce children ages 8 -14, and their families, to healthier lifestyle options. Children must be in the 85th percentile and above in BMI to qualify for the program. The program offers a fun and rewarding experience that consists of:
- Physical Fitness education and Workouts – 3 workouts a week!
- Nutrition Education around what to eat, how much to eat, emotional eating, as well as lessons on sugar, importance of breakfast, etc.
- Individual and Group Discussion on struggles they have with food, at school, within their family, around their weight, etc.
Who:
ProActive Kids is for boys and girls ages 8-14 who are struggling with their weight.
When:
ProActive Kids activities will take place after school Mondays, Wednesdays (from 4 – 5:30) and Fridays from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. starting Sept 16, 2013, for eight weeks.
Kids come alone on Monday and Wednesday and families are required to attend on Fridays, as this is a family effort! Please make sure at least one parent is able to attend AND participate on Fridays. The whole family (anyone over the age of 3) is welcome!
Register:
Register online at www.proactivekids.org/enroll-now, email us at [email protected], or call 630-681-1558.
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