Your Guide to School-Based Health and Wellness Resources for Allegheny County

YOUR GUIDE TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES FOR ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Pittsburgh

Made possible with support from Massey Charitable Trust INTRODUCTION

Raise Your Hand for Health is a resource guide of health and wellness resources available to schools in Allegheny Coun- ty. This guide is designed to be used by school administrators, teachers, school wellness committees, parents, caregivers, students and public health professionals. Raise Your Hand for Health was developed by Let’s Move Pittsburgh of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC by completing a comprehensive inventory of health and wellness programs and services available to Allegheny County schools.

The resources listed in this guide are arranged according to the organizations providing the programs or services. Provid- ers are listed alphabetically with the following detailed information listed where applicable:

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NAME OF ORGANIZATION Name of Program Nutrition Success Story Description of program. Physical activity

Contact Information Youth development School wellness systems $ Program fee Target age group Target geographic region Time of day Evaluation component

HOW TO USE THE GUIDE

Use the table of contents to locate a provider of nutrition, physical activity, youth development or school wellness systems, or flip through the guide to explore new ideas for services to bring to your school. If you are interested in bringing a program to your school, contact providers directly. For questions about the guide, please contact Let’s Move Pittsburgh.

Let’s Move Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC c/o Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens One Children’s Hospital Drive One Schenley Park 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 letsmovepittsburgh.org www.chp.edu facebook.com/letsmovepittsburgh facebook.com/childrenspgh twitter.com/letsmovepgh twitter.com/childrenspgh

Pittsburgh TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 100 Mile Club 14 – 15 Let’s Move! 4 5A Elite Youth Empowerment 15 Lions Quest 4 Action for Healthy Kids 15 Live Well Allegheny 5 Adagio Health 16 Marathon Kids 5 Alliance for a 16 Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association Healthier Generation 16 New Balance Foundation Billion Mile Race 6 American HealthCare Group, LLC 17 Outreach Teen & Family Services 6 BaM Choreography, LLC 18 – 19 Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc. 6 Bike Pittsburgh 19 PeacePartners, Inc. 6 Build Our Kids Success (BOKS) 19 PEAL (Parent, Education, Advocacy 7 Children’s Hospital and Leadership) Center of Pittsburgh of UPMC 20 Pennsylvania Department of Education 7 Communities in Schools Division of Food and Nutrition (DFN) 8 Community Kitchen Pittsburgh 20 Pennsylvania Training and 8 Familylinks Technical Assistance Network 8 – 9 Find Some Flow (Pattan Pittsburgh) 9 First Tee of Pittsburgh 20 Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. 9 fitUnited, United Way of (P3R) Southwest PA 21 Playworks Pennsylvania 10 Girls on the Run of 21 Positive Action, Inc. Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC 21 Presidential Youth Fitness Program 10 GoNoodle 22 Safe Routes to Schools 11 Greater Pittsburgh Community 22 SHAPE America Food Bank 22 United States Department 11 Grow Pittsburgh of Agriculture Team Nutrition 11 – 12 Healthy Schools PA 23 USA Track & Field and 12 Jump with Jill the Hershey Company 12 Just Harvest 23 Venture Outdoors 13 JUST RUN Youth 23 Yoga Foster Fitness Program 23 Youth Planting Change 13 LEAD Pittsburgh/ Student Curriculum on Resilience Education (SCoRE) 13 – 14 Let’s Move Pittsburgh RESOURCE DETAILS CATEGORIES

100 MILE CLUB 100 Mile Club Physical activity The 100 Mile Club is an award-win- $ Free and low-cost programs ning, school-based running program with scholarships available that challenges students to run or walk 100 miles in a single school Grades Pre-K – 12 year. From no cost to low cost, National this national program has options to fit the needs of all schools. Any time of the day www.100mileclub.com Evaluation component 951/340-2290

5A ELITE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Sport Education and Nutrition Leadership Academy “When we began piloting this pro- Physical activity gram in 2007, we met many young 5A Elite Youth Empowerment uses people from underserved communi- athletic training to build mentoring Youth development ties who are now enrolled in college relationships that teach healthy lifestyle based on our mentoring relation- practices. The program also incorpo- $ Fee for program ships.” - Program representative rates sports business through creative simulations called Learning Leagues. Grades K – 12 Allegheny County www.5aelite.org 412/216-3912 During and after school hours; weekends; school breaks Evaluation component

ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS Game On School Wellness Nutrition Team Training Physical activity This free, interactive workshop will use easy-to-follow steps and activ- School wellness systems ities to train staff from schools in the area to work collaboratively to $ Free improve students’ healthy eating and physical activity habits. This is a great Grades K – 12 opportunity to learn more in-depth National strategies for improving school health, become Healthier U.S. Schools Certi- Any time of day fied (HUSSC) and to use the School Health Index to review school needs. Evaluation component

www.actionforhealthykids.org 412/897-5987

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ADAGIO HEALTH Power Up Nutrition

“Students in our program would The Power Up program provides nu- $ Free, with eligibility light up when we entered the room trition education in the classroom and requirements in other environments. With a focus on and were always so excited for our Grades Pre-K – 12 programming. Nothing was more healthy eating behaviors and an active rewarding than seeing how much our lifestyle, the program is designed to em- Southwestern Pennsylvania students learned and hearing how power students, families, teachers and they were using the information we communities with nutrition knowledge. During school hours gave them to make healthier choices in their lives.” – Nutrition Educator www.adagiohealth.org Evaluation component 412/288-2130

ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER Healthy Schools Program Nutrition GENERATION The Alliance for a Healthier Genera- Physical activity tion’s (the Alliance) Healthy Schools Program helps to create and sustain Youth development healthy environments where students, especially those in the greatest need, School wellness systems can learn more and flourish. The Alliance’s evidence-based initiative $ Free creates sustainable, healthy change Grades K – 12 in schools and has a proven, positive impact on student health. Children’s National Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is the local manager for Alliance for a During and after school Healthier Generation programs. See hours; school breaks Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of Evaluation component UPMC for local contact information.

Healthy Out-of-School Time Nutrition The Alliance’s Healthy Out-of-School Physical activity Time Initiative provides out-of-school time programs across the country Youth development with evidence-based professional development, and the processes, School wellness systems tools, and resources needed to increase children’s access to healthier $ Free foods and physical activity. Children’s Grades K – 12 Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is the local manager for Alliance for a National Healthier Generation programs. See Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of During and after school UPMC for local contact information. hours; school breaks Evaluation component www.schools.healthiergeneration.org 1-888-KID-HLTH (1-888-543-4584)

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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE Farm to Table Program Nutrition GROUP, LLC This fun, interactive and educational $ Fee, with scholarships program uses farm-to-table activities to available introduce students to the benefits of Grades K – 12 healthy eating and good food choices. Southwestern Pennsylvania www.american-healthcare.net 412/563-8800 Any time of the day; weekends; school breaks Evaluation component

BAM CHOREOGRAPHY, LLC Kids/Teen Dance Aerobics Physical activity “We recently led a dance station for Trained performers instruct 45-minute $ Fee for program the 5-2-1-0 program at Phipps Con- to one-hour dance classes, using fun and servatory for Let’s Move Pittsburgh. easy movements set to positive music. Grades Pre-K – 12 The parents filled out a feedback form and wrote, “Your station was www.bamchoreography.com National FANTASTIC” and that their kids 724/713-5175 loved it.” — Program representative Before and after school hours; weekends

BIKE PITTSBURGH Positive Spin Physical activity “Students in our program have Positive Spin teaches bicycle safety and $ Free reported that it was the only reason operations, long-distance navigation, they showed up for school that day. commuting in the city, civic engage- Grades 5 – 8 Other students have commuted to ment and roadside repair mechanics and from school, or started to do during out-of-school time programs City of Pittsburgh more walking or biking for exercise catered to the school’s needs. After school hours; along the trails we practice on.” school breaks — Program representative www.bikepgh.com 412/325-4334 Evaluation component

BUILD OUR KIDS’ Build Our Kids’ Success (BOKS) Physical activity SUCCESS (BOKS) BOKS, founded by Kathleen Tullie, is $ Free, plus costs for powered by communities and teach- equipment and trainers es parents, teachers, schools and local volunteers how to give kids a Grades K – 12 body and brain boost that will set National them up for a great day of learning. Kids in the BOKS program enjoy free Before, during and after play and running activities, practice school hours a skill of the week and play games to build a sense of community. Evaluation component

www.bokskids.org [email protected]

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF Healthy Schools and Healthy Out-of- Nutrition PITTSBURGH OF UPMC School-Time Programs Physical activity Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is the local manager for Youth development Alliance for a Healthier Gener- ation programs. See Alliance School wellness systems for a Healthier Generation for more information. $ Free Grades K – 12 Pittsburgh During and after school hours; school breaks Evaluation component

Injury Prevention and Safety Programs Nutrition These programs provide tips for Physical activity teachers, parents and kids on pre- venting injuries and staying safe. Safety Youth development topics include: school violence, bike and helmet, street and off-road, holiday School wellness systems and seasonal, home and yard, sports and recreation, and water and sun. $ Free All ages www.chp.edu 412/692-5325 Pittsburgh During and after school hours; school breaks Evaluation component

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS Site Coordination Youth development CIS places trained site coordinators in School wellness systems schools to mobilize existing resources in the Greater Pittsburgh community. Co- $ Fee, with scholarships ordinators work directly with students, available their families and school personnel Grades K – 12 and help to change the schools’ overall culture. They provide activities or inter- Southwestern Pennsylvania ventions to help meet specific goals that each school identifies. CIS Site Coor- During school hours dinators also engage parents in their children’s education and provide the Evaluation component presence of a consistent, caring adult.

www.cispac.org 412/361-4945

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COMMUNITY KITCHEN Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Nutrition PITTSBURGH After School Food $ Free “Last year, when Arsenal Middle Community Kitchen pairs food services School participated in Project Lunch with food education. The education Grades K – 12 Tray, they had four students par- team leads cooking demonstrations and ticipate. This year, because of the tastings, and provides popular parent Allegheny County interest and enthusiasm generated workshops on nutrition and cooking. Any time of the day by our cooking competition (and our Through these channels, CKP provides Education and Outreach Manag- activities to encourage healthy eating Evaluation component er, Tom Samilson), there is now a and equip youth and families with the cooking club with 16 participating tools and knowledge to access new students. Tom reports that the room foods and prepare them at home. now looks like the U.N. with so many students from around the world www.pittsburghcommunitykitchen. sharing their interest in cooking.” – org Program representative 412/246-4736

FAMILYLINKS Outpatient Mental Health School Youth development Partnership; Prevention (mental health, “We’ve had multiple stories of youth and alcohol and other drugs); Student $ Fee, but most private who had problematic behaviors in Assistance Program insurance accepted school when our service began, and Grades K – 12 it either significantly declined or was Familylinks programs provide a no longer a problem by the time we combination of in-school preven- Allegheny County ended.” – Program Representative tive education, diagnosis and treat- ment for mental health issues. During and after school hours; school breaks www.familylinks.org 412/343-7166 Evaluation component

FIND SOME FLOW LIVE Game Lab Physical activity Every week Find Some Flow will help Youth development schools explore movement and social engineering through game design $ Fee, with scholarships and play! Invent, design, test, teach and available play your own games and the games Grades K – 8 of your classmates and coaches! Allegheny County After school hours; weekends; school breaks Evaluation component

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FIND SOME FLOW Get Game Fit Physical activity Play games, get fit and have fun! Get $ Fee for program Game Fit is a fast-paced athletic experience that requires multitask- Grades 5 – 12 ing, problem solving, speed and agility. Every workout consists of a warmup, Allegheny County followed by several rounds of com- petitive or collaborative gameplay Any time of day; weekends featuring physical games and puzzles. Evaluation component www.findsomeflow.com 412/596-1779

FIRST TEE OF PITTSBURGH Open Clinics Youth development “Every other year, a network meeting First Tee of Pittsburgh offers a sev- $ Fee, with scholarships is held and participants through- en-week session providing weekly available out the world are recognized and one- to two-hour lessons in putting, Grades K – 12 challenged to be leaders within their chipping, full swinging and understanding communities. One of our participants the game of golf, while also teaching National was named the female participant healthy habits, core values and life skills. of the year. She spoke about being During and after school a shy introvert until her Pop signed www.thefirstteepittsburgh.org hours; weekends; her up for the program. She received 412/622-0108 school breaks a $15,000 college scholarship, and was instrumental in bringing golf to Evaluation component all of the elementary schools in the Shaler School District. Additionally, a young man got up in front of over 900 people after former President George W. Bush and spoke about the confidence The First Tee of Pitts- burgh had instilled in him.” – Program representative

FITUNITED, UNITED WAY OF Project RUN (Reaching Underserved Nutrition SOUTHWEST PA Neighborhoods) Physical activity “While coaching at Allegheny K – 5, In Partnership with P3R and Kids of we had a lot of wonderful moments STEEL, Project RUN provides safe School wellness systems with the kids. During one food tast- and fun exercise as well as access to ing, a lot of the kids were skeptical healthy snacks. Children count their $ Free of a bok choy salad. However, once physical activity minutes leading up they tried it, they were all asking to the Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Mar- Grades K – 4 for more and telling us how great it athon and receive nutritious food Pittsburgh was. We’ve had a lot of kids tell us tastings and recipes. FitUnited also that their favorite day of the week is partners with Children’s Hospital Before, during and after Wednesday since it is when they get of Pittsburgh of UPMC for Healthy school hours to meet with us. It is great hearing Out-of-School Time (see page 7). them get so excited about getting active and trying healthy foods!” www.uwswpa.org – Program representative 412/456-6856

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GIRLS ON THE RUN OF Girls on the Run Physical activity MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC Meeting twice a week in small teams Youth development of eight to 20 girls, GOTR teaches “Girls on the Run is a truly wonder- life skills through fun, engaging lessons $ Fee, with scholarships ful program. My daughter was ex- that celebrate the joy of movement. available cited to go to each session, and she It aims to inspire girls to be joyful, Grades 3 – 5 loved her coaches and teammates.” healthy and confident using a fun, – GOTR parent experience-based currirculum which National creatively integrates running. The 24-lesson curriculum is taught by certified After school hours GOTR coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing Evaluation component relationships and understanding how we connect with the world at large. The program is offered twice per year in 12-week sessions: spring and fall.

Heart & Sole Physical activity Heart & Sole is Girls on the Run’s Youth development new program for middle school girls. Heart & Sole creates a positive, struc- $ Fee, with scholarships tured space for middle school girls to available learn about themselves, explore new Grades 5 – 8 ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections and develop life skills National that will help them as they move through adolescence and beyond. After school hours;

www.gotrmagee.org Evaluation component 412/641-1596

GONOODLE GoNoodle Physical activity “GoNoodle is used by 500,000 GoNoodle is a free website with $ Free teachers in 68,000 schools each interactive games and videos that get month. 10 million kids run, jump, kids moving, dancing, stretching, running, Grades K – 4 dance, stretch and practice mind- deep breathing and wiggling throughout fulness with GoNoodle’s movement the day. GoNoodle is projected onto a National videos, both at school and at home.” whiteboard in the classroom or played – Program representative on a computer at home, but there’s no Before and during school sitting in front of a screen when you hours; weekends GoNoodle! It’s all about getting up to move your body and brain. Teachers and parents love GoNoodle because it helps focus, engage and motivate kids.

www.gonoodle.com 877/262-9269

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GREATER PITTSBURGH Kids Cook Nutrition COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Kids Cook is a program that brings kids $ Free “We connect the community to nu- into the kitchen. In a series of lessons, tritious meals and resources through kids will learn what a healthy plate looks Grades K – 8 our efforts every day.” – Program like, why good nutrition is important representative and how to make healthy and tasty Allegheny County meals. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank also provides education, During and after school outreach and technical assistance for hours; school breaks SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assis- Evaluation component tance Program), summer food programs and school breakfast programs.

www.pittsburghfoodbank.org 412/460-3663

GROW PITTSBURGH Grow Pittsburgh School Garden Nutrition Program “I think it’s a great program. It rein- Physical activity forces healthy eating in the learning Grow Pittsburgh works with schools environment, where my child is ready to establish a thriving school garden $ Free to absorb such education.” – Colfax program by building an onsite veg- parent etable garden, acquiring tools and Grades Pre-K – 12 lesson supplies, and modeling gar- Allegheny County “I think it’s a great teaching tool den lessons. It also provides ongoing for the kids to learn in a hands- professional development so that the During and after on way about nutrition. [My child] school community can sustainably school hours has learned a lot, and he is curious run the program after two years. about vegetables when we go to the Evaluation component supermarket now.” – Dilworth parent www.growpittsburgh.org 412/362-4769, ext. 102

HEALTHY SCHOOLS PA Healthy Schools Recognition Program Nutrition (HSRP) “It is wonderful to have Chelsea Physical activity Holmes from Women for a Healthy HSRP is an award program that Environment in my classes. She recognizes and celebrates public Youth development works patiently with students at and private schools across West- their level so they can understand ern and Central Pennsylvania that $ Free the significance of complicated have taken strides to create a green topics like local food and sulfates in and healthy school community. Grades K – 12 our shampoos. Students leave with Southwestern Pennsylvania a sense of power and responsibility to make informed decisions about During school hours their own health, knowing that these decisions will be better for the earth Evaluation component too!” – Elyss Simon, Propel Montour and Propel Northside

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HEALTHY SCHOOLS PA In-School Environmental Health Nutrition Programming $ Free, plus small cost for The director of education from professional development Healthy Schools PA visits schools and trainings for adults community spaces to provide free programming about environmental All ages health issues. The main topics cov- Southwestern Pennsylvania ered are: food and the environment, indoor and outdoor air quality issues, Any time of day; weekends; and personal care product safety. school breaks www.healthyschoolspa.org Evaluation component 412/404-2872

JUMP WITH JILL Jump with Jill Nutrition “The kids at our school truly loved As the world’s only rock and roll $ Fee for program the show. It’s the first I’ve seen the nutrition show, Jump with Jill uses kids participate in an assembly and music and dance to celebrate healthy Grades Pre-K – 8 then continually use what they have habits by transforming nutrition edu- learned. I saw so many first and cation into a live concert. Created by National second graders reading food labels a registered dietitian and professional at lunch. What you do does make musician, the show uses catchy anthems During school hours a huge difference, and you have a guaranteed to get students moving Evaluation component wonderful way of capturing children’s and learning about healthy habits. attention so they can learn from your message.” – Barre City Elemen- www.jumpwithjill.com tary Teacher 1-800-531-0760

JUST HARVEST Just Harvest Nutrition Just Harvest helps parents apply for $ Free free or reduced school meals and helps them to connect to Pittsburgh’s Grub Grades Pre-K – 12 Up program and other providers of free after-school and summer meals. Allegheny County

www.justharvest.org Any time of day; 412/431-8960 school breaks Evaluation component

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JUST RUN YOUTH FITNESS JUST RUN Nutrition PROGRAM JUST RUN promotes exercise, good cit- Physical activity “FABULOUS, FANTASTIC, AWESOME, izenship, healthy eating and pride in ac- MAGNIFICENT! This is a program we complishment. This turn-key, web-based $ Free want all schools in California to em- program has won national awards. brace; healthier kids learn better.” Grades Pre-K – 8 – Tom Torlakson, California State www.justrun.org National Superintendent of Public Instruction 831/625-6226 Any time of day Evaluation component

LEAD PITTSBURGH/STUDENT SCoRE (Student Curriculum for Youth development CURRICULUM ON RESILIENCE Resilience Education EDUCATION (SCORE) $ First time use is free; costs SCoRE is a digital resilience curriculum occur for continued use “Chatham University has required that provides a unique educational Grades 9 – college SCoRE for all of its incoming first opportunity to promote the mental year students for five years in a row. and emotional health of young peo- National Also, the Jed Foundation has includ- ple. The program develops resilience ed SCoRE in their Set to Go website/ skills by covering topics such as stress Any time of day; weekends resource for parents and students management, building positive support school breaks preparing for the transition from networks, self-care and goal setting all high school to college.” – Program while focusing on the unique expe- Evaluation component representative rience of first-year college students. SCoRE exists in three versions: in- structor-led, self-paced, and propel for those seeking disability services.

www.scoreforcollege.org 412/444-3539

LET’S MOVE PITTSBURGH Champion Schools Awards Nutrition “We started with a healthy fruits The Champion Schools program Physical activity and vegetable snacks idea that provides funding to schools to lead metamorphosed into training stu- new projects or support existing $ Free dents for a kids’ marathon, teach- projects that provide healthy foods ing students how to make healthy and opportunities to be physical- Grades Pre-K – 5 smoothies and many more healthy ly active and get kids cooking and initiative programs. Each year, we gardening. Champion Schools also Allegheny County try to enhance our current healthy receive programming resources and Any time of day lifestyle programs, along with adding networking opportunities. Let’s Move additional programming as needed.” Pittsburgh is a program of Phipps Evaluation component – Urban Pathways College Charter Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. School (UPCS) project team member

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LET’S MOVE PITTSBURGH 5-2-1-0 Goes to School Nutrition Let’s Move Pittsburgh helps Physical activity 5-2-1-0 School Sites reflect on their school nutrition and physi- School wellness systems cal activity environments, increase healthy eating and physical activity $ Free among students and engage school staff, students and parents in the Grades K – 5 5-2-1-0 campaign. The 5-2-1-0 Goes Allegheny County to School toolkit is available for free on the Let’s Move Pittsburgh website. Before, during and after school hours www.letsmovepittsburgh.org 412/622-6915, ext. 6752 Evaluation component

LET’S MOVE! Chefs Move to Schools Nutrition “We are going to need everyone’s Chefs Move to Schools focuses on the $ Free time and talent to solve the child- interests and expertise of each chef hood obesity epidemic and our Na- volunteer and the needs of each school. Grades K – 12 tion’s chefs have tremendous power There are many ways the partner- as leaders on this issue because of ship can work to positively impact the National their deep knowledge of food and eating habits of children. To make the nutrition and their standing in the process easier for you and to get the During and after community. I want to thank them for best match for both chefs and schools, school hours joining the Let’s Move! Campaign.” – Chefs Move to Schools is built around First Lady Michelle Obama three tracks — the classroom, the cafeteria and culinary training/demos.

www.chefsmovetoschools.org

Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools Nutrition Allegheny County schools are eligible $ Free to receive a donated salad bar and equipment to increase access to fresh Grades Pre-K – 12 fruits and vegetables served during the National School Lunch Program. National

www.saladbars2schools.org During school hours 303/330-6484 Evaluation component

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LET’S MOVE! Let’s Move! Active Schools Physical activity Let’s Move! Active Schools is pow- Let’s Move! Active Schools equips $ Free ered by an innovative collaborative schools with the tools they need to of health, education and private sec- increase physical education and physical Grades K – 12 tor organizations that strive to bring activity opportunities for students, and these benefits to every child across to cultivate an Active School environ- National the country. As of 2016, 19,038 ment. Once enrolled, schools evalu- Before, during and after schools are enrolled and 10,661,345 ate, activate and celebrate. Educators school hours students have been served. can use the following resources: The Physical Activity Leader (PAL) Learn- ing System, customized professional development and online trainings, which address identified areas in the Let’s Move! Active Schools Action Plan.

www.letsmoveschools.org 855/972-0876

LIONS QUEST Lions Quest Youth development “Each unit has great lessons de- Lions Quest is a Pre-K – 12 Social and $ Fee, with scholarships signed to teach students how to Emotional Learning program (SEL) that available positively deal with emotions, peer promotes positive behavior, connection Grades Pre-K – 12 pressure, important decisions and to school, character education, bullying more, all designed to help kids have prevention, drug awarenes and ser- National better lives. I smile each time I think vice-learning. Lions Quest is research/ of Jason, a very tough blood from the evidence-based, proven effective and Any time of day 27th Street Gang, reminding another designed to be easily implemented. student who was picking on some- Evaluation component one that he “didn’t have to blow out www.lions-quest.org Antjuan’s candle to make his burn 844/567-8378 brighter.” This was a lesson we had covered months ago, which stuck with him.” – Program representative

LIVE WELL ALLEGHENY Live Well Allegheny Schools Nutrition “Through collaborating with Live Live Well Allegheny enhances schools’ Physical activity Well North Fayette, we were able to capacity to effectively plan, implement, highlight the many ways people are evaluate and sustain activities and in- School wellness systems living well in the Live Well West Al- terventions that address physical health, legheny School District at a wellness mental wellness, nutrition and more. All $ Free fair.” – Program representative schools located within Allegheny Coun- ty are encouraged to gain Live Well Grades K – 12 Status. First, a district or school must in- Allegheny County dicate its intent to work with Allegheny County to accomplish the goals of the Any time of day campaign — to make Allegheny County the healthiest county in the nation. Evaluation component

www.livewellallegheny.com 412/247-7946

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MARATHON KIDS Marathon Kids Running Club Physical activity Marathon Kids uses running clubs as Youth development catalysts for change. Students embark on a 104.8 mile challenge, one mara- $ Fee, with scholarships thon at a time, over three, six or nine available months. Upon registration, each coach Grades Pre-K – 12 receives a running club kit, which con- tains Nike rewards and incentives for National each child. Core pillars of the program are group tracking, incentivization, cel- Any time of day; weekends; ebration, modeling and social support. school breaks Evaluation component www.marathonkids.org 512/477-1259

MID-ATLANTIC DAIRY Fuel Up to Play 60 Nutrition ASSOCIATION Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school Physical activity “According to educator insights in nutrition and physical activity program enrolled schools nationwide, 13 for youth, by youth. Launched by the $ Free million students are eating healthier NFL and National Dairy Council in and 16 million students are more collaboration with the U.S. Depart- Grades K – 12 physically active because of Fuel Up ment of Agriculture, it engages and National to Play 60.” – Program representa- empowers youth to take action for tive their own health by implementing Any time of day long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. The program Evaluation component encourages youth to consume nutri- ent-rich foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

www.dairyspot.com www.fueluptoplay60.com 215/627-8800

NEW BALANCE FOUNDATION New Balance Foundation Physical activity BILLION MILE RACE Billion Mile Race $ Free The New Balance Foundation Billion Mile Race celebrates walking and run- Grades K – 8 ning in schools. Use an online tracking tool to record the miles that students National have walked, jogged and ran. Also, see how you compare to participating Any time of day schools in your district, state and the Evaluation component country. All miles achieved at school count, whether kids participate in a walk/run club, physical education class, annual event, or if they walk to school.

www.billionmilerace.org 617/636-0943

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OUTREACH TEEN & FAMILY Social Skills and Emotional Youth development SERVICES Management Groups $ Fee, with scholarships “In our Choices program, the teens Groups can be tailored to fit the need available often come in and like to debate of the school/student group. Over the Grades K – 12 what they believe to be the benefits course of six to eight weeks, students of marijuana. It’s wonderful when will receive psychoeducation and build Allegheny County we can help them to understand the skills in the areas of social skills, stress detriment to their development, and management, anger management and During school hours potential consequences use can have positive communication techniques. on their life and futures, and see Evaluation component them commit to making better life choices.” – Program representative

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This drug and alcohol education class $ Fee for program addresses the effects of various sub- stances on the body and on a child’s Grades 9 – 12 development. It covers the addiction process and teaches how to make Allegheny County better choices. An optional parent Weekends educational component is included. Evaluation component

Outreach Teen & Family Services Youth development Counseling $ Fee, with scholarships The program provides counseling for available youth ages 5 to 21 and their families. Grades K – 12 Youth do not have to have a mental health diagnosis; the program treats a Allegheny County variety of issues, such as anxiety, depres- sion, anger, stress, school problems, so- After school hours; cial issues and family functioning issues. weekends; school breaks

www.outreachteen.org Evaluation component 412/561-5405

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PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS, INC. Recess Program Physical activity Peaceful Playgrounds offers schools $ Fee, with scholarships more than 100 games to add available to blacktop and grass areas. Grades Pre-K – 4 National During school hours Evaluation component

Fundamental Movement Physical Physical activity Education Program $ Fee, with scholarships The program allows schools to create available outdoor motor learning labs for pre- Grades Pre-K – 4 school children. An easy, do-it-yourself layout plan transforms the play space National into a colorful arrangement of learning games and motor skills activities. Before, during and after school hours Evaluation component

Indoor Games Physical activity Indoor Games give you everything $ Fee, with scholarships you need to create and implement an available exciting indoor Peaceful Playground activity, perfect for use in classrooms, Grades K – 4 churches or child care centers. National During school hours

Fitness Fun Zone Physical activity The Fitness Fun Zone fitness trail $ Fee, with scholarships provides 24 permanent stations of fun available physical activities, which can be con- figured throughout the school yard Grades K – 4 to meet each school’s needs. Make a National large and continuous 24-station fitness trail utilizing all 24 station sten- During and after cils, or two smaller 12-station trails. school hours

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PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS, INC. We Count Pedometer Walking Physical activity Program $ Fee, with scholarships This program provides pedometers to available help kids track physical activity goals. Grades K – 4 www.peacefulplaygrounds.com National 951/245-6970 During and after school hours Evaluation component

PEACEPARTNERS, INC. PeaceBuilders Youth development “The PeaceBuilders way of life is the PeaceBuilders is a science-based, $ Fee for program right fit within our comprehensive research-validated violence pre- guidance and counseling program. vention curriculum and profes- Grades Pre-K – 12 It nurtures multiculturalism and sional development program. supplies the common language and National expectations that a positive behav- www.peacebuilders.com ior support school should have. Our 1-877-473-2236 Any time of day junior high campus in the Pacific Evaluation component Island region is full of diversity, and PeaceBuilders helps to foster peace and inclusive behaviors that promote a culturally compatible school community.” – Program representative

PEAL (PARENT, EDUCATION, PEAL (Parent, Education, Advocacy and Youth development ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP) Leadership) Center CENTER $ Free PEAL provides training to help parents understand and navigate the educa- Early childcare – college tion, healthcare, insurance, and home and community service systems. PEAL Pennsylvania knows best practices, and assists indi- viduals by referring them to services During school hours and identifying resources that will help Evaluation component parents and professionals overcome barriers with schools, healthcare insur- ers and community providers. Parents also develop leadership skills to help other parents and improve the system of services for children with disabilities.

www.pealcenter.org 412/281-4404

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PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF Food and Nutrition Programs Nutrition EDUCATION DIVISION OF FOOD AND NUTRITION (DFN) The United States Department of Ag- $ Fee, waived for schools that riculture’s Food and Nutrition Service meet eligibility criteria administers several programs that provide healthy food to children, including Early childcare – adult the National School Lunch Program, the Pennsylvania School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer During and after Food Service Program, the Fresh Fruit school hours; weekends; and Vegetable Program and the Special school breaks Milk Program. Administered by State agencies, each of these programs helps Evaluation component fight hunger and obesity by reimbursing organizations such as schools, child care centers and after-school programs for providing healthy meals to children.

www.education.pa.gov 1-800-331-0129

PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING AND Positive Behavior Intervention and Youth development TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NET- Supports (PBIS) WORK (PATTAN PITTSBURGH) $ Free PBIS is a proactive approach to disci- pline that promotes appropriate student Grades Pre-K – 12 behavior and increased learning via a three-tiered model. This system pro- National vides support for all students in school via preventative practices and explicit During school hours emphasis on teaching and reinforcing Evaluation component expected pro-social student behaviors.

www.pattan.net 412/826-2336

PITTSBURGH THREE RIVERS Kids of STEEL Physical activity MARATHON, INC. (P3R) Kids of STEEL is a physical activity $ Free; fee for optional race “Last year, my husband and I decid- and nutrition program designed to to complete the program ed to keep a running log and do the motivate children to pursue quali- Grades Pre-K – 8 Kids of STEEL program with my stu- ty nutrition and an active lifestyle by dents. We started a half a mile at incorporating exercise and healthy Southwestern Pennsylvania a time and worked our way up. My eating habits into their daily routine. husband now runs three to four miles Any time of day several times a week and has lost www.p3r.org about 60 pounds. It’s been incredi- 412/586-7785 Evaluation component ble.” – School librarian

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PLAYWORKS PENNSYLVANIA Power of Play Training Physical activity “During the K – 2 recess block, Kids need to play. Playworks creates $ Fee for program one of the kindergarten boys had a place for every kid on the play- lost his lunch, so a second grade ground to feel included, be active Grades K – 8 girl took it upon herself to give the and build valuable social and emo- young boy her own lunch for the day. tional skills. Playworks’ mission is National During our Junior Coach after-school to change the culture of school. program, we have spoken a lot about During and after school hours generousness. So, when a Junior www.playworks.org Coach saw an act of such selfless 267/239-0507 Evaluation component giving, she was enthralled.” – Pro- gram representative

POSITIVE ACTION, INC. Positive Action Nutrition “I can already tell a difference in Positive Action is a comprehensive Physical activity the children since we began the pro- Pre-K – 12 program that develops gram two weeks ago. I have worked the whole self: physical, intellectual, Youth development with this group of students for a social and emotional health areas. It year. During our first session this has robust evidence-based outcomes. $ Fee for program year, the feedback from the children The age-appropriate curriculum, (with was remarkable. Here are some ex- 15-minute lessons) has complimentary Grades Pre-K – 12 amples: “I didn’t know I had control components that extend to developing National of myself,” “I didn’t know I could leadership and climate while engaging walk away from anger,” “I learned families and involving the community. Any time of day; about feeling positive about myself” school breaks and “I learned that self-concept is www.positiveaction.net how I think about myself.” Everyone 1-800-345-2974 Evaluation component is having lightbulb moments and we have Positive Action to thank for this!” – Program representative

PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH FITNESS Presidential Youth Fitness Program Physical activity PROGRAM The Presidential Youth Fitness Program $ Free “The program has helped physical (PYFP) is the national fitness educa- educators in a district come togeth- tion and assessment program. It helps Grades K – 12 er in a way they had not before, schools achieve excellence in physi- particularly through the program’s cal education through quality fitness National professional development offerings.” education and assessment practices. – Program representative During school hours www.pyfp.org Evaluation component 407/450-1571

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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS Fire Up Your Feet Physical activity Fire Up Your Feet offers free resourc- School wellness systems es aimed at increasing physical activity for students, parents, school staff and $ Free teachers. Any school in the country can use the online activity tracker Grades K – 8 and download resources to help their school community become more National active. Resources include tip sheets Before, during and after that encourage walking and bicycling, school hours information to assist schools in developing wellness policies, and much more.

www.fireupyourfeet.org [email protected]

SHAPE AMERICA Teacher’s Toolbox Physical activity The Teacher’s Toolbox is an online por- $ Free tal of resources including: activity calen- dars, partner programs, expert position Grades K – 12 statements, national and state standards, networking opportunities, activity plans, National special projects and an online store. Any time of day www.shapeamerica.org 1-800-213-7193

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HUSSC Smarter Lunchrooms Nutrition AGRICULTURE TEAM NUTRITION The Healthier U.S. School Challenge: Physical activity Smarter Lunchrooms (HUSSC: SL) is a voluntary certification initiative that School wellness systems recognizes schools enrolled in Team Nutrition. Schools in this program have $ Free created healthier environments by promoting nutrition and physical activity. Grades K – 12 Monetary incentive awards are available National for each HUSSC: SL award level: bronze, silver, gold and gold award of distinction. During school hours www.fns.usda.gov/hussc www.facebook.com/USDA

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USA TRACK & FIELD AND THE Run Jump Throw Physical activity HERSHEY COMPANY USA Track & Field and the Hershey $ Free Company acknowledge that physical education is vital to developing chil- Grades K – 8 dren’s athletic potential. They teamed up with SHAPE America to create Run National Jump Throw (RJT), a six-week hands- During school hours on program that introduces kids to basic running, jumping and throwing skills through track and field activities.

www.runjumpthrow.usatf.org [email protected]

VENTURE OUTDOORS Youth Outdoor Recreation Program Physical activity

“Poppy, a fourth grader attended The Youth Outdoor Recreation Pro- $ Fee, with scholarships Venture Outdoors’ summer camp this gram helps kids get outside. Venture available summer and had the opportunity to Outdoors staff provides outdoor explo- Grades Pre-K – 12 bike, kayak, geocache and hike. Her ration through kayaking, biking, hiking, father, an avid cyclist himself, later geocaching and other outdoor activities. Southwestern Pennsylvania told the program director that Poppy never wanted to bike prior to Ven- www.ventureoutdoors.org During and after ture Outdoors’ summer camp, and 412/255-0564, ext. 230 school hours; weekends; now she asks for the family to do all school breaks sorts of outdoor activities!” Evaluation component – Program representative

YOGA FOSTER Yoga Foster Program Physical activity “With our programs, teachers are Yoga Foster offers online training, $ Fee; waived for schools that integrating 60 minutes of yoga and curriculum development and yoga meet eligibility criteria mindfulness a week!” – Program mats to full-time school teachers. representative Grades Pre-K – 4 www.yogafoster.org National 650/731-2381 During school hours Evaluation component

YOUTH PLANTING CHANGE Youth Planting Change Youth development Youth Planting Change is a school- $ Free yard garden partnership that helps children grow healthy bodies and Grades 5 – 8 minds. They offer yearlong tutoring, mentoring activities and education- Allegheny County al field trips, culminating in planting a schoolyard garden in the spring. During and after school hours; school breaks www.youthplantingchange.org Evaluation component 724/719-5023 23 24