Healthy Behaviors Conference Updates

Healthy Behaviors Conference Newsletter

Dear Friends,

According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 American kids and teens are overweight or obese. In a school of 600 students, that is 198 youth that are more likely to have high blood pressure, low self-esteem, and high cholesterol. Be a part of the 2011 Healthy Behaviors Conference and be a part of the movement to end this epidemic.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration special we are offering through the end of August. You will have the opportunity to experience keynote speakers, workshop sessions, networking events, and meet with exhibitors that will support the important work you are a part of to support our youth, families, and communities.

-Healthy Behaviors Conference Leadership Team

RFP DEADLINE TO PRESENT-SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

We are currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2011 Healthy Behaviors Conference for innovative, relevant and cutting-edge topics to support out-of-school time professionals in their efforts to make our youth, families, and community the healthiest possible.

All proposals must be submitted by 5pm PST on September 16, 2011.

Click here for more information.

Click here to submit a proposal.

PARK AND RECREATION MONTH

Looking to extend your physical activity commitment?

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The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, or "PALA" can be earned by taking part in 60 minutes of physical activity for kids (30 minutes for adults), five days a week for six weeks.

Get started on this new commitment during July, Park and Recreation month!

Click here to learn more.

GROWING HEALTHY CHILDREN

See how afterschool programs are changing the lives of their children, families, and communities. Join us at the Healthy Behaviors Conference to learn more on how to fight childhood obesity in our communities.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!

Phase II: Early Bird Registration
July 1, 2011- August 31, 2011

$285 per person

Phase III: Standard Registration
September 1, 2011- November 25, 2011

$325 per person

For more detailed information on registration, please click here to visit our website.

Please note that registration fees must be paid by the last day of each promotional offer to secure the special rates.

FAST FACTS

Foods with omega-3 fatty acid (mainly vegetables and fish) help keep the brain healthy. People eat 1/3 less vegatables and 2/3 less fish than they did 50 years ago.(BBC News)

The closer a food is to its natural state, the healthier it is for you: An apple is better than apple sauce which is better than bottled apple juice which is better than apple pie. (Bright Hub)

When grocery shopping, one of the ways to avoid food with added sugar is to shop the perimeter of the store. (Medicine Net)

THINGS TO DO IN SAN DIEGO

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Take advantage of the special hotel rates being offered 3 days pre and 3 days post the conference to enjoy San Diego.

Click here to see a list of things to do while in San Diego.

KID FRIENDLY HEALTHY RECIPES

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Ingredients

Vanilla Pudding or Yogurt

Cereal

Grapes

Blueberries

Orange Slices

Kiwi

Any other fruit for decoration

Directions

Spoon vanilla pudding or yogurt into small serving bowl

Use decorations to create fun faces.

Fruit Pops

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and sliced bananas

2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup sugar (optional)
8 small paper cups
8 popsicle sticks

Directions

Place the mixed berries, raspberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, yogurt, and sugar into a blender. Cover, and blend until fruit is chunky or smooth, as desired.

Fill paper cups 3/4 full with fruit mixture. Cover the top of each cup with a strip of aluminum foil.

Poke a popsicle stick through the center of the foil on each cup.

Place the cups in the freezer for at least 5 hours.

To serve, remove foil and peel off the paper cup.

Recipes provided by myrecipes and allrecipes.com

HEALTH RELATED GRANTS

Obesity Prevention Grant Program
Application Deadline: August 15, 2011; November 15, 2011

The Aetna Foundation will fund community-based projects that will investigate or disseminate new practices; or evaluate programs designed to improve health and health care.

For more information, click here

Health and Wellness Grants
Application Deadline: October 1, 2011

The Rite Aid Foundation offers grants to programs that focus on health and wellness in communities where Rite Aids operate.

For more information, click here

CVS Caremark Community Grants
Application Deadline: October 31, 2011

CVS Caremark is devoted to supporting organizations that enrich the lives of children with disabilities through inclusive programs.

For more information, click here

Saucony Run for Good Grants
Application Deadline: December 13, 2011

The Saucony Run for Good Foundation grants are available to community non-profit organizations that initiate and support running programs for kids.

For more information, click here

Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Application Deadline: Rolling

Major League Baseball offers grants to organizations that promote youth participation in baseball and softball.

For more information, click here

BNSF Foundation Educational Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation provides support to educational institutions and health and human services which have 501 (c) (3) tax exemption status.

For more information click here

Children & Youth Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust funds 501(c)(3) organization provide services to disadvantaged children and youth.

For more information, click here

Community Support Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling

The Coca-Cola Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on children, education, and/or health.

For more information, click here

Costco Wholesale Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling

Costco Wholesale offers funding for 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on children, education, and/or health.

For more information, click here

Sarah Lee Foundation- Food Related Program Grants

Application Deadline: Rolling

The Sara Lee Foundation places funding priority on grants to non-profits that create collaborative and innovative initiatives focused on fighting hunger. Significant consideration is given to programs that focus on food recovery, increased access to fresh produce, and protein, meal programs when schools are not in session and hunger awareness.

For more information click here

Albertsons- In Your Community
Application Deadline: Rolling

Albertsons is offering grants that focus on hunger relief, dietary health, and nutrition education.

For more information, click here

Champ- A Champion Fur Kids Grant
Application Deadline: Rolling

Build-A- Bear Workshop will be accepting children's health and wellness grant requests from March until October.

For more information, click here

Pepsi Refresh Project Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling

Pepsi is giving away millions each month to fund refreshing ideas that change the world, one community at a time. The grant is open to legal residents of the United States ages 13 and older.

For more information, click here

For more information on grant opportunities, click here to visit the BOOST Collaborative website.

We look forward to seeing you December 7-9, 2011 in San Diego, California. Stay updated by visiting our website, www.healthybehaviorsconference.org.

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