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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 85 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2027.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 53 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 0 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to the American Camp Association, “The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically. Camp participants learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase their self-esteem." Summer day camp has so many benefits such as keeping youth unplugged, out of trouble, in a safe l
