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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryDay Camp



Day Camp

Author: Sarah Congleton

Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Plan of Work: Accessing Nutritious Foods

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Martin Countians are living in poverty, are food insecure, and are experiencing preventable diseases, such as obesity. In 2013, Martin County residents were considered obese representing 39.3% of the county’s population.

To address this issue, Martin County Extensions 4H and Family & Consumer Sciences program partnered with the Family Resource Centers to host a Day Camp for youth ages 9-18 years. This camp provided hands-on, nutrition education focusing on preparing healthy foods and how to easily incorporate fruits and vegetables into foods. The participants made a Super Food Smoothie with a Fender Blender, which is a bike that makes the smoothie by pedaling. In addition to learning about healthier food options, the participants learned about the importance of physical activity.

As a result of this program, 67 youth participants learned how to create a smoothie, how to easily incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into a snack or a meal and understand the importance of daily physical activity. 90% of participants stated they liked the taste of the smoothie and 80% of participants stated they would make the Super Food Smoothies at home.






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