Success StoryThe Sizzlin’ Summer Series: Strengthening Families During Covid19



The Sizzlin’ Summer Series: Strengthening Families During Covid19

Author: Lynnette Allen

Planning Unit: Breckinridge County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Improving community wellness through nutrition, physical activity and safety

Outcome: Initial Outcome


The Summer of 2020 will be one that many families will never forget.  Due to Covid19 family vacations, summer camps and holiday gatherings were cancelled, leaving parents searching for ways to entertain children.  The Breckinridge County Family and Consumer Science program utilized UK FCS Extension resources to present the Sizzlin’ Summer Series Grab and Go program.  A total of 306 educational packets were pick-up by an average of 44 individuals.  Packet materials focused on health and wellness topics such as sun and pool safety, healthy eating, and proper summer hydration.  Also, topics such as family budgeting, mental and emotional health during the pandemic, family games, spreading kindness, farmers market and family gardening were also shared.  Families received hands-on incentive items such as garden seed, water bottles, yard games, sunscreen, Plate it UP! KY Proud recipe cards and other goodies to support the 7 weekly themes for healthy and safe living.  Program surveys showed that participants tuned in to weekly themed webinars and podcast presented by state FCS specialist.  Participants reported gaining a better understanding of lifestyle behaviors and the effect on health and wellbeing.    Also, participants listed healthy recipes and activities to support quality family-time were the most significant things they planned to apply. The Sizzlin’ Summer Series provided a convenient, complete resource package to strengthen family resiliency during a stressful and trying 2020 summer break.   






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