Overview of Healthy Weight and Your Child
Healthy Weight and Your Child creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and families to explore proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle. Studies have shown that this program is cost efficient and effective in its primary goals of reducing sedentary behaviors and improving self-esteem among children and parents/guardians.
This no-cost program involves group-based sessions that offer support, family huddles, goal setting and action planning, and physical activity. Each group of will have two co-leaders who will set you and your family up for success.
Duration
Healthy Weight & Your Child includes 20 bi-weekly sessions and five weekly sessions, each lasting two hours and combining classroom learning with fun physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Children ages 7-13 with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile, with child and parent/guardian cleared by a healthcare provider. An adult must be able to attend sessions with the child.
Program Goals
The program aims to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index, reduce sedentary behaviors while increasing physical activity, and boost self-esteem, all in a safe, engaging environment that encourages lasting healthy habits.
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Programs are held throughout the year in person and virtually at our YMCA branches in Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Elizabethville as well as other community locations. Our staff are ready to help you with program eligibility and intake! Click to tap to register for more information regarding Healthy Weight and Your Child.
