Growing Healthy Children

This free training from 9am-3pm will help afterschool programs address the obesity crisis facing their students. The training is presented by afterschool program managers, Center for Colloaborative Solutions (CCS) consultants and other experts, and is based on CCS' recently published Exemplary Practices in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Security guide. Lunch is included. Interactive sessions include practical guidance and resources to strengthen afterschool programs. Designed for Region 9 but open to all. Target audience is afterschool leadership teams, food service directors, wellness coordinators, and nutrition, physical activity and food security organizations. Opportunities to network and learn about new resources. Registration and resources open at 8:30am; resources available until 4 pm.