Programs

 

Giving our kids a healthy start.

When we saw that the national epidemic of childhood obesity was creating a variety of problems in our own neighborhood, we developed a plan to address this vitally important issue.

Let’s Get Movin’ is a lifestyle-change program for children and teens that promotes physical activity, teaches proper nutrition, and helps young people make healthier lifestyle choices. Our program is built on three main components: medical monitoring, physical activity, and nutrition education.

We offer after-school and summer programs, field trips, community events, and cooking classes and educational seminars for adults who want to learn more about supporting their children’s healthier lifestyles. Participants reside in the communities of East Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, and Revere.

We appreciate our participants’ complex lives, and provide ongoing support to keep children and families involved and motivated. We speak many languages. Our activities are fun as well as healthy and educational. And because we understand that the best program is no help if participants can’t get there, we offer assistance with transportation arrangements whenever possible.

Our program runs throughout the school year, September to June. We also provide summer fun during July and August.

Special note: The Discovery Health Channel featured the Let's Get Movin' program as part of a series on addressing childhood obesity. You can watch our clip online (we're in Part 3).