Tag: health
Where some of the country’s biggest school districts stand on reopening schools. See more national education news here
The plan to reopen US schools has shifted several times throughout the summer as coronavirus cases have surged.
Many major school districts are refusing to reopen, some even defying state guidelines, until coronavirus cases begin to drop. For those offering hybrid learning, or some in-person, some online classes, parents usually have the option to opt out and enroll their child in all online classes for the rest of the school year.
The plans below could change again based on ever-changing pandemic trends. Here’s what some of the US’ largest school districts are planning when schools resume classes.
6th Annual Native Youth Leadership Camp
Pathkeepers for Indigenous Knowledge is excited to announce their 6th Annual Native Youth Leadership Camp from Sunday, July 15, 2018 to Sunday July 22, 2018. The Camp will be held at Woods Edge Farm in Culpeper, Virginia. All campers must be between the ages of 11-17. There is no cost to attend the Camp. All donations are eligible for tax-deduction on your income taxes. Parents are responsible for their children’s own travel to and from the Camp.
Living Well in 2017
Join us for a free session on living well in the new year. The program will include: Tips for health eating, child health, oral health, vaccine facts, tips on how to not get sick this winter, guide to local resources, and tobacco cessation tools.
Each participant will receive a free wellness kit that includes: a first aid kit, a digital thermometer, two books and a children’s battery powered toothbrush (a $55.00 value)
Flagstaff Local Motion: Get Your Health on Track!
The City of Flagstaff Recreation Department offers a variety of recreation programming including: programs for adults, kids and families at the Flagstaff Aquaplex and Hal Jensen Recreation Center, ice skating at the Jay Lively Activity Center, and activities for seniors at the Joe C Montoya Community and Senior Center. Additionally, Flagstaff has 24 parks, two disc golf courses, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System.
Coconino County Parks and Recreation offers programs for adults and youth that encourage them to get moving and get outdoors. Programs include archery, summer camp, mountain bike camp, hiking and more.
What’s For Dinner?
The Health District Nutrition Program staff created informative and fun videos which promote healthy eating and offer some delicious healthy recipes options. Read more…
Benefits of Yoga for Psychosocial Well-Being in a US High School Curriculum
Considering yoga’s stress-busting effects, one would think that high-schoolers might benefit from the practice. And now, a study shows that yoga does confer benefits to teens.