Get Tulsa Kids Trekkin'
A Good Idea
Description
The 2003 Get Tulsa Kids Trekkin' program was targeted at 1,642 youth ages 7-11 in five Tulsa elementary schools. Nine hundred students completed the program, which is designed to encourage physical activity and create nutrition and health awareness. The project also provides intervention strategies that include mentors, health fairs, and other activities to help bring mandatory physical education back into Oklahoma schools.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this program is to encourage Tulsa children to increase physical activity and learn to make better food choices.
Results / Accomplishments
Nine hundred students completed the program and were rewarded with donated health-related gifts as well as a healthier lifestyle and better self-esteem.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Tulsa City-County Health Department
Primary Contact
Sandie Dunning, Grant Writer
James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th E. Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74134
(918) 595-4458
sdunning@tulsa-health.org
http://www.tulsa-health.org/
James O. Goodwin Health Center
5051 S. 129th E. Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74134
(918) 595-4458
sdunning@tulsa-health.org
http://www.tulsa-health.org/
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Children's Health
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Health / Children's Health
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
Tulsa City-County Health Department
Source
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Date of publication
2005
Date of implementation
2003
Location
Tulsa County, OK
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Target Audience
Children