September 8, 2011 - Movin’ After School is hosting their third free family event called "Ready, Set, Move!" on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 1-5 p.m. at the University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building.
Vendors from local organizations including the Omaha Public Library, YMCA of Greater Omaha, and Omaha Bike Project will be at the event. A Hy-Vee nutritionist will present tips and sessions about eating better and staying healthy.
The UNO Volleyball team will provide fun physical activities and exercises for guests. Players and representatives from Creighton Athletics will also attend the event. An inflatable obstacle course will be available for children to enjoy. Raffle prizes will be given away every half hour during the event.
Movin’ After School holds family events to encourage Omaha after school programs to incorporate healthy practices within their programs. The first family event was in December, 2010, and the second in April, 2011.
Click here for event flyer .
Movin’ After School is a collaborative initiative with a purpose of encouraging and supporting policy change in after school programs related to increasing physical activity participation and decreasing sugar sweetened beverage consumption among youth. This initiative is a partnership with the City of Omaha Office of the Mayor, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the Douglas County Department of Health.
Mayor Suttle visiting youth involved in the Middle School Learning Center Initiative
