After-School Programs
Fit-Tastic
Printable Fit-Tastic Map
Children across Wood County are giving their bodies and taste buds a workout thanks to Fit-tastic – an after-school program that emphasizes nutrition and physical activity like yoga, kickball, nature walks, soccer, and circuit training. The program helps kids get excited about fitness and reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. In addition to the fitness component, kids are sampling fresh produce like mango, kiwi, jicama, and snap peas, and are learning how to help out during meal time at home.
About 1 in 3 Wood County third graders are overweight or obese, according to a 2009 Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Fit-tastic strives to reduce these numbers through a two hour program that children participate in twice a week, providing easy access to healthy activities for kids who may not otherwise participate in sports or regular physical activity.
Parent/Guardian Feedback
Read what parents and guardians have to say about the Fit-Tastic program at Washington Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
"My daughter has really become aware of what positive results can come from after school activities and eating healthy," said Shawn Rehberg
Whether you are a school staff member who would like to offer Fit-tastic for your students, or a parent or community member who would like to volunteer and support these programs, contact The Wood County Health Department, at 715.421.8911 for more information.