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Organization: |
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Coalition for Healthy Children |
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Location: |
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Jonesboro |
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Grant Year: |
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2006 |
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Grant Amount: |
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$61,409 |
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Project Description: |
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Ready Set Go Camp provides a two-week summer camp for 4th and 5th grade students who are overweight. |
Outcomes
- Improved children's eating habits, physical activity, blood pressure and social skills.
Lives Affected
55 children completed the 10-day exercise and nutrition camp.
Cost Effectiveness
Budget allowed rehiring of trained camp counselors and good instruction and learning environment for children.
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