Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
The SPARK® program is a nationally researched physical activity after-school program designed to promote quality, daily fitness-related activities and to encourage children to be lifelong movers.
Problem Areas Addressed:
- childhood obesity
- physical inactivity
- difficulty getting along with peers
Skills Built:
- team building
- cooperation
- aerobic skills
- physical fitness
Age/Grade Level: Children ages 5-14
Setting: After-school, summer camp programs for community or faith-based organizations, or recreation centers
Format: Series of twenty 60-minute sessions or daily sessions during a summer camp program.
Effectiveness:
- Named an “Exemplary Program” by the National Diffusion Network of the U.S. Department of Education
- Awarded “Gold” status by the Cooper Institute
For more information on this program please contact Donna Becker at (717) 299-2831 ext. 227.
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