Afterschool programs are well-positioned to be key partners in a comprehensive effort to ensure healthy futures for our youth. Afterschool programs can influence youth and promote physical activity and offer healthy snacks.
Announcements
Healthy Apple Award Recipients 2011
Ten afterschool programs in San Mateo County have been awarded the Healthy Apple Awards for Excellence in Nutrition & Physical Activity in recognition of their demonstrated commitment to healthy nutrition and physical activity for children in the 2010-2011 school year.
2011 award recipients include:
Gold Apple Award Winners
Awarded to programs with standards and practices that far exceed California school health policies
• Bayshore Christian Ministries, East Palo Alto
• Bowditch Middle School Annex, Foster City
• Footsteps Childcare @Cipriani, Belmont
• Footsteps Childcare @Nesbit, Belmont
• Footsteps Childcare @Barrett, Belmont
• Footsteps Childcare @Shores, Redwood Shores
Bronze Apple Award Winners
Awarded to programs that show a commitment to improving nutrition and physical activity
• Garfield Afterschool Program, Redwood City
• Hoover Afterschool Program, Redwood City
• Selby Lane Learning Center, Redwood City
• Fair Oaks Afterschool Program, Redwood City
Websource:
Afterschool Alliance