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From: Feasibility and acceptability of technology-based caregiver engagement strategies delivered in a summertime childhood obesity prevention intervention: results from an internal pilot of the Camp NERF (Nutrition, Education, Recreation, and Fitness) study

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Welcome

“Camp NERF - Nutrition, Education, Fitness, and Recreation - is a fun program for children grades K-5 to attend during the summer months to learn the basics of nutrition and mental health education, as well as to remain physically active while school is out!

This page is for you, as parents and caregivers, to see what kinds of lessons and activities your child is participating in throughout the summer. We hope this page will encourage you to interact with your child to facilitate their learning and make this summer FUN!

We are excited to meet you and to work with your child this summer!”

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Healthy fast food choices

“Week 4 of Camp NERF is in action! This week, we learn about how to make healthy choices when eating at fast food restaurants. Although convenient, fast food is typically high in sodium, solid fats, and sugars while also lacking the essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly and remain healthy. Follow this link to read more! They even provide some tips for you and your family to consider! Check it out!”

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Camp image highlights

Eight images of children playing with Camp NERF Counselors, including camp special guest Mr. COSI

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Screen time

“This week at camp, we’re learning about “screen-time” and the consequences it can have on our overall health. “Screen-time” includes any amount of time spent in front of a TV, a computer, a cell-phone, or any other handheld device. Want to read more? Follow this link to read about how screen-time can affect your child’s health, and even their behavior!”

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Healthy fast food choices

Video of children performing a rap about fast food. “We have some stars! Here are a few of our campers from [School Name] performing the “Fast Food Rap” for their peers and counsellors.”

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Taste test wednesdays

Two images of children enjoying Taste Test Wednesdays. “Our campers love Taste Test Wednesdays! So far, we’ve tasted fruit smoothies, infused water, fruit popsicles, and yogurt parfaits. THIS WEEK we tasted roasted red pepper hummus with carrots and cucumbers! For those who don’t know, hummus is a Middle Eastern dish made from a mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic. It can be used as a vegetable dip or a sandwich spread. Here are some of our campers from [School Name], tasting it and LOVING it!”

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Healthy breakfast

“This week at Camp NERF, it’s all about BREAKFAST! Many people talk about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do we know WHY? Read this article from John Hopkins School of Public Health to learn exactly why breakfast is the most important meal of the day. They even give you some tips on preparing a healthy breakfast!”

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Visitors

Images of children interacting with adult sponsors of USDA Summer Feeding Program/Children’s Hunger Alliance/Camp NERF. “We had some visitors at Broadleigh this week! Some of our programming sponsors came to see what Camp NERF is all about!”

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Healthy breakfast

Image of children learning how much sugar is in cereal. The grades K-2 group at [School Name] learning how much sugar is in ONE SERVING of sugary cereals, like Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or Frosted Flakes!