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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Youth need your help to combat childhood obesity. Let's Read. Let's Move. encourages adults to get involved and make a commitment to help youth become physically fit and reap the rewards of exercise. You can:

Build or rehab a playground
Clear a walking trail
Support a youth to meet the President's active lifestyle challenge

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Take the Let's Read. Let's Move Summer Fitness Challenge!

Summer time is the best time to stay active and get fit - turn lazy summer days into playtime adventures by taking the Let's Read. Let's Move. Summer Fitness Challenge!

Summer provides many opportunities to get active - whether it be at the pool, hiking a local trail, or playing in a neighborhood softball game. With most kids out of school, summer is the perfect time to get outside and get active. Why not use the remaining days of sunny weather and no school as an opportunity to challenge yourself and the kids in your life physically?

We want YOU to take the challenge - for six weeks starting August 9th and running through October 1st, we ask that you track your activity with people from across the country as we all work together to achieve personal and group fitness goals, while being a part of a nationwide movement.

It's Easy to Get Involved:

Create your activity log by visiting PresidentsChallenge.org
Join the United We Serve group

Group ID Number: 91834
Group Member ID/Name: United We Serve.
To participate, youth under 18 need to complete 60 minutes of activity per day (adults: 30 minutes per day), at least five days a week, for six weeks.
Complete your six weeks between August 9th and October 1st, 2010.
Track your activity daily - there are over a hundred activities to chose from.

The More They Burn, the Better They Learn

Exercise

Physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and it can be especially important in helping kids do better in school. U.S. Health and Human Services studies show that regular physical activity for kids and teens improves strength and endurance, helps build healthy bones and muscles, and increases self-esteem.

Posted on 10/2/2012

AmeriCorps Member Pledges to Keep Kids Active

Exercise

A passion for learning and service means one rotation was not enough for AmeriCorps member Rebbecca Bakre. So, after a stint with Civic Works, the 24-year-old, University of Maryland graduate joined Playworks Baltimore AmeriCorps while she pursues her master’s in public administration.

Posted on 9/20/2012

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Take the Let's Read. Let's Move Summer Fitness Challenge!

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