By 3 o’clock in the afternoon children’s bellies are usually growling, but dinner may still be hours away and for some children, there may not be any dinner at all. A healthy after-school snack is a perfect way to provide them with the nutrition and energy they need for the rest of the day. Bring in a little nutrition education during snack time and what you have is a great opportunity for learning, growth and lots of great questions!

How Kid’s Club Runs

Currently, the Kids’ Club Program partners with 8 Tucson Park and Recreation KIDCO sites to provide Kid’s Club ~ Adventures in Nutrition. KIDCO is an after-school recreation program for children ages 5-12 and through this partnership the Kid’s Club Program provides healthy, after-school snacks five days a week, throughout the school year, to each site and supports the Recreation Staff in teaching health and nutrition education lessons and activities each week.

The Kid’s Club Program snack menu uses a four-week, rotational menu that meets and often exceeds USDA guidelines.

Facts about Kids’ Club

• During the 2009-2010 school year, approximately 66,300 healthy snacks were provided.
• Currently there are 290 kids participating in Kid’s Club at 8 Tucson Park and Recreation sites.
• The program runs 38 weeks during the school year.
• Kid’s Club kids are beginning to have opportunities to explore where our food comes from through lessons and field trips to the Community Food Bank and Marana Farm!

Contact

For more information about Kid’s Club – Adventures in Nutrition please contact Debra Leffler, Child Nutrition Programs Manager, at (520) 882-3285 or dleffler@communityfoodbank.org..