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Topics > Nutrition > Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness (NEW) Kids Program

Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness (NEW) Kids Program

Resources

NEW Kids Location:
Concord - English | Spanish (PDF)
Pittsburg - English | Spanish (PDF)
- NEW Kids Featured on ABC News
- Press Release - January 4, 2010

Bay Point Walking Group | Spanish (PDF)

Healthy Recipies

Kids in Dynamic Shape (KP Kids):
 - Cover | Spanish (PDF)
 - Table of Contents | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 1 | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 2 | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 3 | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 4 | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 5 | Spanish (PDF)
 - Week 6 | Spanish (PDF)

Partners

Los Medanos Community Healthcare District
Kaiser Permanente
Ambrose Recreation and Park District
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Pittsburg Unified School District
Antioch Unified School District
West Contra Costa Unified School District
After-School for All Collaborative (A4A)
East County Boys and Girls Club
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association
Monument Community Partnership
Concord Youth Center
Concord American Youth Soccer Association
La Clinica de la Raza
East Bay Regional Park District

The NEW (Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness) Kids Program, through partnership with the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District and Kaiser Permanente, aims to reduce the childhood obesity epidemic by offering a FREE family-based pediatric weight management program for youth 6 to 12 years old and their families.

Based upon the Kids in Dynamic Shape (KP Kids) Kids curriculum, the 6-week sessions provide families with the knowledge and skills to live a healthy lifestyle. Each session includes information about weight management, nutritional guidance, and behavior modification techniques. Weekly session topics include how to:

  • Cook and eat healthy with more fruits and vegetables
  • Read food labels
  • Plan healthy meals and snacks
  • Eat out healthy
  • Increase family exercise every day
  • Set and reach behavior change goals

Who is Eligible for the NEW Kids Program?

Low-income residents with overweight children ages 6-12 living in the Monument Corridor of Concord, Bay Point, and Pittsburg areas of Contra Costa County

How long is the program?

Each family attends six weekly classes for 90 minutes. Bilingual classes are available in Spanish and English.

How do I register?

Pre-registration is required for all classes. At least one parent or guardian MUST attend with the child. To enroll your child in one of our local 6- week sessions please contact the coordinator in your area:

Concord and Pittsburg NEW Kids recording line:
Wendy Escamilla 925-313-6860*

* A recorded message is available in English and Spanish.

Does NEW Kids provide additional program activities?

YES. We offer graduates of the NEW Kids program and interested community members the opportunity to join an array of other fun and healthy activities, including the following:

  • Walking Group led in English and Spanish in Bay Point
  • Cooking Classes for families and teens (see our Healthy Recipies!)

Contact Information

Nutrition and Physical Activity Project
Project Coordinator: Denise Milosevich, MPH
925-313-6110
dmilosev@hsd.cccounty.us


Content provided by the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Security Project under The Community Wellness & Prevention Program of Contra Costa Health Services.

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