Classes & Events

Fit Kid Revolution

When:   July 26 - 30, 2010. Camp runs from 8 am to 12 pm daily.

Where: OU Medical Center Edmond, 1 S. Bryant  (Camp will begin and end in Classroom 1 of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion daily.)

Ages:   Children 7 to 10 years old

Cost:   $25/day or $100/week. Sibling discounts apply. Two or more siblings: $180/week. Three or more siblings:$240/week.

Fit Kid Revolution utilizes games, cooking experiments, and exercise to teach children seven to ten years of age healthy eating and lifestyle habits to combat their risk for obesity. Lead by OU Medical Center Edmond's registered and licensed dietitians, the interactive day camp will engage campers to build healthy lifestyle choices that can be transferred into adolescence and adulthood.

Campers will not only learn the fundamentals of the food pyramid, but will also get the opportunity to experiment concocting their own recipes from healthy ingredients. Included in the day's activities are games and activities designed to get campers moving, grooving and enjoying exercise. At the conclusion of the camp on July 30, the dietitians will meet with each camper's parent or guardian for a progress session that includes individual results and next steps for that camper to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

OU Medical Center Edmond's dietitians are uniquely qualified to lead this type of camp: Katrina Castle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and a Master of Science degree in Wellness Management and Exercise Science. She is also certified in Pediatric Weight Management.

Kate Collins has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science and earned a Master of Arts degree in Nutrition. She has been a certified personal trainer since 2001. Both dietitians have experience running pediatric summer camps and have worked extensively within the public schools promoting health and nutrition.

The camp runs from July 26 to July 30 at OU Medical Center Edmond. Camp times are from 8 am to 12 pm daily. The July 30 session will include a confidential progress session with each camper's parent or guardian with the dietitians. Each camper will receive a "Fit Kid Revolution" t-shirt to wear during camp times.
For more information, or to register for the camp, please call 405-844-5700.

Childhood Obesity Facts in Oklahoma (From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007):

• Oklahoma ranks 18th overall in prevalence of obesity in children ages 10 -17 years old.
• 29.5% of Oklahoma children 10-17 years old are overweight or obese.
• Oklahoma is one of only two states in the country that does not require physical education in schools.
• 18.8% of children ages 1-5 years old engage in four or more screen hours (television, computers, videos, etc.) per day in Oklahoma. This is 6% higher than the national average for children of this age.
• 12% of children ages 6-17 years old engage in four or more screen hours per day in Oklahoma. This is 1.2% higher than the national average for children of this age.