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Fit Kids
 Brochure

Participate in local and national activities
that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
Download “Fit Kids Back to School Activities".
 

The Zumba  Dance Workshop Second-graders at the Daniel Warren Elementary School climbed rocks and zumba danced to celebrate completing No Junk Food Week. The children in this Rye Neck school ate healthy snacks and added more movement into their school day. The school was recognized with a proclamation and a visit from County Executive Andy Spano for their enthusiastic participation in the county’s Fit Kids Program and in No Junk Food Week. Children climbed a rock wall and Zumba danced in a workshop at the school led by the Rye Y on Fitness Fridays. Click on pictures below for larger view.
	Left to right are: Daniel Warren Elementary School principal Joan Babcock, County Exec. Andy Spano, Legislator Judith A.Myers, D-Mamaroneck and Rye Neck Schools Supt. Peter Mustich
	Children climb a rock wall as part of the Zoomba workshop.
	Children participate in the Zoomba dance.
	Children participate in the Zoomba dance.

To Market to Market …

Farmers’ Market season is here!  In the past two decades, farmers’ markets have become very popular as a source of fresh produce including fruit, vegetables, cider, fruit juices, herbs, meat, and dairy foods that are grown on area farms. This is a great opportunity to introduce your children to new fruits and vegetables, to teach them about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, and for children to learn where produce comes from.

Farmers’ markets offer many benefits for both consumers and farmers. The markets provide convenient access to fresh, locally grown produce. Consumers can talk with farmers about how the produce was grown and how it can be prepared. Farmers’ markets may enable small family farms to remain viable. By supporting local producers, these markets can help retain jobs, sustain the area's economy and develop local services.

Give your children a few dollars to spend at the market. Let them explore the world of produce and make a new selection. There is a greater chance your child will try a new food they bought since it “belongs” to them.

Please consult the list below for details on farmers’ markets located throughout Westchester County.

Farmers’ Markets in Westchester - 2009 

No Junk Food Week March 2009
Letter from County Exec Spano    View the No Junk Food Week flyer    Download the No Junk Food Week Contract    Healthy Snacks flyer (English/Spanish)   Letter to Parents (English)   (Spanish)             -Healthy snack recipes for home             -Healthy snack recipes for schools

 

See what schools are doing for the 
Fit Kids Campaign 2009: