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University of Georgia Extension and Walk Georgia - March 2015 Partner of the Month
University of Georgia (UGA) Extension extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Founded in 1914, Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible through research-based information. Annually, UGA Extension reaches more than 2 million Georgians through its education programs, publications, news articles and public television programming. In an effort to combat obesity in the state, UGA Extension introduced Walk Georgia in 2008 to equip Georgians with the knowledge and tools needed to be more physically active. As a web-based program offered at no...Read more
Kilometer Kids - April 2015 Partner of the Month
Atlanta Track Club offers a free, incentive-based youth running program - Kilometer Kids. The program focuses on inspiring youth to achieve health and fitness through a fun and supportive running program, empowering children with the knowledge they need to make smart lifestyles choices. Kilometer Kids seeks to create lifelong runners, instilling in participants the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. Through the program, kids learn that exercise is a fun and rewarding activity, opening the door for physical activity to become a lifelong habit. Kilometer Kids has grown significantly and now impacts more than 6,500 children each year in...Read more
Buford Academy - April 2015 School of the Month
School Name: Buford Academy School District: Buford City Schools City/County: Buford/Gwinnett Month/year school started Power Up for 30: August 2013 Buford Academy’s school leaders were inspired to join Power Up for 30 after making an interesting observation among their students every day. “We noticed the amount of time students spent sedentary and waiting for their day to begin,” said Kaleen Pulley, principal of Buford Academy. “We knew we could use this time to get the moving and excited to start each day so we put together a plan of action and Power Up for 30 was introduced to students last...Read more
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