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PHAT Camp
Program Contract Manager: Cindy Feltman
Program Contract Employees: Sarah Crawford-Counselor, Chrissy Barth-Dietician
1. Project Overview
Chances for Children-Arizona is a not-for-profit organization with a mission of promoting recreation for children in Arizona. Arizona is facing an obesity epidemic, which affects not only the adult population, but also our children. Physical, Health, Activities, and Training (PHAT) Camp is designed to provide all participants access to education in Exercise, Health, and Nutrition. Successful participants will be motivated to maintain healthy lifestyles with the support of their parents and program directors.
2. Program Objective
The primary objective of the Physical, Health, Activities, and Training (PHAT) Camp is to make a difference in the future of children in Arizona. This grass roots endeavor is designed to bring positive results for all participants with the goal of expansion to a larger population.
3. Target Population
Children ages 7-12 in the Metro-Phoenix area that are combating weight issues or are at risk of obesity. The test group included 5 participants.
4. Obesity Epidemic
Obesity is an epidemic that is facing children of all ages. 55% of all kids are overweight of obese. Health care costs for Type II Diabetes are nearing 98 billion dollars a year. This is a problem that has experienced dramatic growth in the past 10 years.
5. Expected Program Outcomes
- Body fat to decrease by at least 4% per participant.
- Weight will not be the focus; body fat percentage will be measured.
- Kids will receive training in at least 1 sport and up to 5 sports of their choice.
- Kids will experience improvements in self esteem as reported through tests and parent reports.
- Kids will gain an understanding or portion sizes. They will also be able to identify all major food groups.
- Kids will be proficient in counting calories.
- Kids will develop clearly defined personal fitness and nutrition goals.
- Kids will gain positive socialization skills.
- Kids will fill like they have succeeded in the program, and that they have the skills for continued success.
6. Program Requirements
- Participants must be in attendance 4 out of 5 days per week. Each session is 1-hour in length.
- Parents/Guardians must complete and sign all medical program waivers.
- Participants agree to participate in all body analysis and metabolic testing.
- Parent/Guardian agrees to provide/arrange transportation for all events.
7. Family Education
The following educational seminars will be held to assist families and participants in making successful behavioral changes:
- Obesity and weight issues in children.
- Incorporating fitness into your family.
- Functional movements and injury prevention.
- Restaurant Survival.
8. Eight Week Program Outline
| Weeks |
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday |
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| 1 |
Meal/Family Nutrition |
Fun Hike |
Grocery/Fun |
Game Day |
Game Day |
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| 2 |
Hike |
Game Day |
Food Place |
Game Day
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Hike/Parents |
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| 3 |
Sport 1/Pro |
Sport 1 Skill |
Sport 1 Play
Seminar Night |
Sport 1 Play |
Sport 1/Parent |
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| 4 |
Sport 2/Pro |
Sport 2 Skill |
Sport 2 Play |
Sport 2 Play |
Sport 2/Parent |
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| 5 |
Sport 3/Pro |
Sport 3 Skill |
Sport 3 Play
Seminar Night |
Sport 3 Play |
Sport 3/Parent |
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| 6 |
Sport 4/Pro |
Sport 4 Skill |
Sport 4 Play |
Sport 5 Play |
Sport 4/Parent |
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| 7 |
Sport 5/Pro |
Sport 5 Skill |
Sport 5 Play
Seminar Night |
Sport 5 Play |
Sport 5/Parent |
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| 8 |
Weight Training |
Cardio |
Weights
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Pool Fun |
Weights/parent |
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9. Session One Participant Results
The fist session of PHAT Camp was held at the Village Racquet Club at DC Ranch. Participants were hand selected by the program director. After an eight week period, each participant lost between 5 % and 15% body fat. Participants were also instructed in the following sports by local professional athletes:
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Football
- Golf
10. Program sponsors for session one:
- Chances for Children-Arizona
- Village at DC Ranch
- Functional Performance Center
- Live Breathe Nutrition
- The Edge Fitness Institute
- Pei Wei/PF Chang’s
- Cracker Jax
- Golfland
- The Princess TPC
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