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CANFIT Getting Kids Healthy

Want to add zing to your after-school snacks, while still staying healthy?


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Where do you get most of your physical activity?
Total Votes: 24
School
96 %  21% (5)
 
Playgrounds/Gyms
18 %  4% (1)
 
Parks
60 %  13% (3)
 
Home
36 %  8% (2)
 
After School Programs
60 %  13% (3)
 
Streets
193 %  42% (10)
 

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99 Ways Toolkit

99 Ways Toolkit

CANFIT's interactive booklet that provides 99 ways to make your after school program healthier.


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November 23, 2009

Change We Can Believe In: Youth!

Youth are not going to accept what is handed to them - and why should they?


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MO PROJECT Contest Deadline Extended to February 12, 2010


Attention California Youth: Are you doing work to improve the health of your community? Tell us about it… share your untold story.

5 WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A Wii or NEW iPod Touch! (including 1 People’s Choice Award – Voted by the Public)


Submit your video, spoken word or poster & vote for your favorite videos @ http://www.moproject.com!


Contest Deadline Extension: 
February 12, 2010

Visit http://www.moproject.com for contest guidelines and rules. NO purchase necessary for contest.

What:

MO PROJECT Contest Deadline Extended to February 12, 2010

When:

January 27 - February 12, 2010

Phone:

510-644-1533

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All Events

March 1 - March 31, 2010
National Nutrition Month
March 2010: Get resources to encourage healthy eating and physical activity for young people in your community.
February 19 - February 28, 2010
City Heights Youth Summit
February 27, 2010: CANFIT partners with Building Healthy Communities to facilitate a Youth Kick-Off Summit in City Heights, San Diego.
January 27 - February 12, 2010
MO PROJECT Contest Deadline Extended to February 12, 2010
Submit your entry to moproject.com for your chance to win!
January 19 - January 27, 2010
CANFIT Presents MO Project Online Youth Media Contest
MO Project is an online media contest open to California youth ages 13 - 18. Enter for your chance to win a NEW ipod touch or wii!
January 19 - January 22, 2010
8th MO Project Youth Event in Long Beach, CA
January 23, 2010: Youth Shaping their Future for Healthier Communities
January 3 - January 4, 2010
7th MO Project Youth Event in Ceres, CA
January 9, 2010: A One Day Media Training Event for CA Youth Ages 13 - 18.
November 22 - December 9, 2009
6th MO Project Youth Convening in Bakersfield, CA
One - Day Media Training Event for California Youth Ages 13-18 December 5, 2009
October 26 - November 30, 2009
5th MO Project Youth Convening in Richmond, CA
One-Day Media Training Event for California Youth ages 13 - 18 November 7, 2009
October 6 - October 31, 2009
A Solution to the Health Debate
Where you can help create the leaders of tomorrow.
October 1 - October 13, 2009
Native American Day & Indigenous People Day
October 12, 2009
September 16 - September 18, 2009
CCROPP Regional Task Force Meeting
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin participate in CCROPP Meeting in Modesto, CA
September 16 - September 15, 2009
Money-Saving Movement: Physical Activity
Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Program Coordinator Esmeralda Martin present at the Network for a Healthy California Santa Rosa PA Forum
September 14 - October 7, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month
Begins September 15!
September 13 - September 16, 2009
Mexico Independence Day
Celebrate September 16th!
September 1 - September 10, 2009
32nd Annual National Food Policy Conference
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle attending the National Food Policy Conference in Washington D.C. September 8-9
August 13 - August 16, 2009
MO Project Youth Convening in Santa Ana, CA
MO Project Youth Convening in Santa Ana Saturday, August 15th!
August 10 - August 13, 2009
2009 OUSD After School Programs Institute August 12th
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Intern Siamac Ehsan discuss new CDE After School PA Guidelines
July 27 - July 29, 2009
CDC Conference on Obesity Prevention and Control: Weight of the Nation
Centers for Disease Control's Inaugural Conference on Obesity Prevention and Control in DC - July 27-29
July 25 - July 29, 2009
Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Boston - July 26-29
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle and Program Director Lloyd Nadal present at the Food & Fitness Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Boston
July 23 - July 25, 2009
USC NAI Training July 24-25
Lloyd Nadal and Siamac Ehsan present the After School Guidelines Feasibility Training to USC NAI Staff
July 22 - July 26, 2009
CANFIT Celebrates 16th Anniversary!
Founded on July 26th, 1993
July 20 - July 17, 2009
Community Engagement and Leadership Development Training
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin present an advocacy training to Santa Ana community residents on Nov 18-19
July 14 - July 17, 2009
Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Seattle - July 14-17
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal presents at the Food & Fitness Youth Planning & Policy Retreat in Seattle, WA
July 10 - July 11, 2009
After School Guidelines Feasibility Training
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal and Intern Siamac Ehsan in LA for After School Guidelines Training
July 1 - July 31, 2009
National Park and Recreation Month
June 27 - June 30, 2009
CANFIT 2009 Scholarship Winners Announced
June 26 - June 27, 2009
CCROPP Regional Task Force Meeting
Ruth Manzano and Esmeralda Martin participate in CCROPP Meeting in Bakersfield, CA
June 22 - June 25, 2009
Accessing Summer Food and After School Snack Resources
Get Summer Food for Youth Now!
June 15 - June 19, 2009
Juneteenth
Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas.
June 12, 2009
Philippine Independence Day - June 12th
Phillippine Independence Day
June 8 - June 12, 2009
CANFIT hosts youth participants at 5th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference
Creating Healthier Places for All Children - June 9-12, 2009
May 25 - May 29, 2009
Want to be a CANFIT Summer Intern?
Summer Internships Available now! Deadline is May 27th!
May 19 - May 20, 2009
Sports4Kids Play On Conference - May 19-20
Lloyd Nadal and OUSD's Alicia Rozum speak on behalf of HEAC about New Physical Activity Guidelines!
May 1, 2009
MO Project Contest Deadline Ends Today! Go to moproject.com now!
Get your Submissions in to win a Wii or Ipod Touch!
April 26, 2009
SYBOP Conference - April 26-28
Lloyd Nadal speaks to youth at SYBOP Conference to address Physical Activity Guidelines for After School
April 21, 2009
Food and Society Conference 2009 - April 21-23 in San Jose, CA
Food & Society Fellow & CANFIT ED Arnell Hinkle attending the 2009 Food and Society Conference in San Jose, CA
April 21, 2009
CPEHN Training - Unlocking the Playground: Achieving Equity In Physical Activity Spaces
April 16, 2009
NYC Youth Forum & Expo: Opportunities for Food, Farming & Active Living - Thurs, April 16, 2009
CANFIT Program Director Lloyd Nadal invited to speak and facilitate a workshop session at the NYC Youth Forum and Expo on April 16th.
April 1, 2009
Food Systems and Public Health Conference - April1-3, 2009
CANFIT Executive Director Arnell Hinkle invited to attend Food Systems and Public Health Conference in Virginia April 1-3
March 31, 2009
Cesar Chavez National Holiday
March 28, 2009
3rd MO Project Youth Convening in Kettleman City
MO Project Youth Convening in Kettleman City on Saturday, March 28th!
March 21, 2009
2nd MO Project Youth Convening in Chula Vista
MO Project Youth Convening in Chula Vista on Saturday, March 21st!
March 14, 2009
1st MO Project Youth Convening in Merced
CANFIT partners with Livingston Medical Group to host 1st MO Project Youth Event in Merced!