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Norton Sound Health Corporation C.A.M.P. Department
Summercise Nome, Alaska Norton Sound Health Corporation C.A.M.P. Department Chronic Care Active Management & Prevention
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CAMP Contact Staff for Summercise
Kelly Keyes, RD, CDE, LD - CAMP Director (907) Megan Timm: Summercise Coordinator (907) Summercise Applications & Reference Letters : Addressed to Kelly Keyes (Preferred Method) Fax: (907) Mail: NSHC-CAMP Department Attn: Kelly Keyes PO BOX 966 Nome, AK 99762
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What is Summercise? Summer program for the youth of Nome, Alaska
Program is designed to prevent diabetes in Nome’s youth Group leaders teach healthy nutrition & exercise Picture by: Diana Hacker, The Nome Nugget, 2007.
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Where is Nome, Alaska? Nome is a secluded arctic town located in Northwest Alaska on the Seward Peninsula on the Bering Sea 539 air miles from Anchorage and ~1,000 dog sled miles (or by land) Nome is off the road system so you must fly to get there For more information:
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Summercise Goals Increase Physical Fitness in Youth:
Increase number of youth who engage in the recommended amounts of physical activity per week Increase knowledge and skill level of physical activity Increase Healthy Eating Behavior in Youth: Increase knowledge and skill level of healthy eating Increase level of healthy eating Increase attitude towards healthy eating
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Program Staff CAMP Staff coordinators
College nutrition/fitness intern students Teen community leaders- local hires School teachers Parents/community volunteers
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Program Description Summercise Monday-Thursday from 1 pm to 5pm
Two 3-week sessions for kids to pick nutrition & exercise classes to attend Kids grouped by 5-6 year old & 7 and up Summercise interns plan, teach, and inspire kids in various nutrition and exercise classes Interns will also have other nutrition opportunities throughout the experience
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2013 Timeline Summercise Applications Due: March 1
Interns Arrive in Nome: May 26-27 Orientation, Training, and Planning: May 28-June 7 Summercise Dates: June 10-July 25 Session 1: June 11th -June 28th Session 2: July 8th -July 26th Interns Leave Nome: July 31
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Chronic Care Active Management & Prevention
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