At Jump IN for Healthy Kids, we are very happy that it’s summer. Long sunny days, warm weather, and outdoor activities allow for some wonderful family time, physical activity, and just plain fun. Before you hop on that bike or send the kids out to the swing set, we wanted to share with you some…
Central Indiana has many wonderful qualities, but a year ago, our investment in the city’s built environment was looking bleak. That has started changing, and Indianapolis has shared several bits of built environment good news recently. The term “built environment” refers to the built structures in communities and includes everything from sidewalks to trails to public…
A couple of Fridays ago, roughly 80 volunteers descended on an eight-acre patch of land on the southeast side of Lawrence. The land is owned by Monarch Beverage, which already has an impressive campus just to the north. These eight acres Monarch has pledged not to develop; they are the grounds of the Lawrence Community Gardens,…
Jump IN for Healthy Kids has a close partner in Early Learning Indiana, helping our work to reduce overweight and obesity prevalence in children. Research tells us that children establish their habits around nutrition and physical activity by age five, so ensuring they learn healthy behaviors early on is critical. We reach these young children…
It’s spring, and the school year is coming to an end. The good weather and longer daylight hours mean more opportunities for outdoor play and physical activity. Make a commitment today to keep those activities going all summer long – blending family fun time with physical activity is a winning combination! Everyone—children and adults alike—needs…
