Adventure to Fitness – In the News

Adventure to Fitness Supports First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign for Healthier Kids

Adventure to Fitness applauds and fully supports efforts by First Lady Michelle Obama and the national Let’s Move campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. One where American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents should move each and every one of us to immediate action. Our goals as parents and community leaders need to move beyond simply supporting a cause. Adventure to Fitness joins Mrs. Obama and Let’s Move in taking the actions necessary to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within this generation.

We applaud and support the formation of The Partnership for a Healthier America, chaired by the First Lady, to bring together the public and private sectors, other organizations, business and thought leaders, the media, states and local communities to make meaningful and measurable commitments to fighting childhood obesity. This new foundation builds an important public-private alliance that will drive national attention and commitments to the goal of ending this epidemic facing our children today.

We at Adventure to Fitness (ATF) are proud to support the First Lady’s campaign. Adventure to Fitness programs are found in elementary schools across the state of Florida. Through partnerships with the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport (FAHPERDS) along with other leading state and local organizations, governmental agencies in health, education, nutrition and physical activity, ATF continues to build materials and programs designed to contribute to this national campaign.

WE DID IT!

Those were the words Bonita Springs Charter School chanted as they reached the summit of Mt. Everest and their fundraising goal. After an exciting week of virtually climbing Mt. Everest with Adventure Guide Mr. Marc the students of Bonita Springs Charter School got the job done by climbing the tallest mountain in the world. During their adventure students learned about the importance of what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle.

“Our students absolutely enjoyed every moment of the adventure! Teachers were just as jazzed up as the kids and ESE teachers visited classrooms each morning to spread the message of health. The school spirit was tremendous and we look forward to our next adventure!”, states Bonita Springs Charter Principal

Bonita Springs Charter School also successfully reached their fundraising goal by raising over $11,000 for their school goal with America’s Healthy Fundraiser Adventure to Fitness.

Providence Academy Power

What Providence Academy lacks in numbers they make up for in heart and determination. The students of Providence Academy only number 32, but with guts of steel and determination they managed to reach their fundraising goal and summit Mt. Everest.

“This program was absolutely perfect for our school as it requires a minimal amount of space. The student participation was unbelievable along with the giggles, cheers and classroom encouragement. It truly was heartwarming to see our students in action.”, states Providence Academy Director – Alicia Braccia

Each Providence Academy student earned their very own Limited Edition Expedition Everest medal commemorating their adventure.