Programs & Initiatives
Weigh Cool®
What is Weigh Cool?®
Weigh Cool is an initiative to help children and families reverse the trend of childhood obesity and type II diabetes through supportive relationships/environments, good nutrition and regular exercise. The statewide initiative works with state and community-based partners to provide children and families with simple ways to incorporate healthy nutrition and physical activity into their everyday routine.
Summer Play Every Day Fitness Scorecard Program
Summer Play Every Day is a summer activity program that promotes physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices and good nutrition habits for school-age children in Nebraska. Below, you will find a wide range of downloadable resources that will get kids, families and Summer Play coordinators up and running with the 2008 Summer Play program.
Summer Play Every Day is made possible through a partnership of YMCA's Activate America, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids and Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.
- 2008 Summer Play Every Day Scorecard
It all starts here! Click here to download the 2008 Summer Play Scorecard. You'll find everything you need including instructions, a calendar for each Summer Play month, activity tips and more! Print it off and get moving! (PDF 2.1 MB)
- 2008 Summer Play Coordinator Instructions
Want to coordinate a team of Summer Play Kids in your community? Find out more about it here. (PDF 378 kb)
- 2008 Summer Play Team Poster
For Summer Play Coordinators, a wall-mountable chart that helps your team members keep track of their progress.
- 2008 Summer Play Coordinator Team Roster
For Summer Play Coordinators, a team roster sheet to help you track points scored by your team members.
- Summer Play Every Day Resource Sheet
Download this resource sheet for links to even more great information and tips on keeping fit and healthy! (PDF 2.3 MB)
- Clay Anderson's Video from Space
Nebraska's own Cornhusker-in-Space, Clay Anderson, sends a big video "hello" to all his Summer Play friends down on Earth. Check out Clay as he does his daily workout routine, and hear his inspirational words for staying healthy every day!
- Clay Anderson's Space Station Journals
Want to keep up to date on Clay's adventures? Clay updates his online journal about every ten to 14 days so you can read all about his everyday life in space.
- Weigh Cool® Trademark and Service Mark Information [Weigh Cool® is a registered trademark. To use it, you must contact Nebraska Children and Families Foundation for prior approval].
- Donate Now to support the Weigh Cool® Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative