For the past three years, Cargill, Inc., in partnership with Kraft Foods, Inc., has supported National 4-H Council’s initiative to promote healthy lifestyles for youth across the United States.  Working within communities, the Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program works to bring about systemic change in good health for youth and their families. The impact of the partnership is validated by the broad and diverse reach of the Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program.

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Cargill Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program

 “Fitness Counts” – Seneca County, New York

The “Fitness Counts” project engaged youth in fun educational programs, activities and opportunities using exciting “high tech” equipment and new resources (including books, CD’s, posters, play station equipment and interactive eye toy games, 5 a Day props) for a range of grade and skill levels!

This project offered youth a chance to do a creative craft projects; incorporating art and woodworking skills as they made their own custom jump rope (just the right length for their size).   Everyone was eager to “test” their jump rope upon completion! Portable, fun, safe fitness trail stations were organized.

“Fitness Counts” was introduced to elementary, intermediate, and middle school level students, including after-school programs, Head-Start youth and staff, recreational programs, and 4-H clubs, leaders and members.  Activities and events were organized by a team of 4-H youth.  The 4-H “Fitness Counts” team visited school field days, community and safety fairs, Empire Farm Days, and county and state fairs with the portable “Fitness Counts” trail. 

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If you would like to become a corporate partner of National 4‑H Council, please contact:

Jill Bramble
Director, National Partnerships
Phone: (301) 961-2879
jbramble@fourhcouncil.edu