Every day of the school year, teachers, parents, Playground Supervisor, volunteers, CF Fitness Trainers and fun fitness stars bring safe, healthy and fun fitness activities to kids on the playground and comunitees. CF Fitness get to know majority every student at the school, forming special bonds through fun activities and providing children with sense of belonging and an opportunity to contribute. No child is ever left behind. 

 

Stories from Lunch Play:

 

"This year myself along with my staff and student council have come up with ideas to make lunch more  organized. We decided that CF Fitness intramural type activities everyday offered at lunch recess would  be great way for students to stay active. Every day we change the activity and the students are having a  blast.  So Far we have done football, soccer, capture the flag, obstacle courses, ping pong, and a track  and field games. I picked these activities because most students seem to be interested in getting  involved. The goal for this play is to make sure students are staying active whenever possible and not  just standing around. At our school the students were pretty active at recess to start with, but it is now  more organized making it more safe. The students look forward to the daily activities and they love  being part of a team or partnership. It is easy to see the excitement the kids feel when it is their turn to  be part of the activity and they love learning about sports they have never tried. The students in our  wellness committee helped to decide the activities we would use during lunch. They also help set up  equipment and get things ready on a daily basis."

 

• Nicole Chiles - (Dooley Elementary School, Principal)

 

"At the beginning of the year, we thought about things we could do during the school day that would  help the students be more active. We wanted them to get used to moving while outside of the  classroom. We introduced CF Fitness to the whole school and they get the kids going. The students learn  how to dance during some of these fun activities which I thought was a unique. I have seen the students  and staff get excited about dancing as well when they hear the music. They look forward to it every  week and they do an excellent job at their dance routines. My Fuel Up group of kids at my school gets  divided up into different groups and leads the dances in front of the other students. All CF Fitness  trainers dance right next to the kids as well. There is a lot of positive energy at my school site."

 

• Subrina Miller - (Community Liaison)

 

"To achieve the nutrition education we used information provided by CF Fitness from their lunch meal  provider portion control breakdown sheet. Preferred meals provided pictures and nutrition information  which helped implement our play and how many minutes a child should play to burn those calories.  Students are more aware of good choices to make while gathering their lunch in the cafeteria. CF Fitness  Trainers has reached out to students to join the website and promote healthy eating and exercise. Our  principal and teachers have supported this effort by encouraging students eat healthy. I feel it is helpful  to gather a team that will be supportive in the effort."

 

• Jessica Alverez - (Garfield Elementary School, PTO President) 

 

"For my students to see me actively involved and living up to what I was saying, was enough for many to  get on board. When CF Fitness implemented a reward’s for students to demonstrate a safe healthy  playground during activities it was a big plus. Students that are active in the program, are leading by  example. They are active in school, eating properly, and talking to their classmates. Even though many  students are still bringing in the junk food, more and more are eliminating it during school hours. The  fun fitness stars has got their classes to be active and motivated at lunch. They have just begun working  together to create that environment throughout the school. There community leaders, parents and staff  members all on board with the program. 'Keep up the great work CF Fitness'."

 

• Debbi Welsh (Dooley Elementary School, Teacher)

 

Kid's Comments:

 

“I LOOVVEE CF Fitness because all the kids get to workout, get faster and stronger. I also love that the  trainers don’t give up on anybody and no kid is left out. Your program is the BEST in the world!!!!!!!!!”

 

• Sebastian 

 

"CF Fitness program is a very fun exercise program that really gets you in shape. You get to play your  favorite games, laugh and I always feel safe on the playground. Chris the CF Fitness Star is like another  brother to me.”

 

• Jake 

 

"CF Fitness Fitness is an amazing program that has kept me fit and allowed me to make a variety of new  friends at school!  The activities we do are extremely entertaining, and I will continue to participate in  the program for as long as it will be at my school. So Please don’t go"

 

• Sophie 

 

Parents Testimonials:

 

"Jack really loves CF Fitness he looks forward to it every week. He loves the all the fun games. He is  becoming knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition and is now always encouraging his family to eat  healthy and to be active. Looking forward to CF Fitness being here forever is what he says! Thanks for all you guys do!"

 

• Steve (Jack's Dad)

 

"What a great way for kids to learn how to stay in shape and eat healthy! Santiago loves CF Fitness:  he looks forward to it each week. When I pick him up every day, we review the activities together and  he identifies ways how he can meet each goal given by the trainers. As a result, we have been walking  more, eating a lot more greens, and planning lots of healthy food scavenger hunts. Thanks for a great  program that really engages the kids and inspires them in so many positive ways.  My daughter LOVES CF Fitness! The structured lunch program keeps kids entertained and active the  whole time, with music, games, and fun obstacle activities. If you're looking to try a new activity  everyday CF Fitness is the program for your Childs school, I highly recommend it!” 

 

• Channah (Janet's Mom)

 

"Let me just tell you that Noah has not stopped talking about CF Fitness. He does his homework and  goes straight to sleep. He then bragged to everyone on Sundays how he will score the most soccer goals  on Monday during their lunch game. He even told me that perhaps I should be exercising more!"

 

• David (Noah's Dad)