COVID 19 UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING IN PERSON PROGRAMS and will not be offering programs in 2021. VISIT THE ADVOCATE HAL PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THEIR ONLINE PROGRAM.

PROActive Kids is a  healthy weight program designed for kids ages 8-14 who are struggling with their weight, and being overweight. This program offers a safe environment where kids can workout and learn about proper nutrition. The program also focuses on building their self-esteem, body image, as well as managing stress, feelings and a variety of other issues that can be caused by being overweight.

Children may struggle with their weight for a variety of reasons — genetics, too much food, not enough exercise, parents don’t know what or how to cook, hoarding of food, binge eating, low self-esteem, and many more. ProActive Kids  helps kids and their families identify the obstacles and challenges to maintaining a healthy weight and will  help your family learn to make decisions that will create a healthier lifestyle and ultimately,  help your child lose weight (and perhaps you, too).

ProActive Kids teaches kids and their families ways to improve health through Exercise, Nutrition Lessons, and Lifestyle Discussions over 8 weeks. It is a commitment of time and energy, but will help your family live healthier lifestyle if the lessons are practiced consistently at home.

This life-changing experience is offered FREE to kids 8-14 who want to learn new exercises, lose weight, eat right and be more confident.  children must have a BMI of 85th percentile or above to participate.

PAK Fitness
  • Introduces safe workouts with kids facing similar challenges
  • Teaches athletic confidence and improves skills
  • Offers three 45-minute workouts each week
  • Goal: Increase muscle and decrease body fat and BMI

PAK Nutrition
  • Teaches families how to “eat right”
  • Offers key lessons including  Food Categories and go, slow and whoa, 54321, Label Reading,  Grocery Shopping and Planning, Portion Sizes, Healthy Breakfasts/Lunches, Eating Out, and More!
  • Introduces kids and families to  healthy new foods and encourages them to taste a variety of fruits and vegetables!
  • Goal: Create healthier habits in food selection, cooking and eating

PAK Lifestyle Coaching
  • Helps kids build confidence and self-esteem
  • Facilitates open family discussion about relationships with food
  • Strengthens interaction with other kids
  • Focuses on the child’s personal struggles, such as body image, bullying, family matters and more
  • Offers three 45- minute lessons per week
  • Goal: Build confidence, increase communication and teach coping skills

UPCOMING SESSIONS​
please see each location for the exact dates of that session
 
PAK SCHEDULE 
THE PROGRAM IS 8-WEEKS LONG AND CLASSES ARE 3 TIMES PER WEEK ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. REGISTRATION IS CUT-OFF BY THE START OF WEEK THREE AND YOU WILL NEED TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT SESSION.

times vary by location. See location page and program you seek for exact times​
Monday and Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Kids only
Fitness: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Lifestyle: 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Friday Family Day -  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Families are invited to attend and participate (if over the age of three years old)
Fitness: 5:00 – 5:40 p.m.
Nutrition: 5:40 – 6:20 p.m.
Lifestyle: 6:20 – 7:00 p.m.

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NOTE: El programa aun no se ofrece en español.

Where are we located? Click here for a complete list of locations!

How To Register
You can register online (and we prefer you do) for any of the locations by clicking here. 

Questions
Visit the FAQs.


 

 

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PROACTIVE KIDS

8-WEEK

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All programs are currently on HOLD. 


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