It's almost here.....the 4th Annual Kids in the Kitchen event!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Science Museum of Virginia

TO SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2009 event, please click here.

Over 400 students and their families from area elementary schools are invited to attend this day long event!  The organizations whoare joining us in the fun are St. Andrew's School, Elizabeth Redd Elementary, Carver Elementary, the North Richmond YMCA, John B. Cary Elementary and the Southside Child Development Center!

There are many fun activities for the children to enjoy, including: 

•    Demonstrations from the Ambulance Authority, Martial Arts experts, and Kids Yoga.

•    An obstacle course sponsored by Fit4wize

•    A story telling booth

•    Hula Hooping & Jump Roping

The purpose of the event is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reserve the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.  This event is designed to provide a forum for educational information and hands on demonstrations to increase the students’ awareness of the need for healthy habits.  Kids in the Kitchen is a national program established by the Association of Junior Leagues International.  To find out more information on this national movement, click here.