Univera Healthcare's Fun 2B Fit Program

Reactions from kids:

Elma:
“Thank you for the recipe cards and aprons! We enjoyed trying new foods, it was delicious. I can't wait for more. I promise I will have them at home.”

Tonawanda:
“I loved the dance we did. I thought it was brilliant. I hope to finish the (Healthy Activity Planner) you gave me at home.”

Williamsville:
“I care about being fit more now then before the Fun 2B Fit program started because I didn't know dancing was exercise.”

Tonawanda:
“I am willing to teach my family "That's My Move." It is an awesome game! Thank you for everything.”

Elma:
“Thank you for helping us by keeping us fit and active. Now I can be fun and fit at the same time. I have been keeping track of how many laps I do around my neighborhood. I love Fun 2B Fit!”

Grand Island:
“I care about being fit because I want to be a macho man when I grow up.”

Tonawanda:
“I really love the backpack. I am going to use my stopwatch to see how fast I can walk my dog.”

Elma:
“Thank you for the cool backpacks. I use it everyday now. Thank you for the stopwatch and I also use it everyday…it is very useful. Thank you for making this a better school.”

Amherst:
“I like the book bag because I can take it everywhere I go. I also like it because it is not that heavy like other book bags. It can hold a lot of things. The design of the book bag is healthy for your back and spine.”

Niagara Falls:
“I feel good not eating chips and eating apples. I'm happy I don't sit down and it helps me stop being lazy. I like the program and I love you. I like this program because I work out with my sister every day. I like the program because I eat healthy foods.”

Amherst:
“I care about being fit because my body is important.”

Grand Island:
“I am going to teach my mom how to do the workout and then we are going to teach my brownie troupe.”

Amherst:
“I use the plate all the time. I use the plate to eat healthy foods, but not junk food…but I don't eat junk food that much. You help me be more healthy.”

Wheatfield:
“The Wegmans field trip was the best field trip of the whole fourth grade and if you want to be cool, you need a green Univera bag.”

Amherst:
“One thing that I really enjoy is the stopwatch. My sister and I use it as a timer for racing. It is useful for my parents too. They use it for cooking and exercise.”

Elma:
“I love my stopwatch and have fun playing games with it.”

Amherst:
“I feel good because I am eating healthy foods. I also feel good because I am able to run faster. I feel good because I am running more than playing my video game.”

North Tonawanda:
“I want to be able to shoot a bow and arrow 500 feet.” This child was more concerned about being fit after the program.

Amherst:
“The shopping list is fantastic and me and my family use it every time we go grocery shopping. I look for healthy snacks and healthy choices.”

Depew:
“I care about being fit so when I grow up I won't be weak.”

Amherst:
“I have used the plate, stopwatch, magnet, grocery magnet, and activity booklet. (The items) helped me make good choices and also helped me stay healthy. I have been giving myself a lot of gold stars.”