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For the past two years, as one of our efforts towards improving children’s health and wellness in the Greater Richmond Area, we’ve partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to pioneer a hydration program in Richmond Public Schools (RPS), Hydrate RPS. Powered by water and funded by the National Institutes of Health, Hydrate RPS was piloted with support from champions from

We’ve all been there—rushing out the door late and speeding past students crossing the street on their way to school, hoping to make it to work on time. But how often do we think about the risks these children face while navigating busy streets? For many students in Richmond, walking or biking to school comes with unsafe conditions. As the

Fit4Kids’ Game On, Girl! program is more than just an after-school initiative; it’s a transformative experience that empowers middle school girls across Greater Richmond to lead active and purposeful lives. By focusing on physical activity, nutrition education, and leadership development, our program supports students from 8 Title I middle schools in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond. This year’s Summer Summit was

Unlocking the Power of Movement: The Impact of Active Classrooms on Student Wellness At Fit4Kids, we believe in the transformative power of movement in education. Research shows that incorporating physical activity into the classroom can stimulate the brain, increase focus and alertness, enhance mood, and improve memory. Not to mention, it makes learning a lot more fun for both students

Now that the trees have gone nearly bare and lightly freezing temperatures are settling in, it’s time for a Fall Learning Garden recap! Our students have had so much fun learning about plants, taking care of their gardens, and trying out new tasty fruits and veggies!  During our 12-week Fall session, so far we have taught OVER 700 lessons during

About the Position: Fit4Kids is hiring a seasonal part-time garden educators for our Learning Garden program. The position starts ASAP and coincides with the school year. This position is for AFTER SCHOOL, Monday-Thursday, 3pm-5pm. The employment dates will begin ASAP and conclude June 2nd, 2023 with the option to renew in August 2023. This is a position that requires in-person teaching

In March of 2020, we were in the early stages of planning our annual Bike to School Day events when the world shut down “for a couple of weeks.” While we encouraged independent or “virtual” active transportation events over the past couple of years, we longed for our group walk, roll, or rides. (Shout out to the Lit Limo for

Spring is here! Fit4Kids garden lessons in elementary schools and after-school clubs are back in session at 26 sites! Students have been busy pulling out old plants from last season and planting our cool-season crops such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce! Our interns, community members, and staff have been hard at work seeding and transplanting for the last several

The temperatures are rising, the sun is out for a longer period of time, and now it’s time for the fun to really start!  We’ve put together this list of our favorite family activities to get your family up and energized this spring season! Cook a spring-themed dinner – Strawberry Spring Salad is a fan favorite in the Fit4Kids gardens! Go on a scavenger