After-School Health Programs
CATCH Kids Club (CKC) is a physical activity and nutrition education program designed for elementary and middle school-aged children (grades K – 8) in an after-school or summer setting. CKC is composed of nutrition education (including snack activities) and physical activities to encourage active living & healthy eating. The CKC program offers an easy-to-use format that both children and staff enjoy and is easy to implement.
New! CATCH Kids Club now includes a “Guide for Inclusion of Youth with Disability” for grades K-5 and 5-8. Read the announcement here.
“The philosophy of CATCH really translates to more than an afterschool program. It improves the quality of life for everyone involved. The program teaches us to communicate better, live healthier, be more active, and have fun.”Andy Bohannon
Director, Parks & Recreation, Keene, NH
Director, Parks & Recreation, Keene, NH
YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and parks and recreation organizations around the country have discovered that CATCH Kids Club is both cost-effective and proven to change behavioral outcomes. Many sites have made CKC the centerpiece of their programming and become an important voice in delivering a coordinated message to children about the importance of active living & healthy eating. Open time after school and during the summer provides an excellent opportunity to fill a child care need with fun, hands-on nutrition activities as well as enjoyable structured physical activity.
CATCH Kids Club meets the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA), covering best practices for out-of-school time (OST) for youth ages 5-14.
After-School Program Evidence Base
Quick Links:
- Buy CATCH After School Curriculum & Materials (physical and/or digital)
- View CEC Digital Offerings on CATCH.org
- Nutrition Curriculum (Grades K-5, Grades 5-8)
- CATCH.org CKC Activity Pack (K-5)
- Best Practices Guide
Considering CATCH for your after school or summer program?
Contact us to discuss CATCH training, implementations, and pricing.
Watch this video on YouTube to learn more about CATCH Kids Club.
IMPLEMENTING CATCH KIDS CLUB?
Download our CKC Best Practices Guide (PDF) FREE here on CATCH.org!
After-School Program in Action
- Case Study- New Hampshire CATCH Kids Club
- Webinar with New Jersey YMCAs on their use of CATCH Kids Club
- Webinar with Oklahoma Department of Health on their use of CATCH Kids Club
- Story from Sioux YMCA’s fascinating CATCH Kids Club Adaptation
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