It Takes a Village Foundation, Inc.
Our Programs
“Move it-n-Groove it” School Fitness
“Move it-n-Groove it” School Program’s mission is to increase the amount of physical activity in elementary and middle school children, enhance and encourage gross motor development and to provide a fun, easy-to-follow physical activity program integrated with age-related content.
“Move it-n-Groove it” (MINGI) elementary school program physical activity curriculum was designed for children in grades K-5. The intervention is effective for both average weight children and overweight children as well as children who are at-risk for becoming obese. The goal of the program is to increase the amount of physical education class time children are involved in on a weekly basis, which coincidently has decreased in recent years.
The program occurs 1-2 times a week in 20-60 minute sessions for 8-10 weeks in the fall and spring. Classes are facilitated by our incredibly trained, fun and fit staff who meet the state CORI guidelines, ensuring the school’s and parent’s peace of mind. In each class, children participate in a physical activity session that is both fun and exciting. Schools choose whether to include the MINGI School Program as a part of their on-going after school program or during the day as a supplement to their physical education/wellness programming.
“Girls on the Move”
The “Girls-on-the-Move” Project (G.O.T.M) is a fitness program for girls ages 12-15 years old which focuses on increasing physical activity, self esteem and confidence among girls while involving them in various, local community service projects.
In addition to weekly physical activity sessions, the girls also participate in discussions on gratitude and giving back to their own community. They themselves decide which “grativity” (gratitude activity) they will to do during the 6-week session. The community service project may include activities such as a canned food drive for a local food pantry, collecting school supplies for needy children, or a coat drive for the homeless.
MCAS Celebrations & Move it Family Nights!
Our MCAS Celebrations are a fun, exciting, activity filled way to get children’s heart rate up while helping them celebrate the end of this important testing season.
Join our growing list of schools!
Cunningham Elementary, Milton
Collicot Elementary, Milton
Glover Elementary, Milton
Tucker Elementary, Milton
Quincy HS
St. Mary’s of the Hills
English HS, Jamaica Plain
Conley Elementary, Roslindale
Blackstone Elementary, Boston
Benjamin Browne & Nichols, Cambridge
For fees, to donate or to enroll your school or community center, contact us at: info@moveitngrooveit.org
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Photocredits R. Zurba and P. Mantey
