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The Power Of Play: Recess Enrichment In 10 Elementary Schools

Columbia Gorge ESD will introduce Playworks, a nationally recognized curriculum designed to leverage the power of safe, fun and healthy play at school every day

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Columbia Gorge ESD will introduce Playworks, a nationally recognized curriculum designed to leverage the power of safe, fun and healthy play at school every day, by creating a space for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills.  Ten elementary schools in Hood River and Wasco counties have committed to launching the Playworks “TeamUp” service which provides an on-site coordinator to teach, model, and empower a sustainable recess program focused on inclusivity, a sense of community and increases physical activity.

Funding for 2 Years; $246,600

Lead Organization: Columbia Gorge Education Service District

Contact: Dr. Pat Sublette; Psublette@cgesd.k12.or.us

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Summer Swim Rx

Engage and increase physical activity for elementary aged children and their families by providing family Swim Passes for eligible Oregon Health Plan households.

Engage and increase physical activity for elementary aged children and their families by providing family Swim Passes for eligible Oregon Health Plan households. Families could redeem certificates at either Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District or Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.

Lead Organizations: Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District, Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District and North Central Public Health District.

Contact: Dr. Mimi McDonnell

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Imagination Yoga In The Schools

Imagination Yoga in the Schools (IYS) addresses national concerns of childhood inactivity, distractibility, anxiety, and bullying by teaching second graders and modeling key skills to teachers in the Columbia Gorge public school system

Imagination Yoga in the Schools (IYS) addresses national concerns of childhood inactivity, distractibility, anxiety, and bullying by teaching second graders and modeling key skills to teachers in the Columbia Gorge public school system. This grant helps expand services to include all 24 second grade classes in Wasco and Hood River Counties.

Funding for 3 Years; $25,000

Lead Organization: CultureSeed

Contact: Sarah Pritchard; sarah@cultureseed.org

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