Active Schools Acceleration Project Invites Applications From K-12 Schools
The Active Schools Acceleration Project, an initiative of ChildObesity180, is accepting applications from K-12 schools nationwide for ASAP Acceleration Grants, which provide everything schools need to launch new physical activity programs. The campaign is designed to elevate and celebrate "champions" who can successfully bring an ASAP physical activity programs to his or her school.
The program will provide $1,000 in seed money to a thousand elementary schools to implement one of three signature ASAP physical activity programs. Teachers, parents, and coaches are encouraged to become a designated champion of the school and apply to start a program. ASAP grants must be spent on the supplies, materials, and services needed to launch the selected program:
BOKS: A morning physical activity program that has kids begin their day with a dose of fun - 45 minutes of running, playing, and exercise, before school starts.
CHALK/Just Move: A classroom-based movement program designed to get kids up and active right at their desks. A set of activity cards is used to lead the class in aerobic, yoga, stretching, and meditation exercises. Variations to the movements and poses make the program appropriate for children of all ages. Exercises are also academically integrated and tied to the common core state standards, allowing teachers to weave in math, science, and English language arts material to complement the day's lesson plan.
See the Active Schools Acceleration Project Web site for eligibility and application guidelines.
