The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is partnering with OU College of Public Health and the Aetna Foundation to host a diabetes prevention and cultural lifestyles camp for Native American elementary students in the Oklahoma City Metro area, March 17 – 19, 2010.  If you're interested in getting your child involved in this or another of OKCICs excellent child wellness programs, please contact Diane Clayton, MS, RD/LD 948-4900 ext 160.
   
Tentative summer TURTLE Camp dates:

• March 17-19
• June 2-4
• June 9-11
• July 21-23
• July 28-30

Children who attend the Camp have a great time playing with friends and learning the basics of healthy living.  They get to try new tasty and healthy foods at the Camp and learn more about why nutrition is so important to their health. Children also participate in many physical activities and learn the why regular exercise is a necessary part of a wholesome life.

Six months after the camp is held, children and their families are invited to a big reunion party. At the party we offer more information to the children and their parents on healthy living for the entire family unit. We also follow-up to see if the information provided at Turtle Camp has improved behavior and overall health.

The Camp is offered free, 6 times each year during spring break, summer vacation and fall break. It is held at different locations in Oklahoma City, including Camp DaKaNi, Lighthouse Fitness Gym and at local Indian Churches.

To participate, children’s parents must agree to have their children’s height, weight and blood pressure measured.  They also answer surveys about health (pre and post program) to ascertain if the program has made an impact in critical areas.

To enroll a child, find out more or lend a hand, call 948-4900 ext. 160.

Sign up for TURTLE Camp today!

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