What is WE CAN!

We Can! is a national education program that provides parents and caregivers of 8 to 13-year olds with tools and strategies for maintaining a healthy weight.  We Can stands for Ways to Enhance Childrens Physical Activity and Nutrition.  The focus is on improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and reducing screen time.  A key component of this program is involving parents and children together.  Waverly Elementary School, in partnership with We Promote Health Inc, completed a successful We Can! pilot program in early May 2010.  We Promote Health will be supporting additional schools in the 2010-11 school year.

Our vision is that We Can parents and students will transition to We Can Stay Active Howard County teams.  We are actively building the community relationships that will lead to appropriate calendar activities to support We Can teams year round.  Additionally, while We Can! is designed to be delivered in 4 or 6 lessons, plans are in place to create We Can nights and activities that will be highlighted on the community wellness calendar.  We intend for this goal to be realized by the 2012-13 school year.