creating active out-of-school time spark pe in martinsville/henry county presented by: ann favero...

Creating Active Out-of-School Time

SPARK PE in Martinsville/Henry County

Presented by: Ann Favero and Kayla Craddock

Where is Martinsville/Henry County?

Why did we choose SPARK?

• Previous VFHY grant experiences– Variety of settings & staff– Inclusion

• Comprehensive program• Partnership building• Evidence-based• Practical and accessible

How did we implement SPARK?

• Staff training in August 2012– Two-day trainings– Program introduction– Activity demonstrations– Manual distribution– FUN!

Where and with whom did we initially implement?

• YMCA (4)

• Boys & Girls Club (4)

• Smart Beginnings

• VA Cooperative Extension

• MHC After 3, Upward Bound,

Upward Bound Math & Science (4)

• Clearview Early Learning Center

• Piedmont Community Services

Total of 17 organizations/sites serving youth

between the ages of 3-18 years

~ 1,000 youth served

What are the benefits of

SPARK PE?

“It is very helpful to the staff in planning daily lessons because they pick a

game or two for each day and everything is laid out for them.”

- YMCA Staff

“The children love the activities and we have

purchased a parachute and the kids love it!”

- Staff

“ The games we play are a lot of fun.

It’s fun when we use the parachute.”

- Nakiyah, 5th Grade

“We have enjoyed the SPARK program, the children like being able to learn new

or different games. I like that music is incorporated into the program.”

– YMCA Staff

“I don’t have a favorite, I like all

of the activities. It’s so much

fun!” – Leighton 4th Grade

“The kids love tag and dancing activities and

also activities using balls”.

- Staff

“I like basketball so all of the activities

we use with the basketballs.”

– Privan 4th Grade

What are the limitations

of SPARK PE?

• Number of kids participating

• Equipment and supplies

• Varying levels of training and understanding

• Individual goals and objectives

• Evaluation

How do we move

forward with SPARK PE?

Highlight 95210 at events…

Hold additional trainings…

Build partnerships and communicate effectively…

Ann Favero, HCAT Coordinatorafavero@healthycommunitymhc.org

276.403.5031

Kayla Craddock, MPHkcraddock@healthycommunitymhc.org

276.403.5030

www.healthycommunitymhc.org