creating active out-of-school time spark pe in martinsville/henry county presented by: ann favero...
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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 [email protected]
276.403.5031
Kayla Craddock, [email protected]
276.403.5030
www.healthycommunitymhc.org