Describing a Public-health Summer Camp for Underserved Children: Healthy 2B Me

Gachupin, Francine C.; Morehouse, Laura; Bergier, Nicole; Thomson, Cynthia A.

doi:10.1080/07303084.2019.1568934

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“…Of the fourteen studies that assessed physical activity, twelve of them measured the effects of promoting physical activity on the physical activity of children and young adolescents [ 17 – 19 , 21 , 24 , 25 , 34 , 38 – 41 , 43 ], while the other two only measured the effects of the interventions on determinants of physical activity. Physical activity (PA) was measured using accelerometers/pedometers in five studies [ 21 , 24 , 25 , 40 , 43 ], using questionnaires (i.e., self-reported data) in six studies [ 17 – 19 , 21 , 34 , 41 ], and using a validated time-sampling observation tool (SOPLAY) in three studies [ 25 , 38 , 39 ]. For the evaluation of the determinants of physical activity using questionnaires, one study measured intention and self-efficacy [ 16 ], one study measured physical literacy and barriers towards physical activity [ 37 ], two studies measured knowledge and attitudes towards physical activity [ 17 , 41 ], and one study measured enjoyment [ 43 ].…”

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“…Physical activity (PA) was measured using accelerometers/pedometers in five studies [ 21 , 24 , 25 , 40 , 43 ], using questionnaires (i.e., self-reported data) in six studies [ 17 – 19 , 21 , 34 , 41 ], and using a validated time-sampling observation tool (SOPLAY) in three studies [ 25 , 38 , 39 ]. For the evaluation of the determinants of physical activity using questionnaires, one study measured intention and self-efficacy [ 16 ], one study measured physical literacy and barriers towards physical activity [ 37 ], two studies measured knowledge and attitudes towards physical activity [ 17 , 41 ], and one study measured enjoyment [ 43 ].…”

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“…Eight studies used questionnaires [ 19 , 26 , 28 , 30 – 32 , 34 , 41 ], three used observations [ 23 , 30 , 36 ], and two of them used 24-h dietary recalls [ 21 , 24 ]. The main determinants of healthy eating measured were food preferences, liking, knowledge, self-efficacy, motivation, environment, exposure, availability, cooking skills, cooking behavior, involvement in family meals, and attitudes [ 17 , 20 – 22 , 26 – 29 , 31 – 35 , 41 , 42 ].…”

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Interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents in summer day camps: a scoping review

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Background Children and adolescents have suboptimal physical activity and eating habits during summer breaks. Unlike the school setting, there is little evidence on interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in Summer Day Camps (SDCs). Methods The aim of this scoping review was to examine physical activity, healthy eating, and sedentary behavior interventions in the SDCs. A systematic search on four platforms (EBSCOhost, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science) was performed in May 2021 and was updated in June 2022. Studies related to promoting healthy behaviors, physical activity, sedentary behaviors and/or healthy eating among campers aged 6 to 16 in Summer Day Camps were retained. The protocol and writing of the scoping review were done according to the guidelines of the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR)”. Results Most interventions had a positive effect on the behavioral determinants or the behaviors themselves (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behaviors, or healthy eating). Involving counsellors and parents, setting camp goals, gardening, and education are all relevant strategies in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in SDCs. Conclusions Since only one intervention directly targeted sedentary behaviors, it should strongly be considered for inclusion in future studies. In addition, more long-term and experimental studies are needed to establish cause-and-effect relationships between healthy behavior interventions in SDCs and behaviors of children and young adolescents.

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“…During camp planning meetings, the schedule of focus areas and topics to be covered for camp week and all eight booster sessions were developed. The Camp in a Box education content was largely adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and curricula used in other positive youth development camp programs ( Gachupin and Joe, 2017 ; Gachupin et al, 2019c ). Activities were designed to be interactive with attention to reading level and range of ages of family members.…”

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Primary Disease Prevention for Southwest American Indian Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Camp in a Box

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The goal of the American Indian Youth Wellness Camp in a Box was to engage, educate and empower families to improve their health and overall well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Camp in a Box was a 9-week program, inclusive of a 1-week intensive camp component followed by an 8-week booster component with content focused on nutrition, mental health and physical activity education. The Camp in a Box is a Tribal/Urban Indian-University partnership, and materials were developed to replace an existing weeklong residential camp and to comply with social distancing guidelines. Fourteen American Indian families from Tribal/Urban Indian communities in the southwestern United States participated (36 children aged 2–18 years; 32 adults). The intensive camp week included daily materials for families to complete together, Monday through Friday. Materials were provided for approximately 4 h of activities per day. The booster sessions began after camp week and included approximately 4 h of supplementary activities designed to be completed at any time most convenient for the family over the course of the week. Activities were designed to encourage interaction among family members with materials and supplies for parents and youth to participate. Self-reported outcomes suggested that families changed their eating habits to include more vegetables, less sweets and junk food. Parents reported an increase in family physical activity and that the activities brought the family closer together. Our Camp in a Box program was feasible and well-received until school began. During camp week, 100% of recruited families participated; at Booster Week 8, ten families (71%) remained enrolled and active. Camp in a Box is a feasible alternative to residential camps for promotion of health behaviors associated with metabolic disease prevention among American Indian families. In contrast to residential camps for youth, Camp in a Box offers an opportunity to engage the entire family in health promotion activities.

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Describing a Public-health Summer Camp for Underserved Children: Healthy 2B Me

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Interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents in summer day camps: a scoping review

Interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents in summer day camps: a scoping review

Primary Disease Prevention for Southwest American Indian Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Camp in a Box

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