P.A.C.E. (Physical Activity Changes Everything)

Concerned about the health and weight of your child? This program is designed to introduce physical activity, comprehensive nutrition education and provide the necessary tools to help your child and family lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Together we can fight back against childhood obesity.

• Fall I: September 30 - October 30, 2024
• Fall II: November 4 - December 5, 2024
• Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 4:30p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
• Ages: 7-10
• 5 week program meeting 2x per week (we will include a 3rd day at our CrossFit Kids program at no extra cost during the duration of the program)
• Full Member: $129
• Program Member: $149
• Non-Member: $169
• Instructor: Matt Dempsey - Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, CrossFit Kids Instructor, Kids in The Kitchen Cooking Instructor and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Food for Life Instructor.

What parents say about the PACE program:

• “The PACE program helped our family become healthier. My son is trying a variety of healthy foods including vegetables and he feels and looks great!”
• “This has been a life changing experience for our family.”
• “Every household needs this program. We can still eat healthy on a small budget. If you get a person healthy you get their body and their mind healthy. There is no looking back. We are staying with it. I am so thankful and appreciative for this program.”

What kids say about the PACE program:

• “It’s great fun and exciting!”
• “I have water now instead of soda and I cut back on food. I feel good.”
• “I learned running is fun!”
• “I’m eating better food.”

Contact Carrie at 203-440-1925 or cmarquardt@meridenymca.org.