Program Description
St. Louis Children's Hospital Head to Toe weight management program is designed to encourage children, teens and their parents to make healthier lifestyle choices by setting goals, increasing daily physical activity and exercising.
The program consists of meeing for an hour and a half one time a week for 10 weeks. We currently offer classes in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Each class combines hands on fitness taught by an exercise physiologist and nutrition activities taught by a registered dietitian, as well as parent group discussion, in a safe and non-threatening environment.
Cost: $50 for entire 10 week session
Families will learn to:
Make healthier choices and prepare healthy snacks
Read nutrition labels and control portions
Exercise at home with or without equipment
Properly stretch before and after exercise
Become an agent of change in the household and be a catalyst for parent/child interaction as it relates to activity and healthy eating
Currently enrolling for our Fall sessions: Call 314.454.KIDS to register
(please note-dates and location are subject to change)
Date & Time |
Location |
Monday
6:00-7:30 pm
9/14/09-11/16/09 |
Clayton Recreation Center
50 Gay Ave
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314.290.8500 |
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Wednesday
6:00-7:30 pm
9/16/09-11/18/09 |
The Pointe Fitness Center (Ballwin)
1 Ballwin Commons Circle
St. Louis, MO 63021
Phone: 636.227.8950 |
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Saturday
10:00-11:30 am
9/19/09-11/21/09 |
Monsanto Family YMCA
5555 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314.367.4646 |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How old does the child have to be in order to participate?
Kids ages 8-17 may participate in the program
Do parents have to attend the classes?
Yes, parents participation is required
Does my child need permission from the doctor to participate?
Yes, enclosed in your Head to Toe enrollment packet will be a physician release form
Are siblings allowed to attend the class and if not, is child care provided?
To gain the most benefit from the program, siblings are not allowed to come to the classes.
Some sites offer child care. Call Program Coordinator at 314.286.0961
Are refunds available?
Program registration fees are non-refundable, but may be applied for future programs
Meet the Staff:
Julie Cappelletti is a licensed and registered dietitian who received her bachelor of science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Saint Louis University. She received her Certificate of training in childhood and adolescent weight management through the ADA. She is a facilitator of the Head to Toe program, providing expert counsultation in nutrition and healthful living, specializing in integrating behavior modification for individuals looking to enhance their health and well-being.
Contact Julie by email:
jac9178@bjc.org Christopher Monterusso is an exercise specialist who received his masters of science in movement sciences from University of Illinois-Chicago. He has received his ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist and ACSM Health and Fitness Specialist certifications. His training interests are cardiopulmonary rehab, athletic performance and weight loss.
Contact Chris by email: cmm6638@bjc.org
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For more information, please call 314.454.KIDS
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