Fit Kids

6th Hour PE, through the ideas of our students, was developed to offer Lawton area High School Kids the opportunity to enroll in a physical education class that teaches exercise as a life-time skill for credit. Fitness assessments are given periodically and a grade is given at the end of each semester.

Farm to School brings fresh Oklahoma grown fruit and vegetables to our local schools encouraging healthy eating choices.

The Hershey Track Meet is a local track and field event for children of all ages where they may qualify for the larger national competition.

The Lawton YMCA has partnered with local churches to open up their basketball gyms in the month of June to engage teens in positive activity rather than risky behavior. In addition to physical activity the projects goals include gang intervention, keeping teens off the street, offering a praise and worship opportunity, and provides a lifestyle workshop not only for the players but also for the numerous friends and relatives that come to watch the games. Over 500 teens participate weekly. The Lawton Police Department has documented a 40% decrease in random violence in the community while the program is taking place.

Coordinated Approach to Child Health is an evidence-based program that is designed to teach children 3rd-5th grade how to eat healthy and be physically active in a fun and engaging way. In lawton, there are currently 14 after school sites offering CATCh Kids Club.

An organized running/walking/biking/triathlon/activity series in Southwest Oklahoma. The series provides information about upcoming events in our area to encourage and support individuals and families to stay active and healthy.

Kids in the Kitchen is a public awareness initiative to prevent and reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity. Activities have included a recipe book, hands-on workshops, preparing snacks and meals with elementary students at Lawton Public Schools, grocery store tours, special speakers, such as a local pediatrician, to educate parents and children on the importance of healthy eating

Nature Quest is a week-long, summer camp that brings inner city youth to the majestic Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The campers enjoy playing outdoors and learning about nutrition and physical activity in addition to biology and outdoor survival.

Coaches University is a partnership with Cameron University Athletic Department. The purpose is to put on seminars for all the parents, students, coaches, and referees of any given athletic program where sportsmanship, health, and fitness for life are the focus.

Fitness in the Park consists of volunteer fitness instructors who host a one hour workout session in Elmer Thomas Park during the spring and fall seasons for free. The purpose of these classes is to provide community members with more opportunities to be physically active.

The LiVE program, sponsored by the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation is designed to assist teens, families, educators and physicians in getting kids in Southwest Oklahoma healthier. The program utilizes eight simple healthy habits proven to help improve fitness and overall health. This program was successfully implemented at MacArthur Middle School and MacArthur High School.

The Wellness and Lawton's Kids (WALK) program was created in 2004 by the Comanche County memorial Hospital Foundation Childhood Obesity Prevention Task force after establishing childhood obesity prevention was its number one goal. The program gives every fourth grader in the Lawton, Cache, and Elgin Public School Districts a pedometer to track their steps during the six week walk challenge. The goal is for each student to walk at least 10,000 steps per day, seven days a week. Children who successfully meet the challenge are treated to a fun day at the Lawton YMCA where they have a day full of games, swimming, basketball and other fun activities.