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Elementary Athletes: Kid's Yoga

Submitted by aemmons on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 09:58
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10000 minutes2001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Can you bend like a pretzel while balancing on one leg? Yoga doesn't have to be crazy or hard, it can be fun and challenging; making you stronger in body and mind! Join other kids your age and be guided through easy yoga poses and on to better health. Then checkout some kids' yoga books and videos and continue learning beyond the class!
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under)
Primary Event Type: 
Health & Wellness

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
Summer Reading Theme: On Your Mark, Get Set, Read Physical fitness program makes yoga fun for elementary aged children. Participants will learn new exercises and strategies for managing stress.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
With childhood obesity rates at a high level, there has been a strong push in elementary schools towards physical fitness and stress management programs, including many schools experimenting with Yoga as a means to manage both of these needs. Our community is very engaged and active, with many people expressing an interest in health and wellness activities. We expect the program will be well received here at the BI library.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, increase in children's materials with emphasis on health & wellness or stress management.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book/Movie/Music Display in room & children's area.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
OSU Extension is a fantastic resource. FCS Educator was trained in grant program with intent to bring program to libraries and local schools.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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