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Enjoying the Summer Months - Indoors and Out

The summer months are upon us! Take advantage of the extra hours of sunshine to get outdoors and be physically active with your friends, coworkers, and family. When heading outside for activity and fun in the sun this month, always remember to grab your sunscreen and a reusable water bottle to protect your skin from the summer sun and to keep your body hydrated.

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How are you or your organization enjoying the great outdoors this month? E-mail us at physicalactivityguidelines@hhs.gov if you would like to contribute a blog post!

News & Reports 6/21/10

by ODPHP June 21, 2010

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Happy 1st day of summer!  This week, we highlight fun and innovative programs to promote fitness this summer:


Work looks like play at PE teachers institute (Source:  INDenverTimes.com)  Award-winning teachers gather to learn creative approaches to teaching and assessing physical education. 

Girl Scout camp focuses on healthy habits (Source:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)  Camp encourages healthy lifestyles.

Public invited to use Des Moines high school workout rooms (Source:  Des Moines Register)  Free use of new school fitness equipment made possible by a federal grant.

How might programs such as these come to life in your community? 

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