Wellness

Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp’s Local Wellness Policy

This document contains information regarding the overall wellness policy of Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp. There are four primary categories: nutrition education, physical activity, guidelines for all foods and beverages at the camp, and other camp-based activities that promote student wellness.

Nutrition Education

The Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp nutrition education component is an integral part of the overall camp program and contains the following objectives:

• Students attending our summer program receive nutrition education that is interactive and teaches the skills necessary to adopt healthy eating behaviors.
• Nutrition education is offered in the camp cafeteria as well as in the general camp program, with coordination between the foodservice staff, administration, and camp counselors.
• Staff who provide nutrition education have appropriate training.
• In the camp cabins, camp counselors discuss proper hygiene and assist those students who need help in this area.

Physical Activity

In all camp programs there are ample opportunities to participate in physical activity as noted in the following objectives:

• Students must walk from their cabins to the bathhouse, to the cafeteria and other places on site daily. This amounts to at least 1.5 miles per day.
• Students participate in physical activity for at least one hour daily in various forms including the following: hiking, cooperative games, teambuilding, canoeing, swimming and other sports.
• Staff are required to lead the students in all physical activity, and therefore engage in ample physical activity themselves.

Guidelines for All Food and Beverages at the Camp

The camp and its programs provide a very controlled environment in terms of food and beverage guidelines.

• No food is sold at camp, either to staff or students.
• Except for desserts provided at dinnertime, students rarely have the opportunity to eat candy, chips or carbonated beverages.
• Opportunities for snacks occur every day Monday through Thursday and serving portions are per the smart snack program.
• The camp follows the USDA and NSLP guidelines for breakfast, lunch and snacks served.
• Daily menus are posted for all to see in the cafeteria.
• The camp minimizes the use of fried food and emphasizes the daily availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Other Camp-based Activities that Promote Student Wellness

The camp’s mission is to help youth live their lives more responsibly. This certainly includes eating nutritiously and engaging in adequate physical activity. The camp programs go beyond those areas to include mental health, hygiene, and awareness of detrimental social issues.

• Students are supervised 24 hours per day by an adult.
• In the camp cabins, camp counselors discuss proper hygiene and assist those students who need help in this area.
• Students are encouraged to be accountable for their actions and to take an active role in problem solving.
• All staff are certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR.

Dr. Tyler Thompson-Chairman

Karen Michelle Collins-Parent Representative

Pamela Freeman-Principal at Baseline Elementary

Tammy Roberson-Teacher at Pfeifer Camp

Melinda Martin-Tollette-Assistant Director of Pfeifer Camp

Thersa Bour-Nurse at Pfeifer Camp

Rebecca Thacker-Nurse at Lawson Elementary

Student Representative

Amanda Hodges-Secretary

REV 2/25/2023