Active Living Programs
This 10-week gardening program encourages kids to learn about planting and harvesting vegetables by building a garden and providing weekly activities.
- Learn, Grow, Eat & Go – Program Resources
- Program Given:
- L.I.S.D. – Honore Ligarde Elementary School, Healthy South Texas Recognized Campus
- U.I.S.D. – Barbara Fasken Elementary School (BLT)
- U.I.S.D. – Centeno Elementary School (BLT)
- McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Library, City of Laredo (BLT)
It’s partner curriculum is Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go. This 4-week curriculum contains daily lessons and activities for the entire family.
- Program Given:
- L.I.S.D., Honore Ligarde Elementary School – Healthy South Texas Recognized Campus
- U.I.S.D., Centeno Elementary School (BLT)
This 12-week program consists of 1-hour strength training sessions delivered twice a week in efforts to increase muscle mass and strengthen bone density.
- Partnership: United I.S.D. State & Federal Programs
- Dates: Every Tuesday and Friday, October 17th 2023 – February 28th, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Locations: UISD Family Matters Resource Center, 4906 US-83, Laredo TX 78046
- Partnership: City of Laredo Libraries
- Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, February 13th – May 14th, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: City of Laredo – Inner City Library Branch, 202 W. Plum St. Laredo, TX 78046
This 12-week program consists of weekly sessions discussing healthy weight goals, USDA Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, and physical activity.
- Partnership: City of Laredo Libraries
- Dates: Thursdays, February 15th – May 9th, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Location: City of Laredo – Inner City Library Branch, 202 W. Plum St. Laredo, TX 78046
This 8-week physical activity program focuses on promoting healthy, active lifestyles by encouraging teams and participants walk a collective amount of 832 miles.
- Partnership: Laredo Disc Golf Store
- Dates: May 18th – July 6th, 2024 from 8:30 – 10:00 AM
- Location: North Central Park, Disc Golf course
