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BOUNCE Lite Summer Camp at HHP.
THe BOUNCE Lite Summer camp is underway at HHP. BOUNCE, Behavior Opportunities Uniting Nutrition, Counseling and Exercise, is a four-week summer camp that focuses on the importance of physical activity, healthy eating and positive body image. Among the activities are Beauty Within Me, Dealing with Bullies, The Making of a Super Role Model, Conflict Resolution, My Healthy Plan and Etiquette. Girls also will practice yoga, hip-hop dancing and salsa.
The university isssued a press release detailing the unique experiences of the BOUNCE Lite program.
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From scrapbooking to journaling to money tips to leadership skills. One summer camp at the University of Houston has a little BOUNCE. “Our goal is to encourage minority adolescent girls to feel good about themselves inside and out, and we want them to have a lot of fun on that discovery,” said Norma Olvera, BOUNCE program director and associate professor in the department of health and human performance. |
Some of the smiling faces taking part in the BOUNCE Lite Summer Camp
The 4 week program focuses on empowering Hispanic and African American preadolescent girls between the ages of 9-14, through collaborative efforts between academia and community, to adopt a healthy lifestyle by incorporating healthy food choices, daily exercise, and positive self-esteem while forming lasting friendships in a fun and exciting environment.