Healthy Out-of-School Time (OST)

Studies show that healthy, active children learn better, perform better academically, and experience fewer behavioral problems. However, many children are not getting the healthy food and physical activity they need each day. Afterschool and summer programs can help students develop life long health habits to ensure our youth grow up healthy, strong, and ready.

National AfterSchool Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Standards (HEPA): HEPA Standards address food and beverage and physical activity content and quality, staff training, social supports (including staff role modeling, family engagement, and children’s social development), program support, and environmental support.

HEPA Self-Assessment Tool: The HEPA 2.0 Self-Assessment Tool is designed to empower professionals and programs to assess their progress in meeting the standards outlined in the NAA HEPA Standards for Out-of-School Time version 2.0.

Staff Fitness Break Cards: Employees who move together are happier together, so let’s take 5 to stretch and move!

Student Physical Activity Cards: America’s Healthiest Schools are proving that healthy students learn better. Whether you’re at home, at the park or at school, it’s a good time to get kids moving.