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Number: 0584-0524 | Expires
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Offer fun games and educational
activities at your summer meal sites!
Provide families with tips and tools
for a healthy summer.
Promote your summer meal site.
Boost attendance.
OPEN THIS BOOKLET TO GET STARTED!
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Welcome to
Summer Food,
Summer Moves!
This summer, step up your summer meal site! Use
creative themes and entertaining games to teach
children and families about healthy food choices and
physical activity. You will support healthy habits over
the summer, while generating interest in your summer
meals program.
Each of the six themed kits includes an Operator
Activity Guide, Family Activity Guide, and promotional
materials. The Operator Activity Guide will give you
step-by-step directions to lead games, activities, food
tastings, and demonstrations. Do the activities in any
order you choose. You can spread them out over the
course of a week or hold a single themed event day.
Words to Know
Before you teach about nutrition and health, make
sure you understand these concepts:
MyPlate
The MyPlate icon serves as a visual
reminder to eat foods from the Five
Food Groups every day. You can find
more information at:
http://www.choosemyplate.gov.
The Five Food Groups
The Five Food Groups are: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains,
Protein Foods, and Dairy. Many prepared foods fit into
multiple categories. Some foods, like candy or soda, do not fit
into any category at all because they are mostly added sugars
or solid fats.
Solid Fats
Solid fats are fats that are solid at room temperature, such
as butter, stick margarine, chicken fat, beef fat, pork fat
(lard), and shortening. Most solid fats are high in saturated
fats and/or trans fats. Saturated fats and trans fats tend
to raise “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood. This, in
turn, increases the risk for heart disease. Solid fats can be
found in foods such as hot dogs, sausages, bacon, regular
cheese, whole milk, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
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THE FOUR HEALTHY MOVES
The goal of Summer Food, Summer Moves is to teach
these healthy habits to kids and families.
DRINK SMART TO PLAY HARD
Help families cut down on added sugar. Teach kids
how to recognize drinks that are high in added sugars.
Motivate them to choose water or low-fat milk instead.
EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES
Encourage kids to eat fruits and vegetables during
meals and snacks. Introduce them to new fruits and
vegetables with food tastings and demonstrations.
LIMIT SCREEN TIME
Help kids discover fun ways to stay busy and active
this summer. Educate families about ways to limit TV
and video game time to 1-2 hours each day.
GET ACTIVE
Kids need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity each day. Help kids and their families
get moving with active games, dancing, and more.
Added Sugars
“Added sugars” are sweeteners, sugars, and syrups that are added
to foods during processing. Most Americans eat too many foods that
are high in added sugars, such as regular soda, fruit flavored drinks,
candy, ice cream, cookies, and cakes. Look for these ingredients on
food labels to see if a food has added sugars: high-fructose corn
syrup, corn syrup solids, malt syrup, molasses, sucrose, dextrose,
lactose, maltose, brown sugar, and honey. It’s important to note that
sugars are found naturally in fruit (fructose), milk, and other dairy
products (lactose). Added sugars, like those found in a candy bar or
in regular soda, add calories but no nutrients. That’s why we call
them “empty calories.”
“Everyday” and “Sometimes” Foods
Instead of talking about foods as “good” or “bad,” we use the
words “everyday” and “sometimes” to help kids learn to be more
responsible about their food choices. “Everyday” foods are the
healthiest options and are lower in solid fats, added sugars, and
sodium (salt). Examples of “everyday” foods: whole-grain toast, lowfat yogurt, and carrot sticks. “Sometimes” foods have more solid fats,
sodium (salt), and/or added sugars. We might eat these foods on a
special occasion or as a once-in-a-while treat, but not every day.
Examples of “sometimes” foods: cookies, bacon, chips, and donuts.
Six Summertime Themes | OPERATOR ACTIVITY GUIDES
Summer Meals, Summer Fun
SUN
This is a great place to start. Celebrate the sunshine and warmth
of summer with easy games, kid-friendly trivia, an exciting exercise
challenge, and a delicious food preparation activity. This sun-themed kit
works at any time in the summer, and the activities are simple to prepare.
Splash into Summer Meals
WATER
Use this water-themed kit on the hottest days of summer. Water games
are a fun way to boost interest and attendance for kids of all ages. You
should let families know ahead of time so they can prepare for water play.
Movin’ With Summer Meals
Summer Meals, Summer Friends
Let’s Celebrate Summer Meals
HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, maybe even your birthday –
there are plenty of reasons to celebrate in the summer months. This
holiday-themed kit contains games, an art project, interactive herb
tasting, and a special gardening activity. Try it in the first week of July
to help kids and families have a healthier Fourth of July.
FRIENDSHIP
When school’s out for summer, many kids see old friends and make
new friends at summer meal sites. Help grow a caring community with
this friendship-themed kit full of games, arts and crafts, fruit tasting,
and a mouth-watering food demonstration.
MUSIC & DANCE
Music makes every moment seem like a celebration. You’ll get into the
groove with an energetic dance party, fun games, inspiring poetry slam,
vegetable tasting, and a sweet healthy treat to prepare together. Check
the activity guide for suggestions on how to bring music to your site. This
music-and-dance-themed kit is guaranteed to be a hit.
Eat Smart to Play Hard
SPORTS
Get kids moving and feeling good with sports-themed games,
exercises, and challenges in this power-packed kit. The Eat Smart.
Play Hard ™ campaign was launched by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition
Service to support kids and families in eating healthy and being physically
active. Bring the Power Panther mascot to your site by going online to:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/PP_costume.pdf.
This is a great theme to kick off, wrap up, or recharge your summer
meal program.
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For Families & Communities | PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Reach out to your community
with these ready-to-go themed
materials. Samples are included
in each theme packet.
If you’d like to order more
materials, Team Nutrition is
making these available in larger
quantities for sites participating
in the Summer Food Service
Program or NSLP, while supplies
last. You can visit:
http://teamnutrition.fns.usda.gov
and click on the Order Form link
to order more.
Family Activity Guides
These folded handouts are filled with healthy eating tips and exercise ideas for busy families
to share with their kids. Distribute to parents, or give to kids to bring home for their families.
Posters and
Flyers
The posters and flyers will
provide information and
attract families to participate
in meals and activities. After
filling in the information
for your site, hang up the
posters in public places and
pass out the flyers.
Postcards
The postcards are
designed to draw in new
participants who may
not be familiar with the
program. They can be
distributed by hand or
mailed. The postcards
also fit inside a standard
#10 envelope. If you
work with a summer
camp or community
center, ask them to
include the card in their
next mailing.
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It’s easy to promote your summer
meal activities with social media!
The Operator Activity Guides are
packed with sample posts and
tweets to help you spread the
word and generate excitement.
Adapted Activities | FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Children with special needs can benefit greatly from group physical activities. In addition to being good for their
bodies, physical activity can promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and self-esteem.
Get Information
If you have kids with special needs at your site, the first step
is to speak directly to their caregivers. Don’t be shy! One
conversation can change a child’s entire summer. Don’t know
what to say? Here are some tips:
• Introduce yourself by name.
• Explain that you want every child at the site to have fun and
participate in the activities.
• Ask, “Could you tell me a little bit about your child’s abilities?”
Write down the answer!
• Describe the planned activity and ask how to adapt it so the
child can participate.
• If possible, find out how often the child will be attending, and
who will be accompanying him or her.
General Ways To Include Everyone
Here are some general ways to include kids with special needs in
physical activities:
• Modify the activity
• Use visuals for boundaries
• Allow for extra time
• Break the task into smaller steps
• Be enthusiastic and friendly — downplay competition
Specific Ways to Include Kids
With Common Disabilities*
• Autism — Use a predictable routine and explain the steps
clearly. Provide demonstrations of what you expect. Provide
visuals. Have a private conversation and give the child a
specific “cool down spot” if he or she gets easily agitated.
Involve the caregiver.
• Emotional or behavioral needs — Speak to the child in
advance to explain your expectations for behavior and directions
for how to get help. Be kind, clear, and direct.
• Deafness or hearing impairment — Provide visual cues
to start and stop the activity. For older children, let them read
the directions of the activity in
advance. Stand still and face the
child when giving directions.
• Blindness or visual
impairment — Let the whole
group do the activity in pairs. Give
physical assistance, if necessary.
Borrow special sports equipment
from family, if possible.
• Wheelchairs — Discuss the
activity with the child. Use
slower-moving balls and lower
equipment.
*Please note that each child is different and these suggestions are just a starting
point. The most important step is to speak to the child’s caregiver.
Twitter
1. Make connections with other summer food sites and
organizations in your community.
2. Send out tweets to promote upcoming activities and to give
information about times and locations.
3. Share tweets after activities highlighting a particularly fun
event or high level of participation. See our sample tweets
in the Operator Activity Guides.
Facebook
1. Encourage parents to “Like” your page.
2. Post messages to promote upcoming and past activities.
Check out the recommended messages in each of the
Operator Activity Guides.
3. Follow your organization’s policies about posting pictures.
Try These Posts to Get Started!
SUMMER FACT: Only 1 in 4 kids age 12-15 get
60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day.
Get moving with summer meals! 866-3-HUNGRY.
www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
SUMMER FACT: It’s getting hot outside! Join us
at (your location here) for cool water games and a
delicious healthy meal! For information call
866-3-HUNGRY. www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
SUMMER FACT: More than 27% of kids’ daily calories
come from snacks. Kids can enjoy games, activities,
and food at summer meal sites! 866-3-HUNGRY
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Important Food Safety Steps
Food tastings, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on food activities are fun ways for kids to learn about healthy
eating. It is important that you follow these instructions to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Hand Washing
Everyone must wash hands before and after preparing, handling,
or sampling foods. If soap and clean, running water are not
available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at
least 60% alcohol. Hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands
are visibly dirty or greasy.
When washing hands with soap and water:
• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn
off the tap, and apply soap.
• Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be
sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers,
and under your nails.
• Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum
the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
• Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
• Dry your hands using a clean towel or air-dry them.
Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables
When preparing any fresh produce, begin with clean hands.
See left column.
When using hand sanitizer:
• Apply the product to the palm of one hand (read the label
to learn the correct amount).
• Rub your hands together.
• Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and fingers
until your hands are dry.
Rinse all produce thoroughly under running water before
eating, cutting, or cooking. Washing fruits and vegetables
with soap, or detergent, or commercial produce washes is not
recommended.
Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and
vegetables before preparing and/or eating. Produce that looks
rotten should be thrown away.
Even if you plan to peel the produce before eating, it is still
important to rinse it first so dirt and bacteria are not transferred
from the peel via the knife to the fruit or vegetable. This includes
melons, oranges, pineapples, and other fruit with a peel or rind.
Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a
clean produce brush.
Dry produce with a clean cloth towel or paper towel to further
reduce bacteria that may be present.
Many pre-cut, bagged, or packaged produce items like lettuce are
pre-washed and ready-to-eat. If so, it will be stated on the package
and you can use the product without further rinsing.
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Safe Food Handling
When Shopping:
Cutting Boards:
Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your
grocery-shopping cart. Place these foods in plastic bags to prevent
their juices from dripping onto other foods. It is also best to separate
these foods from other foods at checkout and in your grocery bags.
Always use a clean cutting board. Once boards become excessively
worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, they should be replaced.
When Preparing Food:
Always use a clean plate. Never place cooked food back on the
same plate or cutting board that previously held raw food.
Wash hands and surfaces often. Harmful bacteria can spread
throughout the food preparation area and get onto cutting boards,
utensils, and countertops. To prevent this:
Refrigerating Food:
• Use hot, soapy water and paper towels or clean cloths to wipe
kitchen surfaces or spills. Wash cloths often in the hot cycle of
your washing machine.
• Wash cutting boards, dishes, and counter tops with hot, soapy
water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the
next item.
• A solution of one tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach
per gallon of water may be used to sanitize surfaces and utensils.
Food Allergies
Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food.
Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor
symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions and
may even be life-threatening. Before you begin any tasting or food
preparation activity, be sure to gather information on any allergies
your participants may have.
Top 8 Food Allergens
There are 8 foods that most commonly trigger an allergic reaction.
These foods, and any ingredients made from them, are known as
“the Top 8 Foods” and should be identified as allergens on food
labels. These foods include: fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, wheat,
peanuts, tree nuts, and soybeans.
For additional food allergy management and prevention
information, refer to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention’s Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In
Schools and Early Care and Education Programs at:
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/foodallergies/index.htm
Allergen Notice
for Recipes
When Serving Food:
Refrigerate foods quickly because cold temperatures slow the
growth of harmful bacteria. Do not overstuff the refrigerator. Cold
air must circulate to help keep foods safe. Always marinate food in
the refrigerator, not on the counter. Refrigerators should maintain
a temperature no higher than 40°F. Frozen food will hold its top
quality for the longest possible time when the freezer maintains
0°F or below. For safety, it is important to verify the temperature
of refrigerators and freezers.
For additional food safety information, go to:
http://www.foodsafety.gov
Know the Symptoms
Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few
minutes to a few hours after a person has eaten the food to
which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include:
• Hives
• Flushed skin or rash
• Tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth
• Swelling of the throat and vocal chords
• Dizziness and/or lightheadedness
• Face, tongue, or lip swelling
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Coughing or wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of consciousness
Call for emergency medical help quickly if someone
is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
RECIPE
THEME
MAY CONTAIN
Fruity Fun Chicken Salad Cups
Summer Meals, Summer Fun Milk
Berry Jams Party Bites
Movin’ with Summer Meals
Parade Day Bean Salad
Let’s Celebrate Summer Meals Milk
Garden Fiesta Tuna Pockets
Eat Smart to Play Hard
Peanuts, Wheat
Fish, Wheat
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Why is summer a great time to
learn healthy habits?
Did you know?
Kids gain weight two times faster in the
summer than during the school year.
Discover some easy ways to help kids
stay happy and healthy this summer.
Only 1 in 4 kids age 12-15
get 60 minutes of moderate to
vigorous exercise each day.
Move More
Engage in at least 60 minutes
of physical activity a day.
Try dancing, biking,
walking, jumping rope,
and games like tag.
mins
Kids spend 7.5 hours
a day in front of a screen.
31g
A 12-oz sugar-sweetened cola
has 31 grams of sugar.
That’s 8 teaspoons!
Choose Water
0
sugar
Give thirsty kids a
healthier choice. Water
has no added sugar!
27%
More than
of kids’ daily
calories come from snacks.
Eat Smart to Play Hard
Sit Less
Limit TV, computers, tablets,
and games to 1-2 hours
a day for good health.
You can make a difference with
Summer Food, Summer Moves.
Offer fruits
and vegetables
at snack time!
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