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Improve the health of children in schools with dairy and nutrition education programs that encourage students to choose a healthful diet including milk and dairy products.

Join the Movement!

Fuel Up to Play 60, the in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is helping to make wellness part of the game plan in more than 70,000 schools across the country. The program includes:

  • Funding opportunities
  • An easy-to-follow online Game Plan with the “Six Steps to Fuel Up to Play 60”
  • Playbook with more than 60 Healthy Eating and Physical Activity strategies
  • Student Ambassador program, Youth Challenges, and online wellness tracking f0r students
  • A chance to earn recognition and NFL rewards

Enroll your school today!

Will Your School Score a Touchdown?

Complete Step 3 (Kickoff) and Step 5 (Game Time) or all Six Steps by June 1 and Fuel Up to Play 60 will send your principal a special recognition package highlighting your accomplishments and applaud your progress with a special message to your district superintendent. Get Recognized!

Student Ambassador Program


The Student Ambassador Program gives students a voice in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Student Ambassadors work with other student leaders, inspiring their peers to get healthy, get active and make a difference. Being a part of the program gives students a platform to make positive changes in their school’s nutrition and fitness programs through Fuel Up to Play 60. Encourage your students to apply.

 

Funding Opportunities for Fuel Up to Play 60

Funding is available to K to 12 schools enrolled  in Fuel Up to Play 60. This competitive, nationwide funding program can help jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements at your school. Whether you’re just starting out with Fuel Up to Play 60 or looking to expand a “play” that’s already in motion, funding opportunities can help. The next application deadline is June 1, 2012.

Click here to access the Training Center to view the Funding for Fuel Up to Play 60 video.

Learn from Veteran Program Advisors

Action for Healthy Kids offers a variety of virtual learning opportunities that will help you build and sustain your Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The sessions are free. Whether you’re new to Fuel Up to Play 60 or a seasoned veteran looking for tips to make your program sizzle, the webinars will provide ideas you can use. Click here to view the following archived webinars.

  • Planning Your Fuel Up to Play 60 Kickoff for the Next School Year (May 3, 2012)
  • March 15, 2012 Fuel Up to Play 60: Completing a Successful Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 Application (March 15, 2012)
  • Fuel Up to Play 60 – Kicking It Off and Making It Work for Your School (January 26, 2012)