Healthy & active lifestyles
We want to use the Games, and the athletes who compete at them, to inspire children and young people to lead healthy and actives lives too.
SmallSteps4Life
Helping young people to set achievable challenges across the themes of healthy eating, getting active and feeling good
SmallSteps4Life
More about the programme
SmallSteps4Life supporting all young people in taking simple steps towards improving their health and wellbeing. Inspired by young people the programme encourages them to take the lead, share experiences and do their best to eat well, get active and feel good
Who is it for?
3-19 year olds across the UK
Find out more now
http://www.direct.gov.uk/smallsteps4life
Let’s Get Cooking Around the World
A fun and practical way to learn languages using healthy recipes from different countries taking part in the London 2012 Games.
Let’s Get Cooking Around the World
More about the programme
Cooking healthy recipes inspired by countries taking part in the London 2012 Games is a fun and practical way to learn a few words in another language. These translated recipes and ideas for community cooking events are a great way to engage the whole school.
Who is it for?
Teachers, parents and young people of all ages across the UK
http://www.letsgetcooking.org.uk/CookingAroundtheWorld
Design My Break
GE’s competition to give young people the chance to design their perfect mid-day break and win tickets for the Olympic Games
Design My Break
More about the programme
GE’s design my break competition is a chance for young people to come up with their own ideas about the midday break and unlock its full potential for boosting emotional well-being as well as encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.
Who is it for?
11-14 year olds across the UK
To find out more
http://www.designmybreak.co.uk
Lighting the Way
An Olympic and Paralympic Value driven programme, delivered by young leaders and centred around physical activity and health.
Flames: Lighting the way
More about the programme
Flames inspires, motivates and enthuses young people to be more active using the Olympic and Paralympic Values. Young leaders are trained to deliver a programme of inclusive physical activity for children and young people culminating in a Flames festival.
Who is it for?
Children and young people aged 4-19 across the UK
Find out more
http://www.flameslightingtheway.co.uk/home/index.html
