Building Healthy Habits Early
Helping children ages 4–12 develop lifelong healthy habits.
What is 4 to 12?
4to12 is a community initiative designed to help elementary school children build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Through partnerships with schools and local organizations, students participate in hands-on experiences focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and overall wellness.
By introducing children to positive habits early, we help create healthier communities for the future.
The 4 to 12 initiative brings a series of engaging experiences to elementary school students throughout the year, helping them develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Each experience focuses on one of three pillars:
Grow • Move • Thrive
Grow
Children learn healthy eating through gardening, cooking classes, and exploring where healthy food comes from.
Move
Kids discover fun ways to stay active through sports, swimming, dance, and other movement activities.
Thrive
Students build lifelong wellness habits including confidence, healthy routines, and caring for both body and mind.
Through these experiences, children learn that healthy habits can be fun, empowering, and part of everyday life.
How 4to12 Works
Participating elementary schools partner with 4to12 to bring engaging health experiences to students throughout the year.
Schools Join the Program
Students participate in activities focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness. These experiences may include cooking classes, sports activities, gardening, and health education.
Monthly Experiences
Local businesses and organizations help host activities, becoming Proud 4to12 Partners supporting healthier communities.
Community Partners Lead Activities
