Community Assessment Process and Needs Statement
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Community Assessment Process and Needs Statement
Problem Statement
Childhood obesity is an increasingly growing issue. Children are not receiving proper training and education in nutritional information and activity levels in certain demographics is decreasing. Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp must expand to help curb this epidemic. Our organization has educated many children over the past several decades, but the education must continue. In order to do so, the organization must expand and reach out to those who may not be able to reach us. This will require funding.
A healthy diet helps children grow and learn. It also helps prevent obesity and weight-related diseases, such as diabetes. Many low-income families have no choice but to feed their families with inexpensive foods, such as fast food and high fat items found in the grocery store. Vegetables and fruits tend to be expensive. Technology has also played a role in the lack of education and activity in children. Many children are not getting enough outdoor activity, due to gaming and television.
The problem that needs to be solved is to find a way to educate children and families on the ‘seed to table’ concept and getting back to nature and outdoor activities. Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp is in need of help to expand the program to make this happen, not only in the Virginia and the North Eastern America, but to eventually branch out across the country.
Who is in Need?
All children and families need to be exposed to the activities that Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp has to offer. Whether at the actual camp or through online or community forums dedicated to education. Schools and community organizations would have access to our educational materials to share with their students and community members.
The Nature Camp is located in Rockbridge County, VA. Nature Camp would like to reach out and expand far beyond this region via online and other community efforts.
Why Does...
Problem Statement
Childhood obesity is an increasingly growing issue. Children are not receiving proper training and education in nutritional information and activity levels in certain demographics is decreasing. Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp must expand to help curb this epidemic. Our organization has educated many children over the past several decades, but the education must continue. In order to do so, the organization must expand and reach out to those who may not be able to reach us. This will require funding.
A healthy diet helps children grow and learn. It also helps prevent obesity and weight-related diseases, such as diabetes. Many low-income families have no choice but to feed their families with inexpensive foods, such as fast food and high fat items found in the grocery store. Vegetables and fruits tend to be expensive. Technology has also played a role in the lack of education and activity in children. Many children are not getting enough outdoor activity, due to gaming and television.
The problem that needs to be solved is to find a way to educate children and families on the ‘seed to table’ concept and getting back to nature and outdoor activities. Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp is in need of help to expand the program to make this happen, not only in the Virginia and the North Eastern America, but to eventually branch out across the country.
Who is in Need?
All children and families need to be exposed to the activities that Bountiful Beginnings Nature Camp has to offer. Whether at the actual camp or through online or community forums dedicated to education. Schools and community organizations would have access to our educational materials to share with their students and community members.
The Nature Camp is located in Rockbridge County, VA. Nature Camp would like to reach out and expand far beyond this region via online and other community efforts.
Why Does...