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The capstone project emphasizes health education tailored for children and families in Chenango County, aiming to improve community well-being. As well as providing some local resources to utilize to promote physical activity and well-being.

Some local Resources include:

Chenango Valley State Park (near Chenango Forks, Broome County)
Offers playgrounds, splash pad, and easy hiking and biking trails around two lakes. Water access and boat rentals available chenangocounty.org+15Reddit+15Reddit+15chenangocounty.org+4Wikipedia+4Reddit+4.
Seasonal kids’ programming (Nature Discovery Days, Easter egg hunts, etc.) run by park staff and local groups Reddit.
Bowman Lake State Park (McDonough, Chenango County)
653 acres featuring a 35-acre lake with hiking, swimming, picnic shelters, and paddleboat rentals. Ideal for active family outings chenangocounty.org+3Wikipedia+3chenangocounty.org+3.
Gaius M. Cook Memorial Park (Greene, Chenango County)
On Greene Pond: includes playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, paddleboats & kayaking, fishing—perfect for aquatic play plus outdoor movement Reddit+5chenangocountyny.gov+5chenangocounty.org+5.
Cook-like Public Parks in Town of Chenango (near Binghamton)
Wolfe Park: 182-acre nature trails, waterfall, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing in winter Town of Chenango+1chenangocounty.org+1.
Hider Park, Castle Creek Park, Chenango Bridge Park (“Super Cooper Playground”): playgrounds, sports fields, basketball courts, picnic shelters—great for casual sports and free play Town of Chenango+1Reddit+1.
Finger Lakes Trail & Brookfield System
Long-distance trail segments through forests, meadows, and waterfalls—excellent for family hikes and wildlife watching, year-round chenangocounty.orgchenangocounty.org.
Rogers Environmental Education Center (Sherburne area)
600 acres with trails, wetlands, environmental programming, and guided nature activities for youth groups—great for active learning plus light exercise chenangocounty.org.
Ambler State Forest & Hunts Pond State Forest
Forested, 600+ acre areas maintained for hiking, birding, non-motorized outdoor recreation—less developed, but peaceful and active WikipediaWikipedia.
 
⛸️ Structured & Indoor Activities
Riverbend Ice Center (formerly Ice House, in Chenango near Binghamton)
Ice rink offering youth hockey, figure skating, and public skate sessions—a great winter sport option that builds coordination, endurance, and strength Wikipedia.
Sheriffs' Summer Camp (Camp Thompson, Smyrna, NY)
Four-day program (ages 9–12) combining outdoor recreation—boating, land games, water activities—with education and community building chenangocountyny.gov.
 
🌾 Community-Based & Organized Programs
Chenango County Youth Bureau Programs
Supports a range of physical and leisure-time community activities for young people county‑wide, often at no cost, via local youth centers, recreation groups, and sports leagues chenangocountyny.gov.
Chemung & Nearby Counties Youth Sports/Activity Funding
While outside by county line, nearby Chemung County Youth Bureaus offer grants for nonprofit youth sports, recreation, and fitness programming—potentially accessible for families living near the border chenangocountyny.gov+3chemungcountyny.gov+3chemungcountyny.gov+3.

We provide resources, workshops, and seminars to educate families on children's health and wellness topics within the Chenango County community. Chenango County’s child obesity rates appear elevated compared to statewide goals, especially in elementary and middle school grades.
Recent statewide youth obesity data (2021–2023) suggests nearly one in five elementary students and one in five secondary school students are categorized as obese outside NYC

Our services are designed for children, parents, educators, and healthcare providers interested in enhancing children's health knowledge and practices. 

Percentage of Obese Children by Age and Grade (2008–2010 Data)
According to NYS Prevention Agenda indicators (based on BMI >95th percentile):

Preschoolers (ages 2–4, WIC-enrolled): ~13.9% obese
Kindergarten: ~13.0%
2nd Grade: ~17.0%
4th Grade: ~17.0%
7th Grade: ~18.0%
10th Grade (high school): ~18.0%