#Commit2Ten!
Did you know that only 1 in 3 kids like us are physically active each day? To spread the word about the lack of physical activity in schools—and across the country—the Alliance for a Healthier Generation is lau...
What Student Empowerment Means to Me
Student empowerment. To many, that can mean different things. At my High School, student empowerment came into play when our Program Advisor got moved to the school counselor and her plate started overf...
Picturing the Future with Fuel Up to Play 60
3..2..1... Rrrrrrring! Students run out of school at the end of the day. Some of the kids at my school are headed out to community fields to play sports like soccer, lacrosse, and football. Other kids...
Back to School with Fuel Up to Play 60!
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Even though a lot of people think going back to school is dreadful, you can make it fun by adding topics that will interest everyone. So me and a couple of friends got together and we came up with an ...
Making a Case for Fuel Up to Play 60
It all started back when I was still in 6th grade. Team members Gregory and Patrick had just moved into the Middle school, where they got with Mrs. Eyre to start a Fuel Up to Play 60 program, and when I moved u...
Fueling Greatness at the Student Ambassador Summit!
At the 2015 Student Ambassador Summit, students were given the opportunity to work with a TV director, writer and producer to make their own videos about Fueling Greatness in the Quaker Fuel Greatness...
Volunteering for Summer Feeding
During the school year, students receive healthy and balanced meals from their school cafeteria. When school is over, eating healthy shouldn’t end (just as learning doesn’t), and with summer feeding programs we...
Emmitt Smith talks Back-To-School Tips and More!
This week, Fuel Up to Play 60 Summit Ambassador Cody had the opportunity to talk with NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, one-on-one about back-to-school advice, how he stays active with his k...
Twins Take the Summit
In a few short weeks, the familiar sound of the school bell will become a part of our daily routine. This summer has been a whirlwind but packed with a lot of memorable opportunities. The absolute highlight of ...
Summer Feeding Programs
I'm sure most of the students who are reading this either participate in a Summer Feeding program, know someone who does, or have heard of one. For those who haven't, here is a quick explanation as to...
2015 Student Ambassador Summit!
This summer I had the opportunity to go the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Before the Summit, I thought it would be a great adventure and was looking forward to lea...
Kids State Dinner (Part II)
My visit to the White House for the 2015 Kids State Dinner was AMAZING! The first day in Washington DC we rode the Metro and toured the Smithsonian of American History. Our first stop was the FOOD exh...
Kids State Dinner (Part I)
As I arrived at the Reagan National Airport in Washington DC from Orlando, Florida to attend the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and Kids State Dinner, I couldn’t help but wonder how much excitement and f...
Staying Active During the Summer
Just because its summer doesn’t mean that you should sit on the couch, watch television, or play video games all day. There are tons of things you could do. It’s usually hot outside during summer, so you shou...
Getting Ready for the Summit!
Recently my twin brother Blake and I were notified that we were selected as Idaho State Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassadors. When our parents shared the news, we were surprised that not just one but both of us wer...