Weight-management program for kids

BOARDMAN

Registered dietitians from Humility of Mary Health Partners and the staff of the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman have teamed up to provide a weight-management program for children 9 to 12 years old.

Called “SlimDown for Kids,” the program provides nutrition counseling and fitness training. Parents and guardians also participate in the program.

The program runs from Wednesday to Oct. 21 and participants meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays for fitness activities and 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for a nutrition class, which parents/guardians also attend. All classes are at the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road.

Registration is through the Y. YMCA members may register online. All others may call for a registration form at (330) 480-5656. The cost is $60.