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The purpose of the program is to promote wellness of children with special health care needs (defined as BMI>95%, elevated cholesterol and/or metabolic syndrome) and their families through facilitated play and integrated learning. Children must be between 6-16 years old.
Activities and programs include a variety of games, exercise activities, arts and crafts, group discussion and nutrition classes. Exercise specialists, physical/occupational therapists, child life specialists, dieticians and social workers from Texas Children's Hospital lead these activities.