Campers participate in six interactive nutrition classes taught by NC Cooperative Extension agents and the Nutrition Coach. Each class covers a basic nutrition topic to help campers make healthy food choices. Each lesson includes a brief presentation on the topic and a fun, hands-on activity. Topics include:

• Use of “camper cards” to guide food choices
• The Stoplight Food Guide
• Label Reading
• Portion control
• Healthy drink choices
• Increasing fruits and vegetable consumption
• Tips for eating out

Each nutrition class has an accompanying handout that contains helpful tips for the campers. Click on the links below to download a copy of each handout.

Sample Camper Card

The Stoplight Food Guide

The Stoplight Food Guide handout lists ANYTIME, SOMETIMES AND RARELY foods from each of the food groups that can help guide families in making healthy food choices.

Smart-Size Your Portions

The Smart Size Your Portions handout explains simple ways to measure serving sizes and portions.

Hunger Scale

The goal of the Hunger Scale handout is to learn to eat only when you are hungry and to stop when you are satisfied.

Choosing More Fruits and Vegetables

The Choosing More Fruits & Vegetables handout provides suggestions on ways to eat more fruits and veggies every day.

Making Smart Drink Choices

Use the Making Smart Drink Choices handout to guide you in choosing drinks that help you maintain a healthy weight.

Making Smart Choices When Eating Out

The Making Smart Choices When Eating Out and Fast Food Survival Guide suggest ways families can make better choices when eating away from home.

Shop for Value, check for Facts

The Shop for Value, Check for Facts handout guides families on how to read food labels, especially for kids.