Healthy Lombard rewards kids for healthy summer activity

Kids can get exercise and win prizes by enrolling in Healthy Lombard Foundation's Flat Apple summer activity that encourages youth to make choices that foster healthy lifestyles through education, promotion of exercise and supplementing physical education programs during summer vacation.

Beginning Monday, June 1, parents can register their children ages 4 to 14 for the Flat Apple program at healthylombard.com by following the registration link at the top of the main page.

Throughout the program, Healthy Lombard will host Hot Spot Events that encourage group exercise activities. If you participate in the event, you will earn one bite at the apple. Each "bite" provides participants an opportunity to earn a prize for their healthy habits.

The 2015 Healthy Lombard Flat Apple will launch with a free event on Saturday, June 13, during the Cruise Night in downtown Lombard. A special event will be conducted and participants will receive bites at the apple. The Flat Apple program will conclude on Sept. 19. Raffle prizes include a bicycle, electronics and gift certificates to Lombard businesses.

"The Flat Apple program is an easy way to have fun this summer and spread the message that, if we are going to curb childhood obesity, everyone needs to be involved," said Healthy Lombard founder and CEO Jay Wojcik.

For information, email Jay Wojcik at jay@healthylombard.com.