Derrick Henderson's Contact Details

Derrick Henderson's Company Details

Operation P.L.A.Y.

Atlanta, GA, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Healthcare Facility/Healthcare Services

The mission of Operation P.L.A.Y. is to eradicate the culture of inactivity among youth and to educate families about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.Operation P.L.A.Y. is dedicated to:• Changing the sedentary lifestyle and culture of youth and encourage them to participate in physical activity• Presenting physical activity in a fun and engaging manner to be enjoyed by all youth regardless of their athletic ability.• Providing a positive outlet for youth activities• Educating children and their families on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle• Extending the lives of the members of our community: Healthy kids become healthy adults• Becoming mentors and role models to the youth we serve• Equipping parents with the knowledge they need to make healthy choices for their families.• Preventing diseases associated with Obesity• Improving the overall self esteem of the youth we serveOur programs and initatives include:• Kid Fit - An after school program designed to optimize fun and fitness in a safe environment. • Recess 101 - Our activity specialists provide structure to recess time while leading games that promote fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a bully-free environment. • Kid's Walk - Our annual fundraiser to keep kids fit! We challenge kids and their parents to participate in a 5K walk to not only to promote healthy lifestyles, but also to raise funds tokeep our programs and services free or low cost for children and their families.