KAMP began in October 1998 and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in partnership with the Keystone State Games, Inc. in Luzerne and Cambria Counties.

The KAMP Program goal is to increase physical activity among elementary children in 4^th through 6 ^th grades. Keystone State Games scholastic athletes interface with elementary students in order to stimulate and motivate them to participate in more physical activity and the importance of living healthy lifestyles.

KAMP works with school districts and community organizations in Luzerne County to promote healthy lifestyles with physical activity to students. Examples of partnering organizations are Commission of Economic Opportunities; Wilkes-Barre Recreation Board, Ice Skating Association, Swim Program, and Health Department; Luzerne County’s Anti-Tobacco Program; and Department of Health Northeast District Office.

KAMP program has expanded from three to seven elementary schools and now provides physical fitness activities to approximately 6,454 elementary students.

Activities such as roller and ice-skating, skiing, snow tubing, nature walking tours, hiking, bicycling, karate, and swimming. Athletic clinics are provided for baseball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, soccer, and track and field.   

The Department of Health promotes the Senior Games as an avenue for athletes age 50 and older to compete in over twenty sports. Every other year is a qualifying year for the National Senior Games.

Registration totals for the Pennsylvania Senior Games in 2005 were 684 individuals.

                                   Shape Up PA  www.shapeuppa.org

A five month (Feb - June) Statewide program that encourages increased physical activity and healthy eating habits through friendly team competition.

In 2005, 1,546 teams accumulated over 1.7 million hours of physical activity and lost over 21,900 pounds.

PA challenge - youth component of Shape Up PA, focusing on increasing physical activity levels.