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TO BUILD HEALTHY FAMILIES

Photo: Students enjoying the 2017 summer program

Behavior Opportunities Uniting Nutrition, Counseling & Exercise

BOUNCE is a community outreach and research initiative at the UH College of Education dedicated to reducing obesity-related diseases among underserved communities in Houston.

Program Highlights

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    BOUNCE to Health Summer 2019: Now Accepting Applications

    The award-winning BOUNCE summer program promotes healthy eating, regular physical activity and positive body image among African American and Hispanic youth and their families. The program is now open for enrollment. Visit our Programs page to enroll your child today.

     

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    BOUNCE Program Earns Grant

    The Aetna Foundation has awarded BOUNCE a $75,000 grant for an innovative program to promote mindful eating and exercise among minority adolescents and adults.
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    Grocery Guidance

    BOUNCE offers tips for selecting nutritious foods during grocery tours throughout Houston. We try to make food shopping fun, rather than a chore!
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    5K Fun Run / Walk

    BOUNCE organizes an annual 5K run and walk-a-thon to encourage physical activity in the Houston community and to raise funds to sponsor low-income families participating in BOUNCE programs.

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IN THEIR WORDS


"I learned Zumba dance, and it was really fun!"

"I like to play sports during the BOUNCE program."

"Loved the cooking demonstrations. I did not know how easy it is to prepare healthy salads with fruits and vegetables, meat, nuts and barley."


–2017 Summer Healthy Lifestyle Program participants and parents
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    Support BOUNCE

    BOUNCE partners with schools, nonprofit organizations and corporate supporters to deliver our programs across Houston. Donations from generous donors allow BOUNCE to thrive.

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    BOUNCE in the News

    BOUNCE Executive Director Norma Olvera (pictured) is available for interviews in English and Spanish on childhood obesity, healthy living and more.

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    Photo Gallery

    Check out BOUNCE participants having fun while getting healthy over the years!