HANCOCK — In collaboration with UP Health System – Portage, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation will host Heads UP, an exciting day of food, fun and fitness designed specifically for students entering 6th through 9th grade. Heads UP takes place on Tuesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quincy Green in Hancock. The event is free, but registration ahead of time is required.

Copper Shores Community Health Educator Meghan Jaszczak, RD, is joining UP Health System – Portage Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin to lead healthful, engaging activities designed to inspire and educate young minds. Lunch will be provided for free by Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, ensuring all participants are fueled for a day of active learning.

“This event takes a whole-body approach to health and well-being,” said Luskin. “Heads UP introduces kids to movement, mental health and nutrition in ways that are not only engaging and fun, but also grounded in education and long-term wellness. It’s about giving kids the tools they need to build healthy habits for life.”

Heads UP has something for everyone. Participants can expect a variety of hands-on activities, including games, a recipe competition, team challenges and more.

“Healthy habits can be fun,” said Jaszczak. “We want to empower youth to reconsider how they look at and implement their own personal health habits. Participants can expect to move throughout the movement session, practice some mindfulness techniques during the mental health session and face off with a ‘Chopped’ style competition for lunch.”

Registration

Heads UP is completely free to attend and open to students from any school system, including home schooled students. Register your child online by visiting coppershores.org/headsup. Registration closes on Sunday, July 20. Space is limited. Attendees are encouraged to wear layers of clothes and bring a water bottle.