Gloji Energy is a new physical health and wellbeing programme for children ran by Achieve Oxfordshire. This exciting 12-week programme is fully funded by Oxfordshire County Council and therefore a free programme for children and their parents/carers. Gloji Energy is accessible to children aged 4-12 years old who have measured on or above the 91st Centile. There are both group and one to one sessions available, dependant on the needs of each family. Gloji Energy aims to create healthier children and families by supporting them to become more active and eat well.
The sessions are 1 hour long which will involve 45 minutes of physical activity for the children whilst the parents/carers learn about nutrition and healthy habits with our team of expert practitioners.
Parents/carers can expect to learn things including portion sizes, snacking habits, children’s nutritional requirements and so much more. During this time children will engage in fun interactive sessions which will include things such as trampolining, dance, martial arts, and dodgeball.
The remaining 15 minutes will be an interactive activity for the whole family.
Ongoing support from our team of child weight management practitioners.
You can calculate a child's BMI centile here.
Upcoming programmes for April 2024:
LITTLEMORE GROUP:
Location: Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, Oxford OX4 4HF
Starting: Wednesday 8th May
Time: 5pm-6pm
Children's activity: Football
BANBURY GROUP:
Location: St. Leonards School, Overthorpe Rd, Banbury, OX16 4SB
Starting: Tuesday 30th April 2024
Time: 5pm-6pm
Children's activity: Multi-skills with YouMove
WITNEY GROUP:
Location: Community Loft at WOBC, 12 Dry Ln, Crawley, Witney, OX29 9TJ
Starting: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Time: 4pm-5pm
Children's activity: Boxing
BERINSFIELD GROUP:
Location: Berin Centre, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ
Starting: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Time: 5pm-6pm
Children's activity: Martial Arts
BARTON GROUP:
Location: Barton Park School, Barton Fields Road, Oxford, OX3 9WN
Starting: Thursday 9th May 2024
Time: 5pm-6pm
Children's activity: Multi-Sports
DIDCOT GROUP:
Location: Park club, 17 Croft Drive, Park Dr, Milton, OX14 4RP
Starting: Thursday 16th May
Time: 4:30-5:30
Children's activity: Kids Crossfit
ABINGDON GROUP:
Location: White horse leisure and tennis centre, Audlett drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PJ
Starting: Monday 13th May
Time: 5pm-6pm
Children's activity: Tennis
Please do continue to sign up and register interest stating which area in Oxfordshire would be of preference. We will try accommodate as many families as we can.
To be eligible for Gloji Energy, the child must;
Another great programme available for children in Oxfordshire is YouMove.
YouMove provides a fantastic range of low cost and free activities for Oxfordshire families who have children on benefit related free school meals. It’s quick and easy to sign up, and you can enjoy activities including swimming, badminton, football and so much more!
Find out more here: https://www.getoxfordshireactive.org/you-move
