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Healthy Lunchbox Challenge
WHAT
WHEN
WHO
WHY
The Healthy Lunchbox Challenge is a competition to bring the healthiest lunchboxes to camp!
YOU and your group will be competing against the other groups!
All summer long we will be learning about how eat healthy, get strong and help the environment!
We want YOU to be as healthy as you can be. Plus the group with the most points wins prizes at the end of each week!
Week 1: Passport to Fun Fruits & Veggies Around the World
type of berry that grows on a vine.
China – Kiwi Fruit
grow on a vine like cactus.
Dragon Fruit – Mexico/Central/South America
grow underground 4th biggest crop
Peru - Potatoes
Eggplant - India
It’s a fruit!related to tomato/potato
Points awarded for bringing Kiwi or Broccoli!
Watermelon - Southern Africa
Grow from a vine-like flowering plant that originates in the Kalahari Desert
Broccoli - North Mediterranean
Green plant resembling a tree that comes from the cabbage family
Mango- South Asia
Grow on trees in warm tropical environments
Corn- Mexico
A large grain- plant that can also be called Maize
Week 2: Deep SpaceWALL-E is Alone on Earth Collecting
TrashEarth is almost unrecognizable. Trains have stopped running,
shops are boarded up, and everything is covered in litter.
Operation Clean up:Wall-E’s mission is to turn the mounds of garbage that have piled up
from food packaging into neat little cubes …BUT
WALL-E needs YOUR help 1 Child + 1 Disposable Lunch Every Day = 67 pounds
of waste each school year
Take our Trash-less Lunchbox Challenge!!
What is a trash-less lunch? •Start with a reusable lunchbox, backpack, or briefcase. • Pack your food in reusable containers.• Use a refillable drink bottle.• Include reusable utensils.• Add a cloth napkin.• Stock up on easy-to-pack, healthy foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Points Awarded for bringing a Trash-less Lunch Box!
Trash-less vs Wasteful
Lunchboxes
Week 3: Into the Wild
Let’s go wild about Wild Fruits and Vegetables!
Points Awarded for bringing Nuts or Berries!
•Water is good for your body and helps you to play longer.
•All wild foods are grown naturally and have no unhealthy additives.
•Berries are sweet treats that have many of the vitamins we need.
•Fruits and Veggies found in the wild can be great snacks.
•Nuts are great sources of protein that helps you build muscleTheir natural nutrients to help your body become strong and healthy.
•Remember never eat a fruit or vegetable you find in the wild without asking permission first!
Week 4: ‘MURCA
• Did you know that over 10,000 years ago peppers could only be found in America?
• Peppers were originally grown by Native Americans, but today they are found all over the world.
• Juneberry trees, which are also native to North America, produce small blue, red, or white berries have a unique sweet flavor that hints of almond.
American Flag Fruit SkewersServings: 9Ingredients2 bananas (sliced into ¾ inch slices) ½ pint blueberries1 pint strawberries ( cut in half length ways) DirectionsSkewers 1-5: Thread 6 blueberries on a skewer, followed by a banana slice, strawberry half, banana slice and finishing up with a strawberry halfSkewers 6-11: Thread ½ strawberry followed by a banana slice, alternating three times.
Arrange on a platter or tray and adjust the position of your fruit slices to even out the stripes.
Points Awarded for bringing Red, White or Blue Fruits and Vegetables!
Fruits -Bananas -Apples -Watermelon -Grapes
Vegetables -Potatoes -Tomatoes -Sweet Corn -Onions
Most Common Fruits and Vegetables in the US
MADE in the USA
Week 5: Young EntrepreneursFarmer’s markets are good for our bodies!
What is a farmer’s market?A farmer’s market is a place where local
farmers can bring homegrown items to sell to everyone in their community!
When you buy from a Farmer’s Market:
•You give back to the local community•You get fresh fruits and vegetables that have no added chemicals!
•Bananas•Peppers•Strawberries•Watermelon •Peaches•Nuts
•Cucumbers•Squash•Grapes•Oranges•Tomatoes•Potatoes
Points awarded for bringing Peaches or Cucumbers!
They sell things like:
Week 6: Fast and Fun-ious
Dairy:A glass of milk or yogurt in the morning helps our bones grow big and strong!
Proteins:A handful of nuts at lunch can help build muscles and protect our bodies!
Grains:Whole-grain breads and crackers give our body more energy!
Vegetables:Carrots help us improve our vision so we can see the world around us
Fruits:Start your day off with blueberries to kick start your brain and boost your memory!
Points awarded for bringing Blueberries or Carrots!
Food is Fuel for our Bodies!
Week 7: Paradise IslandWhat fruits and vegetables are in each
season?
Winter:Leafy greens: Kale, Collards,and Turnips, CeleryApples
Spring:Asparagus, Leafy Greens, Beets, Oriental Vegetables, CarrotsStrawberries, Oranges
Summer:Broccoli, Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Sweet CornBlackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe
Fall:Sweet potatoes, Zucchini, Squash, Pumpkin, Beans, Broccoli, ButterbeansApples, Grapes
Points Awarded for Watermelon and Cucumbers!
Week 8: Party Like a Y Star
CASTING CALL!From the kitchen that brought you:
“ANTS ON A LOG” and “FRUIT SKEWERS”
Looking for:
Healthy Snacks!– Must have at least one:
• Vegetable• Fruit or• Sandwich on brown bread (Whole Grain)
– NO• Chips• Candy or• Colored drinks (Kool-Aid, Capri Sun)
Points awarded for Water and Sandwiches on Brown Bread!
Week 9: Color WarDid you know diff erent colors of
fruits and vegetables have diff erent benefi ts?Green fruits and vegetables
like honeydew and celery helpgive your body energy!
White fruits and vegetables like Bananas and Cauliflower help protect you body from sickness! Blue/Purple fruits and
vegetables like blueberries and raisins can help your memory!
Red Fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and strawberries help keep our hearts healthy!
Yellow/Orange fruits and vegetables like oranges and carrots are great sources of vitamin C and can help keep your eyes strong
Points awarded for bringing a Fruit or Vegetable that matches Your Team Color!
Week 10: Bummer! End of Summer
CONGRATULATIONS YOU DID IT!
Now that you’ve have spent the summer eating healthier, here are tips to remember for the school year!
•Bring a reusable water bottle with you to school everyday!•Find fruits and vegetable that are in season for you to take as a healthy snack.•Ask your family to visit the local farmer’s market.•Eat whole grains snacks for more energy . •Pack a trash-less lunch box to help eliminate waste.•Make sure your plate is full of different colors.
