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A very bright future. getfititasca.org is the one-stop website for active living and healthy eating in Itasca County. Visit often to learn more about healthy living options in our area. Watch for active living maps and trailhead kiosks within the city of Grand Rapids and expect healthier eating choices at concession stands, vending machines and community events.

Get Fit Itasca and its projects are open to all community members. We welcome all participants – from making your own personal commitment to walk a few extra steps or eat one more vegetable each day, to joining the teams and committees that move community projects forward – so that Get Fit Itasca can “engage all people in the Itasca Area to make healthy choices and participate in activities that improve their quality of life.” For more information, contact Get Fit’s community health coordinator Meghan Bown at 327-1161.

 

Your Participation is needed!

Come join the Wellness Movement in Nashwauk Schools.  Through SHIP 2.0 Nashwauk/Keewatin, ISD 319, will be reconvening their wellness committee, completing an assessment, creating an action plan, and working to implement recommendations.  Do you have a passion for obesity prevention?  Is there an area that you would like to see the district work on (concessions, ala carte, Safe Routes to School, Active Days, etc.) come join us!  Your opinion is valued.

For more information on either opportunity,
please contact Meghan Bown at mbown@ymcaitasca.org.

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Get Fit Itasca

Get Fit Itasca Mission: To engage all people in the Itasca Area to make healthy choices and participate in activities that improve their quality of life.

Get Fit Itasca is a community health initiative begun through the combined efforts of the Itasca County Family YMCA, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, ISD 318, ISD 316, Itasca Community College, Itasca County Public Health and the Blandin Foundation. The mission of Get Fit Itasca is “to engage all people in the Itasca area to make healthy choices and participate in activities that improve their quality of life.”

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Our Latest Projects

 

A Kiosk Has Come to Coleraine’s Cotton Park

The City of Coleraine has been working to increase opportunities for physical activity and promote the resources that are available to residents and visitors of the community.  Last spring a connection from the Mesabi Trail to the Canisteo Trail was completed.  “Our goal is to complete a full figure 8 off the Mesabi Trail that goes through Coleraine and Bovey,” states Cavour Johnson, community volunteer.  Throughout the summer Get Fit Itasca worked with volunteers to develop trail maps and place a kiosk in Cotton Park to promote available trails in the area.  With the cooperation of the city, many volunteer hours, and private and public funders, we are excited to say the kiosk is up!