Children's Medical Clinic
Free basic children’s health services

• First Christian now has a free children’s medical clinic
• Clinic is open to newborns through age 21
• The Clinic can provide…
• Well-child examinations
• Sick care
• Physical exams for school, sports, or camp
• Some vaccinations
• Prescriptions
• Hours:
• Thursday 3:30 - 5:30

Community partner:  Blank Children's Hospital

Kids in the Kitchen
Fun and healthful snacking

• Kids learn about nutrition while making healthful snacks
• Tasty treats include “PB & J Burritos,” “Pizza in My Pocket,” and “On-the-Go Omelets”

Community partner:  Junior League of Des Moines

Go Healthy
Health education through the American Heart Association

• We participate in the American Heart Association’s “Go Healthy” program
• Physical activities to encourage staying active
• Interactive online game teaching basic nutrition & dietary principles
  

Club Tech*
Education that builds confidence in technological skills

• McCombs Club Tech partners with the “Geek Squad” at Best Buy
• Kids learn:
• Basic computer skills
• Computer programming
• Rebuilding computers
• Computer networking

Community partner:  Best Buy

Backpack Buddies
Vital weekend food support for Club members

• Every eligible Club member can take home a bag of prepackaged food for the weekend
• Food is dispersed to eligible Club members every Friday when Club is in session

Community partner:  Food Bank of Iowa

Club Bucks*
Foundation of financial responsibility

• We reward Club members for good behavior and leadership in Club with “Club Bucks”
• Members can spend their earnings at on-site snack and supply stores
• Snack and supply stores have basic necessities such as toothpaste and shampoo
• Kids can choose between spending “Club Bucks” right away and saving them so they can collect interest

Cooking Club
Preparing Boys and Girls Club youth to be self-sufficient healthy adults

• Club kids learn how to obtain and sustain a healthy lifestyle through the meals they prepare
• Participation in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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