Volt Fitness Summer Camp for Children With Disabilities

Camp runs Monday through Friday and includes: Volt Fitness Circuit, Social Skills Classes, Life Skills Classes, Outdoor Activities and Snack Breaks. Classes are taught by an occupational therapist. Cost is $300 per week. Available weeks: Aug. 2-6, Ages 6-9; Aug. 16-20, Ages 10-13; Aug. 23-27, Ages 14-17. For more information, info@voltfitnessusa.com or call (201) 857-3800.

55 Broad St., Glen Rock

FDA Seeking Public Comment on Federal Menu Labeling Law

Federal Menu Labeling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment on the new federal law that requires the posting of calorie content and other nutrition information on menu items at some chain restaurants and similar retail food operations and vending machines. The new law, Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010, sets uniform federal requirements for such labeling. Comments should be submitted to the FDA by September 7, 2010. For more information, please visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16303.htm.

Global Mala New Jersey Newark Event

Global Mala is a peace event that brings the community together for yoga. Thirty-four yoga studios join to celebrate the UN's International Day of Peace and the Fall Equinox. The event features yoga, speakers, music, and events for children. Sign up online at: http://web.me.com/debbyoga/Site_2/2010_EVENT_%26_SIGN_UP.html

New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD) Lake Conference "Happiness is Camping"

The Lake Conference is a weekend event designed to meet the needs of K-8 Physical Education teachers and future professionals. A very active, hands-on conference with featured presenters who have been selected based upon their developmentally appropriate, highly innovative and child oriented activities. For more information visit: http://www.aahperd.org/

New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD) Adapted Conference "Teaching All Abilities in Health & Physical Education"

Special Olympics NJ, Lawrenceville, NJ
This conference is designed to meet the needs of Health and Physical Education teachers and Future Professionals, Pre K-12, who work with special needs populations. Learn about recent developments in the field of Adapted Physical Education, as well as inclusion of students in mainstreamed Physical Education classes. Hands-on experience will be provided and sharing of ideas and innovative teaching strategies will be encouraged. Professional Development hours earned. Fee Sponsored by NJAHPERD and Special Olympics New Jersey.

19th Annual AAP NJ School Health Conference

"Issues in Children’s Health – What’s New & Practical"

The Palace at Somerset Park 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset New Jersey, 08873

To register click here.

Vital Links: Creating NJ Partnerships for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

This conference will detail the process for identifying potential projects and creating partnerships to advance health promotion and disease prevention; discuss the latest policy, environment and health-system changes that comprise data, evidence and NJ's chronic disease burden; identify activities to promote the elimination of chronic disease-related health disparities; and describe ways to use integration and collaboration to increase resources and improve the impact of existing grant-funded and community projects that promote policy/environment/system changes and decrease health disparities. This conference is offered free of charge. Register online.

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset.

New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention Creating A Better Tomorrow

Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
NJAHPERD sponsors 8-10 sessions addressing healthy active lifestyles for students and professionals. For more information visit: http://www.aahperd.org/

New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD) Fall Future Professionals Workshop

East Brunswick High School, East Brunswick, NJ A "get up and get moving" workshop for college and university health and physical education majors. For more information visit: http://www.aahperd.org/

The 6th Annual Vaccines for Children Conference

NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and the NJ Pediatric Council on Research and Education present The 6th Annual Vaccines for Children Conference featuring nationally known speakers Paul Offit, MD; Margaret Fisher, MD; Alison Singer, MBA. Go to www.njpcore.org for more details.

Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ, through Nov. 10

New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

This Conference is an invaluable learning experience for community leaders; delegates have the opportunity to learn and ask questions at more than 100 panels, clinics, workshops, and other sessions conducted by the League and the 18 associations of technical and professional employees allied with it. Commercial, government and association exhibits display the latest products and services for municipal government. For more information: http://www.njslom.org/95thconf/exhibitor.html

2010 New Jersey PTA Convention

Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey Friday, November 19th – Saturday, November 20th. The PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. This year marks the 110th convention, and will draw delegates from over 700 local PTA’s. For more information: http://www.njpta.org/

Children’s Health Summit-Fighting Back Against Childhood Obesity - Growing Healthy: Making a difference through policy and environmental change

Rutgers University, Cook Campus Center, New Brunswick, NJ. December 3, 2010.

This one day conference will bring together educators, health professionals, policy makers, community organizers and other stakeholders to discuss and address the growing issue of childhood obesity as it relates to public and institutional policy and the environments in which children live, attend school and play.

With an emphasis on early childhood feeding practices, nationally known speakers and breakout sessions will provide a basis for understanding the relationship between the built and social environments, policy and health as it relates to reducing childhood obesity. Strategies and approaches concerning food environments, physical inactivity and more will be shared throughout the day. Register at: www.cookce.rutgers.edu/CHS or, for more information: 732-932-9271

NJAHPERD Mary Jo Young Hands On Health Conference "A Team Approach to School Wellness"

Crowne Plaza Monroe, Monroe, NJ
The Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference is designed to provide educators with current health information, new resources and teaching strategies for the classroom and school environment. Join your colleagues for a great day of cutting edge, "hands on" professional development. This conference is co-sponsored by NJDOE, NJDHSS, NJDOA and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. For more information visit: http://www.aahperd.org/