Programs and events
Current Programs
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BOUNCE SUMMER WELLNESS
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NUTRITION AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
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JUNTOS POR UNA VIDA SALUDABLE
Past Programs
BOUNCE INTO THE STEM ZONE
BOUNCE implemented an 8-week after-school program titled Community Youth Experts: Movement, Occupants, Voice, Nutrition (CYEMOVN) to integrate STEM education within the context of nutrition and physical activity. The program engaged 35 Latinx and African American middle school students in hands-on learning experiences that connected science, technology, and health. CYEMOVN aimed to empower youth by increasing their understanding of healthy lifestyles while fostering interest in STEM fields. Through interactive lessons, students explored the impact of movement, environment, and nutrition on their overall well-being.
LACE UP AND MOVE
BOUNCE implemented an 8-week after-school program titled Community Youth Experts: Movement, Occupants, Voice, Nutrition (CYEMOVN) to integrate STEM education within the context of nutrition and physical activity. The program engaged 35 Latinx and African American middle school students in hands-on learning experiences that connected science, technology, and health. CYEMOVN aimed to empower youth by increasing their understanding of healthy lifestyles while fostering interest in STEM fields. Through interactive lessons, students explored the impact of movement, environment, and nutrition on their overall well-being.
SPECIAL EVENTS
GET UP AND GET MOVING 5K
GUGM 5K (Get Up and Get Moving 5K) was an annual fun run/walk organized by BOUNCE to promote physical activity within the Houston community. The event also served as a fundraiser to support low-income families participating in BOUNCE programs, helping ensure access to health and wellness resources for those who need it most.
MASTER GROWERS CLUB
The Masters Growers Club was a service-learning initiative where trained college instructors taught children basic garden maintenance, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits. Through hands-on experience with small-scale agriculture, students learned how to cultivate fruit and vegetable gardens, use produce to prepare healthy snacks, and sustain their gardens over time. The program also incorporated science-based lessons on soil nutrients, rainwater systems, food waste reduction, and portion control. By exploring the relationship between living and non-living systems, children gained a deeper understanding of sustainability and health.
