Spotlight Series: Allen County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Allen

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programing and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Allen County where members of the “Get Moving, Allen County” coalition, led by the FCS agent, implemented the national “Mileage Club” youth physical activity program in the Allen County Primary School curriculum in an effort to encourage more physical activity. The pilot program included 150 children walking an average of 20 miles each over an eight week timeframe. Individuals were recognized with tokens, cash gifts, certificates, and other prizes. The Mileage Club program will be expanded in the next school year and will include additional activity opportunities and a target of 300 participants.

For more information about the needs of families in Allen County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Allen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile