Parish teens get HYPE

Have you ever thought there would be a way to be active and still have fun? Well, Acadia Parish Heathy Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Coalition has you covered.
A group of 4-H teenagers led by LSU AgCenter’s Tamika L. Jones, Assistant Area Nutrition Agent; Kayla H. Segura, 4-H Extension Agent; and Megan Sarver, 4-H Extension Agent, have established the Acadia HYPE Coalition to advocate for healthy eating and active living while developing leadership skills to be champions of positive change in the community.
For their first project, Acadia HYPE is installing fitness stencils at local schools and parks. These stencils are designed to encourage both youth and adults to get outside and move while actively learning.
The group meets monthly and takes field trips around the parish to assess each community’s needs. They plan to begin the stenciling project in spring 2022.
The Acadia HYPE Coalition looks forward to making healthy living changes throughout the community.
If you would like more information about Acadia HYPE Coalition, please contact Tamika L. Jones at tljones@agcenter.lsu.edu or (337) 291-7090.