Healthy 2B Me
Empowering youth to make healthy choices and grow strong in body and mind.
Mission
To improve the health & wellness of children through programming designed to educate and empower local youth to make positive, healthy choices through knowledge, attitude, and behavior changes with regards to public health issues.
About Healthy 2B Me: A Wellness Summer Program for Kids
Healthy 2B Me is a wellness summer program that helps children build knowledge and skills to support their well-being through hands-on activities. Since 2013, the program has connected children across Tucson with interactive experiences led by University of Arizona students, health professionals and community partners. This program is designed primarily for children ages 7-10, and makes public health education fun, practical and relevant to everyday life.
The camp promotes healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, physical activity (Zumba, dance, yoga, and more), vaping/tobacco prevention, sun safety, financial literacy, personal hygiene, self-care, and kindness.
Each year, the program adapts to the needs of the community and has partnered with organizations such as Pascua Yaqui Boys and Girls Club, John Valenzuela Community Center, Dietz K-8, Primavera Foundation's Las Abuelitas Community Center, and U of A Campus Recreation. Session schedules depend on the community partner's needs, typically running Monday - Friday, for 4-6 hours per day.
What We Do
Each session introduces children to health and wellness topics through games, creative projects, movement, discussions and group activities.
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Sun Safety
Personal Hygiene
Tobacco & Vaping Prevention
Financial Literacy
Kindness & Emotional Health
Who Can Participate?
Offered through participating community partners. Free for eligible participants.
Get Involved
Interesting in partnering or learning about future opportunities? Contact our team to explore ways to support youth wellness in Tucson.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Health Educator, Elsa Loya
eloya1@arizona.edu | (520) 621-0767
"I loved playing and doing the activities and the backpacks. I learned so many things this year." - Healthy 2B Me 2025 Participant