Daytona Beach receives a $15,000 grant for Math and Fitness program.

Written by Anthony Bicy

Belden Communications News

The United States Conference of Mayors and American Beverage Foundation gave a $15,000 grant to the City of Daytona Beach for the Mayor’s Math & Fitness Boot Camp. The Math and Fitness Boot Camp is a free two-week summer camp that promotes success in Daytona Beach’s youth, and with the funds received from the grant, the program will continue in 2022.

The awarded grant was part of the 2022 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards.

According to a release, Mayor Henry’s initiative exposes children ages 5-14 to age-appropriate, grade-level programs that use exercise and dance to teach mathematics. Children participate in motivational lessons promoting self-esteem and confidence while helping participants make good choices for healthy living.