Family Wellness Courses
For all class times and locations, click registration links below.
El Rio HealthBuilders work with El Rio WIC, Dieticians, Behavioral Health, and RHAP Teams to offer healthy lifestyle classes for the whole family. Take a look at the options available for everyone from tots to teens and choose what might work for your family and your schedule.
Family Wellness Courses
Family Bonds: Mental Health and Self-Care Strategies for Families (ages 11-17)
An eight-week program to strengthen the family bond between teens and parents/caregivers. Includes activities like gardening, nature walks and art. Additionally, parents/caregivers will learn strategies for setting healthy boundaries, recognizing signs of depression or anxiety and improving communication with their teens.
Ages: Children ages 11-17 and their family members
Class Time: 2 hours on Saturday mornings
Length of Program: 8 Weeks
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish
Click Here to Register in English
Click Here to view our Stress Strategies Video Library in English and Spanish
Happy, Healthy Kiddos (ages 4-10)
A fun, activity-based program to teach little ones about their physical and mental health, practice new skills, and help families communicate. Topics include dental health, checking in with your body, trying new foods, talking about feelings, and more!
Ages: Ages 4-10
Class Time: 1 hour, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 4 weeks
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in English
Let's Talk: A course for kids and their caregivers about how to be healthy (ages 9-12)
This four-session workshop series is designed for families and their children to learn more about sexuality topics and to build skills to support youth in making informed decisions. Peer leaders with El Rio Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) will lead youth through interactive workshops about puberty, healthy relationships, personal safety, pregnancy and reproductive anatomy. Parents will receive guidance from adult educators about how to discuss sexuality topics with their young people and provide support.
Ages: Ages 9-12
Class Time: 1.5 hours, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 4 weeks
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish
Open Gym: Resistance Training (ages 12-18)
Learn proper use of gym equipment, correct form and receive a personalized strength and cardio plan, all guided by a certified personal trainer. This program is designed to get you comfortable with and confident working out on your own. Note: Children 12-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages: Ages 12-18
Class Time: 1 hour, 2 times per week
Length of Program: 12 Weeks, offered year-round
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish
PowerFULL Families (ages 7-12)
An 8-week program to learn to set healthy goals, practice mindfulness, move together and eat well as a family.
Ages: Children aged 7-12 and their family
Class Time: 2 hours, 2 times per week (1 in-person session, 1 virtual session per week)
Length of Program: 8 Weeks
Class Type: Hybrid with in-person and virtual sessions
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish
Taste, Play, Make (ages 3-8)
Fun, hands-on activities for kids to experiment with the taste and texture of different foods, learn about their bodies and get crafty.
Ages: Ages 3-8
Class Time: 1 hour, 1 time per month
Length of Program: Ongoing, no time commitment
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in English