RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Community
Wellness Center in Victorville
launched a new Family Summer Camp series to connect families to
fun, safe activities in a welcoming environment.
From June through August, the center opens its doors to families
with children ages 5-11 to discover activities offered at the space
year-round, such as Zumba for Kids, nutrition workshops and arts
and crafts classes. Camp curriculum came naturally to program
organizers who are utilizing center space and already established
resources to host activities.
"We've always noticed the need for a program like this,
especially in the High Desert," said Wellness Center Supervisor
Cristal Enriquez. "There's not a lot
for kids to do out here, at least that's not free. So how do we
remove barriers and add fun, engaging things in this space where
they can participate with their families and be part of the
community?"
The new series joins a growing list of family-related activities
offered at the center:
- Family Summer Camp from
noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through
August.
- An all-new Family Game Night Series that meets from
3:30-5:30 p.m. the second and third
Friday of each month.
- Ongoing Family Movie Nights where youth-friendly movies are
screened twice a month.
Light snacks are provided at each activity while supplies
last.
"Our hearts are so full and so grateful to see families coming
into such a quality wellness center," Center Coach Letha Coughlin said. "For me personally, as a
single mom in the past, I needed places like this where it's clean,
safe, fun and didn't have to break my wallet to provide my children
with an experience."
Added Enriquez, "By bringing something new to the
area—especially for the little ones—it gives me hope that the
community will be able to live healthier, more sustainable lives
through the services we are able to provide our members and the
community at large."
To learn more about center programming, visit the space at 12353
Mariposa Road, Suites C2 and C3, call 866-228-4347 or go to
iehp.org.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland
Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid
health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public
health plan in the country, and for the fourth year in a row,
certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996,
IEHP supports more than 1.5 million Riverside and San
Bernardino County residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP
DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024,
IEHP also offers Covered California plans, further ensuring health
care access for even more IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust
network of quality doctors throughout our two counties and nearly
4,000 team members who are fully committed to the vision: We will
not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant
health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.
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SOURCE Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)