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Mission-On website for 5-12-year-olds

by Tracy Hanify — last modified Sep 30, 2008 11:51 PM

— filed under: children, child

The Mission-On website is an imaginary online world designed with 5-12-year-olds in mind.

Using bright graphics it features games and activities with a nutrition and physical activity focus. Children visiting the web site are encouraged to get active and choose healthy food options in the real world.

The Mission-On website is a SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) led initiative, produced with the assistance of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Youth Development. Mission-On is a package of initiatives aimed at improving the lifestyles of young New Zealanders.

See www.mission-on.co.nz

First published April 2008