Jump18 - Aruba Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

28/08/2026

A huge thank-you to Elements of Aruba (Frank and Ineke Verberne), our amazing long-time hiking team, for this beautiful piece of artwork donated to J18! 💙

We’re excited to display it in our future office as a lasting reminder of friendship, community, and the beauty of Aruba. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity! 🤓🇦🇼

26/08/2026

What a beautiful way to celebrate the end of our Jump18 journey! 🌟

Our Closing Ceremony was a special moment to recognize the dedication, growth, and achievements of our amazing kids throughout the program. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

We had the honor of having as guests the distinguished Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Mr Wendrick Cicilia; members of our Supervisory Board, Mr. Henry van den Berg and Mrs. Sheba Sookoo; and, representing one of our main sponsors and supporters, Botica di Servicio, Mr. Lisandro Zambrano. We are very grateful to have their presence during this special milestone.

From workshops and fitness activities to learning about nutrition, healthy habits, teamwork, and self-confidence, our kids took on every challenge with enthusiasm and determination. 💪🏽✨

The ceremony was a chance to celebrate how far they’ve come, the memories they’ve created, and the healthy habits they can carry with them beyond the program. ❤️

A huge congratulations to all our Jump18 kids! We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the wonderful things you’ll continue to achieve. 👏🏽🎓💚

A special thank you to our amazing Jump18 team, partners, sponsors, volunteers, families, and everyone who contributed their time, energy, and support to making this program possible. This journey would not have been possible without you! 💚🙌🏽

24/08/2026

As we came to the end of the Jump18 program, our kids took some time to reflect on their journey, the lessons they learned, the challenges they faced, and the progress they made along the way. 💚

During this workshop, they shared their experiences, thoughts, and feelings about the program and reflected on how their daily habits, choices, and relationships with health and well-being had changed. 🗣️✨

It was a meaningful moment to look back at everything they had accomplished and celebrate how much they had grown, not only physically, but also in confidence, awareness, and self-belief. 🌟

We are so proud of our Jump18 kids, their parents, and everything they achieved throughout this journey! 👏🏽💚

23/08/2026

Our Jump18 kids completed their Final Fitness Tests, putting their strength, endurance, coordination, and determination to the test! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Throughout the program, we watched them grow, challenge themselves, and build healthier habits. These final tests allowed them to see just how far they had come. ❤️

It wasn’t just about the results; it was about celebrating progress, confidence, perseverance, and believing in yourself! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of every single one of our Jump18 kids for giving it their all! 👏🏽💚

23/08/2026

Our Jump18 kids completed their Final Fitness Tests, putting their strength, endurance, coordination, and determination to the test! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️
Throughout the program, we watched them grow, challenge themselves, and build healthier habits. These final tests allowed them to see just how far they had come. ❤️

It wasn’t just about the results; it was about celebrating progress, confidence, perseverance, and believing in yourself! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of every single one of our Jump18 kids for giving it their all! 👏🏽💚

15/08/2026

Si bo yiu/niet@/subrin@/bisiña ta un mucha entre 4 - 18 aña cu sobrepeso/obesidad, nos programa ta p'e! 💪

Bish*ta nos website www.jump18.org pa haya mas informacion y/of registra di biaha!

📢Siguiente grupo ta cuninsa 1 Sept! 📢

No perde e oportunidad aki totalmente gratis!✨

JUMP18 is a team of young Aruban healthcare professionals that under the guidance of a pediatrician, developed a hands-on initiative to empower children and their parents to improve their health and wellbeing.

12/07/2026

🌟 An Evening of Movement and Fun at Plaza Betico Croes! 🌟

Another fantastic session for our Jump 18 participants! From exciting challenges to interactive games and team activities, our kids continue to stay active while learning the value of perseverance, cooperation, and healthy living.

Every training session is a chance to try something new, encourage one another, and celebrate progress one step, one jump, and one smile at a time. Seeing our participants grow stronger and more confident each week is what makes this journey so special.

Here's to staying active, having fun, and building healthy habits together! 💪😊

11/07/2026

🥦🌾 Workshop 8: Cooking Workshop Part 2 🌾🥦

Our healthy cooking journey continued with Part 2 of our Cooking Workshop, where participants learned all about the importance of whole grains and vegetables in maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet.

Through fun, hands-on activities, the kids discovered how these foods provide essential nutrients, energy, and support overall health and well-being. They also explored creative and delicious ways to incorporate more whole grains and veggies into their daily meals and snacks.

At Jump 18, we believe that teaching healthy eating habits at a young age empowers our youth to make positive choices that will benefit them for years to come.

Healthy habits start with small steps, and our participants are doing an amazing job on their journey toward a healthier lifestyle! 💚✨

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Dr. Jamil Boussari, pediatra y fundado di Fundacion Jump18, a comparti con e historia tras di e programa, cu a nace na 2021, poco despues di pandemia di COVID-19. “Nos…