Poe Center for Health Education — Local services in Raleigh

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Poe Center for Health Education with my students as part of a field trip, and overall, the experience was enriching and enjoyable. The lessons and activities were meticulously planned and executed, ensuring that each student was engaged and learning throughout the visit.

The center offers a variety of guided activities that captivated the students’ attention and made learning fun. One of the highlights was the interactive session on healthy eating, where we discovered creative ways to replace sugary products with fruits and vegetables. This session was particularly enjoyable and informative, providing practical tips that students could easily understand and apply in their daily lives. Additionally, the vegetable garden at the center was a fantastic feature. It allowed the students to participate in hands-on activities, giving them a tangible connection to the importance of healthy eating and the origins of their food. This hands-on approach significantly enhanced their learning experience and made the visit memorable.

However, I must point out a significant area for improvement: disability accessibility. One of my students, who uses a wheelchair, faced considerable challenges navigating the center. Moving in and out of several enclosed activity areas was difficult, highlighting the need for the center to address accessibility issues. Ensuring that all students, regardless of their physical abilities, can fully participate in and enjoy the activities is crucial.

In summary, the Poe Center for Health Education offers an excellent educational experience with well-crafted lessons and engaging activities. The center's focus on promoting healthy lifestyles through interactive and fun sessions is commendable. However, improving accessibility for students with disabilities is essential to ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for...

It was great! We got to learn how to be healthy (this field trip happened in 4th grade, aka a year ago) and we got to go inside the giant head in the middle to learn about the brain. The part where we had to learn about what healthy foods we can eat and what bad foods can ruin your body systems and etc, it encouraged me to try a baked potato. Now I have it on one of my favorite foods! Thank you for opening such a wonderful center to learn and go to. On Monday (December 18, 2017) I will have to go there for another field trip to learn about puberty. I would love to go...

SUCH A FUN, CREATIVE PLACE! They have a super cool outdoor playground area with lots of fun things for kids of all ages to play on! There’s a fence maze, a new modern playground structure, a custom-made play structure that you climb up to get onto, then there are two HUGE red tube slides to slide down on! A really super cool play area for kids and learn about...