2025 SCECA Conference: Full Schedule

We’re excited to see that you’re planning to attend the 2025 SCECA Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 6-8, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel and Myrtle Beach Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

6:15pm EST

NUTRITION: Mediterranean Diet for Kids

Thursday February 6, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EST

Ballroom BC

Have you ever wondered if the Mediterranean diet is healthy for children? Come to this session to learn about the Mediterranean diet and how to adapt it for children. You will learn strategies and tips, along with a list of food staples and recipe ideas.

Speakers

Leslie Beckstrom

Health Educator III - ABCQ, Division of Early Care & Education -SC DSS

I lead efforts to strengthen nutrition and physical activity policies and practices in child care centers and family daycare homes in the Upstate Region by providing technical assistance, training, and support to childcare providers. I am passionate about healthy eating, active... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm EST
Ballroom BC 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Nutrition

Audience All

8:20am EST

NUTRITION: Superfoods-Super Nutrition

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST

Ballroom D

Hoping to supercharge your program’s meals with nutrient-dense foods? Adding superfoods may be the answer. Come learn how adding them to children's diets can benefit their health and nutrition. Explore how to add these foods into your program’s menus. Support nutrition education and early literacy development by incorporating superfood-theme children’s books into your program.

Speakers

Leslie Beckstrom

Health Educator III - ABCQ, Division of Early Care & Education -SC DSS

Friday February 7, 2025 8:20am - 9:20am EST
Ballroom D 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Nutrition

Audience All

11:50am EST

NUTRITION: Get Them Moving!

Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST

Ballroom E

Participants will explore the importance of physical activity and healthy nutrition in early childhood development and learn effective strategies for implementing “I’m Moving and I’m Learning.”

Speakers

Veronica Reed

Founder, Training Made Simple, LLC

Friday February 7, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Nutrition

Audience All

7:00am EST

NUTRITION: Leading Little Learners to be WELL: Learning About Healthy Food & Leading by Example

Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST

Ballroom E

Attendees will:
-Identify healthy, whole foods, as well as unhealthy, ultra-processed foods using the Traffic Light Eating Concept.
-Identify where to find healthy, local, and seasonal foods on a budget
-Use their senses to grow, harvest, taste, and learn about healthy food
-Learn about mindful eating, including creative food art skills
-Use the skills they have learned with modifications to lead little learners to be well in the classroom.

Speakers

Sara Stewart

Sara serves as the Well-Being Coach/Program Coordinator for the Grand Strand area with the Be Well Care Well Project.This program is under the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care. Her goal is to support and empower teachers on their... Read More →

Saturday February 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Ballroom E 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC

Nutrition

Audience All