Celebrate the 2009 Walk to School Day with the nrg Walks Challenge!

This year, we bring you the nrg Walks Challenge, a week–long event to celebrate International Walk to School Week (October 5–9) and Walk to School Day (October 7).

The nrg Walks Challenge encourages teachers to get their students walking during the school day. Schools track their total walking minutes and compete for prizes. This event is a great way to celebrate and promote walking and physical activity among all students whether or not they can walk to school.

All nrgBalance Zone schools will receive posters, a bulletin board, and paper shoes to showcase participation in the nrg Walks Challenge in their Welcome Packs in the fall. If your school is not an nrgBalance Zone, event materials will be available online to download for free in September.

For more information, contact Farah Kauffman at fkauffman@psu.edu or 717–531–1440, x3.

What is Walk to School Day?

An internationally celebrated event, Walk to School Day brings together millions of walkers from around the world all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk.

In Pennsylvania, Walk to (or at) School Day is celebrated to build support for creating Safe Routes to School.

Celebrate Walk to (or at) School Day on October 7^th and become part of an international effort to create safer and improved streets, promote healthier habits and conserve the environment.

Start planning your school’s Walk to (or at) School Day event today!