Enjoy the Orange HCAT’s StoryWalk® - It’s ( Not Just ) a Walk in the Park! By: Orange County Communications Department
Earlier this month, the Orange Healthy Community Action Team (HCAT) launched a StoryWalk® program at Veteran’s Park in the Town of Orange. Intended for kids and caregivers, this activity combines the benefits of outdoor exercise with early literacy practice and family togetherness. The walking path at Veteran’s Park is a loop trail of about .6 miles. It’s paved, which provides ease of use for those with strollers. The paths’ elevation changes help increase heart rates and promote healthy activity.
Perfect for the season, the featured tale for the StoryWalk® is Horton Hears a BOO!, by Wade Bradford, which is based on the Dr. Suess Classic, Horton Hears a Who! As participants walk the trail, they will encounter signs featuring pages from the story. The StoryWalk® is best enjoyed if families stop at each sign, read together, and discuss what they’ve read. Once participants finish the StoryWalk®, they are encouraged to use the QR code to enter a giveaway for a fun cup - perfect to stay hydrated!! TO BE ENTERED INTO DRAWING: Share a photo (selfies are ok!) to the @OrangeHCAT page, of you and your family along the walk! Scan the QR code upon completion of the story walk and complete the short digital survey with your name and contact info.
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