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Get Outdoors (GO!) Program Promotes Literacy and Exercise Amid America's 250th Anniversary
Get Outdoors (GO!) literacy and exercise program ties in with America's 250th anniversary
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The Get Outdoors (GO!) program, launched by WellSpan and local libraries in Central Pennsylvania, encourages physical activity and literacy through an interactive scavenger hunt. This year, it aligns with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring activities that promote math skills and accessibility for all. Over 5,000 children participated last year.
- 01The GO! program includes activities across Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Union, and York counties.
- 02Last year, nearly 5,000 children walked over 41,000 miles and logged nearly 16 million minutes of reading.
- 03Participants use a guidebook to locate hidden markers and can log their discoveries through a digital app called Beanstack.
- 04The program aims to combat childhood obesity and prevent summer learning loss.
- 05Each county has specific end dates for the program, with activities designed to connect with the historical theme of America 250.
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The Get Outdoors (GO!) program, now in its 19th year, is a collaborative initiative between WellSpan and local libraries in Central Pennsylvania, aimed at promoting literacy and physical activity among children. This summer, the program ties in with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring activities that highlight local history and encourage reading. Participants can explore 114 hiking trails, including wheelchair-accessible options, while engaging in interactive reading exercises. The program also addresses childhood obesity and the 'summer slide' in education. Last year, approximately 5,000 children participated, collectively walking over 41,000 miles and logging nearly 16 million minutes of reading. Participants pick up a guidebook at their local library to follow clues leading to hidden markers, which they can record through a digital app. Each county has specific end dates for the program, and WellSpan supports the initiative through its Community Partnership Grant Program, aimed at improving community health.
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The program encourages physical activity and literacy among children in Central Pennsylvania, fostering community engagement and health.
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