Try-Athlon Ideas

Looking for some inspiration? Here are many ways you can enjoy participating in our walk, read and kindness Try-Athlon.

Walking
A Change of Pace - go to local park and walk a new path:

• Labyrinth at Rosehill Meadows Park
• Acupressure foot trail at 132nd Square Park

Mini 'Hikes' - here are some local parks that offer mini hikes:

• Farrell-McWhirter park
• Bridle Trails State park
• OO Denny Park
• Boardwalks at Juanita Bay park
• Big Finn Hill Park
• Edith Moulton Park

Create your own scavenger hunt and go for a walk around the block:

• Nature hunt: bird, tree, white flower, pink flower, worm, puddle, etc.
• Cars & trucks hunt: red car, blue car, black car, garbage truck, school bus, mail truck etc.

Reading 

• Turn out the lights and read by flashlight!
• Make a cup of hot cocoa, put on some pjs or curl up under a blanket and pretend its a snowy day. Pull out some old winter tales
• Read a book and then make a food item or drink described in the story
• Have your child read to you! Give your child a book they have memorized and have them read to you
• Dress up as a favorite character from a book and read in character or act out park of the story
• Read a story about spring or nature then go out for a walk to see if you can see something described in the book

Acts of Kindness
Express gratitude:

• Write a thank you note to a delivery person, mail carrier or grocery store worker
• Make a sign to thank delivery people and hang in the window or door

Make someone's day: 

• Send a 'thinking of you letter' or picture to a friend or loved one
• Help deliver something to someone who is having a hard time getting out or drop off flowers or a picture to cheer them up

Give to someone in need:

• Donate food to a food bank
• Go through your toys or books and donate some you are done with to others in need