[Dan_ger]

http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/about/cityprojects/nochild/index.html

Concord’s No Child Left Inside Initiative

No Child Left Inside is an initiative launched in 2007 by Mayor Mark Peterson. The goal of the program is to motivate young people to spend more time participating in physical activities and less time watching television and playing computer games.

The mayor will lead four free Saturday activities during the year.

“I was inspired to establish the ‘No Child Left Inside’ program after reading many articles about the national increase in childhood obesity,” he said.

ACTIVITIES​

Saturday, April 28 Lime Ridge’s Paradise Valley hike and fitness fair -

Saturday, June 2 Family Pool Party and Barbecue at Concord Community Pool -

Saturday, Sept. 8 Family Bike Ride Details coming soon

Saturday, Dec. 1 Sports Sampler Day – Concord’s Community Youth Center Details coming soon



Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay has been asked to take part in the September 8 event and we need volunteers! This Willows Shopping Center based event will include kid-sized rides on the Iron Horse Trail and a BTCEB Information Kiosk.

Sponsors include REI and Clif Bar!

Please put this in your calendar and find out how you can get involved with this great event!

 

[Connundrum1]

sounds like an amazing idea. I hope more cities pick up something like this to motivate youngsters to go outside.

 

[Dan_ger]

More information...we need some volunteers to lead kids rides and staff the information kiosk.