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Motivate staff to increase their daily physical activity! The Walking Challenge uses pedometers to record the number of steps each staff member takes. The entire staff’s number of steps will be summed, and the staff’s progress marked on a map of California. Reaching certain regions is rewarded with a food tasting corresponding to the local produce of that region (see food tasting module of this program).

The Walking Challenge program in English and Spanish, features the following:

Start your school year off right, or kick off the Walking Challenge with a health fair for staff and families. A health fair generates enthusiasm and provides activities that address personal and family health, such as cholesterol screenings, and demonstrations of active play with children.

Lessons and instructions for four food tastings and two informational presentations are designed to be used in conjunction with destinations reached during the Walking Challenge but may be used independently. The “Basic” food tasting is a simple activity that can easily fit into staff meetings, snack time, or pickup/dropoff time. The “Challenge” activities are additional ideas for motivated groups.