Active Adventure Passport To be Launched at Two Schools

April 3, 2007 (No. 8) - The Active Communities - Active Adventure Passport is a program designed to motivate children to become more active within their own community. This program will be launched at the following Vancouver Elementary School assemblies this week:

Wednesday, April 4th at Hastings School - 2625 Franklin St.
1:30 pm (Primary)
2:15 pm (Intermediate) 

Thursday April 5th at A. R. Lord School - 555 Lillooet St.
10:00 am

Active Communities Vancouver is offering the Active Adventure Passport to encourage participation by each student in a wide variety of fitness activities that include: swimming, skating, soccer, climbing and walks in local parks. On completion of each of the ten adventures, the students will receive a stamp on their passport. At the conclusion of the six week pilot program on May 25th, children will be recognized for their fitness achievements.

This passport project is part of the City's Active Communities Vancouver program working in conjunction with the Vancouver School Board's "Action Schools! BC initiative. It is part of an overall goal to inspire Vancouver residents of all ages to become more physically fit and enjoy healthier lifestyles.

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Contact: Jim McKenzie, District Recreation Coordinator at 604-257-8492. Cell: 604-374-0109
www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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