Active Communities Chair Bob Lenarduzzi Recognizes Students for Commitment to Healthier Lifestyles

October 16, 2008 (No. 58) - The Active Communities – Active Adventure Passport, is a program designed to motivate children and their families to become more active within their own community. More than 20,000 students at 58 schools received the 2008 Passport. The elementary schools with the greatest student participation are now being congratulated for their achievement by Active Communities Chair, Bob Lenarduzzi. "Recognition Assemblies" will be at:

Maquinna Annex	2882 E. 4th Ave	Friday October 17 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Livingstone	315 E. 23rd Ave	Monday October 20 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Nootka	3375 Nootka St	Thursday October 23 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Active Communities Vancouver offered the Active Adventure Passports to encourage participation by students in a variety of fitness activities that include free: swimming, skating, soccer, climbing, and walks in local parks. On completion of each of the ten adventures, the students received a stamp on their passport. The 2008 Passport is complete and the 2009 Passport is about to begin.

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

School Spring 2008 Passport 

Contact: Jim McKenzie, Recreation Services Coordinator, at 604-257-8492

www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 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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