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Walk Across Illinois is committed to the idea that schools should be alive with physically active students engaged in fun, standards-based curricular activities that promote physical activity, active transportation choices and healthy eating. To fulfill our mission, we have created several free programs for elementary schools. All of our Walk Across Illinois programs include the necessary supplies, curricula, training (with CPDU credits) and incentives.
We have a Walk Across Illinois program for you no matter what your school needs!
Walk Across Illinois Mileage Challenge is a free, customizable, online program for any school. The Challenge serves school children that walk, cycle or roll their way to school. Students earn “miles” through their walking, rolling and biking trips to school They use those miles to track their progress on virtual historic Illinois routes including the Underground Railroad, Cherokee Trail of Tears, Lincoln Highway and See No Borders. Sign up NOW!
Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program offers elementary schools a FREE interdisciplinary approach that increases students’ physical activity in school and at home. Participating students earn “miles” through any number of physical activity in or outside the classroom. These miles bring them on a 375-mile virtual journey across the state. Walk Across Illinois Fitness Program is present in P.E. classrooms and in homerooms. Students earn their “miles” in P.E. and then learn about the stops along the way in the classroom. Sign up NOW!
Walk Across Illinois Resource Packets contain dozens of grade-specific, standards-based lessons for elementary school teachers who want to incorporate instruction on active transportation through existing curricula. Lessons include math, science, language arts and social studies activities. Email info@activetrans.org or call (312) 427-3325 for your FREE customized resource packet.
Walk Across Illinois Toolkits help school board/Local School Council/PTA members analyze the transportation and physical activity needs of their school community. We also have a student toolkit for use by student councils and other student leadership groups. Email info@activetrans.org or call (312) 427-3325 for your FREE toolkit and individual training.
Walk Across Illinois Afterschool Challenge is a free program that is one part fitness and one part education. During the 20 weeks of programming, children learn about goal-setting and overcoming barriers through stories about athletes and other inspiring heroes. Daily Body Challenge and Brain Challenges intertwine in a program that gets your child reading, thinking and being active. If you want to implement the Afterschool Challenge at your school, email info@activetrans.org or call (312) 427-3325 for a copy of the FREE curriculum and training.
For help selecting the program that is right for you, please email info@walkacrossillinois.org or call (312) 427-3325.
Start your journey now and see where it takes you!
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