10/16/2020
Move-mber: North Carolina 4-H Fall Moving Challenge
https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/10/move-mber-north-carolina-4-h-fall-moving-challenge/
Goal
The goal of the North Carolina 4-H “Move-mber” Fall Moving Challenge is to get our youth outside and moving. With so much screen time these days with virtual learning, our goal is to encourage and inspire our youth to get outside and exercise. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents be active for at least 60 minutes every day! These guidelines can contribute to overall health, reduce stress, and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.1 Walking is a great way to get the physical activity needed, explore the great outdoors, and spend time with family or friends! Learn how to be physically active while social distancing.
To Participate
Walk/Hike/Bike for at least 60 minutes per week, for at least four weeks, in November. We encourage you to be active for more than this amount if you can! After completing each walk/hike/ride, enter your results via this Google Form. Each week will have a theme related to the 4 H’s. Walks/Hikes/Rides must be completed November 1 through November 30, 2020. If you want to explore local municipal parks, county parks, or state parks, be sure to check for hours of operation and trail conditions.
To Register
To register, complete this online registration through Eventbrite.
Where to Walk/Hike/Bike
For some suggestions of places to walk/hike/bike, check out these websites:
All Trails
NC Parks
National Parks Service
NC Tripping
To Record Your Outdoor Adventures Online
To enter your outdoor adventures online, enter information weekly. You will select the week you are entering information for as well as the minutes you were physically active for the week. If you want to, you can share how you were active outside! All weeks must be entered via this Google Form by December 1 at 5 p.m.
Weekly Themes
Each week has a themed activity to keep you motivated! Use your Head, Heart, Hands, & Health to follow along with these activities. Click to access the activities handout.
Finisher Awards
For those who log at least one outdoor adventure per week and complete the challenge, a 4-H branded buff (neck gaiter) will be awarded to every registered finisher for the first 250 4-H’ers to complete the challenge. We encourage 4-H adults to get outside and participate as well, but finisher prizes are for youth participants.
