In October 2009, HumPAL, in collaboration with schools, cities, and jursidictions throughout Humboldt County, is looking to create the most successful IW2SD to date in the county!
Read on for a full description of International Walk to School Day (IW2SD) and information on how to register and participate from the California Center for Physical Activity http://www.cawalktoschool.com/contact.html or call (916) 552-9895. Then visit the Education and Encouragement section of this toolkit for additional information about how to get started.
Free Registration Open
for International Walk to School Day
Walk to School Day is an international event, taking place October 7, 2009, where communities from over 40 countries join together to walk and bicycle to school. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of free registration, which is available to individuals or organizations holding a Walk to School event in the U.S. To register a Walk to School event, please visit www.walktoschool.org/register. Registered schools will be displayed on an interactive U.S. map on the U.S. Walk to School Web site, where neighboring communities, media, and other organizations will be able to view participating schools.
By registering, Walk to School organizers have access to a variety of downloadable materials produced by the National Center for SRTS, including certificates, templates for printing stickers and a frequent walker punch card. Registrants can also subscribe to receive a weekly Walk to School e-newsletter with tips and resources on holding a Walk to School event. For more information on Walk to School activities in the U.S., please visit www.walktoschool.org. To see photos from last year's event, please visit www.iwalktoschool.org/photos/index.htm.