The College of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Wholesome Children Competition is an occasion that goals to encourage kids to steer wholesome existence via enjoyable and fascinating actions. The competition, now in its eleventh yr, is open to all households with younger kids and can happen on September 30 on the Paradise Recreation Heart. The occasion will embrace music, dancing, gardening, chef demonstrations, a fruit and vegetable market, and prizes. It’s particularly designed for households with kids between the ages of three and eight years outdated.

Marina Amaya, Extension well being promotion and outreach coordinator, expressed enthusiasm for the occasion, stating that folks love the assets it provides and the chance to teach their households about staying energetic and wholesome. Final yr’s competition efficiently raised consciousness about childhood weight problems and prevention, reaching over 1,000 attendees. In response to Amaya, reaching out to and empowering households with younger kids is essential for selling wholesome residing.

Through the competition, mother and father and households will find out about supporting and modeling constructive and wholesome consuming habits, in addition to incorporating bodily exercise into their kids’s each day routines. The occasion takes place in September, which is Nationwide Childhood Weight problems Consciousness Month, and is sponsored by the Southern Nevada Well being District, Commissioner Jim Gibson, Las Vegas Metro Police Division, and the Paradise Recreation Heart.

Whereas the occasion is free, members are inspired to register upfront. For extra data, people can contact Marina Amaya. These in want of particular lodging or help are suggested to contact Paul Lessick at the very least 5 days previous to the occasion to make sure their wants are met.