Walk for Literacy
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM PDT
San Diego, California
Free–$38.10 · 3 races
Event summary
Join us in San Diego on Saturday, October 7, 2023, for the 2nd Annual Walk for Literacy, a vibrant and family-friendly event hosted by Traveling Stories! This exciting day is all about celebrating the joy of reading and the life-changing power of literacy. Participants can look forward to a fun costume walk, complete with prizes, a delightful donut and coffee breakfast, and a free children’s book for every child in attendance. The day kicks off at 9 AM with registration and a resource fair featuring community vendors, followed by a brief warm-up and the official walk starting at 9:45 AM.
The festivities continue with a dedicated Kids Zone opening at 10 AM, where children can enjoy free face painting and engaging activities. Don't miss the costume contest winner announcement at 11 AM and the raffle winners at 11:30 AM, wrapping up a fantastic day by noon! Proceeds from the Walk for Literacy will support Traveling Stories, a nonprofit committed to empowering students with the skills they need to succeed. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit!
The festivities continue with a dedicated Kids Zone opening at 10 AM, where children can enjoy free face painting and engaging activities. Don't miss the costume contest winner announcement at 11 AM and the raffle winners at 11:30 AM, wrapping up a fantastic day by noon! Proceeds from the Walk for Literacy will support Traveling Stories, a nonprofit committed to empowering students with the skills they need to succeed. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit!
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Races
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Teens & Adult
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$38.10
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Children
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult! Registration includes access to the Kids Zone. Costumes are encouraged!
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
Free
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Bookworm (Virtual Walker)
VirtualIncl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
TRAVELING STORIES IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2ND ANNUAL WALK FOR LITERACY HAPPENING OCTOBER 7, 2023!
The Walk for Literacy is a fun, family-friendly event that brings stories to life and celebrates the power of reading. It's Traveling Stories' biggest event of the year!
PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY:
* Organized costume walk with prizes
* Donut & Coffee Breakfast
* A free children's book for each child in attendance
* Free Kids Zone with free face painting & other engaging activities
* Resource fair with community vendors
* Event T-shirt for guests ages 13+
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* 9am - Registration, Breakfast, Resource Fair Opens
* 9:30am - Brief Warm-Up
* 9:45am - Walk begins
* 10am - Kids Zone Opens
* 11am - Costume Contest Winner Announced
* 11:30am - Raffle Winners Announced
* 12pm Event ends
PROCEEDS FROM THE WALK FOR LITERACY SUPPORT TRAVELING STORIES, A 501C3 NONPROFIT THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
Did you know that most students who are poor readers in 3rd grade will remain poor readers in high school? Children who cannot read proficiently by the 4th grade are up to 15x more likely to drop out of school. Students who dont graduate are not qualified for 90% of jobs and earn on average just $23,000 per year.
At Traveling Stories, we believe every child has the ability to achieve, but many lack the tools and support they need to succeed. For children, our programs focus on building confidence, agency and strong reading skills by the 4th grade. For teens and young adults, our programs focus on developing leadership and job readiness skills.
TRAVELING STORIES ENGAGES WITH STUDENTS IN EMPOWERING WAYS FROM 1ST GRADE TO GRADUATION!
The Walk for Literacy is a fun, family-friendly event that brings stories to life and celebrates the power of reading. It's Traveling Stories' biggest event of the year!
PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY:
* Organized costume walk with prizes
* Donut & Coffee Breakfast
* A free children's book for each child in attendance
* Free Kids Zone with free face painting & other engaging activities
* Resource fair with community vendors
* Event T-shirt for guests ages 13+
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* 9am - Registration, Breakfast, Resource Fair Opens
* 9:30am - Brief Warm-Up
* 9:45am - Walk begins
* 10am - Kids Zone Opens
* 11am - Costume Contest Winner Announced
* 11:30am - Raffle Winners Announced
* 12pm Event ends
PROCEEDS FROM THE WALK FOR LITERACY SUPPORT TRAVELING STORIES, A 501C3 NONPROFIT THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
Did you know that most students who are poor readers in 3rd grade will remain poor readers in high school? Children who cannot read proficiently by the 4th grade are up to 15x more likely to drop out of school. Students who dont graduate are not qualified for 90% of jobs and earn on average just $23,000 per year.
At Traveling Stories, we believe every child has the ability to achieve, but many lack the tools and support they need to succeed. For children, our programs focus on building confidence, agency and strong reading skills by the 4th grade. For teens and young adults, our programs focus on developing leadership and job readiness skills.
TRAVELING STORIES ENGAGES WITH STUDENTS IN EMPOWERING WAYS FROM 1ST GRADE TO GRADUATION!
Location
Chollas Lake Park, 6350 College Grove Drive, San Diego, 92115, CA, United States
Walk for Literacy
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