With the summer break comes an abundant amount of free time for students, and many turn to technology and video games to keep them occupied.
But with the help of local businesses and community members, students will have opportunities to participate in a myriad of organized outdoor activities through the Granite Unplugged program.
The program will launch with a series of school assemblies in the spring, and will officially kick off in the summer as local businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies sponsor various activities for kids.
Participants will receive collectable badges after completing challenges such as fishing, hiking, stargazing, hunting for insects, and creating sidewalk chalk art. Each activity will be sponsored by a business or organization that will distribute the “Brag Badges.”
“Technology is part of our lives, but it shouldn’t be the center of our lives,” said Heber City Councilman and Play Unplugged founder Erik Rowland.
To learn more about upcoming summer activities for kids, visit the Granite Unplugged website.
Janel says
How does a parent sign up their child for this program? It sounds great!
Granite Schools says
Folks from the Play Unplugged program will be making rounds to elementary schools this spring, and will provide information on how to get involved.
Janel says
How does a parent sign up their child for this program? It sounds great!
Granite Schools says
Folks from the Play Unplugged program will be making rounds to elementary schools this spring, and will provide information on how to get involved.
Bessy says
Good program.
Bessy says
Good program.
Wendy Craven says
I am very interested in this program, however we stale have not heard anything about how to get our kids involved. Can you give any more info, so we cam sign up for this!
Granite Schools says
Representatives from Play Unplugged will be providing sign up information during school assemblies in the coming days.
Wendy Craven says
I am very interested in this program, however we stale have not heard anything about how to get our kids involved. Can you give any more info, so we cam sign up for this!
Granite Schools says
Representatives from Play Unplugged will be providing sign up information during school assemblies in the coming days.