Burlington--Do you like to jump rope? Swim, sprint or do yoga? If you are age 18 or younger, enter the Move Together Contest! for a chance to win great prizes.
Military Kids Vermont and University of Vermont Extension 4-H are sponsoring the contest in conjunction with the Month of the Military Child. This celebration, held every April since 1986, recognizes the contributions and challenges of the children of military families.
No military affiliation is required to take part although all activities must be completed between April 1 and 29. The drawing for prizes will be held on May 6.
Go to www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements for contest details, including the check-off list of activities. To submit, scan, take a photo or email a written list of completed activities to allison.smith.2@uvm.edu by April 29. Include your name, age, phone number and mailing address.
You will earn one ticket for every activity completed. Most of the 20 activities are based on the military physical fitness tests with a few just for fun. Activities include crunches, biking, push-ups, walking on a treadmill and doing jumping jacks. You also can earn tickets by wearing purple on April 15 for the Month of the Military Child or telling a family member or friend about your favorite activity that gets you moving.
Although not required for prize eligibility, participants are encouraged to take a photo of an activity in action and tag @MKVermont on Facebook and use #purpleupvt2022.
If questions or to request a printed copy of the activities list, contact Allison Smith at allison.smith.2@uvm.edu.