Steps To A Healthier Luzerne County
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Steps to a Healthier Luzerne County

 

 

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Keystone Active Zone Passport is a FREE program that everyone can use to get outsideKeystone Active Zone Passport 2009

Have Fun Exploring
Luzerne County's
Parks, Trails and Events.
Win Great Prizes!

The Keystone Active Zone Passport is a FREE program that everyone can use to get outside and active at close to home parks, trails and free events over the summer. The program begins on April 18th, runs thru the summer, and ends on Labor Day, September 7th. You can start the program at any time.

How does the program work? The passport has 24 "stops"; all parks, trails and free events in Luzerne County. Visit as many stops as you wish and answer the scavenger hunt question listed for each stop on the passport. Revisit this website or call to submit and log your scavenger hunt answers. Once logged, you can download a stop symbol that you can attach to your passport to log your progress. The more stops you successfully visit and log, the more chances you have to win.

How do I get started?

  1. Register to participate through this website.  You will automatically receive a Passport.  Once you have registered you can begin the program.  Each person participating needs to register individually.

Click here to register. 

  1. Visit as many passport stops as you wish.  Find the answer to the stop’s scavenger hunt question.  Revisit the website to submit and log your scavenger hunt answers.  Set a goal for yourself.  Collect all 24 stamps.

Click here to submit and log your answers.

  1. Once you have logged 5 stops, you will receive a stamp for each stop successfully visited.  Attach your stamp to your passport.  For each level you reach, you will receive the following awards:

How do I get a Passport?  When you register on the website, you will automatically be provided with a passport. Each person participating needs to register individually.

I already have a Passport, so do I still need to register?  Yes.  Registering makes you eligible to:

  • win great prizes - see list below.
  • collect stamps to put on your passport to show your progress and participation.
  • receive the KAZ e-news and get advance notice about special events and opportunities to be physically active in Luzerne County.
  • help us evaluate the program so we can keep it funded and improve it for the future.

KAZIf I already have a Passport, do I need another one?  No, but please register for all the reasons above. 

What if I want more information about a Passport stop?  Each stop's contact information is on the passport so you can contact them directly

If I don’t have internet access, can I still register and participate?  Yes, you may register by using the computers at your local library or by calling 570-408-1630 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday and we will mail you a passport.

Can I bring my pet to a park, trail or event?  Each stop has its own pet policy so check each stop for information.

How can my school, workplace or organization get involved? You can download a fact sheet for schools and a fact sheet for community organizations and workplaces that give ideas for how your school, workplace, faith community or organization can use the program. You can also download a KAZ poster that you can use to promote the program with your group.

How will I benefit from this program? By participating in the Passport program, you will:

  • visit and learn about all the great parks, trails and events in Luzerne County
  • discover new ways and places to get outdoors and active.
  • improve your fitness and health by being active outdoors – the best way to increase your daily physical activity is by walking.
  • be eligible to win great prizes.
  • feel pride in accomplishing something new. 
  • have FUN!

How can I find out more about the importance of daily physical activity, good nutrition and tobacco avoidance?  Go to Steps To A HealthierPA Luzerne County’s home page and click any of the navigation buttons or visit any one of our partners for more information.  Enjoy!

Prizes - how do I win? As you log your answers, you are automatically entered to win prizes. A complete list of prizes is below. Prizes will be drawn and awarded on September 11th 2009. Winners will be notified by mail.

PRIZES

An Overnight for Four Split Rock Resort & Indoor Water Park
Split Rock Resort & Indoor Water Park
Family Kayak Excursions on the Susquehanna
Endless Mountain Outfitters
Susquehanna River Adventure
Lehigh Gorge Raft Adventure for Four
Whitewater Challengers
Bicycle Gift Certificates
Around Town Bicycles
Sickler's Bike Shop
Kayak Rental
Rickett's Glen State Park
Family Nature Photo Session
Personna Photography
Dance, Dance Revolution Games
Steps to a HealthierPA Luzerne County

Please patronize our prize donors.
And much more . . .

MEDIA PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS


PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM PARTNERS


KAZ Passport Planning Team

Thanks to all of these organizations for their excellent help in planning and organizing the KAZ Passport Program for Luzerne County. Anyone can get involved and we invite you to join us.

Anthracite Scenic Trails Association
Bear Creek Camp
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Earth Conservancy
Frances Slocum State Park
Greater Hazleton Rails to Trail
Guard Insurance Group
Hazleton Health & Wellness Center
Hazleton Civic Partnership
Kirby & Riverfront Parks
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Luzerne County Department of Parks & Recreation
Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority
Luzerne County's Trail Organizations
Nescopeck State Park
Northeast Highway Safety Program
Northeast Pennsylvania Mountain Biking Association
Osterhout Library
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Pennsylvania Fish & Game Commission
PPL Susquehanna Riverlands Environmental Preserve
Ricketts Glen State Park
Steps To A HealthierPA Luzerne Co.
Susquehanna Warrior Trail
West Side Heritage Trail
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department
Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails Partnership
YMCAs: Hazleton, Pittston & Wilkes-Barre

 

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