Move Your Way® Summer Challenge kicks off May 26
Health District schedules variety of fun, free and healthy activities through early August
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May 25, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion kicks off the 2023 Move Your Way® Summer Challenge on Friday, May 26, with Slide into Summer activities at the Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool. Slide into Summer is the first in a series of free, summer-long events aimed at encouraging Southern Nevadans to be more physically active.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a majority of adolescents and adults in Southern Nevada do not meet physical activity guidelines, which contributes to physical activity related health disparities in the community. These disparities highlight the need for organized community-wide campaigns to encourage and provide physical activity opportunities among priority populations.
Move Your Way® is a physical activity campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and encourage people to incorporate them into everyday life. The campaign provides resources to help people stay on track in improving their fitness.
The Get Healthy Clark County and Viva Saludable websites also offer free, online programs that can help increase physical activity. Online programs include Walk Around Nevada and Neon to Nature. Additional programs include tools and resources about healthy eating, nutritional information tips, smoking cessation, and resources to help maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Throughout the summer, the Health District and its partners will offer the following free events to encourage people to “move their way” and participate in physical activity:
Friday, May 26, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Slide Into Summer – water slides, inflatable obstacle course
City of Henderson Multigenerational Center Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012
Saturday, May 27, 2023, 2 – 5 p.m.
School’s Out Celebration – water games, prizes and DJ music
Silver Mesa Recreation Center Pool, 4095 Allen Ln., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Luau Party – live DJ, games, activities, light snacks and special guest North Las Vegas Councilwoman Ruth-Garcia Anderson
Walker Pool, 1509 June St., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Saturday, June 10, noon – 3 p.m.
Cool Down with a Beach Party – with special guest North Las Vegas Councilman Isaac Barron
Petitti Pool, 2505 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Saturday, June 17, 2 – 6 p.m.
Block Party with Rad Tad – swimming, music, games and giveaways for the whole family
Wells Park Pool, 1640 Price St., Henderson, NV 89011
Saturday, July 8, 2 – 5 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Month Celebration – live DJ, entertainment and games
Silver Mesa Recreation Pool, 4025 Allen Ln., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Saturday, August 5, noon – 3 p.m.
Back to School Event – live DJ, entertainment and games, with special guests North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black and Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick
Silver Mesa Recreation Center Pool, 4095 Allen Ln., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
District Health Officer Dr. Fermin Leguen said, “For good health, adults should aim to be active for 150 minutes per week, while children should be active for at least an hour a day. The Health District challenges everyone to move more and sit less this summer. Our hope is that people will take advantage of these activities to improve their health and fitness while having fun.”
Additional information about the Move Your Way® Summer Challenge is available on the Health District’s Get Healthy Clark County and the Spanish-language Viva Saludable websites. Visit the Get Healthy Clark County calendar and Viva Saludable calendar for more details about Move Your Way activities.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.