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Kansas 4-H Project Challenge
Health and Wellness Challenge: Take a Hike!
Inspire Kids to Do
Skill Building
• Learn to plan for a hike anywhere
you want to go.
• Learn what supplies you will need
for a successful hike.
• Learn about first aid and safety for
your hike.
Goals
• Get active and adventurous.
• Learn how to organize supplies.
• Develop skills to be prepared.
Get healthy, be active! In this Health and Wellness Challenge we take you outside
to explore. The sun has many benefits to our daily health. Research tells us that
90% of our vitamin D comes from sunlight, but due to modern living we may Project Ideas
not be getting as much as we need from the great outdoors. Whether you live
• Plan a successful hike around your
in town, in the country, or are on vacation, use the tools in this challenge to plan
neighborhood with your friends.
and go on an adventure!
• Take photos to document your hike;
exhibit the best ones.
• Keep a journal of your hikes.
Starting Out Learning More Expanding Horizons
Where to Hike Supplies Needed Proper Clothing
• Find a map of your • Make a supplies list • Look at the weather Self-Evaluation Before
town and route your needed for typical hikes. forecast to know what Using the rating scale below, answer
adventure. • Day hike or night hike — to expect while on your the following:
• Find a hiking trail near narrow your list. hike.
1 = not at all
you and schedule a time • Research your location • As seasons change, so do 2 = a little
and date to go. to add needed items or your wardrobe choices. 3 = a lot
• Make plans on how you remove items. Layering clothing I know…
are going to get to your can help you stay
• Comfortable walking How to plan a hike route .....
hiking location. comfortable outdoors.
shoes will make the hike ...................................................... 1 - 2 - 3
Test out the layers before
• Who will be joining you more enjoyable. the hike to see how What supplies are needed
on your adventure? many are needed. for a hike .................................... 1 - 2 - 3
How to dress for
my adventure ............................1 - 2 - 3
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Health and Wellness: Take a Hike!
Curriculum
Challenge Instructions Helpful Tips Leadership
and Resources
• Plan an adventure to a • Start by using a map to (Suggested for Intermediate To learn more, visit the 4-H
place you have always plan out your route. and Advanced Levels.) Health and Wellness project
wanted to explore. page.
• Ask parents to show you Teach someone what you
• Create a list of supplies where to find weather have learned. www.Shop4-h.org:
needed. Research clothing information. National 4-H Curriculum
options available for • Invite classmates to help
• Always bring water. Outdoor Adventures:
outdoor activities. plan an adventure.
Staying hydrated is • Level 1: Hiking Trails
• Create a compact First Aid • Encourage 4-H members
important. • Level 2: Camping
kit to take along on your to explore health and
• Wear sunscreen and bug Adventures
adventure. wellness with you.
spray. • Level 3: Backpacking
When finished, please visit: • Other _________________ Expeditions
• Know how long you can • Outdoor Adventures
www.tinyurl.com/KS4H- ______________________
safely exercise. Group Activity Helper’s
Challenge to tell us what ______________________
you learned. Thanks. Guide
______________________ Explore Outdoors Kansas
www.getoutdoorskansas.
org/
Life Skills Learned (check all that apply) Share
Positive Self-Concept Give a presentation on healthy eating on a hike.
Inquiring Mind Organize a hike for a 4-H club meeting as a recreation activity.
Concern for Community Post pictures of your hike and share it with others.
Sound Decision-Making Other ____________________________________________
Healthy Interpersonal Relationships
Evaluate Your Experiences! Self-Evaluation After
How did this challenge help you see Health and Wellness as a fun activity? ___________ Using the rating scale below, answer
________________________________________________________________________ the following:
How did you use technology to help you plan your trip? __________________________ 1 = not at all
________________________________________________________________________ 2 = a little
3 = a lot
Name two supplies needed that you didn’t know how to use prior to the challenge.____ I know…
________________________________________________________________________ How to plan a hike route .....
...................................................... 1 - 2 - 3
What was the hardest part of the activity?______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ What supplies are needed
for a hike .................................... 1 - 2 - 3
To complete the Challenge, take a selfie while doing the activity. Upload the photo and
How to dress for
take the survey about your Challenge experience. www.tinyurl.com/KS4HChallenge
my adventure ............................1 - 2 - 3
Local Contact Information Kansas Clover Classroom
Adapted from NW 4-H Advisory
Challenge created by
Ashley Conness and Kristy Packard,
4-H Program Managers,
Golden Prairie Extension District
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance
of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Director of K-State Research and Extension, Kansas State University,
County Extension Councils, Extension Districts. 4H1148 January 2021
Essential Items for a Hike
First Aid Kit
Gather these emergency
medical supplies and place
them in a brightly colored
stuff sack so you will be
able to find them easily if
you need them!
• Antiseptic wipes
• Antibacterial ointment
• Assorted bandages
• Gauze pads in various sizes
• Medical tape
• Moleskin or another type of blister treatment
• Ibuprofen (or another preferred pain-relief medication)
• Insect sting treatment
Personal Items
• Sunscreen • Antihistamine for allergic reactions
• Lip balm • Non-stick pads
• Bug spray • Butterfly bandages
• Water • Tweezers
• Healthy snack for a longer outing • Safety pins
• Hand sanitizer • Multi-tool
• Gloves (Latex or vinyl)
• First-aid cards that include instructions on how to use the
items if you are not familiar with them
Suggested items from
“Hiking Trails” Level 1, 4-H
Outdoor Adventures Project
Activity Guide.
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