News Summary

Aiken County First Steps is set to organize the ‘Roll & Read’ event to promote literacy and health among families. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, at the Lessie B. Price Youth & Senior Center, the event will feature a one-mile walk, a stroller decorating contest, and healthy eating sessions, aiming to engage families in both physical and educational activities. Local organizations will collaborate to enhance the experience, with each child receiving a free book, emphasizing the importance of reading and well-being.

Aiken County to Host ‘Roll & Read’ Event for Families

Aiken County First Steps will organize the ‘Roll & Read – Powered by Parents as Teachers’ event on June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Lessie B. Price Youth & Senior Center, located within Eustis Park and Trail. The aim of this initiative is to promote both literacy and physical health among families with young children.

Event Activities and Features

The event will feature a one-mile walk that welcomes participants with strollers and wagons, encouraging family engagement in physical activity. During the walk, participants can enjoy select children’s books being read at designated stops, fostering a love for reading among attendees. In addition to the walk, participants can look forward to a stroller decorating contest and a firetruck exhibit. Furthermore, there will be sessions focusing on healthy eating and exercise, providing families with practical information on maintaining health and well-being.

Community Involvement

Numerous local organizations are collaborating to support this family-centric event. Confirmed participants include the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism, South Carolina First Steps, Clemson Extension EFNEP program, Aiken County Public Safety, YMCA-Aiken, and the Aiken Turning Pages Adult Reading & Tutoring program. Each child attending the event will receive a free book along with educational door prizes, enhancing the literacy theme of the day.

Significance of the Event

The Executive Director of Aiken County First Steps highlighted the crucial role of social connections and the promotion of reading within families. The ‘Roll & Read’ event aims to create shared experiences that support both learning and physical activity. This program is an extension of the Parents as Teachers initiative, which offers support to families from the prenatal stage through early childhood, delivered by trained professionals.

Parents as Teachers Program Details

The ‘Parents as Teachers’ program encompasses several key components, including bimonthly home visits, group connections, and screenings for health or developmental concerns. This research-backed initiative is designed to enhance educational outcomes, improve health, and elevate overall family well-being. Families who participate gain access to resources that support their child’s development in the crucial early years.

Conclusion

As Aiken County First Steps gears up for the ‘Roll & Read’ event, the community is encouraged to take part in this opportunity to foster literacy and health among families. By bringing together various local organizations and offering engaging activities, the event promises to be a enriching experience for everyone involved.

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