Move Across Missouri is for youth who like to have fun, move their bodies and feel their best!

Physical activity is not only important in overall physical health, but also important to mental health and can improve the quality of life in every child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children spend 60 minutes per day doing physical activity.

Move Across Missouri is a yearly physical activity challenge in February to April that aims to improve how much you move! In this 12-week program, you can do all your favorite activities, such as walking, biking, yoga, playing outside, working with animals, and many more as well as challenge yourself to try new activities. Anything where you are moving your body counts! Points are earned for each minute that you move and there are opportunities for bonus points. Participate as an individual or be a part of a group. Awards and prizes are included, so join us this year!

 

Sign up

Registration will open in January. Register in 4-HOnline under the event "Move Across Missouri". Please note there is no longer a project option. Each person participating must register in 4-HOnline.

How it works

Upon completion of registration, you will be sent an email with the link to a Google form. Each week you will enter your activity type, minutes moved, and a short 2-3 sentence reflection on your activities through this link. Repeat each week until the end of the program. Point totals will be calculated after competition is complete.

Bonus points available each week for:

  • Additional activity types
  • Activities that are part of a community service event
  • Including someone in your activity who is not a part of the program, such as a family member, friend, or neighbor.

Prizes and more

Prizes will be awarded for the top individual in a county, top individual in the state, top group in a county, and top group in the state. Group awards are calculated by the number of points divided by the number of participants in the group. Participation prizes will be awarded to all who participate.

Here are some community service ideas that involve MOVEment:

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  • Park clean up event
  • Conduct a bicycle event at a local park to help children learn bicycle safety and help with basic maintenance
  • Organize a safe walk to school event
  • Create a walking group or running club
  • Create a local scavenger hunt
  • Door-to-door food drive for local food pantry
  • Assist an after-school sports or activities program for younger children
  • Clean yards of neighbors who cannot do it themselves
  • Hold a sports contest
  • Teach others about a sport you enjoy and know a lot about
  • Clean up trash at a community event
  • Create your own trash pick up event in an area that needs it
  • Clean a neighbor's driveway and sidewalk after a snowfall
  • Set up a recycling system for your home and participate in your neighborhood curbside recycling pick-up
  • Do yard work, clean gutters or wash windows for a neighbor
  • Go for a walk with a senior citizen in your community
  • Hold an afternoon dance or go for a walk with residents at a local nursing home
  • During bad weather, visit seniors to make sure they have everything they need