The 2011 Governor's Challenge is now closed. Finalists from each region will be announced at the end of June and Award winning schools will be announced in September.
Posted On 2009-01-29
At the begining of the challenge I didn't think I would have enough time to complete the challenge. But it worked out great. Every once in a while i got out of my seat and played in my backyard. The governers challenge has been such a great opertunity to run, play, and live a long healthier life. My mother and my father think that the governer's challenge is truly inspiring to everyone in California. This is probably the most smartest things in the world. Because there are some kids who's lives are changed big time becasue of this wonderful idea. This is a notion sweeping the nation. This expierince has also helped my dog. my dog is very old and not in the best shape in the world. Well the vet said that my dog will only live one or two years longer. When I heard this news i was devastated. I started to cry. But then I heard about this great thing called the governor's challenge. Then to start this i started running around in my back yard. My dog would chase me. Then after a while i noticed my dog was loosing weight! I was so glad. We went back to the vet and he told me thay Sparky, my dog, will live 3 or four more years. When I was told this I was jumping with glee. Then I started to take my dog on walks. I was so proud of myself. Thank you so much governer and your challenge!
At the begining of the challenge I didn't think I would have enough time to complete the challenge. But it worked out great. Every once in a while i got out of my seat and played in my backyard. The governers challenge has been such a great opertunity to run, play, and live a long healthier life. My mother and my father think that the governer's challenge is truly inspiring to everyone in California. This is probably the most smartest things in the world. Because there are some kids who's lives are changed big time becasue of this wonderful idea. This is a notion sweeping the nation. This expierince has also helped my dog. my dog is very old and not in the best shape in the world. Well the vet said that my dog will only live one or two years longer. When I heard this news i was devastated. I started to cry. But then I heard about this great thing called the governor's challenge. Then to start this i started running around in my back yard. My dog would chase me. Then after a while i noticed my dog was loosing weight! I was so glad. We went back to the vet and he told me thay Sparky, my dog, will live 3 or four more years. When I was told this I was jumping with glee. Then I started to take my dog on walks. I was so proud of myself. Thank you so much governer and your challenge!
Posted On 2008-12-12
Good Morning; I am having fun staying active. It isn't that hard for me, because Me and my sister both play flag football right now. My dad is our coach, so we spend alot of time on the field. My mom and dad also play softball, so we get to run around when they have practice too. I can't wait to go snowboarding at Mammoth with my pass. We have never been there! James
Good Morning; I am having fun staying active. It isn't that hard for me, because Me and my sister both play flag football right now. My dad is our coach, so we spend alot of time on the field. My mom and dad also play softball, so we get to run around when they have practice too. I can't wait to go snowboarding at Mammoth with my pass. We have never been there! James
Posted On 2011-03-29
I'm writing to let you know how much I enjoyed completing the Governor's Challenge. In the beginning I thought, "what more can I do that I'm not already doing".After I began the challenge I realized it took more than just exercising, it took commitment & effort. I challenged myself to stay active. It was harder than I thought.
I'm writing to let you know how much I enjoyed completing the Governor's Challenge. In the beginning I thought, "what more can I do that I'm not already doing".After I began the challenge I realized it took more than just exercising, it took commitment & effort. I challenged myself to stay active. It was harder than I thought.
Posted On 2010-06-03
I hated working out and thought 30 minutes of it was extremely difficult! Now that 30 minutes is a piece of cake! My stomach is smaller and my legs are more toned :)
I hated working out and thought 30 minutes of it was extremely difficult! Now that 30 minutes is a piece of cake! My stomach is smaller and my legs are more toned :)
Grand Prizes
Three brand new fitness activity centers to the grand prize winning elementary school, middle school and high school.
Three additional fitness centers, one each for a school in Northern, Central and Southern California.
Regional Awards
$6,000 awards - to one school in each of eleven regions - a $5,000 check for physical activity equipment and a $1,000 gift card to a CVS/pharmacy.
