United Way Emerald Coast has installed 9 Born Learning Trails, so far, in Okaloosa and Walton County:
- Allen Park in Crestview - in partnership with our Emerging Leaders and the City of Crestview
- Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach - in partnership with United Fidelity Bank, Off the Walls Murals, and the City of Fort Walton Beach
- Liza Jackson in Fort Walton Beach - in partnership with Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County
- Don Stillwell Park in Fort Walton Beach - in partnership with Florida Department of Health - Okaloosa County
- Rocky Runway in Niceville - in partnership with Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast
- Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs - in partnership with Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast
- Preston Hood Athletic Complex - in partnership with Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast
- Morgan Sports Center in Destin
- Twins Hills Park in Crestview
Born Learning Trails are a series of 10 interactive games for young children marked by engaging instructional signs. The trails turn a trip to the park into an active learning experience, helping children develop skills for school readiness. Based on the latest early childhood research approved by national early learning experts through United Way Worldwide, the Born Learning Trail is designed to help adults interact with children to boost language and literacy development. It also helps caregivers understand how best to support early learning in outdoor everyday moments.
While Born Learning Trails offer families an opportunity to learn and grow together, they also serve as a way for residents and neighbors to get involved in their communities. United Way Emerald Coast offers companies the chance to sponsor trails or build them, making it a great way for organizations to give back to the communities in which their employees live.
If your organization is interested in installing a Born Learning Trail in your community, please contact us at impact@united-way.org.