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Mentor Recreation Department Hosting 2ba Healthy Kid Carnival Today

Kids can sprint through an inflatable obstacle course, get a milk mustache and learn healthy habits at the carnival

Kids will be able to sprint through an inflatable 28-foot obstacle course, get a milk mustache and, most importantly, learn healthy habits at the 2ba Health Kid Carnival from noon to 4 p.m. today at the .

The carnival will teach kids about all aspects of health – from cleanliness to exercise – while still encouraging them to have fun with interactive games and activities.

Children can challenge their parents to a health trivia game or use a glitter ball to see how thoroughly they wash their hands.

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Kids and parents can also talk with experts to learn more about other aspects of health like poison prevention, seat belt safety, nutrition, water safety, preventing injuries in sports and more.

The free event is hosted by the Mentor Parks & Recreation Department.

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“We want to provide children and their families with a fun, interactive way to discover easy ways to be healthier. Through hands-on activities, games, songs and physical activities like our obstacle course and fitness stops, we think families will come away from the day with a positive, new approach to healthy living,” said Jill Korsok, a recreation program manager for the city.


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