“Catch them being good”
Objective : Rewarding children with POINTS for good behavior and respect for the elderly and for being active, helpful community members.
*** Reward Menu: check with Furaha na heri for the point values for the month.
Kiambu County
1. Introduction
Children in Kiambu County deserve safe, joyful, and engaging spaces where they can play, interact, and grow socially. This proposal outlines a Children’s Fun Day Event aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork, creativity, and community bonding through structured play activities.
The event will bring together children from the local community for a day filled with traditional and modern games in a safe and supervised environment.
2. Objectives
The Children’s Fun Day aims to:
– Promote physical health and active lifestyles
– Encourage teamwork and positive competition
– Nurture social interaction and confidence
– Preserve traditional games and cultural activities
– Provide a safe recreational environment for children
3. Planned Activities
Activity Description
1. hula-hoop : Balance and coordination competition.
2. Sacks : Traditional jumping race competition
3.Potato race : Spoon and potato balancing race
4.Balloon games : Balloon popping & passing challenges
5.Nyororoka : Traditional sliding games
6.Singing games : Circle songs and traditional play
7.Local football : Friendly team matches(2balls)
8.Swimming : By the small river or small stream
9.Races : Short distance competitions
10.Catie :Small ball game
The Children’s Fun Day is expected to:
– Improve children’s physical and mental wellbeing
– Strengthen community relationships
– Encourage positive social behavior
– Reduce idle time and risky behavior
– Identify talents in sports and creative expression
– Sustainability
The purchased materials (hulahoops, footballs, sacks) will be reusable for future community events and school activities, ensuring long-term benefit beyond the event day.
Together, we can create a joyful and supportive environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
