If you're looking for family activities for the summer, consider the Cultural Triathlon - you'll get to read, exercise, and explore Boise with the family, plus learn a little on the way!

The Cultural Triathlon is open to all ages - children, teens and adults.  It's conducted each summer by a group of libraries, museums and education organizations in the Boise area, all members of the Cultural Network.  This year, the program runs from May 20 - July 31, so that participants can "count" attendance at the Circle of Cultures: The Boise Lewis & Clark Experience. 

To "run" the Triathlon, here's what you need to do:

• Join ONE Summer Reading program at a participating library;
• Engage in TWO physical activities, sponsored by Boise Parks &
  Recreation, the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council or on your own;
• Visit THREE participating museums or educational organizations.

As you complete each activity, just get a stamp on your Triathlon passport.  Pick it up at any of the participating libraries, museums, educational organizations and physical activity sites listed below, or print it off this site (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). 

Complete all three legs of the Triathlon and turn in your completed passport by July 31 to be entered in a prize drawing, including the grand prize -- a whitewater raft trip for four, donated by Cascade Raft & Kayak. Be sure to ask for a Certificate of Completion when you turn in your completed passport. 

Special thanks to our sponsors, Treasure Valley Family Magazine, International Press and Cascade Raft & Kayak.

Participating Organizations and Sponsors

The Cultural Triathlon is conducted by members of the Cultural Network and Boise Parks and Recreation.  This year's media sponsor is Treasure Valley Family Magazine.  The corporate sponsor is International Minute Press.

Libraries: Ada Community Library, Boise Public Library, Eagle Public Library and Meridian Library District

Museums and educational organizations: Boise Art Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho, Idaho Black History Museum, Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Human Rights Education Center, Idaho State Historical Museum, Log Cabin Literary Center, Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site and Zoo Boise

Physical activities:  Boise Parks & Recreation (Fort Boise Community Center, Idaho Iceworld and Warm Springs Golf Course) and the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council.
 

Last Updated: 11/10/2009 - JMH