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Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae is an initiative from The Kiwanis Club of Tampa to encourage literacy and exercise for children. Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae displays a storybook along a walking path page-by-page. In order to read the story, families will walk the path and read along.<\/span><\/p>\n The original Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae in Al Lopez was funded, installed, and continues to be maintained by The Kiwanis Club of Tampa. The literacy program has been expanded into four new parks and the expansion is generously funded by the Children\u2019s Board of Hillsborough County<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Kiwanis StoryWalks are located at the following parks:<\/span><\/p>\n Kiwanis volunteers change out the stories each month! The Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae is be bilingual, with stories displayed in both English and Spanish and best for children age 7 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Main-Photo-Collage-CBHC-Logo.png” title_text=”Main Photo Collage CBHC Logo” url=”https:\/\/www.childrensboard.org\/” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFC6D3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”603.1px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_margin=”||-139px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_7194-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_7194″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_4462-1-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_4462″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_7405-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_7405″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-82px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”About Kiwanis” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”4px”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae is organized and maintained by volunteers from various Kiwanis Clubs around Hillsborough County. Kiwanis strives to improve the world one child and one community at a time. Our enthusiastic volunteers pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children in our community. Each club looks at the unique challenges that children face in our own communities and find ways to step up and help. Learn more about the Kiwanis Clubs that are making StoryWalk\u00ae possible:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kiwanis Club of Tampa” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Managing all StoryWalk Locations<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Maintaining the StoryWalk\u00ae at Rowlett Park & Al Lopez<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_7051-Large.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85.5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kiwanis Club of Tampa has been helping children and seniors in the local community since 1919. They build residential accessibility ramps,<\/strong> host back-to-school immunization events<\/strong>, provide scholarships<\/strong>, and they host a holiday party<\/strong> for kids in need. They sponsor several High School Key Clubs<\/strong> and a Circle K<\/strong> Club<\/strong> at USF to encourage leadership development. Their Terrific Kids<\/strong> program encourages good character in elementary students. The Tampa Kiwanis Club started the Tampa Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae<\/strong> at Al Lopez Park and oversees the program at the various parks throughout Hillsborough County and City of Tampa.<\/p>\n Learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Tampa and consider joining their volunteer efforts.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kiwanis Club of Carrollwood” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”56.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maintaining the StoryWalk\u00ae at Carrollwood Village Park<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Team-6-28-23.jpg” image_icon_width=”92%” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”86.9%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kiwanis Club of Carrollwood has been committed to serving local children, families, and veterans since 1978. Club members volunteer at the Carrollwood Community Pantry<\/strong> and hold \u201cCops \u2018n Kids<\/strong>\u201d reading events, and support youth programs <\/strong>in High School, Elementary, and middle schoolers. They are committed to Operation Helping Hand<\/strong> Tampa, which serves injured military men and women and their families.<\/p>\n Learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Carrollwood and consider joining their volunteer efforts.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kiwanis Club of SouthShore” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maintaining the StoryWalk\u00ae at Ruskin Park & Recreation Center<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_6947.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”83.5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kiwanis Club of SouthShore serves the towns of Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Wimauma, and part of Riverview. This Kiwanis Club has several youth programs<\/strong> for students including Terrific Kids<\/strong> programs for elementary students and Builder’s Clubs<\/strong> for middle school students. Their Key Clubs<\/strong> offer an opportunity for high school students <\/span><\/span>to develop themselves as service leaders of the future. Last year they awarded 22 scholarships<\/strong> to local teens. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maintaining the StoryWalk\u00ae Seffner Comm\u201dUNITY\u201d Park & Garden<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/396460184_10231026743270441_1137237585435222880_n-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85.8%” custom_margin=”|64px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon has been serving their local community since 1960. Their Terrific Kids\u2019 <\/strong>program encourages character development in elementary students, while their K-Kids<\/strong> program provides elementary students opportunities to work on service projects and develop leadership potential<\/span>. Their Key Club<\/strong> program encourages service leaadership in high school students. They provide shoes for kids<\/strong> in need and participate in <\/span>a weekly distribution of food<\/strong> to food insecure families.<\/p>\n Learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon and consider joining their volunteer efforts.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” min_height=”194.4px” custom_margin=”-73px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Story Selection Committee” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-67px|||||” custom_padding=”13px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A book selection committee has been formed to hand select each story. This committee is made up of several local organizations dedicated to children\u2019s literacy: [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”678.5px” custom_margin=”-116px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Logo-grp-1.png” title_text=”Logo grp 1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-grp2.png” title_text=”logo grp2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-frp3.png” title_text=”logo frp3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/logo-grp-3.png” title_text=”logo grp 3″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kiwanisstorywalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/logo-grp4.png” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”logo grp4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”528.1px” custom_margin=”||-118px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-210px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”482.1px” custom_margin=”38px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Early literacy skills help children develop a foundation for learning, cognitive and language development, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Check out these local literacy resources provided by partners of the Kiwanis StoryWalk Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kiwanis StoryWalk\u00ae is managed by the Kiwanis Club of Tampa. 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Literacy Resources<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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