NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) partnered with the United Way of South Hampton Roads and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Virginia for a Born Learning Trail in Grandy Village.
Serving as an educational resource and an opportunity for community engagement, the Born Learning Trail is set to promote early childhood literacy, education and parental involvement.
Residents of all ages will notice colorful shapes, images and numbers painted on the sidewalk while walking the Born Learning Trail. There’s also a series of 10 signs that encourage specific learning activities like counting, identifying colors or learning about nature.
“The Born Learning Trail will give the Grandy Village’s families and children opportunities
to connect and learn about nature,” said Raytron White, president of the Grandy Village
Tenant Management Council. “It’s a perfect opportunity to have fun learning while
improving health.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Born Learning Trail is scheduled for Oct. 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. near the Grandy Village rental office at 3151 Kimball Loop.
Over 750 outdoor trails have been installed at parks, schools and in communities across the nation. The Born Learning Trail in Grandy Village will be the fifth established in Virginia and the fourth in Hampton Roads. It’s also the first trail to be located in NRHA’s family communities.
“We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve as a host site for a Born Learning Trail,” NRHA Executive Director Nathan Simms said. “The trail gives our parents the chance to
play and have fun with their young children in a way that creates a positive foundation for
early childhood literacy and education. The trail will also augment the important work of the
Boys and Girls Club in Grandy Village.”