Welcome to the Summer End Challenge! Please save this email for special instructions and forms to submit your activity. You are responsible for submitting your activity using the "Submission Forms" below. There is no cost to participate. You are not required to complete all of the challenges, but you can earn prizes for the ones you complete in  August. Read through all of the instructions below before you begin. For questions, email coordinator@winonacountyasap.org.

Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) partnered with the Winona Park & Recreation Department and Winona Public Library to host challenges and prizes. Our goal at ASAP is to help you reach your goals and face the pressures of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Look for more opportunities and information this school year.
 
You may start submitting activity on Monday, August 2nd. The deadline to complete and submit your activity is Friday, August 27, 2021. At the end of August, we will send you a short survey to collect feedback.

**Everyone who plans to complete the "Paddle Challenge" or rent frisbee discs must bring a signed waiver to check-in at the Lake Lodge. A parent or guardian must sign if you are under 18. Rentals are free for one-time use**
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WAIVER FORM

Special Instructions:

PADDLE CHALLENGE: If you are under 16, the Lake Lodge requires adult supervision on the water and you should have signed up for one of the group paddle sessions during registration. Below are the two paddle sessions offered. If you forgot which one you signed up for, please email coordinator@winonacountyasap.org. Please show up to the Lake Lodge (113 Lake Park Dr, Winona, MN 55987) at least 10 minutes before, dress for the water, and bring a signed copy of the waiver form.

-Tuesday, August 10th from 9:30AM-11:30AM
-Thursday, August 12th from 9:30AM-11:30AM

If you are over 16, you may check-in at the front desk of the Lake Lodge anytime during open hours and tell staff that you are completing the Summer End Challenge. They will check the list to make sure you are registered. The Lake Lodge is open 7 days a week from 12:00pm-8:00pm. You will also need to bring a signed copy of the waiver form.
 

READING CHALLENGE: You may read any book on the Winona Public Library (WPL) Summer Reading List to earn prizes from us. You can also redeem rewards through the WPL Summer Reading Program, but their program ends on August 13, 2021. To register for a free library card, you can stop in the building (151 West 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987) during any of our open hours (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM and Saturday 9AM-12PM), or you can apply online at winona.lib.mn.us/about/library-cards/. If you have questions, please feel free to call 507-452-4582 or email winonapl@selco.info.

BOULDER CHALLENGE: The Levee Park Boulders are open to the public, but please follow their safety guidelines (below). Take an epic photo and share with us @asapwinona or #summerchallenge.

• Shoes are required to climb on the boulders.
• Keep the fall zone clear of items.
• Climbers may not boulder above or below any other climber.
• No loose chalk. Chalk must be confined to a chalk ball.
• Do not jump off the top of the boulders, climb down.
• Glass containers are prohibited in Levee Park.
• The use of a spotter is recommended.
• To avoid injury, remove jewelry, such as, rings, watches, and necklaces.

DISC GOLF CHALLENGE: Full details about “The Willows” disc golf course is available here. Disc rentals are available at no cost for one-time use. Please visit the Lake Lodge during open hours to rent discs. Tell staff that you are completing the Summer End Challenge. They will check the list to make sure you are registered. There is limited supply so you may want to call ahead of time to ask how many are available. The Lake Lodge is open 7 days a week from 12:00pm-8:00pm. Their phone number is (507) 453-1955.

Prizes:
Each person who completes an activity will receive a small award for completion and have their name entered into a weekly drawing for a large prize. All completed activities must be submitted using the forms below. They will be verified by staff within 24 hours. Small prizes will be awarded shortly after, and large prizes will be awarded every Friday to one person through a random drawing. An email confirmation for all prizes will be sent to you, and prizes can be picked up at the front desk of the Winona Family YMCA (902 Parks Ave) during business hours (Monday-Friday 5:00AM-8:00PM or Saturday 6:00AM-2:00PM).

Submission Forms: