Kingston Gets Active is looking for volunteers who enjoy being physically active! Volunteers attend community events to share physical activity resources and encourage others to be physically active. A free training session is being offered Tuesday and Thursday, October 22nd and 24th from 6-9pm. For more information
“You’re not the only one who thinks your kid is incredibly wonderful and special. We never met a kid whose potential we couldn’t see.” – YMCA The YMCA recently launched a national campaign devoted to developing the potential of children. The YMCA is a charitable organization dedicated
Physical literacy comes from developing a wide variety of fundamental movement skills as a foundation for lifelong participation in activity, while strengthening the community sport and recreation sector by building capacity. Check out the new Physical Literacy tab to see updates on physical literacy as well as for more
For more ideas on how to get active this Fall, take a peak at our latest Kingston Gets Active Newsletter. It includes tips for staying active every day of the week, exciting events related to physical activity happening right here in Kingston, information related to physical literacy, the ActivPass,
The city will renew its Grade 9 bus pass system this fall and extend the free rides to include Grade 10 students in Kingston. Last September, the city issued 648 passes to Grade 9 students, which resulted in students taking more than 28,000 bus trips. Current Grade 9
The Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour group has announced some great events for summer fun during the month of July: Family Wednesdays; Doggie Meet and Greets; and Yoga for Rowers all happen in Doug Fluhrer Park (located at the end of Wellington St near downtown). 1)
Summer is an ideal time of year to get out walking and hiking. Kingston and Area is filled with countless beautiful places to explore. Check out our Walking Page for walking resources, walking groups, and trail maps of the region. Looking to hike with a group? The Rideau Trail
For more ideas on how to get active this Summer, check out our latest Kingston Gets Active Newsletter. It’s filled with great ideas on how to get yourself, your friends and your family active this summer, including updates from Kingston Gets Active and our partners, FREE active happenings
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Physical Activity Ambassador for Kingston Gets Active? Now is your chance! We are recruiting volunteers to act as Walking School Bus Leaders at three local schools, to deliver presentations on physical activity and/or to attend events to promote the importance
Grade 9 students are being offered a free Kingston Transit Pass to encourage them to ride the bus to access recreational programs throughout the city as part of Kingston Gets Active’s Grade 9 Community Activity Pass program. Kingston Gets Active, a community-wide partnership of organizations including school
Use your student card for FREE access to recreation facilities across Kingston and area!
Do you want to inspire others to be active? Do you have a desire to contribute to your community?
Did you know that physical literacy is as important as reading, writing and arithmetic?
