TORONTO – MARCH 27, 2012 – Children aged four and under should move more and sit less every day as recommended by the first-ever Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for the Early Years (ages 0-4 years). All children aged one to four should accumulate at
Kicks 4 Kids is a new program from P.R.O. Kids where used soccer cleats and shin pads will be collected and given to those in need. Beginning March 12, soccer cleats and shin pads can be dropped off at any Kingston Canadian Tire Store, the Invista Centre,
(From CBC news) An illustrated video with a simple message about health has received more than a million hits on YouTube, much to the delight of the Toronto doctor who created it. “My bankability with teenagers has increased significantly,” Dr. Mike Evans told CBC News on Wednesday. Evans
The Rack and Roll service on Kingston Transit has started up again for the season. Cyclists can use Rack and Roll to help them travel with their bikes. The service, which permits cyclists to store their bikes on the front of a bus when they ride Kingston Transit, is starting
The Municipal Fee Assistance Program helps make Kingston Municipal Recreation programs and Kingston Transit more affordable for Kingstonians in low-income households. Through one application, eligible applicants can access: The reduced monthly transit pass cost for one year. The Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK)– reduced
Grade 5 ActivPass Schedule- Grade 9 ActivPass Schedule- The Grade 5 and 9 ACTIVPASS IS BACK IN ITS 10TH YEAR– Effective November 1, 2014, all grade 5 and 9 students in public and private schools in the greater Kingston area will get free access to physical activity
Kingston residents who want to get a move on can measure their progress with the help of the pedometer lending programs at Kingston Frontenac Public Libraries and the Seniors Centre. Pedometers count the wearer’s steps during physical activity and have been successfully used to motivate and increase walking and
Volunteer led walks provide a safe, free, and social atmosphere for people of all ages to increase their physical activity. No registration required. Accessible to mobility disabilities. Walk On can be your first step to a healthier you. Call 613-549-1232, ext. 1180 for more information. View Flyer
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?
