Are you a parent of a child who is 0-6 years old? Looking for some fun ideas to get them more active both indoors and outdoors? Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Kingston Gets Active is offering FREE 1.5 hour workshops! Children ages 0-6 are welcome to join you.
Do you ride a bike in Kingston? The Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT) is asking for your input on two short surveys: The first survey assesses the quality of bike parking around the city: https://goo.gl/forms/Qp0ookECKtq0eq7n2 The second survey is looking for input on what cyclist (or
Is your Fitness and/or Recreational Facility interested in FREE promotion? It’s time to become an Activity Provider during our April 2019 Kingston Gets Active Month! Your organization can offer anything related to physical activity to the public (ie. a free activity, fitness class, workshop, open house presentation,
The winter cold is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your walking routine. Walk On is a FREE, drop-in, indoor walking program offered at six locations in KFL&A. Walk On provides a safe, social, and accessible environment for people of all ages
Parents in Sport Week is an opportunity to celebrate the tremendously valuable role that parents play in sport. From driving kids to practices and games, preparing team snacks, organizing events, and providing a listening and supportive ear, parents play an essential role in supporting children in sport.
The Grade 5 and 9 ActivPass starts today, September 24, 2018! Grade 5 students receive their ActivPass at their school. Grade 9 students can either use their school student ID card or they can ask their front office for an ActivPass card. The ActivPass grants FREE access
Kingston Gets Active is seeking volunteers! If you love being active, are passionate about healthy living and want to inspire others, this is the job for you. What do Volunteer Ambassadors do? Ambassadors attend community events, give presentations, and lead fit breaks. They let others know about
Central Kingston Growth Strategy Community Walks, June 13,14,16,18,28 The Planning Division is launching a series of Neighbourhood Walks between June 13 and 18 and an Urban Design Workshop and Charrette on June 28 as part of the Central Kingston Growth Strategy. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Walks
Cycling Week in Kingston happens from June 3 to 9. “Roll-in” breakfasts happen every week day at various locations. You can also cycle with the mayor, attend a documentary screening of bicycle stories from Cuba, drop in to a bicycle-themed art show at Martello Alley,
Play-Streets are temporary street openings that provide a safer space for kids and adults to be physically active while building community. Play-Streets is a world-wide movement, finding success in Bristol, UK;Toronto; Seattle; and Los Angeles. Kingston Gets Active hosted two pilot Play-Streets during April’s Kingston Gets Active Month. Residents
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?
