Have you ever thought about opening your neighbourhood street so kids can play? You can find out by dropping by Charles St on Sunday April 29 from 3-5pm. What is a Play-Street? Play-Streets are temporary street openings that provide a safer space for kids and adults to
The Season for Kingston Senior Softball will kick off this May. It is a great chance to get out, meet some new people and keep ACTIVE! If you are interested in playing 55+ Softball – come join us Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 A.M. at Cloverdale
Have you heard about Kingston Gets Active Month? During the month of April, local sports and recreation organizations host FREE activities across Kingston! What have you been thinking about trying lately? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to try your hand at swimming, martial arts or a group fitness class.
The Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area and over 30 youth and family-focused organizations from across the community invite you to attend the 2018 Par-t-Perfect Family Recreation Showcase. Join us for this free family event from 10AM to 3PM on April 7th at the Boys
Queen’s Concussion Awareness Week and the Queen’s Concussion Awareness Committee is hosting a professional speaker series event on Tuesday March 13th at 7:00PM at the Grad Club. This event welcomes faculty, students, and other staff to come and listen to different perspectives surrounding concussions and other traumatic
Calling all Youth: Join the Kingston Aboriginal Youth Council’s 7-day healthy living challenge, where each day you practice a different way to be healthy. Keep track of your activities for a chance to win some awesome prizes, which will be given out at an ending event with
Have you ever thought about opening your neighbourhood street so kids can play? Well, here’s your opportunity! Kingston Gets Active is offering a chance to apply for a mini-grant that allows successful applicants to open their street for play on a day of their choice during Kingston
When the weather is cold and the snow starts to fall, we are often tempted to stay indoors with a hot beverage and a roaring fireplace. Despite the many barriers to mobility that are caused by snow and ice, there are also a number of outdoor activities
Many of us would agree that getting around outdoors in the winter is a lot more fun when wearing a pair of snowshoes, skis, or skates. And if you use mobility equipment, such as a wheelchair or walker, winter wheeling or walking can be especially difficult –
Take the stairs as much as possible to make up for lost active time outdoors. Try at-home workouts such as body weight exercises, yoga and stretching. Download an online app, or check out a work-out video out from the library. Embrace the cold and go skating, skiing,
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?
