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,
Calling all Sport and Recreation Providers! Take advantage of a free promotional opportunity. Just offer a free activity, event, or open house during September or April Kingston Gets Active Month, and you will be added to the Kingston Gets Active Month calendar. About Kingston Gets Active Month
‘ Have you or anyone you know ever wondered what it would be like to skate in a large arena? This is your chance as Kingston Gets Active is partnering with the City of Kingston in hosting the Canada 150 Free Skating Event which will take place
Parents and caregivers can try our 3 activity videos with their kids at home or outdoors! Under our Resources tab on the website, you will find ActivKids (formally known as Play Library). You will find many activity ideas, including 3 videos to get kids having fun while
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. QUEENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR For the past 6 years, Queens has held a Health and Wellness Fair to educate their students and the community on all the different resources that are offered in and around Kingston. So
Registration is available online for the DANCEPL3Y Instructor Certification, featuring Master Trainer Melanie Levenberg! Register by Nov. 15.
DANCEPL3Y is offering Instructor Certification of their program the weekend of Feb. 10-11, 2018. Apply by November 15 to receive a subsidized registration fee of only $100 (Regular rate of $450). To get the application form, email: registration@dancepl3y.com
On Monday, September 18, 2017, local teachers and students learned how easy it is to incorporate physical literacy into the classroom to get students more active. Ted Temertzoglou and Shelley Mulrooney lead 50 teachers and 20 students in 2 half-day workshops. Have a look at this Global
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?
