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 –
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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,
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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 February Kingston Gets Active Month, and you will be added to the Kingston Gets Active Month calendar. About Kingston Gets Active Month
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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
Read more →The City of Kingston is running its Sunrise & Sunset Drop-in Fitness program until August 24! It is a FREE outdoor fitness program for all ages. There’s still time to get out there and try a class!
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Getting active in Kingston is easy when you think about all of Kingston’s great features: our very own Lake Ontario, beautiful city parks, free splash pads, nature trails, cycling paths, an express bus route that lets you get around town without having to drive or park, and
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From May 1-7, Kingston youth can take advantage of loads of FREE activities! Most of the activities are for youth ages 13-24. Some of the FREE active opportunities include: Open gym time at Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, 3pm-5pm daily Leisure Swims at Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, Thursday
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You may already know that regular physical activity can help you remain strong and healthy – but did you also know that the strength and balance skills you gain will also help you prevent falls as you age? Now that the winter months are here, sidewalks and
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Even though it’s cold outside, you can still find ways to get active. Here are some of Kingston Gets Active’s tips for having an active winter season! Take the stairs! One of the easiest ways to stay active year round is to forget the elevator and take
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Little Cataraqui Conservation Area is a real gem for Kingston and area residents looking for ways to get active. In addition to skating, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, winter hiking, and feeding the birds, there are some fun events coming up as well: Starlight Snowshoe Hike on February 11
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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?
