Active Healthy Kids Canada

The is on the move! Active Healthy Kids Canada has been welcomed into ParticipACTION - Official Page's fold! LIKE ParticipACTION'S page for information on this year's Report Card, to be released June 9th, 2015!

Already closely aligned in their respective missions to inform and inspire Canadian families to move more, both organizations see value in combining business activities in a way that harnesses recent successes, seeks efficiencies, serves the physical activity sector and preserves their most important joint project—the Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. This decision will also involve winding down Active Healthy Kids Canada operations by the end of June, 2015.
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How to keep kids physically active Rachel Shantz of participACTION talks about why you should keep your kids physically active as they go back to school.

The 2014 Global Summit Proceedings are here! Check them out online or download them as a pdf, e-book or iBook copy. http://www.activehealthykids.ca/global-summit

Active Healthy Kids Canada was thrilled to host the world's first Global Summit on the Physical... Check out Active Healthy Kids Canada's 2014 Global Summit on Physical Activity

Pack your bag and go out and play! Check out these suggested must-haves from our strategic partner ParticipACTION - Official Page.

Planning for back to school? 6 Backpack must-haves to encourage active play!

http://www.participaction.com/six-school-backpack-must-haves-to-encourage-active-play/

Join PARC and Report Card lead author Joel Barnes on August 26th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST to discuss the 2014 Report Card and Global Summit! Click the link to register.

Results and Findings from the Active Healthy Kids Canada's 2014 Report Card & Global Summit |... Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2014Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ESTThis is the 10th anniversary of the most current and comprehensive annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth in Canada. For the first time, this Report Card - titled Is Canada in the Running? - reveals how Canada stacks…

Our partner George Weston Limited is pleased to announce the Fall 2014 Healthy Active Kids grant program, which supports charitable organizations across Canada that are working to increase access to high-quality after-school programming for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Apply online by Friday September 19th at http://www.weston.ca/en/Funding-Guidelines.aspx

George Weston Ltd. | Funding Guidelines The Wonder+ Cares Healthy Active Kids Grant program supports charitable organizations across Canada that are working to increase access to high-quality after-school programming for children in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Funding of up to $15,000 is available for programs that are offered throughout the…

It's time to get our kids moving! Check out this article from today's The Hamilton Spectator http://www.thespec.com/living-story/4622679-it-s-time-to-get-our-kids-moving/

It's time to get our kids moving Inactive kids will face a host of health issues later in life. How can we make moving fun now?

Thank you to everyone who filled out the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card survey! Congratulations to Amanda D., Sally G., Steve K., and Jean-Denis L. who will each receive a $25 Gift Card from Loblaws.

ParticipACTION - Official Page The Longest Day of Play is almost here! http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1374181/what-every-child-should-do-before-the-age-of-12

ParticipACTION | What every child should do before the age of 12 TORONTO, June 17, 2014 /CNW/ - Rejoice! The first day of summer – and the longest day of the year – is almost here, and after a long, dark Canadian winter, it deserves a warm welcome. So, on June 21, ParticipACTION encourages families to clear their schedules, get outside and play on the Longest D…

A look back at last year's 2013 Report Card - Are we Driving our Kids to Unhealthy Habits? Results of the Active Healthy Kids Canada 2013 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. This recently published journal article tells you everything you need to know. http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/6/6009 CHEO -- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario MDPI Open Access Journals

Musical inspiration for the day - Outdoors from Jason Mraz. Kids need room to move! Encourage a mix of activities throughout a child's day. Read the http://bit.ly/1j4bH4n http://youtu.be/ZrqF7yD10Bo

Sesame Street: Outdoors with Jason Mraz If you're watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at http://www.sesamestreet.org ...

HEPAC / CSAAP will be hosting two webinars on the Report Card. Join us June 18th for the French webinar at 3pm - 4pm ADT or the English webinar June 19th 3pm - 4pm ADT. Register here http://hepac.ca/fr/event/webinaire-jeunes-en-forme/ or http://hepac.ca/event/webinar-active-healthy-kids/

Webinar: Active Healthy Kids Canada’s 2014 Report Card Active Healthy Kids Canada is pleased to present our 2014 Report Card on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth: Is Canada in the Running? This is the 10th anniversary of the most current and comprehensive annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth...

New CTV News article featuring an interview with Dr. Mark Tremblay. Kids need room to move! For more information read the latest report card www.activehealthykids.ca.

Kids need outdoor play, not just sports, say experts As children gear up to participate in sports leagues and camps this summer, experts say it's important to ensure time is also devoted for youngsters to enjoy less structured outdoor, active play.

Check out this editorial cartoon on the Report Card from the Globe and Mail. www.activehealthykids.ca

Here is an editorial cartoon from last week launch. Is our 'culture of convenience' behind low physical activity levels of Canadian children and youth? Get informed, read the complete report card www.activehealthykids.ca.

CBC News: The National reports on the 2014 Report Card. http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV%20Shows/The%20National/ID/2458542017/

Canadian kids' physical inactivity A new report says Canadian children aren't getting active enough compared with children around the world, and that the long-term health effects could be dire

Successful day 2 of the ! Great presentations and wonderful people! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! Remember to check out the launched this morning at www.activehealthykids.ca. You can read the report card, download communication tools, read the journal supplement, and visit other countries report cards.

The 2014 Global Summit starts today!! Registration will open at 2:00pm on the Conference Level in the foyer of the Metro Ballrooms. If you haven't already, download the app, this document will tell you how http://bit.ly/1hLALbb.

Can you believe the Global Summit is less than a week away? If you haven't done it yet download the summit app! To find out how click here http://bit.ly/1hLALbb.

5 days until the 2014 Global Summit registration deadline! Visit www.activehealthykids.ca/summit to register.