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In our Day Camp at Home, this week we’re sharing tons of environmentally friendly and Earth-aware games and activity ideas.

Growing up, my son just wasn’t into in sports. I’ve since learned that sports are just one way to be active—and that physical activity should be enjoyable.

We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.

Celebrate Paris 2024 and have some Olympic-inspired fun with your children this summer with these kid-friendly takes on Olympic sports.

Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.

This week at Active for Life’s Day Camp at Home, we share nature-inspired games, activities, and crafts to keep your child playing, exploring, and happy.

It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.

I’m a risk-taker, while my husband is much more risk-averse. The lifeguard approach to risky play can help reduce conflict between you and your partner.

Whether your child is skateboarding, cycling, or scootering, here’s how you can pick the right helmet for them.

Welcome to week 2 of Active for Life’s summer day camp! This week, you’ll find many music-themed games and activities for your kids.

Lots of kids fear trying new things. How can you help yours develop courage and build resilience? Try these nine strategies.

First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.

When kids have learned to love physical activity, it means that they’ve developed their own internal, intrinsic motivation to move.

According to a Canadian study in early child care centres, the benefits of adding more active play time into daily routines are more than just physical.

Our resources team has created this new collection of summer group activities and games that support both physical literacy and physical distancing.

From Canadian games to sports to recipes, these ideas will help you and your kids have a fun-filled time celebrating Canada Day.

Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.

These tips will help your new little skateboarder to learn, develop their skills, have fun, and stay safe.

What to do when your kids are melting faster than an abandoned popsicle? These activity ideas will help keep them cool.

Riding a bike can be one of the most freeing activities. Here are some of the current best practices for how to raise a skilled, bike-loving rider.

With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.

Whether Dad is into sports, loves nature, or likes to get creative, here are 14 ways to celebrate with him this year.

During the pandemic, my kids and I have been testing out many of the fun “stay physically active while at home!” videos available online.

If the only access to outdoor space your family has is a balcony or shared patio, you can bring nature indoors with these great crafts, activities, and books.