


How to get into speed skating in Canada (at any age)
Speed skating is a fun, fast-paced sport that kids (and adults) can get into at any age. Here’s everything you need to know.

Interactive museums across Canada that blend movement and learning
If you’re looking for ways to keep your child active while learning this year, check out our list of interactive museums across Canada!

Beyond the arena: get outside and skate!
On an outdoor rink, you’ll get fresh air, mountain or forest views, and snowbanks to jump in too.

Free soccer program gives kids a place to play
There is a lot of money in kids’ sports. In Canada alone, recent research suggests that youth sport has become an industry worth $8.7 billion per year. Unfortunately, amid this flow of dollars, and the sometimes astronomical cost for parents, many kids from lower-income homes are getting left on the sidelines. Enter Tim Adams with … Continued

May is for mental health
Spend time outside to de-stress

Special-needs children: 5 ways to help their physical literacy flourish
Free2BMe provides fitness opportunities for special needs children and youth

It is possible to be a casual hockey player. Here’s how
You can play for fun in leagues, at local arenas, and in backyard rinks

Get hiking with your kids, even in Canada’s urban centres
Hiking provides opportunities to share great experiences with your kids

Summer day camps for kids
Many municipalities offer day camps or specialized camps. Some are general programs that give kids a chance at many different types of activities, including sports, outdoor adventures and museum and gallery visits. Others are more intensive around a particular interest, like art or computers; the best of these also provide opportunities for regular physical activity … Continued