Tag: outdoor activities

Step back in time with these fun old-fashioned activities for kids! Learn how to play sardines, marbles, elastics and more.

From games and activities to good ol’ scavenger hunts, here are over 100 of our best outdoor play ideas for your kids.

Wondering how to keep your kids busy and happy through the summer months? This list of boredom busters to the rescue!

The snow is gone, the birds are singing, and my kids are full of energy. Thankfully, spring offers many opportunities for children to get moving outdoors.

There’s no doubt about it: trying to juggle working from home with children is challenging. These activity ideas will help you out!

Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.

Hey, Project Active Family participants! It’s been a few weeks since we officially wrapped up Project Active Family, but I’m happy to report that our small-but-mighty community continues to live on in all kinds of unofficial ways. Each time I dive into my social media feed, I see a variety of wonderfully inspiring photos featuring … Continued

I’ve been thinking a lot about a thought-provoking question that I recently received from one of the parents in our tiny-but-mighty #ProjectActiveFamily community. “What suggestions do you have for families who have little spare time for adventures that involve coming together as a complete family?” that parent asked. Her question got me thinking about how … Continued

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Use your backyard, and imagination, to explore

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

Here are some sun safety tips to remember: Pay attention to the UV index. Sun protection is necessary when the UV Index is 3 or higher, and even when it’s cloudy. When playing outdoors, pick a place with shaded areas or a cooling centre nearby. If you can’t find a shady spot, use a sun … Continued

How to keep kids moving and having fun

Give this fun family activity a try

Lots of active free play helps kids thrive

Biking benefits kids of all ages

Burn off energy with these active ideas

Spend time outside to de-stress

Explore your neighbourhood as a family

Games to play when the streetlights go on

Give the outdoors a spring cleaning while you jog

4 great reasons to bike or walk around town

5 tips to get you moving quickly and easily

The benefits of increasing your daily outdoor time