Tag: summer

These splash pads are not only refreshing and fun—they’re also the coolest free (or inexpensive) options in Canada.

On your next family beach day, try these unique activity ideas and add some novelty and fun to your beach play!

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

It’s helpful to have snacks on hand in the summer that kids can grab for themselves. These recipes will keep them sustained!

It doesn’t have to be difficult to keep your kids active in the summer! These printable resources will keep them moving and having fun.

This list of activities is your ticket to a fun summer! Print it out and stick it on your fridge for the family to see.

Getting your tween active—and out of the house—can be challenging. Check out these activities that’ll get them moving this summer.

The lazy days of summer can get very hot and humid. Water activities can help you and your kids stay cool!

Independent play is an important skill for children to develop. Here are some tips to help encourage your kids to try it.

Summer’s not over yet! Make the most of your Labour Day weekend with these fun family activity ideas.

This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).

These active toys and games will nudge your children off the couch and out the door to play, move, and have fun this summer.

These toys offer many great options for encouraging young children’s sensory play and brain development—and they’ll help promote physical literacy.

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.

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.

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.

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

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and summer is just around the corner. As a parent, you may be feeling “end-of-year stress,” especially when you contemplate the cost of summer camps, family vacations, and other expensive summer activities. To help you keep your budget in check, we asked our AFL role models for ideas for how to spend … 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

Try these easy lawn activities with the whole family

Some parents get creative in keeping kids active in summer

Plan a fun backyard campout and give your kids a taste of this fantastic summer activity

The summer celebration takes place in campgrounds around the province

Get complete sets of physical literacy activities and lessons