in motion e-news - June 2015

Get out of the way and let kids play

Earlier this month, the 2015 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth was released.  The Report Card assigned a "D-" grade for overall physical activity for kids in Canada. For the first time, the Report Card takes a stand on Active Outdoor Play. The biggest risk is keeping kids indoors.

It's time to pop the bubble wrap on active outdoor play:
Add outdoor fun and adventure to your summer
Just in time for summer, we launched our Summer Bucket List! It's a virtual bucket filled to the brim with great ideas, links,
information and tips to help families play all summer long.

Make this summer an in motion summer and download a digital copy of the in motion Summer Bucket List today!
 

Join the quest for healthier Canadian kids next school year

The 60 Minute Kids' Club is a fun, free program with tools to support your students' and schools' Physical Literacy and Health Strategies!

Use the 60MKC to support and track healthy behaviours and fundamental movement skills for students 5-12 years old. Take part as one class, a grade, or an entire school.

Spots are limited. Click here to register your class today!


School Travel Planning this year in Saskatchewan  

This was an exciting school year for School Travel Planning. Nine new  schools signed up for year one and the action continues with our original five schools. Congratulations! 
 
We launched a successful walk to school challenge last fall and engaged partners, schools and committees who've taken part in surveys, school walkabouts, and worked on projects like:

  • installing bike racks
  • designing traffic calming signs
  • implementing designated routes
  • hosting walk to school events

It's been a good learning experience for all and we're are excited for more action next year! 

Click here to learn more about school travel planning>> 
 

Get kids moving at school next fall

If you're planning to get a head start over the break and want to find some great ideas for back to school, here's a sneak peak of some exciting upcoming opportunities to get kids moving:

  

Saskatchewan communities nominated in Kraft Project Play

We're very excited to see 56 Saskatchewan community projects have been nominated!  Best wishes to these communities as you move on in Kraft Project Play. Click here to see this year's nominations and show your support by sharing or commenting. 

 

Kraft Project Play is helping to build a better future by building better places to play. The grand prize winner will receive $250,000 for their recreational facility upgrade and the three secondary prize winners will each receive $25,000 towards their recreational facility upgrade.

 

Upcoming funding opportunities

The Canada 150 Fund: The goal of the the Canada 150 Fund is to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada. Learn more>>

 

Lawson Foundation - Active Outdoor Play: The Lawson Foundation has issued a Canada-wide call for applications from registered charities to increase children's opportunities for self-directed play outdoors at home, in school, in child care, the community and nature. Applications must be received by 1:00PM EDT Tuesday July 14, 2015.  Find out more>> 

 

An update from Saskatchewan in motion

The in motion office will take a little break this summer.  The office will be closed June 29 and re-open for action Monday July 6.  Have a great in motion summer!

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