FROM BC. "Girls face complex social pressures & barriers that can limit their access to and interest in participating in sports. These include: body image, peer pressure, lack of encouragement, & lack of female role models. We all need to work harder..." vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Nurturing helps a child’s brain reach its full potential. Learn more about how children’s brains are developed and in particular how #physicalliteracy helps build a strong brain: bit.ly/2L0iuwx

Playing games like Giddy Up, Follow the Leader, Nature Scavenger Hunt, and more will keep little ones entertained and having fun while nature hiking! Learn more: bit.ly/2L0amMt

Save the date! On Saturday, July 14th head on down to Sunpoke for a hot-dog, hamburger, and an ice cold drink in support of KidSport NB! #SoAllKidsCanPlay

Spend your lunch hour in a historic setting! St. Anne's Chapel of Ease lunch time recitals, tomorrow at 12:10pm: Emily Kennedy, cello & Mark Kleyn, viola ow.ly/PqiF30kTf9N

Série de récitals d’été - Chapelle St. Anne of Ease présente Emily Kennedy, violoncelle Mark Kleyn, alto 11 juillet, 12h10 ow.ly/MLnu30kTfZY

Summer is here and so are Artistica Summer Camps! There is still time to register your young artist for day camp. Visit our website for online registration today. From July 23 – 27: Art for a small planet, ages 9-12 ow.ly/etP030kU3Cm

Canada’s kids receive a D+ for overall physical activity levels. We still have a long way to go! Find out more: participACTIONreportcard.com participaction

We know our teens need to move more. Check out these 10 tips to get your teens off the couch when they'd rather be texting or playing video games! ow.ly/SAVJ30kThGf cc participaction HealthyKidsBurlON ^as

We still have lots of space in next week's "Act Now" Drama Camps. Week 3 is for youth ages 6 to 10. We even have spots available for underprivileged youth who might not otherwise get a chance to experience a fun, rewarding camp like ours! Do you know of someone? Spread the word!

Gardening works on gross motor skills (shovelling, digging, and lifting) and also fine motor skills (planting, scooping, watering, and laying soil). But there are many other ways to make it active as well. Learn more: bit.ly/2L6Cpdy

N'oubliez pas de vous arrêter au Barbeque Communautaire à Sunpoke le 14 juillet! Shannon de upi sera là avec la 'Feel Good Hydration Station' et des jeux pour vous de jouer!

Does your child’s toy have #magnets? Health Canada has made changes to its #toys requirements: ow.ly/ti7j30kUleg

The kids are having a BLAST this week at our Tennis and Basketball Camp! We are so lucky to have Lindsay Miller here with us to share her knowledge and experience. Click below to learn about our Girls Tennis and Basketball Camp running August 20th-24th. abonytennis.ca/programs/summe…

Our fall junior recreational tennis programs are open for registration! The AFTC FUNdamentals programs are designed for juniors at any levels ages 4-16, and are coached by our Tennis Canada Certified Staff. Register now! abonytennis.ca/programs/junio…

There are so many physical benefits of yoga. But what about mental benefits? Yoga teaches a child how to take a moment to themselves to breathe. It promotes mental clarity! Learn more: bit.ly/2KJW2vx

There's an eclectic selection of events for every taste this weekend! Get a jump start to the weekend on Friday morning - the fun keeps rollin' from there! frederictonfrc.ca/fredkid/the-we…

Fredkid Professional & Parent Series Presentation - May 27th 9am , 1pm and 6pm. City of Fredericton fredkid McAdam Avenue School Opal Family Services NB Wellness NB Physical Literacy @Fredericton Fredericton Community Foundation

Family Fun Day tomorrow from 12-4pm - 60 Veterans Drive. Everyone is welcome!!

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