Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids brings together community partners from the business, sport, culture and recreation sectors to respond to emerging needs of children in Brantford. Since 2015, the Healthy Kids program has offered a wide range of programs and awareness campaigns to support child well-being in Brantford, including focused campaigns regarding physical activity, healthy diet, and environmental awareness and reducing screen time. Since that time, over 41,000 children have participated in 576 activities hosted with over 230 community partners.
Has your child danced today?
There are many benefits to dancing daily. Did you know that 10 minutes of physical activity a day:
- stimulates the brain and improves concentration, problem-solving skills, and memory.
- supports the development of muscle strength, coordination, and fine and gross motor skills.
- boosts mood and energy.
- promotes creativity and artistic expression.
- improves health and overall fitness .
- promotes balance and stability.
- improves concentration, problem-solving skills, and memory.
So be a Healthy Kid and get moving!
Healthy Kids Bright Futures
Healthy Kids Bright Futures focuses on activities and education to increase young children’s positive development and school readiness. With a coordinated community effort and Healthy Kids’ broad network of partners, children will be more ready to meet age-appropriate skills and behaviour expectations through participation in activities related to each of five domains; physical health and well-being, social competency, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development and communication skills and general knowledge.
Learn more about Healthy Kids Bright Futures
Healthy Kids All Kids
The Healthy Kids All Kids initiative will support a welcoming environment for all children to participate in local activities. It will provide training and tools to local sport, art, culture and recreation organizations to support them in welcoming and including children from a range of backgrounds and experience. Community events held throughout the next two years will highlight opportunities for all children to participate in programs and demonstrate less traditional activities.
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