Due to various factors – transportation and cost barriers, access to screens, and lack of opportunity – BC kids are less physically active than ever, especially children whose families face additional barriers. Active Play Club is a great way to increase physical activity opportunities for kids in BC!
The Active Play Club provides a unique opportunity for children to engage in unstructured or free play on school grounds after the school day ends. Whether kids choose to swing on the monkey bars, kick around a soccer ball, or play “The Floor is Lava," they have space to be active in their own way. Program leaders provide light supervision and a caring environment.
The goals of Active Play Club are to:
-Provide a safe and supportive environment for kids to be active, explore risks, and learn about themselves, their friends, and the world around them.
-Reduce barriers associated with other after-school programming, like cost and transportation.
-Reduce barriers associated with other after-school programming, like cost and transportation.
To learn more, watch the video below and check out our webinar!
"I really enjoy seeing the kids just being kids. We just let them play, let them have fun. We are seeing the kids come out of their shells and the shy kids make friends. It's really neat to see ... they are so happy to just go and play.”
- Active Play Club Leader, District of Port Hardy
