As part of ThinkFirst Canada’s mission to educate children, youth and the general public on head injury and concussion, free bilingual webinars are being offered to extend our education outreach and ensure that our target audience is learning about head injury and concussion in the most effective and dynamic way!     The following webinars are being held in the month of April:  General Overview of...

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and ParticipACTION have developed the new Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4) and the Sedentary Behaviour Guildeines (0-4).   Physical Activity Guidelines For healthy growth and development: Infants (aged less than 1 year) should be physically active several tiems daily – particularly through interactive floor-based play. Toddlers (aged 1-2 years) and...

The 4th Annual Valley Youth Fun Run will take place on Saturday May 12th 2012 in Canning. The 3km and 5km route will take place on the Bigelow Trail. This event is opening to all children and youth aged 6-15 years in the Annapolis Valley. Cost: $5 Registration: Due April 18th to be guareeteed a T-shirt. Please submit your Registration Form 2012 to New Minas Recreation Department. The purpose of the event is to encourage Annapolis Valley...

  Western Kings County Active Kids Healthy Kids Grant Application are available. The fund is meant to help the community to address innovative, non traditional, creative physical activity initiatives that enable youth and their families to lead physically active lifestyles. Project examples: Before or after school activities, new recreational youth sports, outdoor activities (snow shoeing, tennis etc), Girls In Motion, youth...

Creative Arts Program for Children This exciting after- school program begins January 24th from 4:00 – 5:15 and continues every Tuesday for 10 weeks, at the St. John’s Parish Hall, Wolfville. Each child will have a one-on-one volunteer. Late registration accepted. Activities include: drama, music, movement, interactive storytelling, visual arts! Wh0: Children age 6-12 years old who have special needs or any learning challenges.  When:...

    Are you an Early Childhood Educator? Or eligible to work with chidren? If so, you may be interested in leading preschoolers in Tumblebugs, a fun and easy physical activity program you can lead with this 3-4 hour training workshop.     Spaces are limited….. When: Saturday February 18th 2012  1pm – 5pm (Deadline to register is Feb 15th). Where: New Minas Civic Centre (across from Canadian Tire) on Commerical...