We would like to thank everyone for all their contributions to the Healthy Kids Community Challenge Burlington!
Burlington was one of 45 communities across Ontario taking part in Ontario’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC). The goal of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge was to support the well-being of our children, to help create communities where it's easy for children to lead healthier lives. 45 communities across Ontario participated in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. These communities received resources from the province including funding, training and social marketing tools to help promote: healthy eating, physical activity and healthy behaviours for children
The City of Burlington worked with over 60 community partners in many sectors developing programs, policies and initiatives that promote and enable healthy behaviours.
Resources for each theme are provided below.
| Theme 1: Run. Jump. Play. Every Day. |
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This theme encouraged physical activity through a mix of active play, active transportation, sports and structured physical activity
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| Theme 2: Water Does Wonders |
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This theme encouraged kids and families to reach for water when thirsty instead of sugar-sweetened beverages
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| Theme 3: Choose to Boost Veggies and Fruits |
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This theme encouraged kids and families to eat healthier and to make vegetables and fruits part of their everyday lives |
| Theme 4: Power Off and Play! |
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This theme promoted powering off devices before sleep, during meal and snack time, and encourages plenty of physical activity, social interaction, family time and fun!
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| Active Transportation |
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Promoting Active Transportation in our Community.
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| Other Resources |
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Theme-based Resources
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While the challenge ended in September 2018, we are keeping the momentum going! If you have more ideas about what you can do to create supportive environment, please contact us at communitysupport@burlington.ca.