Get active this summer:

Summer is here and the kids are home from school. There are lots of ways to stay active with your children at home. Remember to follow all COVID-19 public health guidelines. And remember that sometimes all it takes is one good idea to get you to be active. Here are a few suggestions.

Plant a garden and let everyone have their own special section.
Go for a walk or to a park in your neighbourhood and play Frisbee.
Plan a family road trip and bring a soccer ball or baseball to use on the way or when you get there.
Walk at night and look for stars.
Run through the sprinkler or play catch.
Go on a weekly active outing or walk to a nearby park.
Go for a bike ride—make sure to wear helmets.
Play catch, hacky-sack or hopscotch in your yard.
Go hiking or camping.
Make an obstacle course and keep a chart with everyone's times.
During commercial breaks while you’re watching TV:

Run on the spot, do push-ups and sit-ups, or stretch.
Play catch inside with a foam ball.
See who can do the most jumping jacks.

Do household chores—give everyone a task and listen to music while you work.
Go to an open field and fly a kite.
Plan a walk every day after supper and keep track of everyone’s steps on a chart.
Exercise with fitness videos, apps, or TV shows like yoga or aerobics.
Watch a show as a family and for every hour you watch, be active for an hour.
Wash your vehicles or clean up the yard.