December 14, 2020
As we collectively support public health measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, an unintended consequence has been that our physical activity levels have suffered significant and sustained declines, which can have detrimental effects on our physical and mental health.
A finding from ParticipACTION research shows that this effect has been especially pronounced on kids.
Children are experiencing lower physical activity levels, less outside time, and higher sedentary behaviour, including screen time, during the outbreak. Kids need to move more, now more than ever.
We know extracurricular activities are a great way to bring balance to your child’s academic life and teach them many important skills during their formative years.
Extracurricular activities are proven to provide a lot of benefits to children. They get an opportunity to explore new interests, exercise, improved social skills – even online, better achievement with challenging subjects, and time management techniques.
Here are a couple of organizations that are mindfully continuing their in-person courses taking into account physical distancing requirements. Precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of children participating in classes. The classes are now smaller so children can physically distance themselves, enrollment is more flexible, and cleanliness is a top priority. Some classes are also available online.
Winter Sessions at Arts Umbrella
Vancouver, Surrey
Vancouver: 604-681-5268 / Surrey: 604-535-1127
artsumbrella.com/
Ages 3–19
New year, new art: Arts Umbrella’s Winter Session classes begin in January 2021, with safe in-person and remote options for kids and teens. Surrey and Granville Island host classes on Acting, Animation, Dance, Drawing & Painting, Musical Theatre, and much more. Browse our Program Guides and register online today.
North Shore Snowboard Team
604 698 8275
info@nsst.ca
Ages 8+
North Shore Snowboard Team offers numerous snowboard programs for kids ages eight and up who are already snowboarding at an intermediate to advanced level. Our programs help push their current riding ability to a higher level in a safe, progressive manner.
The time has come. Your child sings and hums all the time, dances around the house and expresses themselves with music everywhere they go. As parents, we want to encourage this, so we think – music lessons, and music instruments! The best time to get a jump start on music is when the child is…
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Renovating a family home can be challenging enough without children present - let alone when doing it on your own! Renovation projects can be noisy, chaotic and disruptive - not to mention dangerous! When combined with power tools and workstations that look like play areas for small children, a disaster could easily ensue. 1. Establish…
For some though trick-or-treating is no longer a viable option. Since the challenging Halloweens during COVID, there has been a decline in trick-or-treating. There are a few other reasons why it may not be the best way to celebrate Halloween this year.
