H.K.C.C. Water Does Wonders!
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Oshawa is one of 45 communities in Ontario selected to participate in a 3-year program designed to improve the health of children aged 12 years and under.
Led by the City of Oshawa, a team of community partners are working together to implement local programs and activities that focus on physical activity and healthy eating. Currently, we are focusing on the theme of “Water Does Wonders!”.
Schools & Childcare Centres: Share your Water Journey/Diary
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Community childcare centres and local Oshawa elementary schools can post their journey's/diaries on our Stories tab. Be sure to post some pictures for bonus marks!
Families: Take the Pledge!
Families pledged to date: 151
Our Healthy Kids Family Pledge was from December 1, 2016 to January 7, 2017 (12:00 p.m. E.S.T.). Families who entered during this time were entered into a draw for a chance to win great prizes from local businesses.
Your family can challenge themselves by pledging to:
- Play everyday! Get 60 minutes a day.
- Drink up! Water Does Wonders! Choose water.
- Eat right! Choose veggies and fruit for snacks!
- Sleep tight! Get a good night's sleep every night.
For more information, facts, tips and Healthy Kids updates, follow activeOshawa on Facebook and Twitter and #HealthyKidsOSH and #HealthyKidsON or visit the Healthy Kids Oshawa webpage. Review the Pledge Terms and Conditions.
Tell your story
Time to tell Healthy Kids Oshawa what you have been doing!
Did you have an event to promote drinking water? Did you have a letter writing campaign? How about a Sugar Shocker display? We want to hear about it and see it!
Be sure to post your journey with some pictures for extra bonus marks!
If you are looking for the Community Workshop Journey or the Diary of a Water Does Wonders Leader evaluations, please visit: www.oshawa.ca/healthykids
Check back regularly to see what other leaders have posted and share your comments.
Deadline for submissions:
Community Facilities: February 1, 2017
Schools: February 1, 2017