H.K.C.C. Water Does Wonders!

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Healthy Kids Community Challenge Oshawa logoOshawa 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:

  1. Play everyday! Get 60 minutes a day.
  2. Drink up! Water Does Wonders! Choose water.
  3. Eat right! Choose veggies and fruit for snacks!
  4. 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.



Healthy Kids Community Challenge Oshawa logoOshawa 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

We are experiencing some technical difficulties the site administrator has been notified, please bear with us.


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:

  1. Play everyday! Get 60 minutes a day.
  2. Drink up! Water Does Wonders! Choose water.
  3. Eat right! Choose veggies and fruit for snacks!
  4. 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.


  • Healthy Kids Community Challenge Oshawa Pledge

    Take the challenge, Oshawa!

    Pledge your family by January 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) for the chance to win an awesome prize! Grand Prize: family bike package with helmets (approximate value $2000.00)!

    Personal information on this form is collected in accordance with Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used to administer the healthy kids community challenge and may be used in promotional activities undertaken by the City of Oshawa. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City’s Freedom of Information Coordinator at 905-436-3311.

    If this information is required in an accessible format, please

    Take the challenge, Oshawa!

    Pledge your family by January 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) for the chance to win an awesome prize! Grand Prize: family bike package with helmets (approximate value $2000.00)!

    Personal information on this form is collected in accordance with Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used to administer the healthy kids community challenge and may be used in promotional activities undertaken by the City of Oshawa. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City’s Freedom of Information Coordinator at 905-436-3311.

    If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Service Oshawa; Tel: 905-436-3311, email: service@oshawa.ca, or in person at City Hall (50 Centre St. S., Oshawa).

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