Skill: Agility

Moving everyday is good for all kids. So how do you get your non-sporty kid to be active? Try these fun activities!

Although the real Olympic Games won’t be held until next year, there’s no reason why your family can’t enjoy some Olympics-themed fun at home this summer.

Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.

First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.

For many of us, the pandemic has added stress to our lives. Try these yoga poses with your kids to help them relieve their anxious feelings.

To get kids outside and give them an all-over workout, here’s how you can create your own obstacle course.

The snow is gone, the birds are singing, and my kids are full of energy. Thankfully, spring offers many opportunities for children to get moving outdoors.

If you or your kids are trying to figure out ways to be active each day during this time of isolation, turn to the Recipe for an Active Day for ideas.

Here’s how I’m keeping my four-year-old daughter active during this unprecedented time.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still have family fun at home over the Easter weekend with these activity ideas.

It’s not easy to be shuttered indoors during COVID-19, but these are some simple ways to help kids stay active and distracted.

Puddles provide kids with opportunities to learn about movement, the natural world, and play. Here are some tips for soaking up puddle fun.

Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued

Kids in wheelchairs may be seated, but that doesn’t mean they have to be sitting still. Here are some ideas for fun, active games.

In contrast to typical metal or plastic play structures, natural playgrounds are designed to take advantage of landscaping and organic materials.

CBRM Recreation, in partnership with FrameWork Cycle & Fitness, is currently offering a Try A Fat Bike program in various communities within the CBRM. Why fat tire bike? Why try a fat tire bike? Fat bikes are durable, versatile, comfortable, and can go places you’ve never cycled before. Make no mistake, although these bikes handle … Continued

Cross-country skiing is a lot of fun, but it can take time for kids to get into it. Here are some tips for helping them along the way.

My family loves cross-country skiing on groomed trails, but we discovered early on that it’s a lot of fun to venture off the track.

Cross-country skiing is an affordable winter sport that’s relatively easy to learn for all ages and athletic abilities.

These spaces offer valuable opportunities for the development of physical literacy and for experimentation.

On an outdoor rink, you’ll get fresh air, mountain or forest views, and snowbanks to jump in too.

For many children in early-years programs, learning happens at play centres, themed play areas with a specific focus.

During the seasonal limbo when it’s too cold for golf yet not snowy enough to start cross-country skiing, you might wonder what there is to do with a golf course’s wide open, flurry-dusted acreage. Well, look no further than your own two feet! In line with the CBRM Recreation initiative to support opportunities for adults … Continued

These skating games will help kids gain balance and coordination while they have a blast on the ice.