Healthy Kids Brantford-Brant

Nature is Best

Our Nature is Best, FREE summer passport program is now underway until September 1, 2021. Kids are encouraged to get outside and get active with our passport to nature and experience activities like tubing down the grand river, cycling on a trail, playing in a splash pad, creating art using nature and more, all for FREE!

Click for your FREE printable PDF passport July and FREE printable PDF passport August and get outside, play and WIN! Passports with 10 completed activities can be returned to the County of Brant via email, Once you have completed your passport, snap a pic or scan your completed form and email it to community@brant.ca for a chance to win some COOL prizes. A random draw of all completed passport entries received will be completed.

11 Benefits Why Being in Nature is Best

Improve quality of sleep
Reduces stress and anxiety
Encourages creativity
Increases cognitive, coping and problem solving skills
Increases social skills
It keeps you youthful
You feel happier
Improved concentration
You absorb Vitamin D better
Strengthens your immune system
It brightens your mood

About Healthy Kids Brantford-Brant

Healthy Kids Brantford-Brant is a community initiative focused on promoting healthy behaviours and physical activity for children 0 to 14 years of age.

Since 2015, the Passport to Health program has proven to be an effective way to successfully connect kids to discover new activities they may not have otherwise tried. The Healthy Kids program continues to demonstrate significant success in changing the culture of children’s health within the community through innovative projects, partnerships and awareness campaigns. Parents whose children have participated in the Healthy Kids program reported improvements in their child’s motivation to participate in physical activity, eat healthy foods, and drink more water.

Healthy Kids At Home

Are you a family looking for fun activities while you are staying safe at home? The County of Brant and City of Brantford have connected with our community partners to provide a diverse list of online classes and activities.

Whether you’re looking for fitness classes, art classes, access to books or online learning, there’s something for everyone. Get your friends or family involved to stay connected while staying inside.

Brantford Public Library

Get your free temporary digital membership and unlock all the resources BPL has to offer right at your fingertips. Sign up for the Libraries Digital Membership card that was created for those who do not already have an account. It provides temporary access to audiobooks, ebooks, Lynda.com, Universal class tutorials, language tutorials, crafts, downloadable movies, television shows, music, newspapers and magazines.

Code.org

Calling all tech enthusiast!
Looking for a new skill to learn while you’re at home? Check out these resources for students, parents, and teachers - including videos, fun tutorials, and projects! It’s easier - and way more fun - than you ever thought. Learn how to code a dance party featuring Katy Perry and Shawn Mendes, learn how AI can help our oceans, write your own flappy game code, and more at studio.code.org/courses.

County of Brant

The County of Brant wants to know how you and your family are keeping your spirits up during this challenging time. Check out our Rec At Home page for activities.

County of Brant Public Library

If you need any assistance with our online services, please email us, chat with us, or phone 519-442-2433. Visit our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for easy craft activities, story reads and book recommendations. If you don’t have a library card, don’t worry, you can sign up online! Online membership lets you immediately access all of our online resources. Visit us at www.brantlibrary.ca

Crock-A-Doodle Brantford

Visit Crock-A-Doodle’s technique videos on YouTube and start creating memories and one of a kind treasures that will last for years to come. They are also offering contact free delivery of Take Home kits, so that you can enjoy painting pottery within the comfort and safety of your own home.

Grand River Conservation Authority

Are you missing a connection to nature?
Are you looking for natural science activities to keep kids engaged in learning?
Check out a fantastic list of activities for the young, and the young at heart!

Gretzky Centre

WGSC will be sharing workouts from their certified personal trainers, including ways to keep your little ones moving. Watch live fitness videos that focus on strategies for strengthening and check out resources that foster mental health and wellbeing. Their Facebook page is an interactive space where connections are made and conversations happen in a safe environment.

Kids Can Fly

Kids Can Fly is helping new moms with their virtual program HUGS4NEWMOMS. Topics will include how to develop supports during social distancing, lactation and feeding your baby, self-care for mom, sleep, how to deal with anxiety, and many more. To join, please contact Jane Flinders at jflinders@me.com or 519-755-9482.
For more information about talking to your child about COVID-19 and some fun activities to do at home, including virtual musical circles with Miss Jane, visit their Facebook page.

ParticipACTION

Check out the Fit Break every weekday at 12pm EST hosted by ParticipACTION on their Facebook page.

YMCA at Home

Introducing YMCA at Home, a new virtual platform that provides you with the ability to connect with your favourite YMCA programs, activities, and instructors without leaving the comfort of your own home. You can expect a safe, fun, and impactful experience. Available for all ages.

Healthy Kids Brantford-Brant helps children ages 0-14 lead healthier lives through healthy eating, getting active, and making healthy choices. We are helping to change the culture of children's health within the community.

Previous Healthy Kids Themes in Brantford-Brant

Run. Jump. Play. Everyday!

We want all children to enjoy play, sports, and physical activity.

Water Does Wonders!

Let's encourage kids and families to drink water when thirsty instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. It's the natural, healthy, and free choice.

Choose to Boost Veggies & Fruit

Make vegetables and fruits part of our everyday lives. Whether fresh, frozen, or canned, fruits and vegetables help provide children and families with the vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and overall energy needed to be physically active.

Power off and play

Power off devices before sleep, during meal and snack time, and encourage plenty of physical activity, social interaction, family time, and fun. Let's help children and families to build a balanced day not filled with screen time.

Healthy Kids Brantford-Brant