ParticipACTION Community Challenge

June 1–7

Theme Focus: Walking as an accessible, low-barrier way to participate in ParticipACTION by using County trails, facilities, and walkable spaces in your community.

Individual-Level Activation

• Self-directed walking promoted throughout the week
• Residents encouraged to use existing County trail systems, which can be found here.
• Walking can be done independently, at any time, and in any location that fits the theme

County/Facility-Based Activation: JDA County Sportsplex – Indoor Walking Track

• Free public drop-in access to the walking track
• Date: Friday, June 5
• Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Barrier-free, weather-proof option for residents

June 8–14

Theme Focus: Gentle, accessible movement with an emphasis on stretching, mobility, and overall wellness for all ages and abilities.

Individual-Level Activation

• Go at your own pace: do some movement and light stretching using ParticipACTION's online resources. Some exercises include:
  • Low-Intensity Stretch Class
  • Rejuvenating Yoga
  • Get Fit as You Sit
  • Family First Workout

County/Facility-Based Activation

• Harry Balfour School Gymnasium - join us in the evening for a yoga and gentle movement session!
  • June 11, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Register here: Adult Yoga Registration

June 15–21

Theme Focus: Encouraging residents to participate in sport through free, welcoming, and beginner-friendly opportunities that lower barriers and invite people to try or return to sport.

Individual-Level Activation

• Run the track at the J.D.A. Sportsplex
• Log minutes while participating in local sport teams and leagues
• Take a swing at a local golf course, or try out disc golf

County/Facility-Based Activation

• JDA County Sportsplex – Outdoor Soccer Field
  
  • Date: June 18
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Beginner-friendly “try-it” soccer session that includes:

• • Basic skills
  • Simple drills
  • Short, casual game play

Intended audience: ages 16+

• Bezanson Community Event Centre
  • Date: June 21
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Full-day sport activation featuring free, drop-in opportunities, including: 
    • Pickleball
    • Badminton
    • Basketball

Activities will run at scheduled time blocks throughout the day and are focused on casual play, accessibility, and re-engaging with sports. 

June 21–28

Theme Focus: Encouraging fun, informal physical activity through play-based movement, with an emphasis on outdoor play, games, and low-pressure participation in parks and playground settings.

Individual-Level Activation

• Bring your children to a local playground and log their minutes. Check out our playgrounds here.
• Play tag, relay challenges, or simple ball games with friends and family
• Focus on fun, creativity, and movement rather than a structured sport