Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids brings together community partners from the business, sport, culture and recreation sectors to respond to emerging needs of children in Brantford. Since 2015, the Healthy Kids program has offered a wide range of programs and awareness campaigns to support child well-being in Brantford, including focused campaigns regarding physical activity, healthy diet, and environmental awareness and reducing screen time. Since that time, over 41,000 children have participated in 576 activities hosted with over 230 community partners.
Has your child skipped rope today?
As part of the Healthy Kids Bright Futures initiative, the City is pleased to offer a free skipping rope to children within the City of Brantford. Did you know that just 10 minutes of physical activity a day can stimulate the brain, improve concentration, enhance problem-solving skills, and strengthen memory? So be a Healthy Kid and get skipping!
The skipping ropes are now available for pick up (while quantities last) at the following locations:
- Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Rd
- Brantford Public Library - downtown, 173 Colborne St
- Brantford Public Library - St Paul’s Branch, 441 St Paul Ave
- City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 58 Dalhousie Street
- Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
- Laurier Brantford YMCA, 100 Water St
- T.B. Costain - SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (Pool Desk)
- Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street
- Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, 643 Park Rd N
- Woodview in the Square, 120 Colborne St, Unit 106-107
Healthy Kids Bright Futures photo contest
Families are also invited to enter the Healthy Kids Bright Futures photo contest by uploading a photo of their child being active and skipping rope. Kids will have the chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to Brant Sports Excellence. The contest closes on August 31, 2024. Winners will randomly be drawn the week of September 2, 2024.
Enter the Healthy Kids Bright Futures photo contest
Has your child danced today?
There are many benefits to dancing daily. Did you know that 10 minutes of physical activity a day:
- stimulates the brain and improves concentration, problem-solving skills, and memory.
- supports the development of muscle strength, coordination, and fine and gross motor skills.
- boosts mood and energy.
- promotes creativity and artistic expression.
- improves health and overall fitness .
- promotes balance and stability.
- improves concentration, problem-solving skills, and memory.
So be a Healthy Kid and get moving!
Healthy Kids Bright Futures
Healthy Kids Bright Futures focuses on activities and education to increase young children’s positive development and school readiness. With a coordinated community effort and Healthy Kids’ broad network of partners, children will be more ready to meet age-appropriate skills and behaviour expectations through participation in activities related to each of five domains; physical health and well-being, social competency, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development and communication skills and general knowledge.
Learn more about Healthy Kids Bright Futures
Healthy Kids All Kids
The Healthy Kids All Kids initiative will support a welcoming environment for all children to participate in local activities. It will provide training and tools to local sport, art, culture and recreation organizations to support them in welcoming and including children from a range of backgrounds and experience. Community events held throughout the next two years will highlight opportunities for all children to participate in programs and demonstrate less traditional activities.
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