Programming Ideas
 Looking for some Programming Ideas for you community? Check out some of the suggestions below. The Lakeshore Recreation Commission has some of these resources that you can borrow or others are downloadable from the site.
Active Minds Active Bodies
This program is intended to encourage children to read and to have fun while being physically active. Encouraging children to include physical activity into their daily routine helps to create a pattern of physical activity that may stay with them forthe rest of their lives.
Play Sport Website
This website promotes games and activities that encourage fun, free play while helping kids develop the skills required to participate in all kinds of sports. PlaySport allows you to search for activities based on the equipment that you, the skills you want to teach, the complexity of the game or space you have available.
Canada Basketball - Steve Nash Youth Basketball
For youth ages 5-8
17 weeks of lessons and teaching techniques already prepared for you.
Lessons specific for 5-6 year olds and 7-8 year olds.
Equipment and manuals availble through the Lakeshore Rec Commission
Softball Canada - Learn to Play Softball
For youth ages 5-6
18 lessons and teaching techniques already prepared for you.
Manuals available from the Lakeshore Rec Commission
Canadian Soccer Association - First Steps, First Kicks
For youth ages 6-10
10 Lessons and teaching points already prepared for you.
Lessons specific for 6-8 year olds and 9-10 year olds.
Also availabe - Laws of the Game - MADE EASY
Manuals available from the Lakeshore Rec Commission
Back Pocket Games
A great booklet designed as a quick reference to games and activities for participants of different ages. It suggests ages, times, equipment and directions for each activity.
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