October is Walk to School Month!
Schools in Windsor-Essex County can celebrate IWALK with special events on IWALK Day (October 4th) or anytime throughout the month.
Physical Activity
Physical Activity Calendar
Download these resources for educators and teens to increase physical activity.
Get Active this Month!
June 4th is National Health and fitness day. With the weather warming up, educators and students may be looking for ways to spend more time outdoors and get active.
Free or Low-Cost Summer Recreation Programs
Looking for great ways to keep kids engaged, active and social during the summer months? Here are some local activities that are free or low-cost in the Windsor-Essex region.
Bike to School Week
Bike to School Week is a celebration of the journey to school by two (or three!) wheels that takes place every year during the last week of May. This year, Bike to School Week is celebrated from May 29 to June 2.
Physical Activity
Providing children and youth with ways to be active and educating them about the importance of physical activity and limiting of sedentary behaviour is important to help them develop skills and knowledge to allow them to make healthier choices.
Fall Prevention Month
Join the movement! November is Fall Prevention Month.
Windsor-Essex County Fall Prevention Committee
The Windsor-Essex County Fall Prevention Committee has the vision/goal to reduce the risk and impact of falls among older adults within the City of Windsor and Essex County.
Falls Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors. Most falls however are avoidable with appropriate education, awareness, screening, assessment, intervention, and prevention. The Windsor Essex Community Health Centre Falls Prevention Screening Clinic is a group of health care providers from the community who work with seniors to help maintain their independence and reduce their risk of having a fall. To learn more, visit the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre’s Falls Prevention Program.