Program Description

THE COVID BUSTER

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

PROBLEM:

More and more people are not active enough. How can we help people of all ages and physical abilities be more active, using our current structures and spaces, while respecting the COVID-19 social distancing rules and safety regulations?

SOLUTION:

Design and implement a multi-challenge rewards-based program that can be implemented now, while respecting the COVID-19 restrictions, that will encourage people of all ages and physical abilities to engage in fun and physical activities within their own community.

GOAL AND DESIRED OUTCOME:

Our goal is to offer the benefits of physical activity to everyone, by providing the right level of challenge, the right kind of support and motivation, and the right places to play and be active.

Participants in our program will discover fun and creative ways to be healthy and active in their own community, using the structures and spaces already available to them, thereby increasing the likelihood that they continue to be active well beyond the scope of our program.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:

  • Four age groups, each with its own custom-tailored set of challenges

  • Groups are named after the five elements of nature (to restore and maintain good health)

  • Adaptations are provided for differently abled individuals

PHASE 1

(WINTER EDITION)

      • 16 challenges to complete in 62 days, for a total of 230 points

      • Challenge descriptions, reporting link and leaderboard on program website

      • Participation fee: Free! Food or cash donation to local food bank

      • Registration: Sign up HERE

      • Program Start date: December 1st, 2020

      • Program End date: January 31st, 2021

      • End-of-program virtual celebration (Google Meet) : Thursday, February 4th, 2021

PHASE 2

(SPRING EDITION)

  • 16 NEW! challenges per age group, for a total of 240 points

  • Challenge descriptions, badges and individual tracking sheet on program website

  • Can participate as an individual or implement program independently to a larger group (ex: class, school or community group)

  • Flexible start and end dates: May - June 2021