Slipstream visits Strathcona Park Lodge
Written on May 2, 2013 at 5:24 pm, by Scott
Self Propelled Guests
Written on August 2, 2011 at 10:20 pm, by Scott
Congrats to our two newest guest who will recieve 10% off of their accommodation for arriving at Strathcona Park Lodge self propelled.
Bob Purdy “Elder in Training”
Written on February 20, 2011 at 8:31 am, by Strathcona Park Lodge
Bob Purdy likes to call himself an “elder in training.” He is from Kelowna, BC and is going to stand up paddle everyday this year to raise awareness for the environment. All donations go to the David Suzuki Foundation. You can find his website by clicking http://ow.ly/3ZU73 and his Facebook page at http://ow.ly/3ZU86.
Staff at Play
Written on February 17, 2011 at 2:27 pm, by Strathcona Park Lodge
Tuesday February 15th, 2011 will go down as a an epic day of snowboarding! Thank you Ular, the snow goddess, for all the powder on Mount Washington! Hope everyone gets a chance to head out into the mountains as it is still snowing!!!!
Kids and Excercise
Written on February 16, 2011 at 8:39 am, by Strathcona Park Lodge
Canadian youngsters should spend no more than two hours daily in front of computer and TV screens, according to new behaviour guidelines.
Brothers, from left to right, Matthew, 11, C.J., 5, and Andrew Dalglish, 8, go sliding in a park near their Toronto home after school on Friday, February 11, 2011. (Darren Calabrese / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology unveiled the guidelines Tuesday in hopes of minimizing the time children and youth between ages five and 17 spend in low-energy behaviours.
On top of the expected recommendations — spend less time playing passive video games and watching TV — the guidelines say youth should try to scale back sedentary transport, such as taking the bus or travelling by car.
Kids, five to 11, are encouraged to walk to school with a group of friends in their neighbourhood. Older youth are asked to consider biking to school. Or instead of texting a friend, why not try getting up and visiting them in person.
But it’s a tough task, reducing “screen time.”
The average school-age Canadian spends about 62 per cent of their waking hours in screen time — that’s 8.6 hours a day.
The society released its physical activity guidelines for Canadians only a few weeks ago. Children and youth were advised to get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day. However, only about 7 per cent of youth meet those guidelines, the society says.
“We’re not saying replace sedentary behaviour with exercise per se — (although) that would be wonderful. But replace it with something else other than sedentary behaviour,” Mark Tremblay, chair of the physical activity guidelines committee told The Canadian Press.
“If that’s just standing more often, then wonderful. If it’s walking more often, if it’s getting outside, if it’s doing chores around the house, if it’s doing a hobby that doesn’t have you sitting immobile, then what our research shows is that that is associated with a decrease in health risks over and above the benefits that kids get from high-level physical activity.”
With computers built into the curriculum, some schools are looking at new ways to get their students moving.
At Earl Grey School in Winnipeg, they are trying out after-school dance classes.
“They’re participating and being fit, but they’re not aware of it and that works really well,” principal Gail Singer told CTV News.
In New Brunswick, the province’s largest school district is incorporating physical activities into more student routines.
School District 2 recently announced the launch of Move 2 Improve at Beaverbrook School in Moncton and its investment in exercise equipment, such as treadmills and spin bikes.
With a report by CTV’s Jill Macyshon in Winnipeg
Great Web Videos for YOUR Pleasure!
Written on January 26, 2011 at 10:32 am, by Strathcona Park Lodge
Last year a great series of great web videos were released called “The Season.” Produced on the West Coast of Canada, this web series follows 5 athletes pursuing snowboarding, climbing, mountain biking and paddling. You can find the all 21 episodes by clicking on the following address http://www.theseasontv.com/.
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/11745783]
Amazing film!
Written on January 20, 2011 at 3:58 pm, by Strathcona Park Lodge
What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature?
At a time when children play more behind screens than outside, PLAY AGAIN explores the changing balance between the virtual and natural worlds. Is our connection to nature disappearing down the digital rabbit hole?
This documentary follows six teenagers who, like the average American child, spend five to fifteen hours a day behind screens. PLAY AGAIN unplugs these teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure no electricity, no cell phone coverage, no virtual reality.
What are we missing when we are behind screens? How does this impact our childrens well being, our society and the very future of our planet?
Through the voices of children and leading experts like Richard Louv, Juliet Schor, Bill McKibben, Gary Small and David Suzuki, PLAY AGAIN introduces new perspectives and encourages action for a sustainable future.
