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Chaque emplacement de Boîte de jeux possède un code d'accès unique que nous modifions une fois par mois. Entrez votre adresse électronique ci-dessous pour obtenir le code d'accès!

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En cliquant sur SOUMETTRE, vous acceptez de recevoir une mise à jour par courriel lorsque nous modifions le code d'accès.

Join us in Powering Off for Screen-Free Week!

From April 30 - May 6, 2018, let's pledge to power off electronics and find other ways to play!

Registration Closed  //  Inscription Fermée

Deadline to register is April 29. La date limite est le 29 avril.

All registrants will be entered to win 1 of 3 prize packs valued at $250! 

Screen-Free Week is about taking a break from digital entertainment. You can still use devices for school and work, but try to replace recreational screen time with other activities.

Family Pledge

Print out the Family Pledge and fill in the blank spaces. Hang it some place in your house where you will see it every day to remind you to step away from your screens.

English  |  French

Activity List

Check out these fun, screen-free ideas for the whole family!

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Activity Log

Keep a log of what you did each day during Screen-Free Week. You'll be amazed how much more you can do when you go screen-free!

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Schedule of Free Activities

Here are some free community activities happening this week!

Check it out!

For more information on our current theme, Power Off and Play!, click here.

Click here to be directed to the official Screen-Free Week website!

Power Off and Play!

The fourth theme of the HKCC is Power Off and Play! and runs January 2018 – August 2018. This theme encourages children and families to build a balanced day that is not filled with screen time. 

‘Screen time’ is the time spent using a screen-based device, such as a smartphone, tablet, computer or television. Not all screen time is unhealthy. Screens can offer an important way to learn and communicate in school and at work.

Screens can also be used for recreational purposes such as watching movies and playing games. Kids may be sitting, reclining or lying down the whole time they are using their device. This is called sedentary screen time and many children are getting too much of it. This could interfere with and take time away from healthy activities in their day. It could even affect their health.

The focus of Power Off and Play! is on minimizing children’s recreational and sedentary screen time. This theme helps children and families build a balanced day that includes:

• Staying within recommended screen time limits.
• Putting screens away during important times of day (sleep time and meal and snack time).
• Replacing some screen time with other activities (physical activity, social interaction, and fun and educational activities).

During Theme 4, our community will introduce campaigns, programs and environmental supports that will encourage kids to power off devices and play more. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on what's happening!

For more information:

Parents & Caregivers Fact Sheet (French)

Background & Evidence Fact Sheet (French)

Infographic (French)

                                  Breakfast                                                                      Lunch

                     Zoey's Green Smoothie                                    David's Delicious Veggie Salad

                                 Zoey, Grade 5                                                                          David, Grade 8

                                  Dinner                                                                               Snack

        Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili                                             Energy Balls

                                                                Nolan, Grade 6

                               Bradley, Grade 5