The Annapolis County Active Kids, Healthy Kids (AKHK) Fund recently awarded a total of $4,950.00 in funding to a variety of programs that will encourage and support physical activity for youth throughout Annapolis County.

The programs receiving funding are: 

• Annapolis East Archery Club: A new club, based in Nictaux, open to youth 13 years of age and older. The AKHK funding will assist in the purchase of equipment for start up of the club.
• Active Play at Storytime: The Annapolis Valley Regional Library will purchase equipment for active play during storytime and craft programs for young children at the Annapolis County library branches.
• Baseball in Middleton: Middleton Minor Baseball Association’s goal is to grow baseball in our community by offering both recreational and competitive opportunities for youth, ages 4 – 15. The AKHK funding will help to reduce registration fees for participants.
• Bridgetown Area Summer Active Living Day Camp: The free day camp program offers a wide range of fun activities for young children, ages 6 – 11. The program runs four mornings per week, using facilities in Bridgetown. The AKHK funding will assist with the staffing costs of the program.
• Jubilee Park Natural Playground Additions + Weekly Parent & Tot Group: The volunteer group behind the award-winning natural playground are planning to add new features to the playground. They will also be leading a weekly parent and tot group on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer.

The Annapolis County Active Kids, Healthy Kids Fund is a cooperative project of:

• Annapolis Community Health Board
• Annapolis West Health Foundation
• Family Matters – Annapolis County Family Resource Centre
• Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness – Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Division
• Recreation and Community Development Departments within Annapolis County
• Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation
• Valley Active Communities Coalition

For further information, please contact Jennifer Coolen at 825-6611.