Resources & Toolkits

Our resources and toolkits are designed to support organizations in their efforts to reduce barriers to healthy living and create healthier communities.

Active Play Club Guidebook
BCAHL developed the Active Play Club Guidebook to help PACs, community volunteers and supervisors as they set up Active Play Clubs in their schools and communities. The guidebook offers tips and advice on how to set up an engaging and successful play club that will get children moving and playing on their own.
Screen-free resources for parents (children 5-11 and youth 12-17)
Social media, various apps, games and shows hold children’s and teen’s attention captive at the cost of social interaction and movement.
Screen-free resources for parents (0-4 years)
With Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol all over the toy aisles, it can be a challenge to say “no” when children want to sit down in front of screens and watch these beloved programs. Busy parents sometimes find screens helpful to occupy children so they can find a quiet moment or time to get…
Find screen-free alternatives
In an increasingly digital world, many parents and children are often on screens, which pushes out other activities like spending time together or enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Healthy and Resilient BC: A Voter’s Guide
BC is facing a perfect storm of intersecting crises: affordability, extreme weather due to climate change and a healthcare system under strain. All of these issues are adding to poor mental health, which is making the opioid and substance use crisis worse. The good news is that with the upcoming provincial election on October 19,…
Extreme Heat and Smoke Safety Guide
Heat and poor air quality continue to be a concern for many in the province, especially with how it affects our bodies and the way we move outdoors in the summer.
Communities Going Active Toolkit
Active transportation has many benefits: it can reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage communities to be physically active, which in turn helps prevent chronic diseases and foster mental wellness. However, many people in British Columbia experience barriers that prevent them from using active transportation infrastructure. In order to address individual barriers, we…
Everybody Moves, and You’re Invited!
We are excited to announce that BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) and the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative have launched the much anticipated EverybodyMoves Resource Hub! The Hub is a one-stop shop for sport and recreation leaders who want to ensure physical activity is as inclusive and accessible as possible. Physical activity is vital for…
Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport
Active transportation happens when people use their own power to get from one place to another, and can include walking, biking, skateboarding, using a non-mechanized wheelchair, or snowshoeing. The benefits of active transportation are multiple; we see increases in physical activity, social connections, and mental well-being, all of which help to prevent chronic disease. While…

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