Special Olympics BC Fit Families and Friends programs can be offered in communities around the province. Typically, communities offer Fit Families & Friends in the summer months when traditional Special Olympics BC sport and youth programs are on vacation.
During in-person Fit Families & Friends programs, Special Olympics BC athletes and supporters connect for weekly exercise outings like walks or hikes, followed by fun chats about healthy eating. Fit Families & Friends creates connections and encouragement for athletes and supporters to stay active together! Special Olympics BC can provide communities with week-by-week program guides and support to make it easy and fun to offer this summertime activity.
If you are interested in Fit Families & Friends, please contact Special Olympics BC's health team at health@specialolympics.bc.ca.
Summer 2023
If there isn't a Fit Families & Friends program in your community – and/or if you want extra ways to stay active and healthy – Special Olympics BC invites everyone to use the SOBC Sizzlin' Summer wellness challenge calendar!
SOBC health calendars provide daily health and wellness challenges, as well as training resources and tips to stay active and fit throughout the month!
Find SOBC Wellness Challenge Calendars
Fitness
If you're looking for more at-home activity ideas, please click here!
You can choose a weekly goal that aligns with your current schedule. Your goal can be to “LEVEL UP” into a higher level each week!
LEVEL UP Fitness Level Goals
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Level |
Minutes per week |
Example |
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1.
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90-150 minutes |
30 minutes per day 3-5 days/week |
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2.
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150-210 minutes |
30 minutes per day 5-7 days/week |
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3.
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210-315 minutes |
30-45 minutes per day 7 days/week |
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4.
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315-420 minutes |
45-60 minutes per day 5-7 days/week |
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5.
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420-525 minutes |
More than 1 hour per day 7 days/week |
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6.
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More than 525 minutes |
More than 1.5 hours per day 7 days/week |
Connect with Friends
Join the SOBC Wellness Challenges Facebook Group to share your achievements and enjoy motivational moments!
Healthy Recipes
Here are some ideas for healthy recipe to make each week! Check out the awesome eats below:
Join the Fun!
Any athletes and coaches who would like to be part of the program can contact Special Olympics BC's health team at health@specialolympics.bc.ca.
