Healthy Kids Community Challenge

Each month, kids 12 and under will be encouraged to participate in different activities offered either in the community or at home to get a stamp or code word on their Passport. Passports will be collected in December for a chance to win our grand prize giveaway!

TOP Eating Games Guidelines

TOP Eating Games Guidelines:

1. View our Monthly Activity Calendar to see what tasks you can participate in each month to get your stamps
2. Only TOP Eating Games Stickers or the Official Monthly Code Word can be used as a valid stamp
3. Passports must be complete to enter the grand prize draw in December, 2017
4. Lost passports may be replaced, but please show proof of stamps (a photo) to indicate prior months completed

April - Pick Up Your Passport

TOP Eating Games Passports will be distributed at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 15), Community Cleanup (April 22), Home Show (April 22) and Arbour Day (April 28), as well as at Town Hall.

May - Kids Can Grow

On Thursday, May 25, the Farmers' Market will begin its free Kids Can Grow program. With the help of our local farmers, children and youth will have a chance to grow their own produce. While quantities last, 120 spots available.
Time: May 25, 4:30pm
Location: 20 Pelham Town Square, Municipal Parking Lot (Farmers' Market)

June - Fruit & Veggie Booth at Supper Market

Learn about fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating at the Pelham Supper Market on June 22. Our Fruit & Veggie Booth will offer fun activities and free giveaways.
Time: June 22, 4:30pm
Location: 20 Pelham Town Square, Peace Park (Supper Market)

July - Bike Blender Month & TOP Chef Camp

Join us at the Supper Market each Thursday in July to test out Pelham's new Bike Blender. Youth-sized bicycle-powered blender will be available for use. All smoothie ingredients provided!
Time: Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: 20 Pelham Town Square, Peace Park (Farmers Market)

Pelham's Summer Camp will be offering one week of TOP Chef Camp, where kids will develop their cooking and meal preparation skills with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables.
Time: July 31-Aug 4 www.pelham.ca/register 
Can't make it to camp? Visit our Fruit & Veggie booth on Canada Day or Summerfest to meet some friendly new characters.

August - Cooking Demo

The Farmers' Market will be hosting a special Cooking Demonstration by Kevin Echlin of Smokin Buddha for kids. Rescheduled for October 5.
Demonstration Times: 5:30 and 6:15pm
Location: 20 Pelham Town Square, Municipal Parking Lot (Farmers' Market)

September - Packing Health Lunches

Back to school! Amp up your kids lunches with our fun meal and snack ideas. Visit us at the Farmer's Market on September 14th and show us how you make a healthy lunch and receive a FREE lunchbox container.

October - The Great, Big Crunch

Pelham will be hosting a Great, Big Crunch in the month of October and an End of Season Celebration on October 5, at the last Farmers' Market.

November - Squash Month

We are bringing back Pelhem's Bike Blender. Come join us at the Pelham Arena (1120 Haist St) from 12:30pm-2pm on November 17th to make your very own Squash Smoothie! 
Tell us your favourite squash recipe using the hashtag #TOPEatingGames.

December - Healthy Giveaways

Come visit the Veggie Booth at the Outdoor Christmas Market on December 1st and participate in activities that show your knowledge of fruits and vegetables! Submit your passports at the Veggie Booth or directly at Town Hall. The grand prize draw will be held on Friday, December 15.

Submit an original recipe for a snack or meal emphasizing fruit and/or vegetables that your family loves to enjoy for a chance to win $20.00 in Pelham Farmers' Market Bucks! Two winners will be drawn each month from April to September, 2017. All participants will receive a special CODE WORD to use as a stamp on their TOP Eating Games Passport! 

In October, a recipe book will be compiled using all of the submissions and posted online for everyone to share!

How to Enter:

1. Upload a photo of your meal or snack to Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #TOPEatingGames OR submit your photo to kblake@pelham.ca to have it posted on your behalf
2. Like or Follow @TownofPelham on social media (Facebook/Twitter)
Town Staff will send you a direct message/email with the Code Word to stamp your Passport. We will also request some more information about your food creation. This includes:
• Ingredients
• Preparation Instructions
3. Winners will be posted on Facebook, Twitter and Pelham.ca on the 15^th of every month
4. Prizes can be collected at Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square

Recipe Rules:

1. The more fruits and/or vegetables incorporated, the better
2. Get creative, presentation counts! 

Where: Marlene Stewart Streit Park 55 Park Lane 

When: Saturdays starting June 11 - August 27

           Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 5 - August 25

(No Session Saturday July 16th - come join us for Summerfest!)

Time: 10:00am -12:00pm

Age: Youth 6-12

Program Description:

Free skateboard lessons with qualified male and female instructors.  Please register in advance through our online registration (search for "skatepark lessons").

Where: Centennial Park (999 Church Street)

When: Fridays July 8th - August 26

Time: 9:30am -11:30am 

Age: Children up to age 12 

Program Description:

Come join Monkeynastics leaders for a morning of free fun at Centennial Park and enjoy the ABCs (agility,balance and cordination) of movement. 

Pelham families with children between the ages 0-12 years old can apply for free transit passes between June 1st 2016 - September 2nd 2016. Families are required to register for the Healthy Kids Community Challenge programs online to be eligible for the transit pass and fill in the application form below.

Family Transit Pass Program - Application Form 

Helmet Credit 2016

Pelham residents who purchase a CPSC approved helmet (safety standard for skateboard and bicycle helmets) are eligible to receive a $25 Pelham Buck voucher redeemable at participating Pelham businesses. To receive your Pelham Bucks, applicants must provide proof of purchase along with approval rating. Purchases made from June 1st 2016 - September 2nd 2016 are eligible. Please submit early as limited funds are avaliable.

Download the form below and submit it to the Town of Pelham - Recreation, Culture & Wellness department:

Helmet Credit Program - Application Form 

Summer Skateboard Sessions:

Come celebrate the end of a great season of free summer skatepark lessons with staff, instructors, and fellow participants this Saturday, August 27 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Marlene Stewart Streit Park, 55 Park Lane, Fonthill.

Don't miss out on this morning full of skateboarding, music, pizza & cold beverages, and a chance to win 1 of 5 $50 Gift Certificates to Goods Sports Excellence!

Play in the Park Fridays

Join us at Centennial Park, 999 Church Street, Fenwick, on Friday, September 2nd from 9:30am - 11:30pm for a morning of Monkeynastix, food & beverages, face painting, and a chance to win Pelham Bucks!

Tell Us What You Think 2016

Fill out our Skatepark Lessons Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C5CCRM7 
to give us feedback on this years' skateboard program!

We also encourage you to share your personal experience with the program by sending an email with your story to Julie Cook, program coordinator, at jcook@pelham.ca.