CAAWS is excited to be involved with the new Canadian
Active After School Partnership (CAASP), designed to
increase healthy living opportunities during the after-school
time period. The after-school time period, between 3pm
and 6pm, is an important opportunity for children and
youth to be physically active – approximately
50 percent of total daily steps taken by children and
youth occur during this time. By increasing quality
opportunities for children and youth to be physically
active during this period, CAASP activities will contribute
to addressing rising rates of physical inactivity and
obesity amongst children and youth.
CAASP Members
Active Healthy Kids Canada
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
CAAWS
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Green Communities Canada
PHE Canada
YMCA
CAAWS and the CAASP members appreciate financial support
from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
CAAWS Activities
Consultation about quality after school programming
for girls and young women.
Development of a policy and recommendations to
support action.
Collaboration with the National Association of
Friendship Centres and five community Friendship Centres
on the development and implementation of On the Move
programs for Aboriginal girls and young women.
Development of targeted On the Move resources supporting
quality after school programs.
Sydney Millar
National Program Director Canadian Association for the Advancement of
Women and Sport and Physical Activity
N202-801 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel: 613 - 562 - 5667
Fax: 613 - 562 - 5668
