Program Registration

Generation Health Community is a FREE program for families with children ages 8-12 years old offered in communities across B.C. The program supports participants to make family changes to health behaviours such as: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Wellness, Screen Time, and Sleep. It is for families to complete together, at least one parent or caregiver must attend the sessions with the child (it does not need to be the same parent or caregiver each week).

The program is offered both Virtually via Zoom for families across British Columbia, and In-Person in many communities. If your child is not within the age range or the program schedule does not work for your family, there is a self-directed online option available below. Our current and past delivery partners include: YMCA BC, YMCA of Northern BC, YMCA of Southern Interior BC, the City of Burnaby, Canucks Autism Network, West Shore Parks and Recreation, the University of Victoria – Vikes, the District of Oliver, Penticton Community Centre, South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, the City of Kelowna, Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family & Childcare Society, the City of Richmond, and School District No. 38.

The main portion of the virtual session is time where families learn and play together, and then during the last ~30 minutes of the session it is a parent/caregiver only time with the Group Facilitator to cover more in-depth topics and have group discussions.

In-Person Programs

The main portion of the in-person session is time where families learn and play together, then for a smaller portion of the session the Physical Activity Facilitator and Group Assistant take the children to the gym for some physical activity time and the parents/caregivers remain in the classroom with the Group Facilitator to cover more in-depth topics. If your child requires 1:1 support, we require a second caregiver to attend and accompany the child to the gym.

Registration steps

Click on a program that works for your family  below to fill out your application.
Click on a program that works for your family below to fill out your application.
Eligibility is established in a follow-up screening call and to complete the waiver.
Eligibility is established in a follow-up screening call and to complete the waiver.
Families are registered in the 10-week group program, or the self-directed online option.
Families are registered in the 10-week group program, or the self-directed online option.

Upon registration, the program facilitator will call before the program starts.

In-Person Programs

Upcoming Programs

In-Person Program
Tong Louie Family YMCA BC
Surrey, BC
Tuesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
February 4—April 8, 2025
In-Person Program
Parkinson Activity Centre
Kelowna, BC
Wednesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
February 5—April 23, 2025
In-Person Program
Lewis Recreation Centre
Courtenay, BC
Thursdays @ 6:00—8:00PM
February 6—April 24, 2025
In-Person Program
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
South Vancouver, BC
Fridays @ 4:30—6:30PM
February 7—April 11, 2025
In-Person Program
Centennial Pavilion
Coquitlam, BC
Sundays @ 1:00—3:00PM
February 9—April 13, 2025

Current Programs

In-Person Program
Tong Louie Family YMCA BC
Surrey, BC
Tuesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 8—December 10, 2024
In-Person Program
Oliver Community Hall
Oliver, BC
Tuesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 8—December 10, 2024
In-Person Program
West Shore Parks and Recreation
Victoria, BC
Wednesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 9—December 11, 2024
In-Person Program
McNeely Elementary School
Richmond, BC
Wednesdays @ 3:00—5:00PM
October 9—December 11, 2024
In-Person Program
Penticton Community Centre
Penticton, BC
Wednesdays @ 5:15—7:15PM
October 9—December 11, 2024
In-Person Program
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Vancouver, BC
Fridays @ 4:30—6:30PM
October 11—December 13, 2024

Virtual Programs

Upcoming Programs

Virtual Program
Canucks Autism Network Online
Via Zoom hosted by CAN
Tuesdays @ 6:30—7:30PM
January 14—March 20, 2025
Virtual Program
Online – Northern BC Families
Via Zoom hosted by Northern YMCA BC
Thursdays @ 6:00—8:00PM
January 23—March 27, 2025
Virtual Program
Online
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Wednesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
February 5—April 9, 2025
Virtual Program
Online
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Thursdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
February 6—April 10, 2025
Virtual Program
Online
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Fridays @ 6:30—8:30PM
February 7—April 11, 2025

Current Programs

Virtual Program
Province Wide
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Wednesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 9—December 11, 2024
Virtual Program
Province Wide
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Thursdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 10—December 12, 2024
Virtual Program
Province Wide
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC
Fridays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 11—December 13, 2024
Virtual Program
Northern BC
Via Zoom hosted by YMCA BC (North)
Tuesdays @ 6:30—8:30PM
October 15—December 17, 2024
Virtual Program
Canucks Autism Network Online
Via Zoom hosted by CAN
Thursdays @ 6:30—7:30PM
October 17—December 19, 2024

Self-Directed Programs

A Self-Directed option is available for families who have children outside of the 8-12 age range
or families who cannot attend a group program.

Generation Health delivers programs to families across British Columbia, on the territories of many distinct First Nations. We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.