Generation Health Programs

Program Overview Virtual Programs In-Person Programs

Generation health is a FREE program for families with children ages 8-12 years old offered in communities across B.C. The program is for families who want to be on a healthy lifestyle path. 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.

It was designed in B.C. by healthy lifestyle and behaviour change experts.

The program supports participants to make family changes to health behaviours such as healthy eating, physical activity, positive mental health, screen time, and sleep.
The focus is on practical, fun activities that build family connectedness while building both the parent and child’s skills to make lasting changes. The positive mental health components aim to build resilience and self-confidence.

During the 9-week program, families in Weekly Group Sessions are also offered:

3 virtual group cooking classes led by a Registered Dietitian
1 virtual group Q&A / info session with a Registered Dietitian
1 virtual group Q&A / info session with a mental health specialist
After successfully completing the program, families will receive a family recreation centre pass, continued access to the mobile app, and our monthly healthy living e-newsletter.

Families must be residents of British Columbia to be eligible for the program.

Click Here to Sign up for Virtual Programs!

Click Here to Sign up for In-Person Programs!

The Virtual programs are offered via Zoom for families across British Columbia. During the 9-week program families join a weekly Zoom session with a Group Facilitator, Physical Activity Facilitator and Group Assistant who guide families through interactive games and lessons covering the topics of food and feeding, physical activity, positive mental health, screen time, and sleep routines. The main portion of the session is time where families learn and play together, and then in the last 30 minutes of the session it is a parent only time with the Group Facilitator to cover more in-depth topics.

Each week families also have access to an online portal or app where they can find additional recipes, lessons, and weekly family challenges to try between the Zoom sessions.

Join us virtually this Winter in one of the following programs:

Mondays Provincial Program 6:30-8:30pm February 5 - April 1, 2024

This program is available for families in British Columbia with at least one child between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. This program is offered via Zoom and is hosted by YMCA BC.

Monday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Wednesdays Southern Interior BC 6:30-8:30pm January 17 - March 13, 2024

This program is available for families in Southern Interior British Columbia with at least one child between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. This program is offered via Zoom and is hosted by the Southern Interior YMCA BC.

Wednesdays Southern Interior BC Virtual Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Wednesdays Provincial Program 6:30-8:30pm February 7 - April 3, 2024

This program is available for families in British Columbia with at least one child between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. This program is offered via Zoom and is hosted by YMCA BC.

Wednesday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Thursdays Northern BC Families 6:30-8:30pm 2024

This program is available for families in Northern British Columbia with at least one child between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. This program is offered via Zoom and is hosted by the Northern YMCA BC.

Thursdays Northern BC Virtual Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Fridays Provincial Program 6:30 - 8:30pm February 9 - April 5, 2024

This program is available for families in British Columbia with at least one child between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. This program is offered via Zoom and is hosted by YMCA BC.

Friday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The In-Person Programs are offered in many communities across British Columbia. During the 9-week program families join a weekly In-Person session with a Group Facilitator, Physical Activity Facilitator and Group Assistant who guide families through interactive games and lessons covering the topics of food and feeding, physical activity, positive mental health, screen time, and sleep routines. The main portion of the 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 remain in the classroom with the Group Facilitator to cover more in-depth topics.

Each week families also have access to an online portal or app where they can find additional recipes, lessons, and weekly family challenges to try between the group sessions.

Join us in person this Winter in one of the following programs near you:

Sundays Cameron Recreation Complex, Burnaby BC 3:00 - 5:00pm January 21 - March 17, 2024

The program is available to families in Burnaby, British Columbia and surrounding communities with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the The Cameron Recreation Complex.

Burnaby BC Sunday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Tuesdays Oliver Parks and Recreation, Oliver BC 6:00 - 8:00pm January 16 - March 12, 2024

The program is available to families in Oliver, British Columbia and surrounding communities with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the Oliver Parks and Recreation.

Oliver BC Tuesday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Tuesdays Tong Louie Family YMCA BC, Surrey BC 6:30 - 8:30pm February 6 - April 2, 2024

The program is available to families in Surrey, British Columbia and surrounding communities with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the Tong Louie Family YMCA BC.

Surrey BC Tuesday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Wednesdays West Shore Parks and Recreation Centre, Victoria BC 6:30-8:30pm January 17 - March 13, 2024

The program is available to families in Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the Westshore Parks and Recreation Centre.

Victoria BC Wednesday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Thursdays Bettie Allard YMCA BC, Coquitlam BC 6:30-8:30pm February 8 - April 4, 2024

The program is available to families in Coquitlam, British Columbia and surrounding communities with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the Bettie Allard YMCA BC.

Coquitlam BC Thursday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Fridays South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, South Vancouver BC 6:00 - 8:00pm February 2 - March 29, 2024.

The program is available to families in South Vancouver, British Columbia and surrounding communities with at least one child ages 8 – 12 years old. The program is located at the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House.

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Friday Program Application

Primary Parent or Caregiver's name who is attending the program(Required)
First Last
The program requires at least one parent or caregiver to attend the sessions with the child.
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Do you live in British Columbia?(Required)
Do you have at least one child between the ages of 8 - 12 years old?(Required)
Why are you interested in the program and what are your concerns for your child? Please select all that apply.(Required)
- My child(ren) does not regularly eat a variety of vegetables and fruit
- My child(ren) is not physically active for at least 30 minutes per day
- My child(ren) uses more than 2 hours recreational screen time per day
- My child(ren) does not get adequate hours of sleep per night (e.g. 9-11 hours)
- My child(ren) drinks sugary beverages regularly (e.g. pop, juice)
Do you or your child(ren) have any essential information for the program facilitators to know before the program? (ie. accessibility requirements, health concerns, etc.)
If you answered yes to the question above please describe below to ensure you and your family have a successful experience:(Required)

Please list anything you think would be beneficial for the facilitator to know before the program.
Have you participated in a Generation Health program before?(Required)
How did you hear about Generation Health?(Required)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Web Search
- Health Professional
- School
- Word of Mouth
- Other
Do you have any questions about the program?
I understand that this is an application for the program and I will need to complete a screening call before being registered in the program. The screening call will come from the Generation Health Program Coordinator (604-251-2229) 1-2 business days after submitting this form.(Required)
- Yes, I agree to receive a call at the number I provided.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Generation Health Programs

Monday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Wednesdays Southern Interior BC Virtual Program Application

Wednesday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Thursdays Northern BC Virtual Program Application

Friday Provincial Virtual Program Application

Burnaby BC Sunday Program Application

Oliver BC Tuesday Program Application

Surrey BC Tuesday Program Application

Victoria BC Wednesday Program Application

Coquitlam BC Thursday Program Application

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Friday Program Application

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