Built for 3rd– and 4th-grade students in communities where BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rinks have been built, this program has, since its creation in 2016, aimed to teach underprivileged youth the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through ball hockey activities.
517 youngsters from the Greater Montreal area took part in this six-week health and well-being program this past fall.
Since 2020, Sun Life serves as the presenting sponsor of the BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball Hockey program. This partnership, which represents a financial contribution of $450,000 over three years, will allow the Foundation to extend its initiation program across the province.
Fall, winter and spring sessions will now be offered in 11 communities across Quebec by June of 2022, in order to teach more than 1,900 children the the fundamentals of ball hockey and develop new motor and social skills.
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Since 2020, Sun Life serves as the presenting sponsor of the BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball Hockey program. This partnership, which represents a financial contribution of $450,000 over three years, will allow the Foundation to extend its initiation program across the province. Fall, winter and spring sessions will now be offered in 11 communities across Quebec by June of 2022, in order to teach more than 1,900 children the the fundamentals of ball hockey and develop new motor and social skills. |
A new health-related theme is introduced at each program session, allowing children to discuss a variety of topics such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and relaxation. An activity book on healthy lifestyles is also provided to all participating children to reinforce what they’ve learned and further deepen their knowledge on these subjects in class, inspiring them to take concrete actions to improve their physical and mental health on a daily basis.