2023-2024 SPIRIT OF HEALTHY KIDS SCHOOL
PROGRAM
The Prince George Cougars Hockey Club, in partnership with the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and the Northern Health Authority are pleased to offer the 2023-2024 Spirit of Healthy Kids School Program (SOHK). This program is a unique collaboration between the Prince George Cougars, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, Northern Health and the children, families and
school staff living in Northern BC.
These young hockey athletes engage with elementary and high school students, sharing inspiring messages about healthy habits, kindness, and community involvement. This award-winning program has been incredibly successful, with tens of thousands of students within the Northern Health region taking part over the past seven years!
Creating supportive environments for all children and youth to develop healthy behaviors is the goal of this program. Participating schools with the most student/teacher/family participation also have a chance to win up to $5000 for a school improvement project.
How the SOHK Regional Program Works:
- The Spirit of Healthy Kids School Program encourages kids in Northern BC to take on a friendly challenge from the Cougars to participate and keep track of their own healthy habits for two weeks in the new year for a chance to win a wellness prize for their schools.
- Schools register for the program by emailing [email protected]. Each school is required to submit a plan for a school improvement project that they would complete if they were to win the $5000 prize.
- Teachers & Parents, please read: Parent Letter & Tracking Sheet
- Print the tracking sheet, then help your child track their healthy habits every day for two-straight weeks:
- At the end of two weeks, have your child bring their tracking sheet to school and hand it in to their teacher.
Note: In order for your school to qualify for one of the six cash grant prizes, all tracking sheets must be returned to your school and the tabulated information submitted by the program deadline of March 22nd, 2024.
For more information on the SOHK School Program, email [email protected]