Reduced Childhood Obesity and Overweight

Instructions:

• The objective of Ontario’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC), as outlined in Schedule “A” of your Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA), is for selected communities to develop and implement programs, policies and supports that promote healthy and active lifestyles among children through community-led planning and action. Collectively, participating communities will contribute to achieving the following outcomes:
• Reduced childhood obesity and overweight.
• Improved healthy behaviours among children related to healthy eating and physical activity.
• Community collaboration and coordination on childhood obesity prevention and reduction, including the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
• Advances in research and evidence on community-based approaches and the interventions that support healthy weights in Ontario.

• The Theme-Based Action Plan outlines the programs, policies and supports that your community will implement foreach theme identified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (the Ministry). You will be asked to provide a description of each intervention type, partner involvement, and budget. Note: Only complete this Action Plan template for the first HKCC theme (“Run. Jump. Play. Every Day.”) When the Ministry announces the second HKCC theme, you will be asked to complete another Action Plan to identify the proposed activities/deliverables that your community will implement to support that particular theme.

• The Theme-Based Action Plan(and the accompanying Project Budget)is due to the Ministry onWednesday, December 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Once submitted to, and reviewed by, the Ministry, the final version of your Action Plan and Project Budget will be appended to the schedules of your TPA.

• The Ministry is working with Public Health Ontario to evaluate TheHKCC. As such, the Ministry will use the information contained herein for the purposes of planning and evaluation.

• Please complete this template as appropriate to reflect the proposed next steps and timelines for The HKCC in your community. For example, your community may/may not propose certain interventions or activities depending on the outcomes of your Community Needs Assessment, the advice or recommendations proposed by your Local Steering Committee, the number of committed partners willing to support the program,and other factors contributing to your community’s stage of readiness.

• Please do not change the format of this template. If additional space is required, please add rows as needed. You may contact your Ministry representative if you have any questions about filling out the template or you can simply email us at:

Community Name:
City of Greater Sudbury / Theme 1:
Physical Activity (“Run. Jump. Play. Every Day.”)
Prepared By:
Kate Barber / Authorized By:
Ron Henderson
Signature: / Signature:
Name & Title:
Local Project Manager, HKCC / Name & Title:
General Manager, Citizen and Leisure Services
Contact #:
706-674-4455 ext 4313 / Date:
705-674-4455 ext. 4759
INTERVENTIONS: Please identify all of the interventions that your community is planning to implement in support of the first HKCC theme between September 2015 and Spring/Summer, 2016. In this case, “interventions” refer to: programs/activities (e.g., Walking School Bus), supportive policies (e.g., Healthy Food Policy) and/or supportive environments (e.g., building bike lanes).
Make sure to complete I. through V. for each intervention. This can be done by duplicating (cutting and pasting) thetable below as applicable. For example, if your community intends to implement 3 programs and 2 policies to support the HKCC theme, you would duplicate this table 5 times (one table per intervention). You can duplicate as many times as needed and insert (paste with original formatting) the tables on the following blank pages. If you have any problems making these duplicates, your Ministry contact can assist.
Select the type of intervention (click on “Choose an item” and a drop-down list will appear):
Program/Activity
I.Healthy Kids Winter Carnival- “Run. Jump. Play. On a winter day.”
•II. Description of Intervention (Brief overview; Objectives; Anticipated Reach):
•Objectives- To provide a community-wide promotion of the Challenge, to promote outdoor family activities and outdoor winter play, to highlight and promote new and existing programs available to families, to engage partners and community members
•Description- Work with all challenge partners to offer fun, healthy outdoor activities, winter play and healthy food and to promoteHealthy Kids messaging and programming at a new outdoor winter event in conjunction with City Council. Create a supportive environment where all families can participate (free food, activities, transportation, gear provided)
•Reach- 500+ people
•Lead: CGS Leisure Services Partners: Sports and rec. providers, SDHU, community partners.
III. Key Milestones (Key project tasks to be completed and associated timelines):
1. Finalize date, times, mainactivities and proposed site plan and main partners- by Dec. 15th
2. Confirm activities, events and schedules with participating partners- By January 15th.
3. Develop and implement a media/promotion plan to publicize the event- January 1- February 5)
4. Work with providers to set-up the site- By January 15-February 4th
5. Recruit and train volunteers and staff who will participating- By January 1 -Feb 6th)
6. Set up, oversee and tear down the event- Feb. 4th- 8th
7. Debrief, review community feedback, share media coverage, thank partners- Feb 6-28
IV. Partner Organization (List partners involved in supporting the planning and implementation of the intervention and briefly explain their level ofinvolvement) / City of Greater Sudbury Leisure Services- Lead Partner
City of Greater Sudbury- Children Services- Activities
City of Greater Sudbury- Communication- Promotion
City of Greater Sudbury- Transit- Assist with Transportation
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support activities, evaluation activities
Skate exchange partners- Make skates available
Laurentian Nordic- Provide X-country ski activity (tentative)
Sudbury Curling Club- Family Curling Activity (tentative)
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area- Snowshoeing Activity (tentative)
Naughton Trails/ the Outdoor Store Snow Biking Activity (tentative)
Sudbury Playground Hockey- Pick Up Hockey Activity (tentative)
Sudbury YMCA (Snow Games Activity) (tentative)
Myths and Mirrors Community Arts (Ice sculpture Activity) (tentative)
Local Caterers- Healthy Kids Catering Challenge
Laurentian University- Support Evaluation Activities
Social Planning Council- Support Evaluation Activities
V. Budget (Outline the projected cost of the intervention). / Total amount- $23,000
Funding to be used for activities, equipment, food, transportation, advertising, signage/ site prep.
Select the type of intervention (click on “Choose an item” and a drop-down list will appear):
Supportive Environment
I. Intervention name: Active Neighbourhood Families Events
•II. Description of Intervention (Brief overview; Objectives; Anticipated Reach):
•Objectives- To build engagement at a neighbourhood level, to build capacity, to educate families, to build neighbourhood connections, tosupport local initiatives, and to promote unstructured play
•Description- Neighbourhood groups (established or informal) will be invited to host events to bring families together in neighbourhood settings for active family fun. HKCC will provide organizational/ logistical support, promotion, equipment, funding for snacks, insurance if required)
•Reach- 100 events (January-June) 2000 people
•Lead: CGS Children Services Partners: Libraries, Student Placements, CSCGS, Playground Associations, Community Action Networks, Neighbourhood Teams and other Community Organizations.
III. Key Milestones (Key project tasks to be completed and associated timelines):
1. Develop policies, guidelines, processes, and IT infrastructure, materials to support citizens to plan and implement activities by Dec 30th
2. Develop and implement a media/promotion plan to publicize the initiative- January 1- June 30th)
3. Train placement students to support prospective hosts. By January 15th.
4. Develop and create Hosts Kits (including snack ideas and purchasing support, promotion ideas and flyer printing system, forms, report back requirements etc)
5. Install whiteboards at local playgrounds to promote all of their events and work with playground associations on serving the mix of users (January- 1- January 30th).
6. Work with City and other partners to solve policy/ practical challenges (example street closures for road hockey)- ongoing
7. Purchase and set up storage and lending system for required equipment and signs for events (January 1- March 30th)
8. Promote, report on success of event, collect participant and host feedback to provide ongoing improvements.
IV. Partner Organization (List partners involved in supporting the planning and implementation of the intervention and briefly explain their level ofinvolvement) / City of Greater Sudbury Children Services - Lead Partner
City of Greater Sudbury- Leisure Services- Facilities
City of Greater Sudbury- Communication- Promotion
City of Greater Sudbury- Libraries- Equipment lending, storage
City of Greater Sudbury- Transit- Assist with Transportation
Playground Associations, Neighbourhood Associations, Community Action Networks, Neighbourhood Teams, Churches, Child Care Centres, School Councils- Event Hosts
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support program activities
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support evaluation activities
Laurentian University- Support Evaluation Activities
Social Planning Council- Support Evaluation Activities
School Boards- Use of gyms- Community use of schools.
Community Organizations (Rainbow Routes, LLCA, Sports Groups, Best Start Hubs) - offer support, activities to hosts.
V. Budget (Outline the projected cost of the intervention). / •$52,410(Jan to June) Funding for equipment, insurance, snacks, signage, staff support (placement students), equipment storage and transport
Select the type of intervention (click on “Choose an item” and a drop-down list will appear):
Supportive Environment
I. Intervention name: Walk, Bike and Roll where you want to go! Active transportation
•II. Description of Intervention (Brief overview; Objectives; Anticipated Reach):
Objectives- Support, encourage and engage families in using active transportation; pilot feasibility of walking school bus as an alternative to bussing.
Description- Promote and support Active Transportation for families for trip to school and in the community. Identify 3 routes to pilot a formal walking school bus with trained/ paid staff. Assist schools and communities to promote active transportation and improve their Active Transportation infrastructure (Safe Route Maps/ Walk this Way Signs/ Bike racks/Secure bike parking areas)
•Reach- all interested schools for mini events, 60 children on walking school bus routes.
•Lead: Earthcare Sudbury Partners: CGS Children Services, Sudbury Student Consortium, Sudbury Housing, Sudbury Cyclists Union, Rainbow Routes, School Boards, Student Placements
III. Key Milestones (Key project tasks to be completed and associated timelines):
1. Develop policies, guidelines, processes to supportschools and to pilot the Walking School Bus- Dec. 15th- Feb. 28th
2. Develop and implement a media/promotion plan to publicize the initiative- January 1- June 30th- Use Winter Walk Day in February to launch.
3. Develop kits for interested schools/school councils/community groups to start planning. Jan- Feb
4. Work with the Student Services Consortium to identify the three routes for the Walking School Bus Pilot- March
5. Bring a request for a by-law change for Sidewalk Riding for Children and other required policy changes to the City, School Boards or other organizations to support Active Transportation.
6. Purchase materials for events and incentives- by March 31st
7. Support schools/school councils/community groups to develop and implement plans- March- June
8. Committee will assess requests and approve spending- April
9. Implement and evaluate the Walking School Bus Pilot (May-June)
10. Oversee the purchase and delivery/installation of the equipment to successful schools/school councils/community groups- May-June
11. Report on success of events, collect participant and host feedback to evaluate the initiative- May- July
IV. Partner Organization (List partners involved in supporting the planning and implementation of the intervention and briefly explain their level ofinvolvement) / City of Greater Sudbury EarthCare/ Children Services - Lead Partners
City of Greater Sudbury- Communication- Promotion
City of Greater Sudbury- Transit- Assist with Transportation
Sudbury Student Services Consortium- Support the Walking School Bus Pilot
Schools/ School Councils/ Community Groups- Active Transportation Local Champions
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support program activities
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support evaluation activities
Laurentian University- Support Evaluation Activities
Social Planning Council- Support Evaluation Activities
Community Organizations (Rainbow Routes, LLCA, Sports Groups, Best Start Hubs) - offer support, activities to hosts.
V. Budget (Outline the projected cost of the intervention). / $25,500Funding for walking school bus “drivers”, signage, bike racks, mini events and incentives.
Select the type of intervention (click on “Choose an item” and a drop-down list will appear):
Program/Activity
I. Intervention name: Active Tweens- Drop-in Play for 10-12 year olds
•II. Description of Intervention (Brief overview; Objectives; Anticipated Reach):
•Objectives- Focus on 10-12 age group; Build independence and participation in this age group; Help to enhance and increase awareness of Youth Centres/programming; Introduce new activities through supportive coaching/instruction.
•Description- Make gym/facility time, instructors, snacks available for open drop-in sessions on a weekly basis to youth centres, CSCGS and the YMCA for this age group. Help with promotion to increase participation. Work on policy issues around parental care requirement for this age group. Expand programming to more neighbourhoods. Introduce instruction and exposure to new and favourite activities, of special interest to this age group.
•Reach- 7-8 centres, weekly sessions from January- June, up to 30 children/youth per session
•Lead: CGS Community Development Partners: CGS Youth Centres, Best Start Hubs, BBBF, CSCGS, Sudbury YMCA, SDHU, sports/rec. providers, community partners.
III. Key Milestones (Key project tasks to be completed and associated timelines):
1. Develop policies, guidelines, processes to support youth centres to implement the program (by January 15th)
2. Develop and implement a media/promotion plan to publicize the initiative- January 1- Feb. 28th.
3. Hold a planning meeting with Youth Centre leads to coordinate the schedule and activities and agree to shared guideline and policies and reporting and a plan for serving New Sudbury and South End by January 15th.
4. Help the Youth Centres identify instructors based on requests.
5. Forward funding for program to youth centres- by Feb 1st.
6. Provide support and troubleshooting for youth centres- ongoing
7. Receive 1st phase reports from all participating youth centres- March 31st; make program changes as required
8. Receive 2nd phase report- June 30th.
9. Report on success of events, collect participant and host feedback to evaluate the initiative- February- July
IV. Partner Organization (List partners involved in supporting the planning and implementation of the intervention and briefly explain their level ofinvolvement) / City of Greater Sudbury Community Development - Lead Partner
City of Greater Sudbury- Communication- Promotion
City of Greater Sudbury- Transit- Assist with Transportation
City of Greater Sudbury- Leisure- Use of facilities/ instructors/ equipment
School Boards- Use of facilities- Community Use of Schools
Sudbury YMCA- Youth Service Provider
Better Beginnings Better Futures- Youth Service Provider
Centre de santé Communautaire- Youth Service Provider
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support program activities
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support Evaluation Activities
Laurentian University- Support Evaluation Activities
Social Planning Council- Support Evaluation Activities
Community Organizations (Rainbow Routes, LLCA, Sports Groups, Best Start Hubs)- offer support, activities to Youth Centres
V. Budget (Outline the projected cost of the intervention). / •$32,850Funding for snacks, insurance, instructors, equipment.
Select the type of intervention (click on “Choose an item” and a drop-down list will appear):
Supportive Environment
I. Intervention name: "Activate your recess/outdoor time"
•II. Description of Intervention (Brief overview; Objectives; Anticipated Reach):
•Objectives: Enhance and increase opportunities for physical activity in the regular school/daycare day.
•Description- Support schools and child care centres to make outdoor time or indoor recess more active. An advisory group for this project will plan how to roll this out.
•Reach- 50 child care centres and schools.
•Lead: CGS Children Services Partners: School Boards, Child Care Agencies, Best Start Hubs, CSCGS, Sudbury YMCA, SDHU, sports/rec. providers, community partners.
III. Key Milestones (Key project tasks to be completed and associated timelines):
1. Develop a Steering Committee made up of school board and child care reps. to guide this initiative.
2. Work with the steering committee to identify and develop policies, guidelines, processes to support schools and to increase opportunities for physical activity in the school/child care day- Dec. 15th- Feb. 28th
3. Organize Champions meet and training and consultation session(s)- set date(s) by Dec. 30th,
4. Develop and implement a media/promotion plan to publicize the initiative- January 1- June 30th
5. Invite schools and child care centres to identify a champion to lead the initiative at the school level. By January 15th
6. Hold session(s) with the Champions to provide training and task them with developing a school plan. January- February
7. Support the implementation of school plans with required resources, support, training and equipment. February-June
8. Report on success of events, collect participant and host feedback to evaluate the initiative- May- July
IV. Partner Organization (List partners involved in supporting the planning and implementation of the intervention and briefly explain their level ofinvolvement) / City of Greater Sudbury – Children Services- Lead Partner
City of Greater Sudbury- Communication- Promotion
School Boards- Service Providers
Child Care Agencies- Service Providers
Sudbury YMCA- Support/training
Better Beginnings Better Futures- Support/training
Centre de santé Communautaire- Support/training
Sudbury District Health Unit- Support / training