The objective of this program is to educate the youth of Hamilton and the surrounding regions on the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle.

Program Details

• Nutritious Breakfast/Snack: Each child will be provided with a healthy breakfast or snack which will follow the nutritional guidelines set out by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, and will be supplied through Hamilton Partners in Nutrition.

• Player Speech: Current Hamilton Tiger-Cats players will speak to the children on the importance of eating properly and exercising.

• Workbook: Each school/community centre will receive access to a follow-up booklet, which will reinforce the messages delivered and promote the importance of nutrition. Click here to access the workbook online.
  

2013 Participating Programs

• Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary
  
• Viscount Montgomery Elementary
• Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary
• Bennetto Elementary
• Ryerson Public School (Burlington)
• Pauline Johnson Elementary
  
• Strathcona Elementary
• Hamilton Hebrew Academy
• Jamesville Breakfast Club
• W.H. Ballard Elementary
• Eva Rothwell Resource Centre After School Program
• St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary
• Parkdale Elementary
• Beasley Community Centre
• Major Ballachey Public School
• Cecil B. Stirling Elementary
• St. Patrick Catholic Elementary
• Adelaide Hoodless Elementary
• St. Ann Catholic Elementary
• Templemead Elementary
• St. Agnes Catholic Elementary
• Memorial Elementary
• Parkview Secondary
• Woodman-Cainsville Public School
• R.A. Riddell Elementary
• Franklin Road Elementary
• North Hamilton Community Health Centre Breakfast Program
• Westview Elementary
• Sir Isaac Brock Elementary
• St. Luke Catholic Elementary
• L.A.R.C.H. After School Program
• Ridgemount Elementary
• St. Anthony Catholic Elementary (St. Catharines)
• Elizabeth Bagshaw Elementary
• Cardinal Heights Elementary
• Queen Victoria Elementary
• Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary
• Richard Beasley Elementary
• Guy B. Brown After School Program
• Lawfield Elementary
• Rousseau Elementary

Resources

• Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Student Nutrition Programs
• Nourishing Young Minds - A Review of Toronto's Student Nutrition Programs and Key Findings