Game On is all about moving our bodies and having a go together!
It is a series of 4-5 pop-up sessions in 8-10 selected community locations around the ACT where primary school aged kids and their Parents/Guardians can join in a range of fun, free and family friendly physical activities guided by professional coaches.
Game On is designed to teach kids the importance of getting 60 minutes of physical activity in their daily routines through accessible, creative ways to benefit their physical and mental health.
Check out the details below and come and join in the fun with us!
Who can come?
These sessions are for EVERYONE who wants to have fun, try new activities and make new connections in the community.
We encourage children of all ages, their Parents/Guardians and other family members to join this exciting initiative.
Together we can move a generation!
What does it cost?
Nothing! These events are completely free and inclusive for all!
Not only that but we’d love all our participants to grab a piece of fresh fruit (or more!) at each of the sessions as well as a free cuppa on us at the Walk, Talk and Workout session.
In 2025, each child participant will receive some free sports equipment of their very own to take home and keep being active post Game On!
Parents/Guardians: there is also an incredible opportunity to win a TREK bike (one for each community series where Bike Skills & Drills session running) or family passes to a fun, sporty attraction during the school holidays by leaving us valuable feedback during or after each session.
What are the Activities?
Walk, Talk & Workout:
Fun and entry level workout led by TMC Fitness including warm up, stretching, obstacle course, fun family relays!
Run, Jump, Catch & Throw:
Perfect your frisbee throws for the park or disc golf course with Canberra Ultimate OR work on your basketball skills and fun group games with Kelly Sports ACT OR enjoy group activities and work on coordination with AFL Canberra!
Navigate & Agility:
Build your speed, flexibility and partnership skills with ACT Oz Tag or Capital Athletics!
Bike Skills & Drills: We’re coming to your school or community! Trek Bikes & PAF will transform the venue into a fun course for kids so everyone can learn something new! Don’t forget to bring your helmet and bike or scooter!
Fancy Footwork: Learn some great soccer moves and harness your teamwork skills with Coerver Coaching ACT!
Where is it?
Our 2025 Event dates are nearly all locked in – yay!
Term 2, we are running Game On at:
- Belconnen Community Centre (Sports Hall), 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen on Sundays 15/22/29 June 11:30-12:30pm; and
- Kambah Adventure Park (Game On #2 after the success of Term 1 – different sports & lots of fun to be had!)
Check out our 2025 dates here
The Why!
Did you know:
- Only 22.1% of ACT children meet the physical activity guidelines of 60 mins activity per day (ACT Chief Health Officers Report 2022)
- Parental engagement is an important factor in kids physical activity participation and active travel (RWTS Evaluation 2018)
- Barriers to participation in sport include time, accessibility and cost (ASC, 2021)
Who Runs Game On?
Game On is an exciting initiative run by the Physical Activity Foundation with support from, and in partnership with the ACT Government. The Program offers fun, free & family friendly physical activity for primary school aged children and their families, located conveniently in a suburb near you!
