Our goal is to encourage our young residents to become more active. Initiative GO DDO also provides families the opportunities to live and participate in a healthy lifestyle. Through are varied programs and instructors we educate those around us on how to achieve a healthy, well balanced lifestyle.
Here are our programs:
ACTIVITIES IN THE PARKS
Initiative Go DDO is challenging youth to be more active! This summer, there will be animated activities in Dollard-des-Ormeaux parks for youth ages 8 to 15 years old.
Returning Summer 2020
BABYSITTING COURSE-RED CROSS
This course is developed for youths 11 to 15 years old. The course focuses on five main areas: child caregiving, first aid, injury prevention, leadership and business skills. Youth learn through ineractive, fun activities, and problem solving scenarios and practice. Participants receive the Canadian Red Cross Babysitter's manual and a wallet card that confirms that have compelted the course.
Consult the fall schedule
BADMINTON
The Dollard-des-Ormeaux Aquatic Association, jointly with Initiative Go DDO, invites you to come play badminton with family and friends at École Dollard-des-Ormeaux's gymnasium. Recreational, non competitive play.
Consult the schedule
BUST A MOVE
Returning Summer 2020
FITCLUB/FITBROS
FitClub (girls) and FitBros (boys) is a running training program designed to help youth ages 12 to 17 discover
the fun of being active and healthy!
Consult the FitClub schedule
Consult the FitBros schedule
LET'S MOVE
Free events to encourage families with young children to get moving while having tons of fun!
Consult Schedule
MINI MOVERS
This action packed class is a fun introduction to movement and popular styles of dance for children ages 3 to 5 years.
Consult the Fall schedule
MOVE WITH ME
This is a prefect class for both little ones (ages 4 months to 3 years) and their parents. This class is full of movements that can be done with your little ones in a baby carrier or dancing side by side.
Consult the fall schedule
Nutrition workshops
Meal Planning
Lunchbox
Picky Eaters
PICKLEBALL
Combine tennis, racquetball, table tennis, and badminton, and you'll get Pickleball! It is a fast paced, low impact game that is great for hand-eye coordination, mental alertness and to encourage socialization! Equipment provided.
Consult the schedule
TEEN ACTION
Teen action provides teenagers with the chance to meet new people, experience different activities, gain indepencance while having fun!
Consult the schedule
7 SPORTS
Why choose 1 sport when you can practice 7? A sports program with 4 objectives; self confidence, discovery, development and FUN! For children ages 2 to 6 years old.
Consult the schedule