5 Span Strong

04/08/2026

02/26/2026

Fab February Class! Kids learning health fundamentals! A fun and inspiring morning with coach Jadyn Stashick.

✅ benefits of a daily exercise routine
✅ different ways to move their bodies
✅ how to properly fuel their bodies and brains for performance and recovery
✅ fundamentals of why strength exercises, coordination and reaction time drills and power movements matter and
✅ blending in fun teamwork and collaborative challenges!

Coach Jadyn is keen to train kids in foundational strength movements like push, pull, squat, hinge, single-leg work and core to help build the strength and confidence to realize their dreams and potential. Join Jadyn and the 5 Span Strong Kids this summer to be part of the movement! Pun intended!

Jadyn is graduating this spring from her Kinesiology program and continues her advanced studies in the Oxygen Advantage ®️ instructor training.

See you this summer! Stay tuned for programming and scheduling details.

02/12/2026

Your opinion counts! We want to know what types of health and fitness programs you want to see in our community this summer.

“5 Span Strong Kids” was a movement started with an invested interest supporting the health and full potential of kids in our community. This short survey will help us understand what types of activities families most are interested in and what works best for your schedule.

You have a few options to complete the survey:

1. Complete it online. Scan QR Code or link follows:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer7rhY_ijGQSflwjmeN3u55kbrh0xzGIkUjM5-SIeS5jGyXg/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnVtmH4XKoCKYbaqzbaHX83Iob3t4fbXJ2nHSnlNEcew1nCLccqM1ygnAcZ4Y_aem_s5K0qqG4sGdsb8-SmH9hwA

OR, printed copies will be distributed by Saturday Feb 14th to the following locations:

• - Keepers Coffee Bar
• - 5 Span Feed and Seed
• - Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop
• - Nicholson's
• - Pakenham Library

Contact: [email protected].

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
All responses are confidential and help us build programs that support community interests.

It takes a village! Please share with families you know!

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We want to know what type of summer fun programs you want to see in our community this summer. 5 Span Strong Kids was a movement started with an invested interest supporting the health and full potential of kids in our community. This short survey will help us understand what types of activities fam...

02/09/2026

Join Coach Jadyn Stashick February 21st for our upcoming event,
“If We Aren’t Lifting, We Aren’t Living!”

This exciting and action-packed morning inspires kids to discover the importance of movement, strength, and teamwork. “If We Aren’t Lifting, We Aren’t Living” isn’t just about physical lifting—it’s about lifting ourselves and each other! Through a series of fun challenges, games, and creative exercises, children will learn how being active builds not only strong bodies, but also strong minds and friendships.

To register: scan the QR code or link follows:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2LtjEH9ONuDAuQt1MnvFnaMncf3suqDqi6RqnqVt6wxCLqQ/viewform

Objectives:

🎯Encourage children to engage in daily movement goals that promotes coordination and strength.
🎯Teach teamwork, positivity, and perseverance.
Show kids that “lifting” can mean lifting weights, lifting spirits, and lifting one another up through encouragement.
🎯Reinforce the value of a healthy, active lifestyle.
Lifting isn’t only about muscle—it’s about mindset. Every time we help, cheer for, or believe in someone, we’re lifting others and helping our community grow stronger together.

Who: Kids aged 8 - 15
Time: 10 - noon
Location: Stewart Community Centre
Cost: Bring item(s) for The Hunger Stop Lanark County Food Bank

Light lunch will follow.

Contact: [email protected]

12/06/2025

Only 24 hours remaining in our annual Christmas fundraising auctionl.

Proceeds support children’s health and recreation programming in our community.

Https://www.32auctions.com/5spanstrongkids2025

12/01/2025

Delicious selection thanks to our community bakers and cooks:
www.32auctions.com/5SpanStrongKids2025
BID, WIN, and we all SMILE!
- Doris’s Mulled Cider and Chilly,
- Helen’s Baked Beans,
- Sherryl’s Ginger Cookies,
- Wendy’s Sourdough breads and Chocolate Covered Cherries,
- Margaret’s pies and Cinnamon Buns,
- Dorothy’s decadent Chocolate Fudge Pecan Cake,
- Pearl’s Maple Fudge & Maple Cookies,
- Barb’s Apple Pie,
- Robin’s Scones (the best I have ever had)
- Barb Button’s preserves,
- Bev’s Mini-Bite Buttertarts, and
- one of my favorites, Karen’s Stuffed Dates.
- Brenda’s hearty Venison Lasagna,
and of course the Almond Crunch my grandma used to make and a batch of wild blueberry jam made the old fashioned way.

THANK YOU so much ladies.

11/28/2025

The fun begins Saturday Nov 29th at 9am. Check it out and tag your favorites. Scan the code to navigate to the website or enter the URL www.32auctions.com/5SpanStrongKids2025

Proceeds support recreational and fitness programming efforts to support the full potential development of children in our community. One child and one leader at a time!

Breathing Matters!
Movement Matter!
Outdoors Matters!
Community Matters!

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08/05/2025

Join Coach Jadyn Stashick and Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Brenda Deugo for an evening workshop on the role breathing plays in a child’s life, whether in school, in sports or navigating stressful situations.

This workshop for parents and care givers will help you understand:

- What does functional and dysfunctional breathing look like in children;
- Why functional breathing is foundational for kids to learn, grow, sleep and manage stress;
- Knowing what practices can help you and your kids get started.

Space is limited to 10 participants. DM or email [email protected] to register.

Who: Parents and Caregivers
Date: August 18th, 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Light refreshments will be served.)
Location: Pakenham Public Library
Cost: Event sponsored by 5 Span Strong Kids Program

07/02/2025

SPACE still available. Fun begins next week. Kids aged 5 - 15.

Dates: July 8th - August 14th
Tuesday's and Thursday's
10:30am - 11:30am
Fred Miller Park, Pakenham, Ontario

$60 / 12 sessions
$30 / 6 sessions (Tuesday's or Thursday's)

5 Span Strong Kids is a Mississippi Mills recreational health and fitness program for kids. Children and families learn about the value of movement, breathing, sleep, play outdoors, cold plunges and community.

is back with us to lead the kids for the summer.

DM to register or email [email protected]

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07/01/2025

Community connections underpin our strength! Thank you very much Pakenham 1840s General Store and Bakery for the invitation and all your support. We had so much fun meeting everyone visiting the tent. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

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06/29/2025

An afternoon social with one of our local businesses, Pakenham 1840s General Store and Bakery . The 5 Span Strong Kids team will be on location June 30th, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Stop by for a visit, chat with some of the kids in our program and to learn more about our summer plans with coach Jadyn Stashick from Ultimate Fitness Gyms in Arnprior.

Registration is still open for the summer session.

Summer details:

Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30am to 11:30am
July 8th - Aug. 14th
Fred Miller Park, Pakenham
Ages: 5 - 15
Cost:
$30 / 6 sessions (one day a week for 6 weeks)
$60 / 12 sessions (two days a week for 6 weeks)
Costs are subsidized for all!