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These Ottawa Activities Help Kids Cope\n\t<\/h1>\n\tby Daniel Reid<br \/>\nAugust 2025\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/back-to-school-anxiety-activities-ottawa.jpg\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/back-to-school-anxiety-activities-ottawa.jpg\" alt=\"back-to-school-anxiety-activities-ottawa\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" title=\"back-to-school-anxiety-activities-ottawa\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The end of summer break is often bittersweet. For some kids, the return to school brings not just backpacks and timetables-but a wave of anxiety. And they&#8217;re not alone. Studies show that as many as one in five children experiences significant back-to-school anxiety, especially during transitions like starting a new grade, school, or classroom environment.<\/p>\n<p>What helps? According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/caringforkids.cps.ca\/handouts\/healthy-living\/physical_activity\">Canadian Paediatric Society<\/a> and numerous peer-reviewed studies, physical activity is one of the most effective tools to reduce stress and improve mental health in children. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins and other &#8220;feel-good&#8221; chemicals like serotonin, which help regulate mood and manage anxiety. It also improves sleep, builds confidence, and offers a break from the cognitive overload that comes with the school day.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, research published in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2025.1636754\/full\"><i>Frontiers in Psychology<\/i><\/a> found that even brief bouts of physical activity can significantly improve children&#8217;s emotional regulation and reduce anxiety levels. And a review from <a href=\"https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1471-2458-11-461\"><i>BMC Public Health<\/i><\/a> confirmed that regular active play promotes resilience and helps children better manage emotional ups and downs.<\/p>\n<p>Flying Squirrel Ottawa makes it easy to get moving. With attractions that encourage jumping, climbing, swinging, and full-body fun, it&#8217;s the perfect place for kids to release energy and reset after a long school day or stressful week.<\/p>\n<p><b>Attractions That Keep Kids Moving<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Flying Squirrel Ottawa delivers full-throttle fun from the moment kids walk through the doors. Whether they&#8217;re jumping, climbing, swinging, or playing, <a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/indoor-play-place-ottawa\/\">there&#8217;s something here for every age and energy level<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airbag Trampoline Launch Lanes<\/b> &#8211; Kids can launch into the air and land safely on a giant airbag. It&#8217;s all the thrill, none of the ouch.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climbing Wall<\/b> &#8211; A vertical adventure for brave climbers looking to conquer new heights.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rope Swing<\/b> &#8211; Hang on tight and swing out over a cushy foam pit-Tarzan style.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adventure Soft Playground<\/b> &#8211; A multi-level maze of tunnels, slides, and padded obstacles perfect for younger adventurers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crochet Net Playground<\/b> &#8211; Unique, bouncy, and built for climbing and creativity, this colourful net structure is a favourite for imaginative play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s their first visit or their fiftieth, the energy, variety, and sheer fun of Flying Squirrel Ottawa keeps kids coming back.<\/p>\n<p><b>Group Play Builds More Than Friendships-It Builds Courage<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Back-to-school stress often comes with a dose of social anxiety. &#8220;Will I make new friends?&#8221; &#8220;Will anyone talk to me?&#8221; Group activities like Trampoline Dodgeball offer low-pressure opportunities to play together, build social confidence, and develop teamwork skills.<\/p>\n<p>In this kind of shared play, kids practice problem-solving, boundary-setting, and communication-all without a formal lesson plan. The fun of dodgeball masks the fact that they&#8217;re developing vital social-emotional tools. And the best part? There are no grades-just giggles, friendly rivalries, and the occasional dramatic dive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Active Routines That Support Mental Wellness<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to overhaul your life to support your child&#8217;s mental health. Consider building a simple, weekly rhythm around movement and connection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>One afternoon a week at Flying Squirrel<\/b> becomes something to look forward to, especially during the adjustment phase of early September.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A bounce session on Fridays can mark the end of the school week-and the beginning of the weekend reset.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Even a short visit after a tough day can make a huge difference in your child&#8217;s mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anxiety doesn&#8217;t disappear overnight. But with regular movement, play, and connection, your child can develop the tools to manage stress-and even begin to look forward to what&#8217;s ahead.<\/p>\n<p>At Flying Squirrel Ottawa, we&#8217;re not just here for the <a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/kids-birthday-party-ottawa\/\">birthdays<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/ottawa-small-party-venue\/\">big events<\/a>. We&#8217;re here for the in-between moments too-the ones that build confidence, resilience, and joy. <a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/tickets\/\">Let&#8217;s jump into the school year<\/a> with our feet off the ground and our hearts a little lighter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/ottawa-ontario\/blog\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBlog Home\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flyingsquirrelsports.ca\/ottawa-ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/fs-logo-horizontal-whitetext-1024x361.png\" alt=\"fs-logo-horizontal-whitetext\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"361\" width=\"1024\" title=\"fs-logo-horizontal-whitetext\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/361;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>about<\/p>\n\t<p>Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is a Family Fun Center in Ottawa Ontario with plenty of activities and attractions for all ages! 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