Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is an all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Fish Fry for the Playground

The Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Fry and donating 100% of the proceeds to our new community playground!
When: March 26th from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: St. Michael's School
Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12
Please come out and join us. A Huge Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, we really appreciate the support!
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Ian Hill visits Pincher Creek

Ian Hill is the President of the Board of Directors and Volunteer CEO for Let Them Be Kids. After meeting him only by phone, he came to see us on March 3rd. Ian looked at our current playground and helped us think about the possible layout of our new playgroud. Our core planning group finds him inspirational. His words help us put into perspective that we aren't just building a playground but we are bring together a community.
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Dotmocracy- letting the children of Pincher Creek choose


Dotmocracy- each child gets to vote for what they want the new playground to look like! During the week of February 22-26th each child was given three stickers and they chose what they wanted most or liked best. The equipment with the most votes will be included in the new playground layout. The children had so much fun and really took time to think about their choices. Each student from preschool to grade 12 at St. Michael's had the opportunity to cast their votes. We also put up posters and sent out flyers inviting all of the children of Pincher Creek to come out and participate. The results have been summarized and sent off for the designer to begin working on a build design. Watch for it to be posted on the website soon!
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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Announcement St. Michael's Parish


The response from our parish community was overwhelming! After we shared the big news, we received a round of applause. There was a Pancake Breakfast following mass and we raised almost $700!
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Friday, February 5, 2010

THE STUDENTS ARE AWAITING THE BIG NEWS!

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St. Michael's Awarded

St. Michael's School in Pincher Creek has been awarded a LTBK Helping Hands award to assist in the building of a new community playground at the school. This award will match dollar for dollar the funds we raise for our playground equipment. What an opportunity, 50 cents becomes 1 dollar, 1 becomes 2 and $1000 will turn into $2000! It is a great honor to receive a National Award, stay tuned for more exciting details!
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THE SECOND AND FINAL PHASE OF THE HENRY "HANK" PLANGER COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND!

On June 18th we will once again join together as a community to build an outdoor fitness park and a play area designed for kids with special needs- this will include a rubber surfacing for wheelchair accessibility and activity panels that are helpful for kids with sensory needs. We are also assembling some sun shelter and hoping for wind protection. To complete our playground we will have a cement path around the perimeter of our entire playground. We will once again need all individuals to come together to make this a huge success! Click on Join the Effort today!

100 Volunteers (grown ups only) will be needed to assemble the new equipment, do a little painting and a little weeding and serve the food! After the new additions to our playground are assembled join us for a Community Festival from 2-4. Stay tuned for details on the festival activities. Fun to be had by all- BIG & small!