A friend of mine recently introduced me to a phenomenal organization: KaBOOM! KaBOOM is based on the belief that every child has the right to play, and has the right to have easy access to a safe place to play.
Play is a huge contributor to how kids learn. It is said that anyone at play (at real play) can learn skills like: creativity, problem solving, collaboration. And, I don't think anyone would argue that play also brings laughter and joy!
Children in underprivileged neighbourhoods are often not motivated to play. Parents might keep children inside in order to protect them from the environment. Basically, play has changed a lot over the years. KaBOOM wants to bring real play back into the lives of so many children - and I applaud them!
You'll notice, as you visit their site, that many large corporations and sponsors will work through KaBOOM to provide these awesome play areas for children across North America. But, I also suggest we note that although some sponsorship might be required (re: materials and such), you don't have to be a corporation to build a playground!
If anyone is interested in working on one of these in the GTA, let me know... One Lemonhead cannot go it alone. I can connect with KaBOOM and get info. Could be a cool summer project.
On that note - get out and play!
Chief Lemonhead
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