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Located at the University of Alberta, the Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement is an internationally acclaimed disability research centre supporting the sport and fitness goals of people experiencing disability with effective, research-based sport, physical activity and athlete development programs that promote health and well-being. Their vision is to facilitate Adapted Physical Activity and Para...

28 August, 2023

Operating since 2010, Take Me Outside is a registered non-profit that works collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives. Take Me Outside believe in a future in which spending time outside playing, exploring, and learning is a regular and significant...

28 August, 2023

Green Schoolyards America is a national organization that seeks to transform asphalt covered school grounds into park-like green spaces that improve children’s well-being, learning, and play while contributing to their communities’ ecological health and climate resilience. They work collaboratively with partner agencies and organizations to create large-scale programs supporting the living schoolyard movement, build lasting impactful...

28 August, 2023

Founded in 2005, Jumpstart Charities helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Their mission is to enrich the lives of kids in need through sport and physical activity. Jumpstart provides programs in the form of grants including Individual Child Grants...

28 August, 2023

EnviroCentre works to provide people, communities, and organizations with practical solutions to lighten their environmental impact in lasting ways. Their work focuses on four main areas: 1) Green Homes, 2) Green Transportation, 3) Green Lifestyles, and 4) Green Business. Learn more about EnviroCentre here!...

28 August, 2023

Park People is a registered, independent, charitable organization that helps people activate the power of parks to improve the quality of life in cities across Canada. They support and mobilize community park groups, community organizers, non-profits, park professionals and funders who activate the power of parks. Park People provide programs, professional services, and webinars and events...

28 August, 2023

Canadian Public Health Association is the independent voice for public health in Canada. Their mission is to enhance the health of all people and communities in Canada, particularly those that are structurally disadvantaged, and to contribute to a healthier and more equitable world. They have several resources including the Healthy Children resource! Learn more about the Canadian...

23 August, 2023

Play Wales is the national charity for children’s play in Wales. Their mission is to campaign for a play-friendly Wales by leading with intention, collaborating with inclusivity, educating with enthusiasm, and supporting with sensitivity. They focus on three areas: 1) Raising awareness, 2) Promoting good practice, and 3) Providing advice and guidance across all sectors. Play...

23 August, 2023

EverActive Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. They engage and support schools through the Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and youth in Alberta. They offer professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators including different workshops, self-guided...

23 August, 2023

Scouts Canada is the country’s leading co-ed youth organization, offering programming for children and youth aged 5-26. Their mission is to help develop well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world. Scouts Canada has many different programs, safety resources and other related resources as well as camps for all youth! Learn more about Scouts Canada here!...

23 August, 2023
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