Maximum City is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of designers, educators, and urban planners. Maximum City provides learning that sticks and engagement that matters. Maximum City provides many resources including Play to Thrive! Check out their play resources and learn more about Maximum City here!...
Established in 1990, International Play Canada (IPA Canada) is a national NGO whose mandate is to protect and promote the child’s right to play. IPA Canada provides a variety of resources including a Declaration on the Right to Play for Children in Canada. Learn more about IPA Canada here and check out more of their resources here! ...
Founded in 2007, Muddy Faces is a UK outdoor store which provides outdoor equipment including woodworking, clothing and footwear, as well as resources that support creative play, gardening and much more! They also have a free outdoor hub with a variety of resources including their Outdoor Practitioner Magazine! Learn more about Muddy Faces here! ...
Spirit North is a national charitable organization that uses Land-based activities to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous youth, empowering them to be unstoppable in sport, school, and health. Their programs have increased capacity in education, community, and health. Their activities include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, cross-country running, canoeing, Land-based games and activities, and multi-community...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
