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The KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play

Features
lp-family.jpgPlan a Play Day on a shoestring
Planning a Play Day is complex enough WITH a budget, but how do you do it without one? Nancy Serrand of Canton, Ga. has lots of ideas to share.

Your city could receive a free Imagination Playground in a BOX!
lp-pcusa.jpgFive communities honored with Playful City USA designation in 2009 will receive an Imagination Playground in a BOX – the innovative playground collaboration between KaBOOM! and architect David Rockwell! Get the details here.

Play helps kids learn
lp-cutekid1.jpgYoung kids' brains develop when they imitate others' motions, and the playground is the perfect place for them to practice! Child development expert J.C. Boushh explains how.

Meet other Playmakers on our new social network!
lp-crowd.jpgJoin the Playmaker group on the brand-new kaboom.org social network! You can chat in the Playmaker group forums, share photos, video and more! Say hi to your fellow play advocates today.





Resources

Upcoming trainings

Webinar: Safety, Surfacing & Vendors...Oh My!
In this webinar, you'll learn about safety standards, equipment hazards, and the types of surfacing that will guarantee you'll have a fun and safe place for your kids to play.

Webinar: The KaBOOM! Road Map
In this webinar, two presenters will take you through the KaBOOM! Road Map, a step-by-step guide to planning a playspace project.

Webinar: Volunteer Recruitment: Managing the Process
Join us during this webinar to learn how to manage your volunteer outreach, communication, and follow-up correspondence.

More Tools and Resources
Playful City USA: Help your city gain national recognition for making play a priority!

Assess and Improve: Conduct a playspace audit in your community to find out where there could be more, or better, places to play.

Spread the Word: Play is important! Make sure everyone knows it!

Research on Play: Learn why play matters.

Get a Group: Campaigning for play is much easier - and more fun - with a team!

Mobilize the Media: Write letters to the editor, press releases, and more.

Work With Elected Officials: Speak out at town hall meetings, write to and meet with your elected officials, and more.