Play is a crucial factor in the overall well-being of children. But play in many communities, schools, and families has been pushed to the back burner. Fewer kids spend time every day at a park or playground, recess is disappearing from curriculums, and playgrounds are missing from community and neighborhood development plans. Through the Playmaker Network and the Playful City USA Campaign, the KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play seeks to make play a priority in communities across the nation. More...
Playful City USA: Become nationally recognized
KaBOOM! believes you have the power to rally an entire city to become playful. With our new program, communities across the nation can now be recognized for their efforts. More...
Playmaker Network: Advocate for play
Join the Playmaker Network, a national network of local and national advocates who are champions for promoting the importance of play. Learn how to take action in your community! More...
      
All Forums Minimize
My SettingsMy PostsSearchForum Home
  Advocate for Play  Play Advocacy and Playful City USA  When will we fi...
 When will we find out if we are a Playful City ?
 
imgOfflineLudwit36
3 posts
Joined
3/5/2008



When will we find out if we are a Playful City ?
Posted: 05 Mar 08 11:16 AM
How long after submission of the application will it take before we find out if we are a Playful City?
imgOfflinebduda
29 posts
5th
Joined
11/8/2006



Re: When will we find out if we are a Playful City ?
Posted: 05 Mar 08 1:04 PM

Great question!  The final deadline is May 15th, so after reviewing the 1000's of amazing applications, we expect to make our announcement towards the end of June.  (Seriously, it will somewhat depend on the number of applications we receive, and currently we are very enthusiastic about the 2008 return numbers).

Thanks to our Wisconsin advocate for a great question.  We can all learn more about Neenah here:

http://www.kaboom.org/OnlineCommunity/Forumsnbsp/tabid/58/forumid/2550/threadid/3879/scope/posts/Default.aspx

  Advocate for Play  Play Advocacy and Playful City USA  When will we fi...
Forum Home  Search  My Posts  My Settings  Print