Knowledge is Power -- the Power to Change a Child's World
Welcome to the KaBOOM! Resource Library, where borrowing yields endless returns!
At KaBOOM!, we love being able to change a child's world. There's nothing like watching children's faces as they run to be the first one on the red spiral slide that they helped design. There's also nothing like being a proud community organizer celebrating victory with newfound friends. After nearly a decade of being a part of amazing community-build experiences, we want everyone to be able to take part in this great adventure and great movement for play. We want everyone in every small town from Tupelo to Kalamazoo to get a hold of the inspiration and know-how to realize their community's dreams.
Surfing the entire site you'll find hard facts and success stories to help you create a convincing argument for a new community-built playspace; information on comprehensive trainings and grant programs to jump start your planning process; free and low-cost publications filled with great ideas and time-tested methods to guide you step by step; and our community-build online Road Map to assist you through your playspace planning process. It's time for YOU to unleash the power to change a child's world!
ONLINE PROJECT PORTALS: Register and create your FREE online portal to help energize, organize and advertise your playspace project! Register your project and highlight the happenings related to your playspace NOW!
GRANTS: KaBOOM! administers competitive annual grant programs from our sponsors, helping you with taking your project to the next level.
TOOLKITS: This set of four manuals is packed with helpful information and fun tips to lead you step by step through the planning process. Read about what each manual has to offer and order your Toolkit NOW!
TRAININGS: Get your degree in playspace planning with the experts by attending a KaBOOM! WE Play! training or webinar. KaBOOM! offers regional trainings that bring together community and business leaders for fun, hands-on learning and networking, plus online trainings on specific topics.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: KaBOOM! knows playspaces! If you need advice on equipment, surfacing, site prep, maintenance or related issues, talk to us!
It's time for YOU to unleash the power to change a child's world!