Play Times

$2.1 Million in Grants for Playful City USA Communities

2011 marks an exciting year for the Playful City USA program.

The national recognition program is providing $2.1 million in grants through the Let's Play program over the next three years exclusively to recognized Playful City USA communities. KaBOOM! is searching for great communities to recognize as Playful City USA communities in 2011.

If you believe your city or town should be recognized, begin by downloading the Playful City USA application today!

KaBOOM! the book is almost here!

We're counting down the days until our Founder and CEO Darell Hammond's book is released!

KaBOOM! How One Man Built a Movement to Save Play will be in stores on April 26th, which is only a few days away!

If you pre-ordered a copy of the book it should be arriving very soon. If you have not ordered a copy, get your copy of the book today by visiting kaboom.org/book

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Upcoming Online Trainings

Reconnecting Adults to Play
April 26 at 2pm EDT
Join Dr. Julie Nicholson and Dr. Mariana Shimpi of Mills College in an interactive workshop that explores the role of play in adults' lives and the benefits that result from such play. Learn concrete methods for advocating for play across the lifespan, and help advance the conversation on the state of play.

Your Guide to the KaBOOM! Community-Build Model
May 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT
Why community-build? Register for this free training to learn about the benefits of the community-build model and the crucial steps, gleaned from 15 years of KaBOOM! experience, of a successful volunteer-driven community-build project.

Recruiting Volunteers for Your Community Project
May 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT
With lessons learned from 15 years of experience coordinating large volunteer projects, we'll share simple steps you can take to ensure a great volunteer turn-out for your community project and a fulfilling experience for all volunteers involved.

From Indoors to Outdoors Nature Play
May 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT
From play days to walks to art and nature experiences that work in almost any school or children's setting, join Professor Mary Ruth Moore of University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, to learn easy ways to stimulate playful learning.

Grant Writing 101
May 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT
Join the KaBOOM! philanthropy team to learn the do's and don'ts of grant writing, the components of a successful grant, and the expectations of the foundations who award them.

A full listing of live and on demand trainings can be found at kaboom.org/playschool

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Calling all Playmakers! Join us on hello.kaboom.org!

Take action today and join us on hello.kaboom.org to join old friends and make new friends to share stories and help save play. Connect with the KaBOOM! community through discussion groups and explore the activities and posts of community and play advocates from across the country and learn how they are saving play in their community.

We're sad to announce that this April issue is the final edition of Play Times. The Playmaker Network, however, isn't going away, and KaBOOM! will continue to feature many of the same stories that Play Times focused on such as highlighting fellow play advocates, showcasing new Playmakers of the Month, and sharing relevant news focused on play from communities across the country. Don't forget that you can always share your stories online at hello.kaboom.org/playmaker.

p.s. if you still want to email us from time to time, we'd love to hear from you all!

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Contact Us: playmaker@kaboom.org

Issue #42: April 2011 KaBOOM! the book is almost here! Calling all Playmakers! Join us on hello.kaboom.org! Online Trainings Grant Opportunities grants and opportunities Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants Deadline: Rolling The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports programs that are effective and inclusive, funding opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000, although the Foundation may occasionally make significant, larger grants to maximize funding impact in its interest areas. The Aetna Foundation Deadline: May 15, August 15, November 15 Learning more about the underlying causes of obesity can inform and shape effective population-based health and wellness programs. The Aetna Foundation wants to understand the contributors to obesity, particularly among minority populations, and what supports and sustains better choices that can stave off overeating and reduce inactivity. Grant-making in this area focuses on initiatives that create a better understanding of the root causes of the obesity epidemic. Do Something Mini-Grants Deadline: Rolling Are you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to turn your ideas into action? Do you have a sustainable community action project, program or idea? We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU! Check out more grants at kaboom.org/grants. The Playmaker Network is a national network of local and national advocates who are champions for promoting the importance of play. Join us!		$2.1 Million in Grants for Playful City USA Communities 2011 marks an exciting year for the Playful City USA program. The national recognition program is providing $2.1 million in grants through the Let's Play program over the next three years exclusively to recognized Playful City USA communities. KaBOOM! is searching for great communities to recognize as Playful City USA communities in 2011. If you believe your city or town should be recognized, begin by downloading the Playful City USA application today! KaBOOM! the book is almost here! We're counting down the days until our Founder and CEO Darell Hammond's book is released! KaBOOM! How One Man Built a Movement to Save Play will be in stores on April 26th, which is only a few days away! If you pre-ordered a copy of the book it should be arriving very soon. If you have not ordered a copy, get your copy of the book today by visiting kaboom.org/book (Back to Top) Upcoming Online Trainings Reconnecting Adults to Play April 26 at 2pm EDT Join Dr. Julie Nicholson and Dr. Mariana Shimpi of Mills College in an interactive workshop that explores the role of play in adults' lives and the benefits that result from such play. Learn concrete methods for advocating for play across the lifespan, and help advance the conversation on the state of play. Your Guide to the KaBOOM! Community-Build Model May 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT Why community-build? Register for this free training to learn about the benefits of the community-build model and the crucial steps, gleaned from 15 years of KaBOOM! experience, of a successful volunteer-driven community-build project. Recruiting Volunteers for Your Community Project May 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT With lessons learned from 15 years of experience coordinating large volunteer projects, we'll share simple steps you can take to ensure a great volunteer turn-out for your community project and a fulfilling experience for all volunteers involved. From Indoors to Outdoors Nature Play May 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT From play days to walks to art and nature experiences that work in almost any school or children's setting, join Professor Mary Ruth Moore of University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, to learn easy ways to stimulate playful learning. Grant Writing 101 May 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT Join the KaBOOM! philanthropy team to learn the do's and don'ts of grant writing, the components of a successful grant, and the expectations of the foundations who award them. A full listing of live and on demand trainings can be found at kaboom.org/playschool (Back to Top) Calling all Playmakers! Join us on hello.kaboom.org! Take action today and join us on hello.kaboom.org to join old friends and make new friends to share stories and help save play. Connect with the KaBOOM! community through discussion groups and explore the activities and posts of community and play advocates from across the country and learn how they are saving play in their community. We're sad to announce that this April issue is the final edition of Play Times. The Playmaker Network, however, isn't going away, and KaBOOM! will continue to feature many of the same stories that Play Times focused on such as highlighting fellow play advocates, showcasing new Playmakers of the Month, and sharing relevant news focused on play from communities across the country. Don't forget that you can always share your stories online at hello.kaboom.org/playmaker. p.s. if you still want to email us from time to time, we'd love to hear from you all! (Back to Top)
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