Let Them Be Kids

"LET THEM BE KIDS" is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.



Saturday, September 4, 2010

WE DID IT!!!

WOW!!! What an incredible experience.
THREE PARKS IN ONE DAY!
Thanks to everyone that come out to help.
Special thanks to Jesse for all the technical assistance!!
Lots of photos to follow.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Final Stretch!



The work at the pre-work at the building sites is progressing nicely...photos to follow!

Here is an outline of the day tomorrow:

-Registration will start 8 am
-On line broadcast will start at 9 am

*GO TO http://www.ltbk.ca/ and follow the link to watch LIVE*


LUNCH for volunteers is scheduled for 11:30 to 12:30



2 BUSES WILL BE TRAVELLING FROM SITE TO SITE FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM SO YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE PROGRESS OF THE OTHER SITES & PITCH IN ALL AROUND TRENT HILLS!!!






OPENING CEREMONIES will be held at:





  • Hastings at 1:30 pm (volunteer photo at 1 pm)



  • Campbellford at 2:30 pm (volunteer photo at 2 pm)



  • Warkworth at 3:30 pm (volunteer photo at 3 pm)

*times depend on build schedule

CELEBRATION BBQ TO FOLLOW AT THE WARKWORTH LEGION 5pm to 8 pm

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

additional IN KIND donors....check out the August 18th post


The list of IN KIND donors continues to grow....thank you for all of the incredible support

4 more sleeps until Build Day...can you bring some tools????


Yippee!!
It will be so exciting to see all of this amazing work come together on Saturday!!! See you there!!
YOU KNOW THAT SAYING THAT MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK....SAME THING GOES FOR TOOLS :-)
A few things that we need:
hard rakes (10 or 15)
wheelbarrows (8 or 10)
shovels (10 - 15)
4' levels
2' levels
wrench or ratchet set s(9/16", 1/2", 3/4")
long extension cords (heavy duty is best)
tape measures

**we will have a "label table" where all tools/equipment will be tagged to ensure that your tools are returned***

Sunday, August 29, 2010

are you registered???

We would love to have all the volunteers pre registered on line ASAP!!
We will be sending out email updates and the waiver form that needs to be signed by all volunteers on Thursday....so please make sure you have clicked on the "Join The Effort" icon.
Tell all your friends, too!!!

Friday, August 27, 2010

COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS....ONLY A WEEK TO GO


WOW!! Time flies when you are having fun!

Please check your in box for a message from Let Them Be Kids....

They are sending out a request to go to indicate which community you will be volunteering on Build Day. This will help the committee organize a bit more as the big day gets closer!!!

We are also looking for some people to watch over the equipment and building materials that will on site in the days prior to the build...send an email to kmees(at)hotmail.com if you think you can help out with this....

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

100% of proceeds from Andrew Queen "Too Tall" CD sales to be donated!!!!


Local Children's Entertainer & Musitcian, Andrew Queen is donating 100% of the proceeds from the sales of his "Too Tall" CD until the playground/fitness park Build Day on September 4th!!!
WOW!! thanks to Andrew for such an amazing donation....time to get shopping!
go to http://www.andrewqueen.ca/ or stop by the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation office (located at 39 Doxsee Ave N.) to get your copies!!!!!