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.



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!!!!!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR TRENT HILLS WALLET


To get your ticket for the Trent Hills Wallet call the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation (located at 39 Doxsee Ave North ) at 653-2005
Tickets are $5.00 each and you can win more than $1000 worth of gift cards from local businesses.
GOOD LUCK!!!!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Fabulous IN KIND donations so far.....valued at more than $75 000

Thanks for all of the IN KIND donations....all of these community members and businesses have donated their services/products to help make build day a success!!!
WOW!!!!!!
Ames Coach Lines - shuttle buses
Apoll
os 2 for 1 Pizza- pizza
A & E Graphics - graphic design

Benjamin Graphics - banners
B.M.R Mfg. Ltd. - signage
RONA Campbellford- paint & supplies

Behan Construction Ltd. - soil
Brian Harbert - excavating

Bridgewater Coffee & Pizza - pizza
Burke Landscaping & Maintenance
Campbellford Farm Supply
Campbellford Seymour Agricultural Society
Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation
Campbellford Wholesale
Charlie Davidson - Thomson Construction - excavating
Community Care Northumberland - Venture Van
D & E Campbell - Excavating
Dooher's Bakery

Drain Brothers - pea stone
100 Mile Diner - pizza
Empire Cheese & Butter Cooperative
Hastings Youth Action Council
Jim McLean - DJ
Knights Apple Den
La France Sod - sod
La Gondola - pizza
Littles Welding

Loves Tree Removal
M & M Meats Shop
McGee Excavating
Municipality of Trent Hills
Murray Kloosterman - trucking of playground
Nestle Professional Vitality - juice
Paul & Lynn Imperial - use of Aron Theatre
Perfect Print Campbellford - printing brochures
Redden's Welding - welding
Royal Canadian Legion - Warkworth Branch - BBQ/Post Build Day Celebration
Sharpes Food Market

Square Boy Pizza - pizza
St Andrews Presbyterian Church - Warkworth

Tim Horton's - coffee & TimBits
Trent Hills Concrete - post holes, sono tubes & concrete
Ultramar Gas Station - gas for shuttle buses
United Church Women - Warkworth

World's Finest Chocolates - chocolate
YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre - childrens activities on Build Day
Windswept Group - accomodations