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Queen’s University invites you to a special online session, led by Dr. Eun-Young Lee, exploring key insights from the 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play, with a particular focus on inclusion and mental health. Marking a decade of global evidence, the Position Statement examines the vital connections between active outdoor play and pressing global issues such as...

29 October, 2025

Dr. Shawnda Morrison gave a presentation on OPC's global 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play to the World Health Organization Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe – Environment working group, which focuses on Environmental Approaches to HEPA in the European region. Dr. Morrison's presentation was titled “The 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play: A...

29 October, 2025

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01 October, 2025

SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2025 — Ottawa, Canada – Outdoor play is as advantageous for adults as it is for children and should be integrated more often into healthcare practice, according to new global research released today by Outdoor Play Canada. A three-year study and consultations with more than 200 global experts representing all inhabited continents found...

25 September, 2025

April 24th is Healthy Environments for Learning Day, led by the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health & Environment! The 2025 campaign centers on protecting children from extreme heat in schools and child care settings (including outdoor play and learning spaces) in Canada. This campaign has been co-signed by 40+ organizations, including Outdoor Play Canada. Check-out the full...

24 April, 2025

This posting was originally published on the HALO Research Group website Congratulations to Brianna Nasrallah for presenting her Master’s research on the 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play at Carleton University’s Health Science Research Day! Brianna was also awarded the 2025 Best Graduate Poster! Brianna’s poster reviewed the development of the Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play and...

11 April, 2025

The Outdoor Play Canada 2025 Awards will be presented at this year’s Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit!  If you know of an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in the promotion of outdoor play, nominate them for an OPC award! Award categories include: 2023 OPC Honour Award Dr. Mariana Brussoni...

08 April, 2025

We have exciting news, Outdoor Play Enthusiasts! Due to popular demand, we've extended the deadlines for both Breath of Fresh Air (BoFA) workshop proposals and Early Bird registration! New Deadlines: Workshop Proposals: You now have until Friday, April 11th, to submit your proposal! We are seeking presentations and workshops, a mix of sessions that will be hands-on or minds-on for attendees,...

01 April, 2025

As part of our commitment to equitable access and national representation, Outdoor Play Canada is pleased to announce two grants to support attendance at the Breath of Fresh Air (BoFA) Summit 2025! The BoFA Travel Grant will support travel to the 2025 Breath of Fresh Air (BoFA) Outdoor Play Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, for up to 15...

28 March, 2025
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