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Author: Louise de Lannoy

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This article was originally published by Let Grow. Canadian schools begin implementing Let Grow’s independence-building programs, supported by new leadership and philanthropic backing nationwide. CANADA, January 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Let Grow, the nonprofit championing childhood independence, has moved its Canadian expansion plans into action. Canadian schools are now implementing programs such as the Let Grow Play Club...

28 January, 2026

We are now accepting nominations for the Outdoor Play Canada Board of Directors and Subcommittees! Please see details below: We are looking for individuals to join our Board of Directors who are: OPC members (this is a requirement; if you're not a member, please join to be eligible for consideration (it's free!): https://www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/join-us/ Involved in outdoor play initiatives in...

08 January, 2026

We are recruiting a Project Coordinator to join our Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play research-practice-policy partnership. This role is specifically focused on managing our SPROUT-Able project, exploring how to support children with disabilities in outdoor play and learning in natural spaces! For more details see the job description below: CCOP Project Coordinator Posting December 2025...

22 December, 2025

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="center" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][message type="normal" border="no" background_color="#5dc269"]The 2025 Outdoor Play Canada Awards were presented at the biennnial Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Canada.[/message][/vc_column][/vc_row] [vc_empty_space height="64px"] [icons icon="fa-trophy" size="fa-4x" type="normal" icon_animation="" link="" target="_blank" icon_color="#3f8963" position="center"] [vc_empty_space height="32px"]   Policy Award [vc_empty_space height="32px"] The Outdoor Play Canada Policy Award recognizes and celebrates...

01 October, 2025

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity for the public to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, the intergenerational harm they caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those affected by this injustice. This federal holiday is an effort on behalf of the Government of Canada...

30 September, 2025

The Outdoor Learning School and Store generously offers all Outdoor Play Canada members discounts on a number of their resources for the 2025-2026 school year, including: 20% member discount on all of our Courses & Certifications using this coupon code: CERT20 5% member discount on all of our Resources, Tools & Kits using this coupon code: 5%partner Get learning, outside!...

19 August, 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

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

Outdoor Play Canada is looking to hire a full-time Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play (CCOP) Fellow for one year to build capacity and thought-leadership for outdoor play stakeholders. As the CCOP Fellow, your role will be to lead advocacy and thought-leadership initiatives for the promotion of outdoor play in the early years, in collaboration with...

14 January, 2025

Since 2020, the PaRx Prescription for Nature program has meant that physicians first in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario (and now many more) could prescribe a Parks Canada Discovery Pass to their patients for the purposes of promoting physical and mental health. A collaboration between PaRx, an initiative driven by health care professionals that promotes...

27 December, 2024
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