Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) is a national charitable association and Canada’s recognized leader in physical and health education. PHE Canada was established in 1933. PHE Canada empowers the PHE Community with quality programs, professional development services, and community activations to ensure equitable access to the benefits of quality physical and health education...
Established in 1951, the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to collaborating with their members and partners to help build healthy citizens, communities and environments. The ARPA delivers a variety of programs that enhance the quality of life of Albertans, providing education and professional development opportunities, hosting key sector events,...
SaskOutdoors encourages educators and people who participate in outdoor recreation to practice and teach environmental responsibility. Their vision is a province where every person can experience a deep connection with nature, play and learn outdoors, and live in harmony with their natural surroundings. They help to connect the people of Saskatchewan to the outdoors and support...
The Outdoor Learning Store is a charitable social enterprise offering excellent outdoor learning equipment and resources with 100% of proceeds going back to supporting outdoor learning not-for-profit initiatives. They have many professional learning resources on outdoor learning as well as an abundance of outdoor items in their online store! Learn more about Outdoor Learning Store here!...
Maximum City is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of designers, educators, and urban planners. Maximum City provides learning that sticks and engagement that matters. Maximum City provides many resources including Play to Thrive! Check out their play resources and learn more about Maximum City here!...
Established in 1990, International Play Canada (IPA Canada) is a national NGO whose mandate is to protect and promote the child’s right to play. IPA Canada provides a variety of resources including a Declaration on the Right to Play for Children in Canada. Learn more about IPA Canada here and check out more of their resources here! ...
Founded in 2007, Muddy Faces is a UK outdoor store which provides outdoor equipment including woodworking, clothing and footwear, as well as resources that support creative play, gardening and much more! They also have a free outdoor hub with a variety of resources including their Outdoor Practitioner Magazine! Learn more about Muddy Faces here! ...
Spirit North is a national charitable organization that uses Land-based activities to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous youth, empowering them to be unstoppable in sport, school, and health. Their programs have increased capacity in education, community, and health. Their activities include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, cross-country running, canoeing, Land-based games and activities, and multi-community...
Located at the University of Alberta, the Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement is an internationally acclaimed disability research centre supporting the sport and fitness goals of people experiencing disability with effective, research-based sport, physical activity and athlete development programs that promote health and well-being. Their vision is to facilitate Adapted Physical Activity and Para...
Operating since 2010, Take Me Outside is a registered non-profit that works collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives. Take Me Outside believe in a future in which spending time outside playing, exploring, and learning is a regular and significant...
