HIGH FIVE® Insider

HIGH FIVE Insider

Fall 2015

Welcome to the HIGH FIVE Insider Quarterly Newsletter!

Since 2007, ARPA has been committed to advancing HIGH FIVE across Alberta. The newsletter was originally created in 2012 for HIGH FIVE Trainers by HIGH FIVE Trainers.

The HIGH FIVE Task Force would like to ensure that all HIGH FIVE participants and organizations across Alberta receive the newsletter and can benefit from its information.

The newsletter will be distributed quarterly to anyone who has participated in a HIGH FIVE training across the province. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time.

We hope that you enjoy reading the HIGH FIVE Insider!

- Your Alberta HIGH FIVE Task Force

Links to Specific Sections

HIGH FIVE News
Events
HIGH FIVE for Organizations
Upcoming HIGH FIVE Trainings
Giving a High Five
HIGH FIVE for Leaders
Child Development Resources

HIGH FIVE News


HIGH FIVE National Fall 2015 Updates Everything you need to know to get up to date on exciting news, resources and products from Canada's only comprehensive quality standard for children's programs. Learn more...	New HIGH FIVE Rack Cards New High Five rack cards for Dance, Camps and Fitness! Contact ARPA at [email protected] to order your FREE copies! Camp Rack Card Fitness Rack Card Dance Rack Card


New Sports On The Rise Sports you've never heard of are gaining in popularity. Unicycle hockey, Quiddich, Dodgebow and more! Do something you love to stay active for life! Learn more...	ParticipACTION Impact Report A play by play of ParticipACTION's latest achievements as champions of physical activity and sport participation in Canada. Learn more...

Events


Take Me Outside Day Join thousands of students and teachers across Canada and around the world who are helping to raise awareness about the importance of unplugging and spending more time outside. Learn more...	Aboriginal Focused Physical Literacy Workshop A snapshot of what happened at the Aboriginal Focused Physical Literacy workshop in Calgary! Thanks to RBC Learn to Play for their support! Learn more...


National Child Day How will you celebrate National Child Day in November? Find/Create opportunities for children to learn through play and physical literacy! Learn more...	Joy In Nature Contest Are you part of an Alberta youth group (school, youth group or club) between the ages of 13 to 19? Is your group interested in enhancing youth's physical activity in nature and outdoor environmental education experiences? If so, don't delay and apply for the Joy in Nature Experiential Learning Trip today! Learn more...

HIGH FIVE for Organizations

What Can You Do Today To Improve The Accessibility Of Your Facility?

The Steadward Centre conducted 25 AIMFREE accessibility audits at recreational facilities in the Edmonton region. This infographic includes some simple strategies to increase the accessibility of your fitness facility for all users, supporting more people to be more physically active, more often.

Learn more...

The Business Of Play

An awesome article recently written by Karen Thompson, the HIGH FIVE Saskatchewan Coordinator. "The Business of Play" identifies the correlation of how children in a program are similar to the employees in a business, and how the HIGH FIVE Principles and QUEST can be utilized in a work/play environment.

Learn more...

Upcoming HIGH FIVE Trainings

Be sure to check out the HIGH FIVE website and/or the ARPA website often for an updated list of trainings in Alberta.

Giving a HIGH FIVE

Huge shout out to our fabulous and amazingly talented Alberta High Five Coordinator, Allie Pratley, who will be leaving her "purple post" for a new job at the City of Edmonton! Thank you so much for your dedication and passion for developing HIGH FIVE in Alberta....and best of luck on your new adventure!

HIGH FIVE for Leaders


Winteractive Calendar As the cold weather approaches, it can be tough to think of activities that work well outside. Check out this month long idea calendar of activities that balance indoor & outdoor fun nicely! Learn more...	Get Active After School Active after school is no-cost, online resource for After School Program Staff in Canada. Our goal is to promote program excellence by helping recreation practitioners create fun, inclusive and active programs for Canada's Kids! Learn more...