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Children are smarter, more cooperative, happier and healthier when they have frequent and varied opportunities for free and unstructured play in the out-of-doors.

 

 --"Children and Nature 2008: A Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World," Children & Nature Network.

Säjai Foundation: Healthier kids, Healthier communities, Healthier world.
This national nonprofit foundation works with local communities to combat childhood obesity while promoting outdoor activities. The Wise Kids® programs teach children how to balance nutrition and exercise for lifelong good health. The Wise Kids Outdoors after-school and summer camp program helps kids understand the ways in which nature and the earth live in balance, just like humans.
US Play Coalition™- value of play
Help promote the value of play in the lives of children, adolescents and adults by joining this national play coalition. Everyone is welcome - individuals, organizations, nonprofits  and for-profits. The only requirement is that you believe play is a fundamental human need.
Last Child in the Wood, by Richard Louv
In this best seller, author and journalist Richard Louv famously coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" to describe what happens when kids are disconnected from nature. Since its original publication in 2005, the book has been credited with inspiring the No Child Left Inside Act, along with international discussion about the future relationship between children and nature.
Children & Nature Network (C&NN)
In addition to being a vast resource for the latest news and research, C&NN also hosts Nature Rocks, a family-fun nature planner. Searchable by age, time available and even zip code, great ideas for nearby nature adventures are easy to find. Plus, learn how you can join a local nature club for families for fun, free, low-cost activities. Or start your own with the downloadable toolkit found here.
Keep them Engaged
Explore our product lines for Ages 5 to 12 including PlayBooster® and Evos™ or check out the cool playground design ideas.
Keep kids ages 5 to 12+ challenged and coming back to the playground by adding several climbers or spinners.
Add to your Park
Complement your play system with Accents & Furnishings.
Check out our Accents & Furnishings to complement your Evos™ playsystem or other playground equipment.
Helpful FAQs
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