Let Them Be Kids

LET THEM BE KIDS
Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.


The Prince Charles Trenton Playground Project is a school and community based initiative to build the first accessible and inclusive playground in our city. The intention of this venture is provide a much needed playground while giving the community an opportunity to come together to make a positive change for ALL our children. The playground is widely used by the students of this school and extensively by the community after school, on weekends and during summer holidays. Please help us anyway you can as we come together as one to make this long time dream a reality!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

PCT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT


Friday, April 1
Doors open at 5:30
Admission is free.
A canteen available serving pizza, pop,  juice, water, chips, fruit, granola bars, & candy.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

 Upcoming Events

We have two fantastic events coming up in support of the playground project. On Friday, April 1st, at 5:30, we will be hosting a Family Movie Night. Admission is free and a canteen is available to purchase snacks and beverages. Despicable Me will be showing at 6p.m.
The second event is a community yard sale on April 9th from 8a.m. - noon. Donations to the sale may be dropped off to the school at anytime. Please drop off larger donations, a day prior to the sale.
Thank you for your support!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Fundraising Update!

Our playground project has really taken off! To date we have raised over $19,000 towards our $55,000 goal for our playground purchase! We are putting together sponsorship brochures for the community. If you would like some to give to family, friends or businesses, please contact the school and we will deliver them to you! Community partners will be a big part of making this dream a reality! Many community organizations have expressed their desire to help us out so we are looking forward to their support!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Here is our accessible playground design! WE LOVE IT!!! A triple slide, a curved slide, and an elbow slide! Look at that fabulous pod wall and rope climber! Did you see the two accessible ramps? I bet there will be lots of chasing up and down those ramps! Oh, and look at that accessible digger too! WHOOT WHOOT! Fun for everyone. There are so many panels on this structure. There is an accessible pilot panel, a store panel, a gear panel, a chime panel, a sign language panel, a planets panel and multiple steering wheel panels!! Under the big slides there is a door panel and a bench, providing a great playhouse area! WOW…the fun on this structure is endless! There is so much more to it too! The kids can hardly wait to actually play on this structure! What a wonderful play space for ALL CHILDREN!
Front/Side View
Back View

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

PLAYGROUND DESIGN...ALMOST DONE!!

The playground design is almost done! The kids had so many great ideas for our playground and we can hardly wait to see what it will look like! Start planning your summer play dates, and birthday parties at the school yard now, as this playground will be the perfect place to have good free fun!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Dot Mocracy Event a HUGE HIT!!

Hey Everyone!
Things are going really well with this project! The PCT students participated in a "Dot Mocracy" event where they helped design the playground.  The staff and kids were excited to be a part of picking out some great components! The triple slide was definitely a huge hit as was the curved net wall. There was a lots of  interest in some other equipment (i.e. climbing net and swings) so we will have to work hard to make sure we raise enough money to buy other equipment!
The Home Depot Foundation sent us $3000 for our project. Next time you are in Home Depot, tell them thank you for their support!
Pledges from the kids are coming in almost everyday. Thank you again to JB Print for the fabulous pledge forms!  The kids have collected $2000 already and there is more to come!
Thank you to everyone who has been a big part of this project thus far. We look forward to giving many people the opportunity to contribute in whatever way possible.
Soon we will post our playground design, so stay tuned!