Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is an 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.

Monday, June 13, 2011

TADA!!!

WE DID IT!  
~thank you to all who made this possible~

More pictures and words to follow soon.

Check out the news clip (click on link below)
Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 10:32 AM 0 comments

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Here we go kids - it's the big day!!

BUILD DAY IS FINALLY HERE....
Thank you to ALL of those who have 
made this possible.
Watch us on the link below or stay tuned for pictures.
Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 6:32 AM 0 comments

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Counting Down Fast!

Here we are just 2 sleeps away!
Things are starting to take shape...
here is a sneak-peek:

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Only ..... 7 .....more sleeps!

Excitement is brewing here at 
Tecumseh Annex 
as we get ready to play on our 
BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND!

First step - out with the old!!




Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help 
us BUILD...but be prepared for FUN too! 
June 11 we will come together for 
excellent food, a full day of local 
entertainment, and supervised 
children’s activities!   

Together we will create our:
 - spectacular Playground Structure
 - new 5 Senses Garden
 - much anticipated Peace Place
 - very cool Labyrinth 

Quite a transformation in one day!!!
The yards will look fantastic ALL ‘ROUND!  

 Please see our list of needs in the column on the right, and lend a hand!!
Looking forward to seeing you soon...
Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 9:54 PM 0 comments

Thursday, May 26, 2011

WHAT A ~ TIKI PARTY ~ IT WAS!!

Our TIKI PARTY for the playground 
was a huge success. 
We raised over $6,000 in once night! 
And we had a ton of FUN!!!
Thanks to EVERYONE who made it possible.
Special Thank You to our fantastic sponsors:

Our one and only ~ Vancouver's #1 Caterer....


and Kensington Community Centre!

Aloha from our committee!
DJ NKLB...kept the tunes spinning
It was a full TIKI HUT
some of our Silent Auction items from KCC Pottery Club!
Limbo Limbo
Ohhhh the Chocolate Fountain!!!!

Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 12:37 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Community Donations from near and far - we are so thankful!

 Special thank you to Ironwood Dental Centre

 



Sorrento Elementary School in BC,
surprised us with a generous donation!
Like us, Sorrento Elementary, won an award from Let Them Be Kids last
year and completed their playground build 
in May 2010,check out their blog
http://ltbksorrento.blogspot.com/ 
Thanks Sorrento Elementary!
 




Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 2:51 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Thank you to some recent community donors!!

 
 London Drugs joins our pack of WOLF Donors!
Thank you for the support in our community!


 

The Medicine Shoppe joins our BEAR Donors!
PLUS  - the location at 2030 Kingsway in Vancouver, will donate $2 from every prescription filled to our project!!! 
Thank you for the continued support! 
 

Posted by Let Them Be Kids-East Van at 12:16 PM 0 comments
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