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, October 26, 2009

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Here are a few photo's of the day. Go to http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx349/LTBKDigby/ to see al the photo's from our build day. If you would like a print of our Team Volunteer picture please let us know.

Setting up the swings

Setting up the posts for the junior structure


Early morning start





Scallop Days Queen and Princess with Elizabeth Conrad


Kool Aid Man!


Cole showing off his picture of Kool Aid man during the kids activities


Sparky the Fire Dog with Bonnie Vantassell


Some needed a little help with the very full wheel barrow of pea gravel


Getting the fence in place so the little ones stay safe


Donna Swan getting ready to plant in the memorial garden


Putting the finishing touch to the garden


"Little Gem" Evergreen memorial tree for Vaughn Vantassell

Many of the 243 volunteers who helped build the playground

Mayor Ben Cleveland says a few words after Jason McCutcheon sings O' Canada


Andrew Maves gives a blessing for the park


MOPS Committee makes Bonnie an honorary member with a MOPS T-Shirt and reveals the playground sign with sponsors


Jeff Vantassell talks about his dad and how proud he would be

to have this park named after him


Bonnie Vantassell and her grandchildren cut the ribbon


Bonnie officially opens the park with her grandchildren by going down the slide


Balloons were given to the children for a part of the opneing ceremonies


40 balloons were released by the kids, 1 for every yr Vaughn was a firefighter


RCMP attended the opening ceremony


Kids lined up to break through the paper chain made during kids activities

and rush into the playground to play for the first time


Kids moneying around on the new monkey bars


Digging is the most popular thing to do at the park


Setting up shop


Swinging is fun for everyone




Thanks from the MOPS Committee and Vantassell Family