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.



Saturday, April 30, 2011

Thank You, Thank you, Thank You to Grand Centre Lions Club

Thank you to Maggie and Butch of the Grand Centre Lions Club for your support in our Playground and Green Space.  It was awesome to see you again and a welcomed surprise.  Our kids will be getting a much deserved park like setting because of your help.  Thank you again!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Thank you to CNRL for your donation to our project

Thank you to CNRL for your support on our project.  The Playground and Green Space would not be where it is today without your support.  Our kids and community are very very lucky to have you.  Your contribution was a happy surprise.  Thank you again!!!!

Monday, April 25, 2011

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation We Thank you!!!!

Thank you to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for your support in our Green Space.  This whole new outdoor classroom will be the first one of its kind in our area.  Our kids will be able to learn, rest, play and so much more.  Thank you again for help in this project.  May 28th and May 31st.  Watch our kids grow!!!!!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Thank you to Devon Canada Corporation & Kevin Ryan

Our community playground/green space thanks Kevin Ryan and Devon Canada Corp. for their support in our project. With his help, Kevin from Devon Canada in the Bonnyville office, we can now see a reality coming to fruition.  Thank you again for your generous donation.  Our kids certainly appreciate it!!!!   Thanks

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Thank You to Shell/Orion & Kathleen Zellweger

A big thank you goes out to Shell/Orion for their support in our Playground/Green Space.  Without their help we wouldn't be where we are today.  The Playground / Green Space Thanks you!!!!!  Companies like yours keep giving.  Thank you from our community for having a heart andd seeing the true need for this project. 

Monday, April 18, 2011

Thank You to United Way for your Donation

Thank You to Ajaz and the United Way for supporting our Playground/Green Space.  Your generosity truly makes a difference in the eyes for our leaders of tomorrow!!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Thank You to "COMMUNITY FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM"

Thank you to Genia Leskiw for your support to our Community Playground/Green Space.  Just like it says on the application: "Funded by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Lottery Fund in order to build strong communities and enhance the quality of life for Albertans!!!
Our Playground/Green Space will be the most amazing place to go in the Lakeland area.  With it also being dedicated to our local fallen soldiers, we are working together to teach our children and community about our local hero's and why we can be able to build and play on a Playground together.
Thank you Mrs. Genia Leskiw and our local government!!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

To the Parents of Cold Lake Elementary School and the School Council THANK YOU

This year is the BEST EVER for fundraising through the school.  We could not have done it without the help of our Parents and our Parent Advisory Committee!!!  Together you have helped our community playground/green space reach our goal.  We can now watch all our children play together,  see them grow, laugh and enjoy what they so much deserve...A Playground / Green Space .  Thank you again for all of your help and support.  See you Saturday May 28th, 2011!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Our first major cash donation : WALMART

Thank you to Brad Bester of Walmart!  The store raised funds for our playground during their Grand Opening.  This was what started an amazing journey.  We received hope that day, that anything is possible.  Look at how close we are now.  AWESOME!!!!!!  Thank You Walmart.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Businesses and people who have donated to Cold Lake Community Playground / Green Space

   If you have donated to our Cold Lake Community Playground / Green Space project your name will appear on the top of our web page!!!  Your company or name will be there for 2 days.  Free advertising.  Tell your friends to watch for your name to be there.  See your name in lights! 
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.  You have made a huge impact to our community.  Our abled to disabled, infant to senior friends, family, neighbours and visitors will all be able to play together.
If we took a picture of you donating, your picture will be on the web page as well.  If you would like to donate we will be accepting all donations up to our build day.
Watch the web site and see the day that your name will appear!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Our Proposed Playground!!!!!!!


This was created by our DOT-Mocracy results.
Our KIDS created this really cool playground!!!!!