What is the Children at Play Network?
The Network is a regionally focused effort to foster relationships between people and organizations that result in amazing places for children to play outside so that we foster a future generation of …
What does the Children at Play Network do?
The Children at Play Network: Explores diverse strategies focused on more and better opportunities for outdoor play at a regional level. Works incrementally to export lessons learned in one …
What geographic region does the Network cover?
For now the Network is focused in a 75-mile radius around Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. That’s an arbitrary and loosely defined boundary for what we think of as regional. Our eventual goal …
Who funds the work of the Children at Play Network?
Organizations, foundations and individuals fund the Network, and all of them are greatly appreciated. You can find out more about the specifics of our support community here. …
Does the Children at Play Network fund efforts for other organizations?
We help fund planning efforts, conceptual designs and limited first steps through Play Planning Grants. A limited number of these grants are awarded regionally (see description of geographic region …
What type of training and workshops do you offer?
Workshops offered through the Network fall into three categories: Awareness building for outdoor-based play for general audiences Play-based learning workshops for educators Play-planning …
Is the Network available for consulting?
Possibly. Contact us and we will discuss your needs. We have experience in facilitating conversations at the organizational and community level, in assisting with planning, play-based education …
Why is Bernheim hosting the Children at Play Network?
The short answer is because Bernheim’s mission is to connect people with nature and we believe that young people first begin building meaningful relationships with nature through play. We believe the …
I don’t know much about play or outdoor play environments. Where do I start?
We can help get you started but we warn you that there is no ending point. A good first stop is our resources page. The best way to get a feel for the value of outdoor-based play is to observe a free …
Who else is doing this kind of work?
Fortunately, lots of organizations, schools and individuals are passionate about reconnecting people to the value of outdoor free play. An expanding body of research about play is helping build …
We have a million dollars to give you for this work. Do you need it?
Sure. Why not. Give us a call. Start your conversation with “Sit down.” …
Is there a fee for CAPN programs and services?
Through generous support from PNC Bank and outside funders, we are able to provide reduced fees for training, Free Play Days, play space design and other consulting services to organizations that …
Is there a way for me to be a part of the Network?
Absolutely. That begins with communication. Let us know what aspect of the Network you are passionate about and we’ll plug you in, whether you are an individual, a family, an educator, part of an …