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Summer of PLEY
Come join us for our Summer of PLEY series, where we will be sharing the importance of outdoor play – including its risks – on health and well-being in the early years.
August
August 7th, 2019
Building Resilient Children: Injury Prevention in the World of Risky Play
Location: IWK Health Center – Cineplex Auditorium
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Brief Description: Dalhousie University’s Physical Literacy in the Early Years project research team is hosting a free panel discussion with the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia Dr. Robert Strang, Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Dr. Michelle Stone and Dr. Jane Cawley from the PLEY Project, Sandra Newton from Child Safety Link.
Audience: For Injury Prevention and Health Professionals (or anyone who is interested).
August 8th, 2019
Risk, Resilience and the Renaissance of Play
Location: Dalhousie’s University Club
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Brief Description: Dalhousie University’s Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY) project research team is hosting a keynote lecture and social event with Dr. Mariana Brussoni about how risky outdoor play is critical for establishing healthier, happier, and resilient communities.
Audience: Researchers and Community Builders
August 10th, 2019
The Power of PLEY: Why Kids Need to Play Every Day
Part 1: Loose Parts Play Session
Location: Halifax Central Library – BMO Community Room
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Brief Description: Dalhousie University’s Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY) project research team is hosting a free loose parts play event in the BMO Community Room for families to drop in and play with loose parts ahead of presentations on how to support outdoor play and physical literacy taking place in Paul O’ Regan Hall (See event Listing below).
Audience: All members of the public
THE POWER OF PLEY: Why Kids Need To Play Every Day
Part 2: Panel Discussion
Location: Halifax Central Library – Paul O’Regan Hall
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Brief Description: Dalhousie University’s Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY) project research team is hosting a free panel discussion about the importance of outdoor play and physical literacy development.
Audience: All members of the public
Past Events
July 22, 2019
Pop-up Loose Parts Playground
Location: Halifax South Common adjacent to The Pavilion
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brief Description: Dalhousie University’s Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY) project research team is hosting a free loose parts pop-up playground event in collaboration with Pop-Up Adventure Play. Bring your children to the Halifax Commons and play with us!
Audience: Free public event for children aged 2 -12.
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