HIGH
FIVE Training Opportunities
HIGH FIVE is a Quality Assurance Program for
Children’s Sport and Recreation Programs
HIGH FIVE is committed to helping children develop in a positive way by:
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Helping
recreation and sports practitioners gain knowledge and expertise in using
approaches
that support healthy child development
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Helping parents make informed choices
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Providing practitioners with tools that will enhance and
maintain the quality of children’s
experiences in recreation sport
The Principles of Healthy Child Development
Training Workshop
Designed
for people that provide direct leadership to children (age 6 – 12) in
sport and recreation programs, this session provides participants with an
approach that ensures a healthy experience for each child.
In
this session, participants will
 | Design
an activity plan that enhances a child’s healthy development and
sense of personal success
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| Practice
tips and skills that can be applied to building healthy relationships
in all areas of programming for children
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| Learn
to create environments and spaces that foster healthy development and
self-esteem.
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Session participants
will receive Kids at Play: A Handbook for Leaders, a YMCA Discovery Manual
and several handouts. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion. Course length: 7 hours
Using
the HIGH FIVE QUEST Training Workshop
Designed for Senior Managers, Supervisors,
Volunteers or board members who are responsible for quality assurance and
support of programs offered to children.
This session provides information on healthy child development, how
to properly use the HIGH FIVE Quality Experience Scanning Tools (QUEST)
and how to apply results.
Participants
will:
·
Learn
how to use the Evaluation Tools for observing programs and reviewing policies and procedures and
·
Practice
observation of programs and policy review from the perspective of healthy
child development
Participants will receive a QUEST Toolkit,
Supervisor’s Handbook and a case study booklet. Duration: 7 hours
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