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HIGH FIVE® Ensuring quality experiences for children HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

What is HIGH FIVE®? HIGH FIVE® is the standard in Canada used to ensure children ages 6 to 12 are having positive experiences in recreation and sport programs. HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE® Vision Through sustained involvement in quality recreation and sport activities, all children aged 6 to 12 years are experiencing healthy child development. HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE® Mission HIGH FIVE® is a framework committed to assisting children along the path of healthy development through: developing and maintaining a high level of knowledge and expertise in child development among recreation and sport practitioners; assisting parents with making informed choices; and providing practitioners with the tools for enhancing and maintaining a high level of quality. HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE® Authorized Providers Partners in national delivery: Alberta - ARPA British Columbia - BCRPA Saskatchewan - SPRA Manitoba – Recreation Connections Manitoba New Brunswick – RNB Newfoundland Labrador - RNL Nova Scotia - RNS Nunavut - RPAN Ontario - PRO PEI – Recreation PEI HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE ® 5 Principles & 3 Design Guidelines A Caring Adult Friends Developmentally Appropriate Play Safe HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Mastery Participation Welcoming of Diversity & Uniqueness

HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

Training: PHCD & HIGH FIVE® Sport Front line leader training Immediately applicable to leaders and coaches interacting directly with children 6 to 12 Trainings: Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) HIGH FIVE® Sport HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

Training: PHCD & HIGH FIVE® Sport PHCD Recreation Leader focus 7. 5 hours Learner Outcomes: Design an activity plan that enhances a child’s healthy development Build healthy relationships Create environments that foster healthy child development HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE® Sport Coach focus 5 hours Learner Outcomes: Apply stages of CS 4 L while nurturing children’s mental health Prepare children emotionally for competition and manage feelings around winning and losing Communicate effectively with athletes and parents

Program Assessments: Quality Experience Scanning Tool QUEST 2 Overview QUEST 2 Observing the Child’s Experience Grounded in research. Child centered Relevant to any programs for children. Scientifically reliable and validated. Optional addition to front line training HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

Policies and Procedures: QUEST 1 helps organizations assess existing polices as well as write and implement new polices and procedures to support healthy child development. QUEST 1 Training – online course Tool to Asses Policies and Procedures Scientifically-validated tool to review, measure and evaluate Guide to Policies and Procedures Sample Policies and Procedures provided in hard copy and electronically HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

How to Register An Organization must fill out the following Forms and submit them to their Authorized Provider: Parks and Recreation Ontario 1. Registered Organization Registration Form (Must also read the Agreement) 2. Organization Profile HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

Benefits of being a Registered Organization Reduced Prices for Leading Edge Training and Resources Enhanced knowledge on the mental, social, emotional needs of children aged 6 to 12 Access to Quality Measurement Tools Access to the HIGH FIVE® Database Use of the HIGH FIVE Logo Recognition as an Organization implementing quality assurance Focus on Risk Management Access to Fee Subsidies in Ontario Access to the HIGH FIVE® Network (HOW, Annual Regional Meetings) Leader Job Satisfaction/Retention Increased Customer Satisfaction/Fewer Complaints HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

What others are saying… “HIGH FIVE® has developed quality assurance standards designed to support the safety, well-being and healthy development of children in all recreation and sport programs. This doesn’t just apply to physical health but mental health as well. ” Dr. Kellie Leitch Advisor on Healthy Children and Youth Health Canada HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

What others are saying… "HIGH FIVE® gives our agency important tools and resources. Staff are very excited to work with HIGH FIVE® as a resource to ensure our programs continue to be high quality, safe and meet the community’s needs. " Christine Borrowman Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

National Achievements More than 200 Registered Organizations 17 Accredited Organizations More than 60, 000 Leaders Trained in PHCD More than 6, 000 QUEST Assessors More than 600 Trainers Trained HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

Contact Information HIGH FIVE® National 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M 3 C 3 N 6 416. 426. 7286 1. 888. 222. 9838 info@HIGHFIVE. org www. highfive. org HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario