This article was originally published on the Discover Financial Services Blog. Growing up, Sal Terracciano often visited his grandparents, who lived in an underdeveloped part…
From KABOOM! CEO, Lysa Ratliff. Read why playspace equity and climate justice are intertwined.
This article was originally published in the September 2024 edition of Parks & Recreation Magazine. Few things spark the imagination like a playground. Swings soar,…
This April, KABOOM!, in conjunction with Zbar, maker of the organic snack bar for kids, sponsored a trip that brought a group of young advocates to Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and talk about the importance of equitable access to outdoor recreation.
At KABOOM!, we are grateful for our volunteers who help transform and build playspaces that spark joy and provide a range of physical, mental, social-emotional, and developmental benefits for kids and the larger community.
Last week, President Biden released his FY 25 Budget proposal, kicking off federal budget negotiations. While this is not a final document, it is indicative of the Administration’s priorities for the remainder of the year.
KABOOM! is on a mission to end playspace inequity and we recognize that addressing limited access to nature is a key part of this work. We are focused on ensuring that we acknowledge environmental concerns that affect the communities we work with by supporting sustainability and creating opportunities for nature-based play.
Over the past two centuries, we’ve come to understand children as having unique rights that society must protect. Kids aren’t just little adults—they have distinct…
Nature Exploration Areas (NEAs) are built play and learning environments made of local, natural materials designed for rich, sensory play experiences. Advantageous to kids, the…
In today’s changing education landscape, achieving better educational outcomes requires a comprehensive approach beyond traditional methods. Educators, policymakers, and organizations focusing on the health and…
