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    Leading the Way in Playful, Environmental Education 

    Since 2022, KABOOM! has teamed up with The Powell Foundation to increase access to places to play in Huntsville, Texas. Working alongside partners such as…

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    20 Reasons to Smile!

    Since 2010, KABOOM! and Smile Generation have partnered to bring play to kids across the country. We recently celebrated our 20th playspace build together on…

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    Bridging the Play Gap

    This article was originally published in the September 2024 edition of Parks & Recreation Magazine. Few things spark the imagination like a playground. Swings soar,…

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    KABOOM! and Zbar Head to Capitol Hill

    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.

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    Recognizing KABOOM! Volunteers

    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.

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    What the FY 25 Budget Means for KABOOM!

    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.

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    Reimagining Play in Natural Spaces

    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.

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    Children's Rights and a Sustainable Future

    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…

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