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CALGARY JEWISH ACADEMY CELEBRATES NEW COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUND

The Calgary Jewish Academy celebrated the offi cial opening of their new playground, located at 6700 Kootenay Street SW. They invited the community to join in their celebration on August 31st. The Landscape Structures PlayBooster playground consists of two main structures that provide suitable equipment for ages 5 to 12 and is accessible by the entire community.

The playground project was taken on in November of 2009, by the Calgary Jewish Community, and many other partners. The original playground, over 20 years old, no longer met the school or greater community’s rapidly evolving needs and had become very diffi cult to service. The playground committee spent time researching play equipment. A survey of all students in Grades 1 though 6 was conducted, as well, other play equipment was examined, children playing were observed and many pictures and notes were taken. “The design suggestions we came up with achieved the best of both worlds; conventional design elements and fresh new ideas”, shared Lorne Weiner, Playground Committee Member.

The committee chose local playground supplier, Habitat Systems to work with on the project. Weiner noted, “The decision was based on the company meeting the identifi ed criteria, which included equipment quality and serviceability, as well as addressing all fi ve areas of psycho/motor development.” Weiner states, “The equipment is top notch and the installation team was very experienced. Everybody was fl exible, laid back and Nadine was really helpful with our grand opening too”.

The playground project benefi ted from a large variety of funding sources. The local community was extremely supportive and private donations, including a Student Council gift, trickled in even before the project plan was fi nalized. The fundraising spanned twelve months with many critical milestones to meet. “It was the matching grant from the Province of Alberta’s Community Facility Enhancement Program that really brought the project to fruition”, Weiner stated. Other initiatives included an event at the Telus World of Science organized by the school’s own fundraising team, as well as a grant from Parks Foundation Calgary. The committee is close to achieving its goal of zero impact on the operating budget.

HABITAT IS GREEN!

Did you know Habitat is an eco-friendly company? Going Green with your project is easier than you think. Together we can design a space that leaves a positive impact on the community both, socially and environmentally. Purchase a playground structure from Habitat and through our Global ReLeaf Program, we will donate trees (based on the size of your structure) to offset the carbon footprint of your structure to an area in need. Our playground manufacturer, Landscape Structures, is ISO Certifi ed – meaning they are in compliance with the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard. They also uses a kaizen process aimed at eliminating waste known as “lean manufacturing”, which allows them to create the most environmentally-conscious playground products available.

Our permalene panels are made up of 73% post-consumer recycled materials and our Evos and Weevos playstructures were designed to minimize the manufacturing impact on the environment on an overall level. Evos has a 30% smaller carbon footprint than traditional play structures on the market and Weevos has a 17% smaller carbon footprint. When you choose to work with Habitat, you are working with an environmentally responsible company who represents equally responsible suppliers.

Together, we all can work green, play green and live green!

Calgary Jewish Academy / Habitat is Green / Playgrounds to Check Out / New Products!

Meet Nadine, Business Development Manager for Southern Alberta, who has worked with school groups across Calgary on small and large projects. Being a mother of two small children, Nadine draws on her end-user experience in creating playgrounds, allowing her to take a consultative approach with clients. She prides herself on customer service, building relationships and is driven by her passion for the parks and recreation industry. She is full of energy and always looking for new projects to take on. Nadine enjoys being active in the outdoors, whether it’s running, biking or kicking around a soccer ball.

ABOUT HABITAT SYSTEMS

As a supplier of park, playground and landscape equip-ment in Western Canada since 1996, we offer a wide range of school specifi c services, including complimentary CSA approved designs, fundraising ideas, grant information, and on-site visits to assess your needs. We have worked with thousands of schools across Western Canada, offering innovative products that meet strict quality and safety standards and a fi rst-rate service that has established us as a preferred supplier in school districts, municipalities and landscape architecture fi rms. Find us at www.habitat-systems.com or call us toll free at 1 (866) HABITAT (422-4828).

PLAYGROUNDS TO CHECK OUT!

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SUPER SAFETY TEAM TO THE RESCUE! Introducing the Super Safety Team Kit, a fun playground safety kit targeted at children in kindergarten through grade three. It contains practical tools for schools to educate their students about safe play on the playground. A one-page fl yer walks program leaders through everything they need to know about the program, and includes tips for getting students involved. The kit includes a variety of tools for teachers/supervisors to help teach playground safety, including posters and colouring sheets. Contact Nadine Harris to learn more about our Super Safety Team Program.

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BEARSPAW AT THE WATERMARK - 252035 12 MILE COULEE ROAD NW TREEHOUSE PLAYGROUND

Bearspaw at the Watermark is a unique nature- themed playground that is situated in a brand new community. The playground has Landscape Structures AdventureScapes equipment that combines the realism of our natural climbers with the exciting challenges that climbing cables provide.

NEW PRODUCTS! SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

Oodle Swing (bottom left) - A great addition to any play space that encourages interactive play by inviting the whole gang along for the ride.

OmniSpin Spinner (top right) - Put a new spin on your Playground! A truly inclusive spinner that balances physical accessibility, age and developmental appropriateness with sensory-stimulating play.