Why should organizations participate in HIGH FIVE®?
Research indicates that organizations registered with HIGH FIVE® are improving the experiences of children participating in recreation and sports programs and enhancing the long term success of their staff and organization.
What if we already provide good sport and recreation programs for children?
HIGH FIVE® gives organizations the opportunity to see where they stand, provincially and nationally, as a deliverer of quality children’s sport and recreation programs. The National standard provides resources, tools, and trainings for organization to challenge their existing practices and raise the bar!
How do you know HIGH FIVE® works?
The findings of a 2004 survey of Registered Organizations showed:
• 78% of all Registered Organizations reported that HIGH FIVE® has improved the experiences of children in their programs either somewhat or a great deal
Agencies are reporting reasonable, empirical evidence to back up this impact, such as fewer behavioural problems/incidents; positive parent comments; fewer incidents of negative behaviour documented in day camp; helpful QUEST 2 results; and feedback from parents and staff.
I think HIGH FIVE® is great! How can I convince my manager to get involved?
HIGH FIVE® training is based on research and its assessment tools are scientifically validated. Your Authorized Provider can advise you on how HIGH FIVE® training can enhance your organization's reputation, its working environment and its bottom line.
More than 35,000 HIGH FIVE® trained leaders have provided 80,000 programs to almost a million children across Canada.
Use the Information Session PowerPoint to help promote your organization's involvement with the standard.
What does it cost to become Registered with HIGH FIVE®?
It’s important to know the actual costs of involvement. You can calculate your Registered Organization fee according to the fee structure (available from your Authorized Provider). Each organization is different and your Authorized Provider will help you customize a plan for your needs.
You likely already do staff training and program evaluation, which means you are already spending money on this important aspect of your business. The difference lies in the fact that HIGH FIVE® products are based on research specific to the healthy development of children and are acutely targeted to hone the most critical areas of your programs in order to create the best possible outcomes for the children and your organization.
What is a HIGH FIVE® Orientation Session and do I need it?
This session is for newly HIGH FIVE® Registered Organizations, those who want a refresher, or those who simply are interested in learning about HIGH FIVE®. Learn how to start implementing HIGH FIVE® and access all of its benefits:
- Reduced prices for leading edge training and resources
- Quality measurement tools
- Fee subsidies
- Database
- HIGH FIVE® Logo
By the end of the session you will have a very good idea of how to begin utilizing HIGH FIVE® to your Organization’s advantage.
I have to justify this to Council and I need help. Any suggestions?
HIGH FIVE® has developed a sample Case for Support and working template. The Case for Support provides an overview and suggested approach for positioning a request for support to Council, Board of Directors or donors.
Can we use the HIGH FIVE® logo in our promotional materials?
Once you have become a HIGH FIVE® Registered Organization (achieved Level 2 - Learn! of the Accreditation Process), you will be able to put the HIGH FIVE® mark of quality on your organization. Parents are looking for programs bearing the HIGH FIVE® logo to ensure the organization is committed to healthy child development.
What is HIGH FIVE® Accreditation?
Accreditation is the highest recognized level of quality and safety in children’s sport and recreation. Organizations that have achieved Accreditation are distinguished by their focus on healthy child development in all aspects of their operation, from programming to policies and procedures. The Accreditation Process outlines the 5 levels of achievement an organization must work through to reach Accreditation.
What happens if we don’t want to work towards Accreditation?
That’s fine. We welcome any level of participation in HIGH FIVE®. For example, you can simply train your staff in Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) or any other training. You will derive significant benefits and enhancements to the quality of your programs through any aspect of HIGH FIVE®.