24 Jun, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure that staff are prepared when programs resume, HIGH FIVE® National is introducing PHCD-C, an online version of PHCD, which will be available...
24 Jun, 2020
In 2020, HIGH FIVE® National launched Principles of Healthy Child Development 4-hour (PHCD 4-hour), a 4-hour training that encompasses the essential knowledge of the Principles of Healthy Child...
21 Avr, 2020
In 2019, HIGH FIVE undertook a literature review to update the research supporting the HIGH FIVE Principles and Design Guidelines. We asked researchers to consider different age groups when reviewing...
16 Mar, 2020
The PRO/HIGH FIVE office is closed to visits due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) until further notice. Staff are still working and will be able to assist stakeholders. General inquiries can be sent to...
5 Mar, 2020
Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) is pleased to introduce the two new and seven re-verified HIGH FIVE® Accredited Organizations. HIGH FIVE Accreditation is recognized nationally as the highest level...
24 Mai, 2019
On May 22, 2019, Parks and Recreation Ontario hosted the official launch of HIGH FIVE Healthy Aging—Canada’s first comprehensive training program dedicated to enhancing the quality of older adult...
14 Mai, 2019
Continuing our partnership with the Coaches Association of Canada (CAC), HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Aging has now been approved for non-National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)...
3 Mai, 2019
In April 2019, the Ontario government announced changes that will increase choices for families by allowing certain recreation providers to offer after school programs to children ages 4-12. That...
29 Avr, 2019
On April 28, 2019, the City of St. John’s celebrated becoming the first HIGH FIVE Accredited organization outside of Ontario. Since 2004 the City’s Recreation Division along with community partner...
6 Mar, 2019
After more than 20 years in the recreation sector, I thought I had heard all there was to know about working with older adults. I have a degree in sociology and gerontology and I had taken countless...