KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America.
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Bethe Almeras Need ideas for weekend family fun? I've got a few.
Source: grassstainguru.com
Looking for some fun, family-friendly ideas for the weekend. I've got you covered!


KaBOOM! OK, everyone - this is the LAST WEEKEND for our 100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days campaign! You've only got till June 30 to add your favorite playspace and earn $1 for charity!
Source: playspacefinder.kaboom.org
Thanks for helping! To participate in this campaign, you'll need to log in every time you use the KaBOOM! Playspace Finder so that we can award you proper credit.


KaBOOM! Just posted: free webinars on playground building, fundraising, benefits of nature play & more!


KaBOOM! Hundreds more photos added to our photo gallery with First Lady Michelle Obama & California First Lady Maria Shriver! Go check it out!


Host a Play Day Sept. 19-27: a free, fun outdoor event. A block party, backyard BBQ and service day all rolled into one! kaboom.org/playday


Michelle Obama praises KaBOOM! at San Francisco build - video & transcript: http://bit.ly/d3eDE


Brand-new photos posted from yesterday’s build in SF w/Michelle Obama & Maria Shriver! http://bit.ly/bam


KaBOOM! Check out this video of First Lady Michelle Obama and California First Lady Maria Shriver at the playground build with KaBOOM! and CaliforniaVolunteers in San Francisco!
Source: abclocal.go.com
First lady Michelle Obama helps refurbish a local playground.


KaBOOM! KaBOOM! wants you to Pledge Allegiance to Play!
Source: unitedweserve.kaboom.org
This summer, President and First Lady Obama have issued a stirring new call for volunteer service. Thanks to the United We Serve initiative, Americans are helping Americans in countless ways. Join with KaBOOM! and pledge your allegiance to play in one of four great ways!


Pam Wandrych Hall Just built an awesome playground at Congress Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI. This was my 3rd build with the Amway Corporation as our sponsor! LOVED IT!! It's all about the kids. Bring on another one!! (:


Myrdin Thompson Byck Elementary is proud to say that Phase II of our playground is complete! Thanks to Metro Councilwoman Judy Green for assisting with the city grant, and to all our families for their additional fundraising efforts. A super thanks to our volunteers who actually did the build! We are all worn out, but super pleased! Now on to the next project...a playground for another school in the district!


KaBOOM! BIG NEWS! KaBOOM! is partnering with President & First Lady Obama's United We Serve initiative! Stay tuned for more info Monday.
Source: blog.kaboom.org
This summer, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have issued a stirring new call for volunteer service. Thanks to the United We Serve initiative, Americans are helping Americans in countless ways. Join with KaBOOM! and pledge your allegiance to play!


Super Awesome Playmakers of the moment: Rock star retweeters @balmeras, @kckatalyst, @goodco, @rkersten, @mjkurslasky. Thank you!


W00t! The “Conversation Starter” blog on Harvard Business Publishing says KaBOOM! rocks at social media: http://bit.ly/x


New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic & Youth Sport announced; shouldn’t unstructured play be included too? http://bit.ly/KPO


KaBOOM! Need a playground in your community? Our list of opportunity cities was just updated. Newly added: Tucson, Boulder, Denver, St. Petersburg, Nashua, Atlantic City, Syracuse, and Richmond.
Source: kaboom.org
Can you imagine collaborating with friends and neighbors to build your community a new place to play? Can you imagine a new playspace materializing in just one day? If so, a KaBOOM! playspace project may be the perfect opportunity for you! Thanks to the generosity of our many corporate partners, KaB...
Angie at 11:07am June 17
Karol...why'd you sign up in the first place then?
KaBOOM! at 11:51am June 17
You're getting this in your news feed because you became a fan of KaBOOM!. If you go to our fan page you can un-fan us by clicking "remove me from fans." http://www.facebook.com/pa ges/KaBOOM/12198221489
KaBOOM! at 12:53pm June 17
Correction - Atlantic City should not have been on that list. My apologies.


KaBOOM! Check it out - new guidelines for eco-friendly service projects are now available!
Source: blog.kaboom.org
Are you planning a service project and want to make sure it has a big impact on the community and a low impact on the environment? Do you wish there were a guide that could help you plan for an eco-friendly service project? Well, you are in luck!


Just followed @jointuse - CA group w/expertise in joint-use agreements (legal requirement to unlock playgrounds on nights & weekends)


RT @balmeras: LOVE these DIY projects for community playspaces from @kaboomplay! http://bit.ly/cI03v...
RT @balmeras: LOVE these DIY projects for community playspaces from @kaboomplay! http://bit.ly/cI03v #playoutdoors (thanks Bethe!)


Welcome to our new followers - we just passed 2,000 followers over the weekend! I am doing the Dance of Twitter Joy right now!


Very excited! We just launched our brand-new Play Day Planner: http://bit.ly/eC9Vq Learn how to get...
Very excited! We just launched our brand-new Play Day Planner: http://bit.ly/eC9Vq Learn how to get a free Play Day kit!


Congrats to Cory Lenger of Moline, Ill. & @letkidsplay - our latest weekly sweepstakes winners in the 100K Playspaces in 100 Days campaign!


KaBOOM! Plan a Play Day in your neighborhood and you could receive a FREE Play Day kit! http://playday.kaboom.org/


KaBOOM! New job posting: KaBOOM! is looking for an Online Product Manager:http://bit.ly/2iFI91


In NYC this weekend? Check out the annual Come Out and Play Festival: http://bit.ly/KShBa


RT @balmeras National Get Outdoors Day is tomorrow! How are you going to celebrate?? #playoutdoors #wildlife #nature


There are more than 300 million people in America, and we all have our favorite place to play. Post yours here: http://kaboom.org/100000


Obama on healthcare: “Having playgrounds is important” http://bit.ly/b


KaBOOM! Obama on healthcare: "Having playgrounds is important"
Source: blog.kaboom.org
Michelle and I always used to talk -- when we were kids, folks our age and over will remember this -- (laughter) -- basically, your folks, especially during the summer, you would leave at 8:00 a.m., and then maybe you came home for some lunch, and then you'd be gone until dark and you'd come back in...


RT @ymcacamperdman: we’re LOVING our all-natural playspace here at YMCA Camp Erdman! Thanks so much guys for all your hard work & hel


Obama wants America to be fitter and healthier. How do play & playgrounds fit in? http://bit.ly/13WtTm Tell us your thoughts!
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