Empower Your Students Through Active Play With RECESS Champions
Our RECESS Champions Program empowers children in grades 4, 5 & 6 to become meaningful movement ambassadors within their school.
Create a more
active, safe and inclusive
schoolyard during recess!
Do You Face These Challenges During Recess at Your School?
Bullying & Conflict
Recess periods sometimes provide opportunities for bullying, teasing, or student conflicts. Providing fun and engaging activities at recess can help diminish the number of conflicts.
Social Dynamics
Recess can be challenging for students who struggle with social interactions or feel excluded from peer groups. RECESS Champions play a positive role in helping children make connections with peers by encouraging them to participate in the activities.
Limited Play Options
Without a variety of engaging play options, students may lose interest, leading to decreased physical activity levels and potential behaviour issues.
Providing children with fun games and appropriate equipment will encourage children to be more active during recess.
Engagement & Participation
Active participation in physical activities and play during recess can be a struggle, especially for students who are less interested or feel self-conscious about their abilities. Applying diverse leadership approaches and having RECESS Champions lead recess activities benefits everyone involved, creating a win-win for your school!
Activate Tomorrow's Leaders On the Playground
Welcome to RECESS Champions, the groundbreaking leadership program that empowers children in grades 4, 5 & 6 to become ambassadors of physical activity and fair play during their school's recess periods.
We believe every moment on the playground holds immense potential for learning, development, and personal growth.
By participating in the program, your RECESS Champions will learn about different leadership styles and have the opportunity to develop these skills by organizing and leading active games for students during recess.
What makes our program different?
Three Pillars of Our Curriculum Designed to Help Activate Your School Community
Leadership
Through dynamic activities and guided experiences, we empower children to take charge, make decisions, and inspire their peers. The skills they develop here are not limited to recess; they become the bedrock of their future success, fostering a generation of trailblazers who excel in every facet of life.
Physical Literacy
Our carefully curated activities go beyond mere play; they instill fundamental movement skills, coordination, and agility. We believe that by mastering these skills early on, children will build competence, confidence and motivation to be active throughout their lives.
Fair Play
We teach young leaders how to create an environment where every child is valued and included. Fair play is the cornerstone of strong relationships, building a foundation for lifelong connections and contributing to a school culture that radiates inclusivity and unity.
Our curriculum blends physical activities, leadership training, and character development to create a
transformative recess
experience
for your students
Ready to Reimagine Recess?
RECESS Champions is available in two convenient formats to suit every school's needs. Each session is designed to maximize engagement, growth, and fun, ensuring an unforgettable RECESS Champions training experience for your older students.
| Partner | Connected | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Checklist | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 Lesson Plan Modules | ✔ | ✔ |
| Games Library | ✔ | ✔ |
| Movement Challenges | ✔ | ✔ |
| Online Community | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ongoing Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| In-Person Training Workshop | ✔ | ✖ |
*Schools in low socioeconomic, vulnerable, or under-resourced communities can qualify for free access to the program. Complete the form below to apply.
Ready to reimagine recess?
Elevate Your School's Recess Experience With RECESS Champions
Whether you are a new or returning school, we invite you to express your interest in joining us.
*This program was made possible thanks to our generous donors, partners and sponsors. We will share with them the total number of students our program and resources reach.
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Champions for Life and Recess Guardians Join Forces!
The Champions for Life Foundation and Recess Guardians are excited to announce their strategic partnership to empower future leaders in Canadian schools. Click the button below to learn more about our innovative collaboration.
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Our mission is to empower children ages 4 to 12 to develop their physical literacy.