This past week, Recreation inSites attended their fourth IPRA Conference as the independent rep for KOMPAN playgrounds. The Multi Spinner was the featured equipment piece in the booth and several attendees took a spin in it. Recreation inSites also showed a banner in the booth featuring KOMPAN’s upcoming product release of Organic Robinia which will be officially release…
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KOMPAN Receives Triple Certification!
by Melissa Guffey •
Once again, KOMPAN proves why it is the world leader in quality, safety, and environmental management.
KOMPAN Receives Triple Certification!
Recently, KOMPAN’s Czech Republic production facilities in Brno passed a re-certification audit of the Integrated Management System (IMS), consisting of the following standards:
Quality Management according to ISO 9001
Environmental Management according to ISO 14001
Occupational Safety Management according to to OHSAS 18001
The audit was executed by BUREAU VERITAS and certifies KOMPAN for three years.
KOMPAN is the only playground manufacturing company to achieve this status of certification in the supply chain process. KOMPAN continues to reinforce their commitment to providing a world class supply chain, environmental leadership and employee health and safety.
When you design a playground with Recreation inSites, you know you’re getting the best playground equipment in the world that will last for generations to come.
To find out more about the playground equipment KOMPAN offers, contact Melissa Guffey (Indiana) or Randee Norris (Kentucky) for more information!
Flip through the KOMPAN catalog below to get started!
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Does Sacrificing Play In Schools Negatively Affect Learning?
by Melissa Guffey •
There is a connection between children’s play, their health, and their academics. It makes sense, right? Exercise is a good thing. Social interaction is a good thing. Being physically active and healthy is a good thing. There’s no real debate here, it’s just common sense. Being physically healthy positively affects our capacity to learn. So it makes sense in this age of ever-increasing childhood obesity rates that physical health is particularly important for our children.
A new blog by Helle Burlingame looks at our schools, and the connection between physical and mental health. Are schools sacrificing children’s health to try to achieve academic goals? A better question might be “Does sacrificing play time in schools negatively affect academic achievement?” The good news is that schools are recognizing this important connection and changing their approach to learning and playing.
Read the full article here:
New Minds in the Making:
Motivating kids to commit to academic performance and personal health.
Recreation inSites understands the importance of play and how it affects learning in our children, and no playground equipment manufacturer is more focused on this than KOMPAN. To find out more about the physically and mentally challenging playground equipment KOMPAN offers, contact Melissa Guffey (Indiana) or Randee Norris (Kentucky) for more information!
Flip through the KOMPAN catalog below to get started!
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Kompan To Present At ASLA In Chicago On November 6
by Melissa Guffey •
If you’re going to be in Chicago between November 6-9 and interested in Kompan playground equipment, be sure to check them out at the ASLA Conference! Stop by Booth 1912 and meet some playground design experts, or attend the session “Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension” on Friday, November 6 from 1:30 to 3:00. The panel introduces urban environments that encourage life-long play and includes Helle Burlingame, Manager of the KOMPAN Play Institute in North America.
If you can’t make it but are interested in finding out more about Kompan playground equipment, contact Melissa Guffey (Indiana) or Randee Norris (Kentucky) for more information!
Hartley Park Mount Vernon, NY
Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension
As more people move to the cities, there are associated needs for environments that encourage social interaction, healthy lifestyles, and engaged minds—and not just for children. Play provides coping and creativity skills vital to us all.
Helle Burlingame, Manager of the KOMPAN Play Institute in North America, together with a panel of Planning and Design Experts, will introduce urban environments that encourage life-long play in the ASLA session, Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension.
CO-PRESENTERS:
President, CEO Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, President New York Upstate Chapter ASLA, North Tonawanda, NY
Thomas R. Tavella, FASLA, LEED AP
Senior Design Associate, Alta Planning + Design, Orange, CT
Principal/Chief Architectural Officer, JCJ Architecture, Hartford, CT
Join us on Friday, Nov 6 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm as we focus on the effect that urban environments have on families, seniors, and specifically children. How do we design life-long spaces that accommodate the trends found in diverse generations? The presenters will share examples of successful national and international play spaces and provide suggestions for incorporating elements into future urban planning projects.
The KOMPAN Design Studio invented cutting-edge urban play.
The KOMPAN Design Studio creates unique ‘playmazing landmarks’ using the latest innovations, the best technologies and the finest materials. Bringing together child development research, advanced technologies, and a network of engineers, designers and planners, the KOMPAN Design Studio develops unique play spaces that are fun and benefit multiple generations.
In the heart of Ottawa, Lansdowne Park offers fun for all ages. Learn more about the KOMPAN Design Studio.
Meet Two of the Creative Minds Behind Some of the World’s Most Fascinating Playgrounds
Stop by Booth 1912 at the ASLA EXPO to meet Torsten Frank, Director of Product Development for KOMPAN Corocord Germany, and Tiffany Rodrigues, Head Designer – North America for the KOMPAN Design Studio. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions about an upcoming project you are working on, or view some of the incredible parks they have created around the world.
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The Decline Of Play In Preschoolers – And The Rise In Sensory Issues
by Melissa Guffey •
At Recreation inSites, we firmly believe in the physical AND mental benefits of free play time for children (and adults!). A new post from pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom takes a look at parental decisions to increase academic enrichment at the cost of physical activity and interactive play, and how that shift over the years has affected new generations.
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For more information about the KOMPAN playground products, or any of the products we offer in Indiana and Kentucky, contact Melissa Guffey at Recreation inSites at 317.201.7056 or email Melissa here.
Please flip through the KOMPAN catalog below and let us know how we can put your dream park together!
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A “Little” Inspiration Goes A Long Way!
by Melissa Guffey •
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It’s Here!!! The Grand Opening Of Central Park, Mishawaka Indiana!
by Melissa Guffey •
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WISHTV.com Features New Westfield Playground!
by Melissa Guffey •
Recreation inSites is so happy to have worked with the Westfield Parks & Recreation team to create their new “Smart Playgroud” at Simon Moon Park! Congratulations, and we know you’re community will enjoy it for many years to come.
The playground was recently featured by WISHTV.COM, and you can check out the video below to see how it works. To see more KOMPAN products or view the entire catalog online, visit our website and you’ll be amazed at what you could bring to your community!
“The new equipment is one of the first in Hamilton County,” said Melody Jones, Westfield Parks and Recreation Director. “This playground uses modern day technology and historic fairy tales to teach children the kinds of moral insights of which Hans Christian Anderson is known.”
For more information about the KOMPAN Smart Playground, or any of the products we offer in Indiana and Kentucky, contact Melissa Guffey at Recreation inSites at 317.201.7056 or email Melissa here, or flip through the KOMPAN catalog below and let us know how we can put your dream park together!
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Study Recommends Children Be Active At Least 60 Minutes Per Day
by Melissa Guffey •
One reason Recreation inSites loves KOMPAN Play Equipment is because they report on play research and practice relevant for teachers, recreation professionals, day care specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, environmental designers, and many others. They study the benefits of playground equipment, strategies for keeping kids healthy, inclusive play ideas and designs, how play supports education, and information on international approaches to keeping children happy and healthy. They recently featured this “recommended daily activity for children and youth” from the World Health Organization (WHO).
When children engage with playmates in pretend play, social and emotional development takes place, and they come to understand concepts and problem solving when they identify, name, and discuss objects used in play.
Older kids practice their abilities in more sophisticated environments and take on more challenging play opportunities with peers involving rules negotiation, challenges, and, not least, laughter. Even parents and grandparents who find the time to play receive similar benefits, and they build memories that children will treasure for the rest of their lives.
For more information about KOMPAN Play Equipment, or any of the products we offer in Indiana and Kentucky, contact Melissa Guffey at Recreation inSites at 317.201.7056 or email Melissa here!!
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EasyTurf Participates In Event Honoring Wounded Service Members.
by Melissa Guffey •
EasyTurf joined Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band at Naval Medical Center San Diego to honor wounded service members and the staff who care for them. EasyTurf transformed the street in front of the hospital into a lush, green lawn for service members and families to kick back and enjoy the Lt. Dan…