100 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) 

This one-day workshop will help front-line leaders (anyone working with children aged 6 to 12 – i.e. camp counsellor, coach, swim instructor) improve the quality of programs.

It provides in depth training in the HIGH FIVE^® Principles of healthy child development so front-line leaders understand what they need to do to ensure each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met.

Leaders learn activities and gain knowledge, tips and resources to enhance their programs as well as their relationships with children and other staff members.

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of this workshop, learners will be able to:

·        Design an activity plan that enhances a child’s healthy development

·        Build healthy relationships in all areas of programming for children

·        Create environments and spaces that foster healthy child development

Duration: Full day (7.5 hours) Successful candidates will receive a certificate.
Target Audience: Any person providing direct leadership to children in middle childhood (ages 6 to 12)

Resources: Participants receive resources related to healthy child development including the Principles of Healthy Child Development Workbook and related handouts.

* This session is a pre-requisite for individuals wishing to apply to Become a HIGH FIVE^® Trainer.
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