HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only comprehensive quality standard for children’s sport and recreation and holds true to the following five Principles of healthy child development that our research indicates are essential for quality programs.
A Caring Adult
Friends
Play
Mastery
Participation
HIGH FIVE’s unique and proprietary approach is built on a Quality Framework, consisting of:
Training and Development for staff
Program Assessments using the scientifically-validated QUEST 2 Tool
Establishing Policies and Procedures to manage risk
Creating Awareness of high quality programs for kids
HIGH FIVE provides an evidence-based approach to quality experiences for kids, empowering them to excel in life.
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Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO)
Industry
Recreational Facilities, Wholesale trade, General traders, department and retail stores, Retail & Traders
HQ Location
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302
Suite 302
Toronto, Ontario M3C 3N6, CA
Keywords
Quality AssuranceTraining & DevelopmentRecreation & SportHealthy Child DevelopmentPolicy RefinementProgram Assessmentand Risk Management