Welcome to the Participation Nation (PN) Unplugged Application for 2023-2024 and thank you for your interest in our program. The PN Unplugged program is available to schools and community centres in Newfoundland and Labrador to increase participation in recreation and sport in the after school hours. Before filling out the application please read the school eligibility below:
Schools/ Community Centres Must:
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have students in grades 4-6
• have access to your school gym 2 times a week for 17-25 weeks immediately after school for 75 minutes;
• be able to offer the program free to the students; and
• provide a teacher sponsor(s) or community recreation person to supervise the program
If eligible you will receive:
• program resources to implement a multi-sport physical activity program;
• training for volunteers (Principles of Healthy Child Development, Fundamental Movement Skills, and program implementation training); and
• Free Hoodie and T-Shirt to be worn by leaders, t-shirt and water bottle for all participants
Funds can:
• purchase equipment for the program;
• purchase a healthy snack for the program;
• provide honorariums for High School Students (if applicable) and or specialized instructors; and
• provide transportation from school to home (if deemed participation is low because of this barrier)
Funds that include any of the following will be deemed ineligible:
• regular travel to private or municipal facilities (e.g. ski trips, swimming lessons, curling);
• activities during school hours (e.g. Skating); and
• school field trips
Applications are due June 9th, 2023