The Jeremy Shaw Memorial Playground located at Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary School, Hampton NB. WE BUILT IT! Oct 2, 2010

Helping Hands Playground Campaign- Oct 2nd, 2010

Helping Hands Playground Campaign- Oct 2nd, 2010
Dr AT Leatherbarrow Primary School Playground Project

Let Them Be Kids

"LET THEM BE KIDS" is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

The Jeremy Shaw Memorial Playground

The Jeremy Shaw Memorial Playground
Celebrate our community Spirit on Build Day Oct, 2nd

Join us in honoring Jeremy Shaw, Oct 2nd

Our entire community was saddened by the accidental passing of Jeremy Robert Shaw on Dec 4th, 2009. Jeremy was the beloved son of Chuck and Marie Shaw. Jeremy attended Dr A T Leatherbarrow School in his Primary years and is remembered fondly as a very active young boy. Jeremy lived in the community his whole life. He had a firm handshake and a warm smile for everyone he met. He embodied the spirit of outdoor enthusiasm, enjoying 4- wheeling, snowmobiling, camping and fishing. He was a testimonial to the quality lifestyle that he and his family fostered and contributed to in the Hampton community. He was a loving husband to his wife Amy, and proud father to his son Will.



It is with deepest regard for the entire Shaw Family, and in gratitude for all that they have contributed to our community over the past decade that we respectfully dedicate this playground to the memory of Jeremy Shaw. We hope that the entire community will be inspired by the Shaw's continued involvement and commitment to worthy community projects that will leave a legacy for our future generations.

Announcing National Grant Awarded to DATL Primary School for Playground!

We are thrilled to announce that in June 2010, Dr A T Leatherbarrow Primary School in Hampton NB became the 1st recipient in New Brunswick to receive the National Helping Hands Award from LET THEM BE KIDS (www.ltbk.ca). This award provides a 50/50 matching grant that gives the school a dollar of equipment buying power for every 50 cents the school raises which financially helps to cover the cost of a new Playground. The estimated costs for this playground are $150,000.

We have an aggressive goal to raise the required funds and plan to build our new Playground on September 25, 2010.

We need your support to make this project a success!
Please click Join the Effort on this website and register to volunteer now!

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Demolition Day June 26, 2010

Demolition Day June 26, 2010
Thank You to our many Volunteers who helped remove the unsafe equipment.

Empty Playground after Demo June 26, 2010

Empty Playground after Demo June 26, 2010
Current view of Playground after Demo

New Playground Design

New Playground Design
Help Make this Dream a Reality!