Kids Count! inspires dreams of future possibilities
Ever dream of becoming a pilot, an artist, a race car driver, an actor, or a country music star?!Our Kids Count! program fosters dreams, passions and discoveries by giving kids up-close and personal experiences…experiences that get them “out of the stands” and enable them to actively participate in an event.

A "shining star" fulfills her dream to act at the Foote Theatre School thanks to the Eldon and Anne Foote Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation.

Kids Count! ignites kids’ passions… acting, beading, painting, race car driving, flying helicopters, performing… unique experiences that are driven by the passions of our donors.

Thanks to supporters like the Eldon and Anne Foote Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation which provides an annual grant that enhances Kids Up Front’s ability to give kids like Miranda opportunties to explore their passions through attending the theatre, and other events that stimulate their creativity.

In 2010, our Kids Count! program will  give kids a chance to: 

Kier's favorite Corb Lund song is "The Truck Got Stuck"

– meet country rock star, Corb Lund, backstage at the  Jubilee Auditorium and experience first-hand his brilliant gift for song writing and performing

 – tour Helicopter Squadron 408 and eat lunch in the Mess Hall with MP Laurie Hawn and other members of squadron 

Kids participating in a military inspired Kids Count! experience courtesy of MP Laurie Hawn, the Edmonton Garrison and sponsor Don Barr.

– make an original “heart bead” necklace with jewellery artisan Sandra Paetsch

"Bigs" and "Littles" making "heart bead" necklaces thanks to orange avocado's Sandra Paetsch.

– create original art with local artist Keri Mahl

 – participate in the “AS YOU LIKE IT” Students Club with Mayor Stephen and Lynn Mandel at the Citadel Theatre

– “get on the road” to tour the badlands, the Royal Tyrell Museum and other wonders of the wild Canadian west with Nomad Travel (Kids on the Road) in July 2010 

Kids at the Track introduces kids to the world of Indy Car racing thanks to title sponsor, Northlands.

– see the inside of a race car paddock and at the Rexall Edmonton Indy (Kids at the Track)

We are seeking additional sponsorship for KIDS ON THE ROAD ( kids-on-the-road-project-overview ) and KIDS AT THE TRACK. If you’d like further information about  these events or would like to custom design your own Kids Count! experience please contact us.

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