Town receives top marks with HIGH FIVE®

The Town of Essex Recreation program continues to shine after maintaining its HIGH FIVE® accreditation. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Essex has continued to provide the highest standard of recreational programming to support healthy child development.

HIGH FIVE® is a comprehensive quality standard for organizations providing sport and recreation programs to children aged six to twelve. The Community Services Department first achieved accreditation in 2007. Since then, the Town has maintained the high standards set out by HIGH FIVE® and was successful in the 2021 review.

“We are proud to maintain the HIGH FIVE® standard of quality programming here in the Town of Essex.” said Richard Meloche, Mayor. “We are one of the few HIGH FIVE® accredited municipalities in our region, and we are thrilled to offer exceptional sport and recreation opportunities for our youth”.

To learn more about HIGH FIVE®, please visit www.highfive.org

Plus, with summer upon us, kids can enjoy a variety of recreational programs. With a wide range of options from art and music to sports and swimming, there is something for everyone! Registration today at www.essexconnect.ca

Background:

HIGH FIVE® is Canada's quality standard for recreation and leisure programs. It was founded in 2001 by Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) as a national standard for children’s recreation programs. The accreditation review is a lengthy process conducted by specialists from the International Standards Organization (ISO) and National Quality Institute (NQI). These specialists conduct a comprehensive review of program delivery, including: staff training, program assessment, and related policies and procedures.