Previous campaigns
This year celebrates 22 years of
Playday.
Here’s a taste of past campains.
2008: Give us a go! called for
children to be allowed challenging and adventurous play
opportunities and aimed to shake off the 'cotton wool' culture that
can limit children’s play.
2007: Our streets too! highlighted the
need for change, so that children, young people and their families
can feel confident about playing in streets and areas near their
homes all year round.
2006: Play Naturally highlighted
children’s natural playfulness and acknowledged the variety and
stimulation which natural spaces and elements offer for play.
2005: Fit for play highlighted that
outdoor play for children is essential, both for physical fitness
and for overall health, well-being and happiness… but is their
environment fit for play?
2004: Playful parenting celebrated the
range of good play opportunities that children and families enjoy.
Read our top tips for playful
parents.
2003: Get out and play celebrated the
broad range of outdoor activities that children and young people
enjoy, and the variety of outside settings they like to play
in.
2002: Take a chance on play promoted
the message that children need risk and challenge in play.
2001: Space for play emphasized the
need for children and young people to have free, safe and enjoyable
spaces to play in.