SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST

2020 JRPM Backyard Challenge

This year we are having a backyard challenge! We are all practicing physical distancing and doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. JRPM is here to help you do some recreational activities in your backyard to get you outside and rec-reating! Your backyard does not just mean the grass within your fence; it can be your front driveway, the street, a green space across the street, or a park that has opened up. Get creative, respect the physical distancing orders, and connect through recreation and parks!

This year's contest consists of FOUR themed weeks. Each day we will post an activity related to the weekly theme for you to try.


To Enter:

On Twitter & Instagram: Post a photo of you, your municipality, your workplace, or your family doing one of our June is Recreation and Parks Month activities. Include the hashtag #JRPMConnect and tag @arpaonline. You can post as many unique photos related to the weekly backyard challenges as you'd like! Your post(s) must include #JRPMConnect and @arpaonline in order to be entered into the contest. Ensure that your post (or account) is public so that we can validate your entries!

BONUS ENTRIES: After posting your photo, you can receive additional entries for completing any of the following on the current week's #JRPMConnect contest post: a) liking the post, b) leaving a relevant comment, or c) retweeting/sharing the post to stories (make sure to tag us so that we can see it!). Each like, comment, and retweet/share is one (1) additional entry. Multiple unique comments are permitted & encouraged! You may retweet or share the contest post once per week.


On Facebook: In the comment section of our current week's June is Recreation and Parks Month post(s), post a photo of you, your municipality, your workplace, or your family doing one of our June is Recreation and Parks Month activities with #JRPMConnect. You can post as many unique photos related to the weekly backyard challenges as you'd like!

BONUS ENTRIES: After posting your photo, you can receive additional entries for completing either of the following on the current week's #JRPMConnect contest post: a) liking the post or b) leaving a relevant comment. Each like & comment is one (1) additional entry; multiple unique comments are permitted & encouraged!



The Prizes:

A total of four $50 Amazon gift cards will be given away, one following the conclusion of each themed week. Additionally, all entries received during June is Recreation and Parks Month will be eligible for a chance to win the grand prize of a $100 Amazon gift card! Winners may come from Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram.


Photos must be posted from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with #JRPMConnect to be considered valid. Open to Alberta residents. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via DM.


This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram. By entering, you consent to a complete release of Facebook and Instagram.

#JRPMConnect Craft Challenge

The staff at Alberta Recreation and Parks Association participated in a craft challenge for #JRPMConnect. Now, we are challenging you!

In the first photo you will see the supplies we used:

  • 1 feather
  • 1 pipe cleaner
  • 1 small rock
  • 2 googly eyes
  • 1 string (~8 inches)
  • 1 4"x4" painter's canvas & easel
  • 1 10"x6" piece of foam
  • 1 wood letter
  • 1 wooden maple leaf
  • 3 foam animals
  • 4 paper clips
  • 6 colourful pom poms
  • 10 colourful beads
  • 1 additional item from your home
*You do not need all of the items listed to participate. If possible, try substituting missing items for something similar (e.g. dental floss, yarn, cotton balls, pasta, or shapes cut from paper).

Your challenge is to try and get as many items as possible into your 4"x4" craft. Post your picture, and we will pick the winner on June 30th! The winner will receive a $25 gift card!

Check in with our ARPA social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) to see all of the #JRPMConnect activities being done in June, as well as year round!