The Parachute People maximizes the POWER of PLAY to bring people together, create connections, lift spirits, and re-focus attention on personal wellness. We, as parachute people, commit our focus to the CORE FOUR Dimensions of Wellness (represented by the 4 colors of the parachute) that are amplified by our unique style of play.

Red: Body

Yellow: Spirit

Blue: Mind

Green: Community

MIND

The Parachute People plays an active role in addressing the mental health crisis in America. By empowering as many young folks as possible with reminders, tools, and symbols, we help them navigate the ups and downs of mental wellness. The Parachute becomes a safe space for connection and expression. Whether under a parachute, in a pop-up playground, or in a workshop seminars, we teach specific and tangible skills related to personal growth, such as interpersonal conflict resolution skills, and resilience-building strategies.

BODY

The broad importance of physical health cannot be understated. Our activities get participants moving in all directions, increasing blood flow and releasing endorphins. We believe that physical activity should be fun and engaging so we’ve designed our activities to maximize those aspects. Additionally, our message during these activities focuses on personal well-being, espousing the values of sufficient sleep, regular exercise, and adequate hydration.

SPIRIT

Our parachute play is designed to focus attention on the activity and the people around us. The immersive nature of this activity enables us to highlight this uniquely mindful moment and encourage participants to seek out that feeling in their everyday lives. We encourage a metaphorical placing of emotions and negative thoughts onto the parachute and together, use the parachute to release their hold on us.