Playworks Colorado
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the many benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
September 30, 2025
6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›
We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…
September 23, 2025
5 Fun & Easy Recess Games to Kick Off the School Year ›
Our back-to-school blog series continues with a collection of recess games that are quick to teach and guaranteed to keep students engaged! The first few weeks of school are full…
September 16, 2025
Back to School Claps, Cheers, and Cooldowns ›
To help ensure the new school year is off to a strong start, we’re sharing a series of back to school games and play tips. Next up – Cheers, claps,…
September 9, 2025
Back to School Icebreaker Games ›
We’re kicking off the new school year with a series of back to school games and play tips. First up – Icebreakers! A new school year means a new opportunity…
Events
April 16, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Playworks Colorado 2026 Soirée for Play ›
Playworks Colorado is hosting our 7th Annual Soirée for Play to celebrate, learn, connect, and raise money for Playworks. The Soirée for Play isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s a celebration…
Playworks Colorado 2026 Kickball Tournament ›
Round up your team to compete in our annual Kickball Tournament. Participants will be physically active during games, enjoy a BBQ & beer garden, and appreciate a team-building opportunity that…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are welcome, and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
A Better Recess with Playworks
In the 2021-2022 school year Playworks began a district
wide partnership with Aurora Public Schools District (APS) impacting 14,300 students.
