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September 2010

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The Forbes Impact 30
Forbes Magazine
Hard Times for Recess
New York Times

Corporate Recess Stems Energy

Ashoka (founders of social entrepreneurship) plays at work
September 29, 2010

Last April, Playworks DC led the Global Ashoka office through their very first recess, an hour of fun and games. This recess has evolved into a monthly hour of play and much more.  Cat Jaffee now oversees Ashoka’s recess.

Play On 2010 Scholarship Winners

Four are awarded registration to October Conference
September 23, 2010

Our fellow advocates for play HopeLab generously offered scholarships to our 2010 conference Play On in New York City October 12-13.

Applicants for the scholarships were asked to fill out a simple form to share why they want to attend, how they get community members playing, what they learn from youth, and of course what their favorite game is. All forms were collected and the selection process began.

Play On Scholarships!

HopeLab Helps Advocates Play On!
September 9, 2010

HopeLab is providing three scholarships to youth workers, parents, teachers and other play advocate to attend Play On 2010 at Columbia University in New York, October 12-13.

Kick the Can

Summer games of yesteryear
September 3, 2010

The final three day weekend of the summer is here. It's time to get outdoors, relax, enjoy friends and neighbors and sneak in some final summer games. Teach Kick the Can to the children and bring back this childhood game.