Corporate Recess

Playworks Corporate Recess – Overview

Corporate Recess is a fun and active opportunity for your employees through two platforms: onsite team-building; and school based community engagement. Developed by Playworks, the national leader in play, Corporate Recess is customized for you by our local experts to transform your work space to a playground or bring your team to help transform a school playground. It engages your staff in lively playground games that promote key skills that help kids and adults succeed in life:

• Trust
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Conflict Resolution

You will also increase employee satisfaction which leads to employee retention, a critical element in our current economy.  

Playworks Corporate Recess – Structure

Corporate recess is suited for groups of almost any size. Although we recommend a minimum of 6 employees Playworks has successfully led Corporate Recess for up to 50. A typical engagement is structured to run anywhere from two hours to a half day. Playworks will work with you to customize your event to suit your needs.

Playworks staff will plan and lead this fun and active engagement which includes both competitive and non-competitive games with an optional visit to and engage with one of our partnering elementary schools. Experience the transformative power of play to improving teamwork and highlight values that align with your company goals. Our well-trained and enthusiastic staff will bring the skills and the experience necessary to get everyone involved in a fun and inclusive way.  

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How does Corporate Recess fit your business needs? Unique team-building and community engagement experience Builds cohesiveness and trust while at the same time serving your community Games strategically developed to align with your goals and improve teamwork Great for groups of almost any size: from 10 to several hundred Time flexible: two hours to a half day More than just a day: employees use our games and skills for team recess breaks at work, and take home the fun to share with the children in their lives Opportunity for your business to work with a local school and great kids Fun!

Testimonials: "Our volunteers had a great time and would love to go back to the school." - Ruth, Assistant Vice President   Brown Brothers Harriman "The Corporate Recess day greatly exceeded my expectations. I truly felt that I made a difference in the young lives that I came into contact with that day. I left feeling uplifted and motivated to continue supporting this great cause." - Troy, Director   24 Hour Fitness "The experience was so great I offered to volunteer once a month with the organization!" - Kevin, Manager   Salesforce.com

I'M READY FOR RECESS! Contact us today to have a local Playworks expert bring play, fun, community engagement and team building to your group! Jonathan Blasher Executive Director Playworks Portland jblasher@playworks.org • 503.928.8686