Our Schools know about the importance of PLAY! On September 16, 2010, five Denver area schools touched down with NFL Play 60—pledging to play 60 minutes a day for the chance to win $10,000! Playworks Denver had an excellent turnout at Johnson Elementary School, Math and Science Leadership Academy, Harrington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School, and Place Bridge Academy.Dressed in their favorite Broncos apparel, these playful contenders dominated the recess yards with games like “Juke ‘em,” “Football Frenzy Relay,” “40 Yard Dash,” and “Under Over Football.” Principals, Faculty and Staff at these schools also wore their best Broncos gear, decorated their schools and took to the yard along with the students!Touch Down Denver! PLAY ON! By: Angela Garcia-Alfaro
Playworks Denver Schools Pledge To Play 60!
June 5, 2023
Playworks Kickball Tournament 2023 ›
We had our latest fundraising event, Playworks Colorado Kickball Tournament this past Friday, June 2 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Teams from companies across Colorado, including: U.S. Bank, Peak Resources, SVB, WellBiz Brands, PNC, Delta Dental, Bank of Denver, Fruition, FORVIS, and IMA, competed in kickball games to seek out the kickball trophy. After four…
March 27, 2023
Empowered youth to community leaders ›
The importance of youth leadership programming in elementary schools Childhood is spent brimming with fascinations of the future – ideas of what infinite potential can amount to, ambitions of fulfilling some innate passion, and the mystery of what the years ahead hold. Some will take on leadership roles, becoming agents in their community. How can…
January 10, 2023
Understanding the Complex Simplicities of Play ›
Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to explore. Researchers, scientists, and doctors have studied the effects of play on kids–and adults–and understand that this natural behavior has tremendous benefits. As the American…