About Playworks Colorado
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Colorado
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Colorado in 2010. Playworks Colorado serves low-income schools across Denver, Aurora, and Mapleton through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Colorado through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet our People
July 24, 2025
Andrea Woolley
Andrea Woolley is a passionate leader dedicated to bringing out the best in people — and in play. Since opening the Playworks Colorado office in 2010, Andrea has worked alongside…
July 18, 2019
Shaena Swanson
Shaena received her bachelor’s in exercise science from Augsburg College in 2016. Shortly after graduating, she found a role as a program coordinator for Playworks Minnesota, and discovered a passion…
July 27, 2026
Jacob Borer
Jake graduated from the University of Denver in 2019 with a degree in History. For 3 years, he worked with the Colorado Avalanche in their Amateur Hockey program. Jake has…