Playworks

Pies (and more) for Playworks Fundraiser
2019-01-07 06:00 - 2019-01-11 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ButtercuP Diner, 229 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Let’s close out the end of the year by celebrating with some pie and our friends.
ButtercuP Diner has come onboard once again to support our efforts with our End Of Year Appeal 2018. ButtercuP Diner will donate 20 percent of all orders associated with Playworks. Guests simply have to bring this flyer or mention they are eating in or taking out food on behalf of Playworks. (ButtercuP will attach the flyer to your order on the spot.
When: January 7 – 11, 2019
Time: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: ButtercuP Diner, 229 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

#SpreadCheer Challenge
2018-11-15 - 2018-12-15
Between November 15 and December 15, Playworks has the opportunity to obtain a $25,000 grant as part of AEG’s #SpreadCheer campaign.
The process is fun and simple! Visit this link, play the #SpreadCheer tile-matching game, and earn game points for every tile match.
Remember the campaign runs for a limited time, so please play as often as you like, share with your community and donate your game points to Playworks.
Play now

2018 NYC TCS Marathon
2018-11-04 07:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | New York, New York City, NY, United States
Join the 2018 Marathon Team Playworks New York!
Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official community level charity for the 2017 NYC TCS Marathon! Over the past three years, our runners have collectively raised more than $70,000 to support our in-and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity program! We are currently accepting applications for our Playworks NYC Marathon team with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 36 New York and New Jersey elementary schools.
One-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign.
Special team dinner and happy hour events.
Limited edition New Balance gear.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $5,000 or more.
Attend team training runs (if local).
Be at least 18-years-old on race day.
Finish the race in less than six hours.
Be an ambassador of play!

To apply to be a runner with Team Playworks, please fill out our application.
Apply Now

Real Players Don't Bully Events 2018
2018-10-01 - 2018-11-14
It is cool to be kind.
Playworks is aiming to reduce bullying and increase inclusion by creating a generation of kinder, empathetic kids with caring, consistent role models.
Join your favorite celebrities as they stand up for inclusion using #RealPlayersDontBully.
Check out our recent events across the nation!
Oct 6 – Playworks Northern California Girls’ Basketball Jamboree and Family Fun Run
Oct 9 – Playworks Pennsylvania Play Day at the Capitol
Oct 12 – Playworks Southern California Play Day with the Stars
Oct 18 – Playworks Pennsylvania Flag Football and Eagles Pro Mobile Clinic
Oct 19 – Playworks Illinois Get in the Game gala at the Sports Museum in Chicago
Oct 19 – Playworks New York/New Jersey Celebrity Play Day
Oct 20 – Playworks New York/New Jersey’s Race to Recess 2018
Oct 22 – Playworks Maryland and the Baltimore Ravens’ Hometown Huddle
Oct 23 – Playworks Georgia’s Rally with the Superbowl Host Committee
Oct 23 – Playworks Michigan’s Pep Rally with the Detroit Lions
Oct 25 – Playworks Michigan Get in the Game in Detroit
Nov 3 – Playworks Arizona Race the Runway
Nov 12 – Playworks Pennsylvania’s Flag Football Jamboree
Nov 14 – Playworks Greater Washington DC Stand Up Against Bullying Reception with Legislators

Playworks San Francisco Get in the Game 2018
2018-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Join us for our annual gala ‘Get In The Game’
hosted by
Andrew East
NFL Athlete and former Oakland Raider
Enjoy an evening of inspiration, playful games, dinner and dance. By attending you are helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play every day.

Event Details
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Regency Ballroom
1290 Sutter Street
San Francisco
6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

For additional information or questions, please contact Jolee David at jolee.david@playworks.org.

Sponsors
Roshambo Rockstar

Foursquare Phenom

Lisa Edwards
Pat Morrin
Pooja and Vivek Shah
Jeff and Amy Bonforte

Tetherball Tornado

Accenture
Brandon Belford
Craig Michaels
Jason Block
Vicki Tisdale
Kristin Hull

Recess Host

Roger King

In Kind

Play Everywhere Tour 2018
2018-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shenandoah Park, 1800 Southwest 21st Avenue, Miami, FL, 33145, United States
Join Playworks in games, play, and fun in four public parks this Feburary and March. In partnership with Target, KaBOOM!, and the National Recreation and Parks Association, Playworks will be leading family-friendly, inviting play at free public Play Everywhere events taking place on successive Saturdays starting Feb 17 in Dallas, followed by Houston, Atlanta, and Miami.
Families and kids will learn about and experience the benefits of play through games and challenges that will help communities imagine how their neighborhoods could become more playful. Enjoy games, music, food and family fun!
Spots are limited so register TODAY. You’ll enter the course within the one-hour time block you select on your registration. After you reach the finish line, stay and join us for other playful festivities! Walk-ins for the course are welcome based on availability. Registration is not required to enter the adjacent festival area where you can enjoy fun family engagements.

Dallas, Texas on February 17, 2018

Join us in Dallas

Houston, Texas on February 24, 2018
Join us in Houston

Atlanta, Georgia on March 3, 2018
Join us in Atlanta
Miami, Florida on March 10, 2018
Join us in Miami

Pies (and more) for Playworks
2017-12-13 06:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ButtercuP Diner, 229 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Proudly in Partnership with ButtercuP Diner
Playworks National is excited to invite all to Pies (and more) for Playworks. This fundraising event will directly benefit Playworks National’s end of year campaign, Tag.
Please join us at ButtercuP Diner at 229 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607 any time on December 13th to enjoy ButtercuP’s hearty and high-quality menu!
20% of all orders associated with this fundraiser will go directly to Playworks. Simply present the flyer either in print or via mobile phone to make your contribution count!
Flyer
Printable Mini Flyer

Questions?
Contact Erica Kalingking at Erica.Kalingking@playworks.org

ButtercuP Pumpkin Pie voted Best Pumpkin Pie by San Jose Mercury News and Oakland Tribune

Playing with Friends NorCal
2017-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Playworks HQ, 380 Washington Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Playworks invites you to Playing with Friends NorCal—a social event for alumni.

Reconnect with old friends and meet new members of the Playworks alumni family at this free event.
Enjoy an evening of drinks, food, music, and games with Playworks alumni across Northern California. Brush up on your foursquare skills, network with creative, passionate peers, and learn how you can stay engaged in the Playworks alumni community.
Tuesday, December 12
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Playworks HQ
380 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Reserve your spot today! Each RSVP earns you a Playworks Alumni T-shirt and a raffle ticket to win prizes.
RSVP Today

Maryland Soirée for Play 2017
2017-11-02 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks will rock (paper and scissors) on November 2, 2017 with our annual Soirée for Play featuring games, cocktails, a silent auction, special guests, and more!
You’re invited to join the fun at the annual Playworks Maryland Soirée for Play!
Soirèe for Play gives you exclusive access to exciting Playworks’ games which includes Four square, Ro-Sham-Bo, Switch and more! You’ll be sure to work up an appetite with all of the extra-curricular activities! Enjoy the night with great music and jump in a game of fun. The official dress is “playful cocktail attire”. Party the night away in your cocktail dress/tie and sneakers (sneakers are encouraged). There is also access to plenty of street parking and parking garages nearby.

For information on sponsorship opportunities:
Sponsorship and Benefits Form
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Playworks Maryland’s Development Manager, AnDeneen Baldwin at andeneen.baldwin@playworks.org.

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, November 2, 2017
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
6: 30 p.m – 9:00 p.m
Playful cocktail attire.

ABOUT Soirée for Play
Soirée for Play, our flagship FUNdraiser, is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably fun and seriously impactful. This event is a tremendous opportunity for you to showcase your support for youth development, education and our community while building brand awareness for your organization among a highly desirable audience of national and Maryland influencers. Funds raised at the event will support the expanding efforts of Playworks to bring the power of play to every girl and boy in Maryland and beyond.
For information about available participation opportunities, please contact AnDeneen Baldwin at andeneen.baldwin@playworks.org.

ABOUT PLAYWORKS
Playworks is an acclaimed nonprofit that improves learning, increase fitness, and reduces bullying by providing safe, healthy, and inclusive play and physical activity to more than 900,000 girls and boys at more than 1,300 schools nationwide at recess and throughout the entire school day. Locally, our life-changing programs will reach nearly 20,000 children in 40 Maryland schools this year, which supports at least 8,000 kids at the 16 low-income schools we serve directly.

Virgin Sport San Francisco
2017-10-15 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA, United States
Update: INAUGURAL 2017 VIRGIN SPORT FESTIVAL OF FITNESS CANCELLED DUE TO BAY AREA WILDFIRES
For additional information, please log on Virgin Sport San Francisco.

Join us at Virgin Sport San Francisco October 14-15. The headline events feature the brand new SF Bay Half Marathon and a Twin Peaks Mile Challenge. We are happy to share that Virgin Sport has chosen Playworks as one of their Give Back partners for these events.
Use our promo codes and a portion of your registration will benefit Playworks in Northern California. Use promo code: PLAYWORKS for the half marathon or PLAYWORKSHILL for the Twin Peaks Mile challenge.

Get in the Game 2017
2017-10-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Coleman A. Young International Airport, 11499 Conner St., Detroit, MI, 48213, United States
Playworks will rock (paper and scissors) in Michigan on Thursday, October 5, 2017 with our Sixth Annual Get in the Game fundraiser featuring games, food, cocktails, a silent auction, special guests, and more!

Join us along with our honorary committee
Rod Wood, President, Detroit Lions
Floyd W. Green, III, Corporate VP & Community Relations and Urban Marketing Executive, Aetna
Tonya Allen, President and CEO of The Skillman Foundation
alongside key leaders and companies in the Metro Detroit area
Honoring:

Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Program starts at 6:45 p.m.
With emcee: Kacie Hollins, WXYZ Channel 7
Location: Coleman A. Young International Airport
Hangar Bay No. 1, 11499 Conner St., Detroit, MI 48213
Music provided by DJ Pig Pen
Food provided by Trattoria Pizzeria Da Luigi, Royal Oak

Thank you to our 2017 Presenting Sponsor:

Thank you to our 2017 Impact Sponsors:

The Carr Family
Thank you to our 2017 Game Changer Sponsors:

Lindsay Rosenfeld, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Thank you to our 2017 Playmaker Sponsors:

Elysium Experience The Gill Family

ABOUT GET IN THE GAME
Playworks Get in the Game is our fun and impactful signature fundraising event that transports guests from the event to the playground. Funds raised at the event will support the expanding efforts of Playworks to bring the power of play to every girl and boy in Michigan and beyond. For information about available participation opportunities, please contact Playworks Michigan’s Development Manager, Maria Carr, at Maria.Carr@playworks.org.
ABOUT PLAYWORKS
Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social, emotional and physical health. During the 2016-17 school year, Playworks reached nearly 900,000 students at 1,800 schools in 23 U.S. cities directly and through professional training services. We are changing the educational experience and school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Our vision is for 3.5 million kids in 7,000 elementary schools nationwide to experience safe and healthy play every day by 2020.

Playworks Texas Helps Houston Neighbors Rebuild
2017-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
From the Playworks Texas Team: Hurricane Harvey did the unimaginable to our city but our team and the whole city of Houston are putting our best feet forward and helping rebuild our communities. Friday we had the opportunity to team up with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church at their relief donation center and help community members get supplies that they need to move forward. The smiles we shared speak volumes to the fact that despite what life and weather may throw our way and the negativity it may try to bring, we are here to make a difference and we are #houstonstrong!
#hurricaneharvey #movingforward

PlayShop Brooklyn
2014-12-13 06:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks' teachings but haven't be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Greater New York area. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks' proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks' Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students.
We are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun, dynamic professional development to the Greater New York area on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Click on the button below for details.

PlayShop Maryland
2014-11-08 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks’ teachings but haven’t be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Maryland area. This unique four hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks’ proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks’ Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students.
We are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun, dynamic professional development in the Baltimore area on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Click on the button below for details.
Event Ended

PlayShop Portland
2014-03-22 07:00 - 2014-04-05 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks' teachings but haven't be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Pacific Northwest. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks' proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks' Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students.
We are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun, dynamic professional development in the Portland area on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Click on the button below for details.

Teaching & Learning 2014 Conference
2014-03-14 06:00 - 2014-03-15 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, Playworks will be at Booth 709 at the Teaching & Learning 2014 Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. We are excited to contribute to the conversation about the role of recess, play, and physical activity in education.
Play and recess are extremely valuable resources for teachers. Play and physical activity allows children to grow socially, emotionally and cognitively, paving the way for a more fulfilling educational experience. Play at recess helps kids release energy so they return to the classroom focused and ready to learn. Play in the classroom helps students bond with their peers and teachers, allowing them to feel comfortable and tackle more complex learning.
Come experience our methods first hand by playing four square and receiving information about how our program operates. We will be sharing data detailing our successes from schools around the country and you might also win a fun prize for playing games with us!
The Teaching & Learning 2014 Conference is presented by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). The NBPTS’s mission is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading and engaging National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and leaders in that process.

11th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support
2014-03-05 06:00 - 2014-03-07 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Playworks at the 11th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Chicago, IL, March 5 through March 7. Our table will feature information on how play can support emotional, social and cognitive growth in children as well as create a more positive learning environment. Come to our table for a chance to spin our wheel and win fun prizes! See you there!
The 11th International Conference on Postiive Behavior Support is put on by the Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS). APBS’s is an international organization dedicated to improving the support of individuals in order to reduce behavioral challenges, increasing independence, and ensure the development of constructive behaviors to meet life goals in the areas of social relationships, employment, academic achievement, functional life-skills, self-determination, health, and safety.

12th Annual Northwest PBIS Conference
2014-02-26 06:00 - 2014-02-28 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On February 27, 2014 Playworks will be presenting Powerful Play: How Recess Can Improve School Climate at the 12th Annual Northwest Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (NWPBIS) Conference in Portland, OR from 3 pm to 4:15 pm.
Play is the most universally accessible recreational skill for children yet very often times of play can become times of conflict and negativity. It is essential for adults to establish a safe environment where children can take full advantage of the social, emotional and cognitive benefits provided by play. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for positive play, group management, self-regulated conflict resolution and inclusive activities. We will also discuss how a PBIS school saw immediate results after implementing the a Playworks recess. In this session, participants will learn the same way kids do: by playing games! Be sure to wear clothes you can move in and comfortable shoes. Water bottles are recommended. Join us and have some fun!

Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that transforms schools by providing play and physical activity throughout the school day. Playworks has been shown to increase teaching time, reduce bullying, increase physical activity and improve the school and learning environment. For more information about Playworks in the Pacific Northwest contact Jamie Firmage or call (510) 768-7351.

The NWPBIS Conference is put on by the Northwest PBIS Network. The Northwest PBIS Network, Inc. (The Network) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educators, families, and community members to implement and sustain positive, effective and culturally inclusive environments and supports to achieve social and academic success for ALL children and youth.

Colorado Charter Schools Conference
2014-02-20 05:00 - 2014-02-21 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On February 20-21, 2014 Playworks will be exhibiting at the 2014 Colorado Charter Schools Conference (CCSC) at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver, CO. Playworks staff will be playing and teaching games, attention getters and group management techniques to attendees. This is an excellent opportunity to witness the power of play and ask how Playworks can fit in your community. We will be at Booth #11 in the GOLD zone.
Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that transforms schools by providing play and physical activity at recess and throughout the school day through both direct on-site service and professional development for staff. Playworks has been shown to increase teaching time, reduce bullying, increase physical activity and improve the school and learning environment. Playworks staff will talk about play as an essential part of youth development and answer questions about how you can benefit from Playworks. For more information about Playworks in Colorado contact Jamie Firmage or call (510) 768-7351.
The CCSC is put on by the Colorado League of Charter Schools (CLCS). The mission of the CLCS is to improve student achievement by supporting Colorado’s charter schools, positively reshaping the public school landscape, and advancing opportunities for innovation and expanded high-quality public school choice. The vision of the CLCS is for all Colorado students to have access to high-quality, publicly-funded school options.

81st NYCESPA Convention
2014-02-08 08:15 - 10:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
On February 8, 2014 Playworks will be presenting Revolutionizing Recess: How to stop playground chaos and turn physical activity into a transformative educational tool at the 81st New York City Elementary School Principals Association Conference (NYCESPA). As a result of this interactive and fun presentation:

Attendees will understand the physical, educational, and social benefits of a high-functioning recess and how a positive recess can increase vigorous physical activity while playing a key role in a positive school climate.
Attendees will learn how to increase opportunities for fun physical activity on the playground and play in the classroom to help create a safe, inclusive environment to their school.

Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that transforms schools by providing play and physical activity at recess and throughout the school day through both direct on-site service and professional development for school staff. Playworks has been shown to increase teaching time, reduce bullying, increase physical activity and improve the school and learning environment. The presentation will contain an exploration of play as an essential part of the school day and demonstrations of group management techniques, attention getters, student-lead conflict resolution and (the best part) interactive games! For more information about Playworks in New York City contact David Badillo or call 646-380-1903.
The NYCESPA is put on by the NYC Elementary School Principals Association. The NYCESPA offers an end to the isolation principals may face in their schools by offering many forums for Principals to meet to discuss mutual issues in a spirit of collegiality.
