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Does your school offer before school, after school, or summer programs? How are these staff trained to incorporate academics, life skills, AND play? Playworks has partnered with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to offer professional development services to schools and their out-of-school time (OST) programs at no cost. Learn More & Express Interest  …

Here at Playworks Indiana, we know a thing or two about cold winters and rainy days. We know this can be a challenge for schools and educators to keep things fresh and engaging for students during the months of frequent indoor recess. To help ensure kids can still play and be physically active for indoor…

Playworks Indiana is so excited to tell YOU about our All IN Sports Leagues, a collaborative programmatic effort with Indiana Sports Corp. Through Playworks developmental sports Leagues, trained Playworks Coaches, based in partner schools full time during the school year, implement a social emotional skills focused curriculum in after school sports leagues for third and…

On September 29, 2021, Playworks Indiana hosted its annual Corporate Kickball Tournament and it was awesome! This was Indiana’s first in person event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and it was so exciting to be in person again for our region’s signature employee engagement event!.   All together, we had six different companies participate…

For over 20 years, Playworks has given kids foundational skills for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the community. We are the leading organization that leverages play to promote healthy behaviors and increase social and emotional learning, at recess and throughout the school day. During this last school year, we were all…

Fort Wayne, IN – Playworks, UnitedHealthcare, and Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) are partnering to support the health and wellness of kids through play. Playworks Indiana began working with Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) in 2018, providing professional development training and support services to help staff ensure that all kids are engaged in safe, healthy…