About Playworks Michigan
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 Michigan
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Michigan in 2010. Playworks Michigan serves low-income schools across Detroit through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Michigan 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.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
September 27, 2023
Shelby Allen ›
Shelby recently joined Playworks and is serving as a Site Coordinator. She graduated from Michigan State University (Go green) with a B.S. in Economics, and in October 2023 earned a…
September 28, 2023
Tyler Jackson ›
Tyler has been with Playworks Michigan, serving as a Playworks Coach, since August 2017. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, but for the past few years, he has resided in…
January 30, 2024
Hallie Martenson ›
A certified camp kid and goofball, Hallie is overjoyed to contribute to Playworks’ mission to bring out the best in every kid through the magic of play. Hallie joined Playworks from…