Michigan

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe?
Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play!
During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play.
For almost 25 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come.
Let’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated, Playworks will receive an additional $2, up to $100,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now.
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If you can’t attend on this day, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Thursday, October 8.
Register for that event here.

Get in the Game 2019
2019-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Beacon, One Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join us alongside business and community leaders in honoring:
Game Changer Award

Detroit Lions

Recess Superhero

Miles Killebrew

Educator of the Year

Amy Modica

Let’s celebrate safe and healthy play, which thousands of Michigan students have access to every day. Play your favorite games with hundreds of passionate changemakers on this exciting night of inspiration.
The evening’s activities will start at 5:30 p.m. on October 3, 2019 and include a combination of popular recess games, dinner and cocktails, a silent auction, and inspiring stories.
Tickets for purchase are no longer available. We look forward to seeing you at our GiG event.

Our Sponsors
Title Sponsors

MVP Sponsors

Impact Sponsors

Game Changer

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 child in Michigan and beyond. For information about available participation opportunities, please contact Angela Rogensues, at angela.rogensues@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 2018-19 school year, Playworks will reach nearly 1.25 million students at 2,500 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.

Get in the Game 2018
2018-10-25 17:30 (America/Chicago) | The Beacon, One Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join us alongside business and community leaders in honoring:

We will celebrate thousands of Michigan students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. We will combine your favorite games, hundreds of passionate changemakers, and some inspiring moments.
The evening’s activities will start at 5:30 p.m. and include a combination of popular recess games, dinner and cocktails, a silent auction, hundreds of play supporters, and inspiring stories.

Thank You To Our Sponsors:
MVP and Title Sponsor

Impact Sponsors

Game Changer Sponsors

Playmaker Sponsors

Lindsay Rosenfeld, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Angela Rogensues & Joshua Foreman

Photo Booth Sponsor

BUY TICKETS HERE

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 child in Michigan and beyond. For information about available participation opportunities, please contact Angela Rogensues, at angela.rogensues@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 2018-19 school year, Playworks will reach nearly 1.25 million students at 2,500 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.

PlayShop in Michigan
2018-04-26 07:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Margaret Black Elementary, 14100 Heritage Rd, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312, United States
Playworks Michigan is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming! The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate.
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges.

This training is great for district administrators, principals and other educational leaders who are responsible for providing students with a safe, healthy and positive school culture.
When:
Thursday, April 26, 2018
7:45 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
Where:
Margaret Black Elementary
14100 Heritage Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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In partnership with the:

PlayShop
2017-11-14 07:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Bennie Elementary School, 17401 Champaign Road, Allen Park, MI, 48101, United States
In partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation (RCWJF), Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a two-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

At the culmination of the PlayShop we will also have grant applications for Principals to fill out, to nominate their school to receive a free two-day Playworks professional development training on behalf of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation!
Register for this free event
In partnership with the:

Get in the Game 2017
2017-10-05 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Thank you to all of our amazing Play supporters who attended and were a part of our 6th Annual Get in the Game Event!
Photos of the event
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.

PlayShop in Michigan
2017-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks Michigan is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming! The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This training is great for district administrators, principals and other educational leaders who are responsible for providing students with a safe, healthy and positive school culture

When:Tuesday, March 14, 2017 8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast and Registration9:00-12:00 pm: Workshop
Where:
Ferndale High School, Gymnasium881 Pine Crest DriveFerndale, MI 48220
This event is now over.
Supported by:

Giving Tuesday 2016
2016-11-29 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join us on Tuesday, November 29 for Giving Tuesday. Playworks will be participating in the international day of giving. We have a day to give thanks, two days to get deals, and now a special day to give back!
Join Playworks Michigan and help us reach our goal of 60 donors in 24 hours, in honor of our AIM to bring safe and healthy play to 60,000 children by December 2020! You can help by making a gift on November 29. To learn more about Playworks’ national AIM for 2020, check out this article about us in The Atlantic.
Your gift of any amount will help bring us one step closer to providing safe and healthy play to every child in Michigan one day.
Not sure how much to give? Check out some ways your gift can make a difference.

$35 provides copies of the Playbook of 400+ games for one school
$75 offers one Junior Coach leadership training
$125 gives five children the chance to play in a sports league for the first time
$250 sponsors 12 Junior Coaches to attend a leadership conference

For questions or for more information, contact Maria Carr, development manager, at maria.carr@playworks.org.

PlayShop Michigan 2016
2016-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks is pleased to offer a PlayShop, a three-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming!
The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This training is great for district administrators, principals and educational leaders who are responsible for providing students with a safe, healthy and positive school culture!

There are two opportunities to attend our PlayShop:
When:Tuesday, November 1, 2016 or Wednesday, November 2, 20168:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Workshop
Where:November 1: Innovative Training Solutions13757 Eureka Road, Southgate, MI 48195
November 2: Mirage Banquet Hall16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Cost:Free
This event is now over.

Supported by:

Kickoff the school year with Playworks and the Detroit Lions!
2016-09-09 10:30 - 2016-09-18 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Celebrate the excitement of back to school at the Detroit Lions home opener game!
Make a gift of at least $100 towards Playworks Michigan by Friday, September 16 to receive your game day ticket.
Game date: Sunday, September 18
Kickoff: at 1:00 p.m.
Game location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Make your gift today!
An email confirmation of ticket distribution will be sent to you after you make your gift.
Your gift to Playworks Michigan will guarantee a ticket to the nationally televised Detroit Lions season home opener versus the Tennessee Titans (tickets are in the 200 level). When making your gift please be sure to add “KickOff the School Year” in the comments section.​
Your support will provide safe and healthy play to over 14,000 kids in the Metro Detroit area this 2016-17 school year.
​Please contact Maria Carr via email at maria.carr@playworks.org if you have any questions.

Playworks Michigan would like to give a special thank you to the Detroit Lions and Detroit Lions Charities for their continued generosity and support of the Play 60 Movement. Their continued partnership brings us one step closer to providing safe and healthy play to every kid in school every day!

3rd Annual Playworks Michigan Ultimate Tailgate Party
2015-07-20 10:15 (America/New_York) | Z’s Villa, 42 Piquette Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Football season is back! Please join Playworks Michigan as we present the 3rd Annual Ultimate Tailgate Party co-hosted by the Detroit Lions Alumni Association and Stay & Play Social Club.

When: Sunday, September 27
Time: Tailgate party begins @ 5:00 p.m., kickoff is @ 8:30 p.m.
Where: Z’s Villa, 42 Piquette Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

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With a $125 donation to Playworks Michigan you receive a ticket to the nationally televised Detroit Lions season home opener versus the Denver Broncos (tickets are in the 300 level) and a ticket to the Ultimate Tailgate Party. The tailgate party includes traditional tailgating fare of burgers and barbeque, a DJ, sand volleyball, cornhole, beersbee, and shuttle services to and from the game. Z’s Villa will also be providing some great game day drink specials such as $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $9.95 Labatt pitchers, and $5 well drinks. Lions Alumni will also be in attendance so don’t forget to bring your camera! When making your donation please be sure to add “Lions” in the comments section.
Just interested in tailgating? Have your own Lion’s game tickets? Tickets to the tailgate, including round trip transportation to Ford Field from Z’s Villa are only $30! Make sure to make a note in the comments “Lions.”

​Sponsorsip opportunities are also available:

Touchdown Sponsorship: $2000
First Down Sponsorship: $1000

​Please contact Angela Rogensues via email at arogensues@playworks.org if interested in becoming an event sponsor.
​All proceeds from this event will provide physical activity and safe, meaningful play for over 12,000 kids in Metro Detroit.

We would like to send out a special thank you to our event sponsors: the Detroit Lions Alumni Association, Stay & Play Social Club, and Henry Ford Health System of Wyandotte.

Playworks Michigan 2015 Recess Day in Detroit
2015-05-27 13:30 (America/New_York)
Please join us for our 4th Annual Recess Day in Detroit! This event is made possible thanks to our partnership with the Institute for Population Health and Delta Dental of Michigan.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Cadillac Square Mall at Campus Martius Park, Detroit
Who: 450 students from various Detroit schools
​What: Recess games and lunch

ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!

Thank you to our event sponsor Delta Dental of Michigan:

For more information on Delta Dental of Michigan, please visit http://www.deltadentalmi.com.

Kicks for Kids
2015-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Inglenook Park, Southfield, MI, United States
Playworks and Stay & Play Social Club are hosting a corporate kickball fundraiser, Kicks for Kids, on Saturday, May 9, 2015. This event offers local businesses the chance to give back to their community while enjoying a day of play, networking, and bonding with teammates.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Inglenook Park, Southfield MI 48076

By participating in Corporate Kickball, your company can

Increase Employee Engagement. Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative and non-competitive.
Raise Visibility. Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website, newsletter and other collateral, as well as listed in our annual report.
Support the Local Community. Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships directly supports Playworks in our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to students in Michigan

Corporate Kickball is brought to you by Stay & Play Social Club

Contact Ashley McKenna, Program Associate, at 313.879.4934 or amckenna@playworks.org

4th Annual Get in the Game Luncheon & Game Changer Awards
2015-04-01 11:30 (America/New_York) | Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
The Playworks 2015 Get in the Game Luncheon and Game Changer Awards is a signature event to recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that are making a positive impact on the well-being of Michigan, specifically Detroit.
Attendees include award recipients, sponsors and their guests, honorary committee members, foundations, corporate, business, and government leaders.
This hour and a half interactive luncheon will begin with recess games, a Playworks photo gallery and mingling, followed by lunch, videos highlighting the Playworks mission, an inspirational message from Playworks founder, Jill Vialet, Game Changer Awards, and closing remarks.
When: Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Time: 11:30am–1:00pm
Venue: Ford Field’s Hall of Legends

Join in the celebration by attending the 2015 Get in the Game Luncheon.
Limited seating available; please register by March 20. Tickets: $25
VIP Table: $500

For any additional questions please contact Ashley McKenna, Program Associate, at 313-879-4934 or amckenna@playworks.org.

Presented by the Detroit Lions

We would also like to thank our event sponsors

2015 Game Changers

Healthy Detroit
Booz Allen Hamilton
Detroit SOUP
Ed Deeb, Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation

Rock, Paper, Scissors FUNdraising Tournament
2015-03-24 16:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, 5919 Chicago Road, Warren, MI, United States
Put your Rock Paper Scissors skills to the test!
Rock crushes scissors. Scissors cut paper. Paper covers rock…. You know the drill. But do you have what it takes to be champion of the playground?

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2014 – Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; tournament begins at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, 5919 Chicago Road, Warren, MI

Bring your friends and colleagues for a fast-paced, high-fiving night and a chance to network, unwind, and support play for every kid in Michigan. With skill (and luck!) you can win some awesome raffle prizes and become the next rock, paper, scissors rockstar.

Food will be available by Delectabowl; 10% of your food purchase will benefit Playworks.

SAVE THE DATE! REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Individual play: Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for children, advance online sales preferred, but tickets will be available at the door.
Family Packages: $40 for a family

Please contact amckenna@playworks.org for more information.

This event is proudly sponsored by Booz Allen Hamiliton

Playworks' Ultimate Tailgate Party
2014-09-08 16:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks is pleased to present the Ultimate Monday Night Football Tailgate Party, September 8th, at Fishbone's Private A-Bar in Greektown. This event is being conducted in partnership with the Stay and Play Club of Detroit, the Detroit Lions Alumni Association and the NFL Alumni Assocation (Detroit Chapter). This event is SOLD OUT!

Recess Day in Detroit for Kids and Grown-Ups Alike
2014-06-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Our 3rd Annual Recess Day in Detroit was a great success! This event is made possible thanks to our partnership with the Institute for Population Health and the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion.
For pictures of this event please click here.

When: Monday, June 2, 2014 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Cadillac Square Mall at Campus Martius Park, Detroit
Who: 360 4th grade students from nine Detroit schools participated in Recess Games from 9:00-12:00.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Flag Football Jamboree
2014-05-31 10:00 (America/New_York) | Ferndale High School Football Field, 725 Pinecrest St., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
Playworks Flag Football Jamboree
The NFL Detroit Lions alumnus are coming out to play! These professional football retirees will serve as honorary coach at the Playworks Flag Football Jamboree. After four weeks of practice, students from fourteen Playworks schools will come together to showcase their football skills surrounded by their parents and community. The Detroit Lions alumnus will motivate and remind the children about the value of good sporting behavior all while the children get to practice their skills and play fun, non-competitive flag football.
The Flag Football Jamboree will be a fun family event for Playworks league participants and their families. Participating students will enjoy music, face painting as well as hourly raffles and give-aways.
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Location: Ferndale High School Football Field – 725 Pinecrest St., Ferndale, MI 48220
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Anticipated Attendance: 200
Limited sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities are available. Please contact Sommer Brock, Development Manager, at sbrock@playworks.org or 313-879-4934 to secure your sponsorship.
Sponsorship Option 1:

Company name/logo on T-shirts for two team (30 students)
Company name/logo on event banner on site
Opportunity for company representative to serve as “Assistant Coach”
Event volunteer opportunities for up to 10 employees
Company mention on Playworks website and social media
Corporate Recess for up to 50 employees (scheduled for a later date)

Sponsorship Fee – $2,500
Sponsorship Option 2:

Company name/logo on T-shirts for one team (15 students)
Company name/logo on event banner on site
Opportunity for company representative to serve as “Assistant Coach”
Event volunteer opportunities for up to 5 employees

Sponsorship Fee – $1,500

Playworks Educational Forum presented by the Detroit Lions
2014-04-01 18:30 (America/New_York)
Thank you to all who attended our 1st Annual Educational Forum!
Playworks and the Detroit Lions were pleased to present an educational forum on the role of recess and physical activity in schools. With over 120 attendees, this first annual event was a great success! The forum provided convincing evidence of the link between recess and academic achievement and strategies for local champions aiming to help impact the following outcomes for children:

Improved physical health
Improved social, emotional and behavioral well-being
Improved student engagement in school

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 8:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Hall of Legends at Ford Field
Featured speakers:
Tonya Allen, CEO, Skillman Foundation
Anthony Pelligrini, Emeritus Educational Psychology Professor, University of Minnesota
Dan Varner, CEO, Excellent Schools Detroit
Jill Vialet, Playworks Founder, Oakland CA
Also featured: Expert Panel – Best practices for incorporating physical activity and play in schools by those who have overcome barriers related to scheduling, financial challenges, and competing priorities.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament, Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton
2014-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Granite City Food and Brewery, 669 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, United States
Put your Rock Paper Scissors skills to the test!
Rock crushes scissors. Scissors cut paper. Paper covers rock…. You know the drill. But do you have what it takes to be champion of the playground?
When: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; play begins at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Front Atrium at Granite City Food and Brewery, 669 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
Bring your friends and colleagues for a fast-paced, high-fiving night and a chance to network, unwind, and support play for every kid in Michigan. With skill (and luck!) you can win some awesome raffle prizes and become the next Rock Paper Scissors ROCKSTAR!
I WANT TO PLAY!

Individual play: Tickets $15, advance online sales preferred, but tickets will be available at the door. Remember to put “Rock Paper Scissors” in the comments section.
Family Packages: $40 for a Family of 3, $45 for a Family of 4+ (children 5 and under are free)

Bring this Flyer with you to the event, and 20% of your tab will be donated to Playworks!

Can’t make it to the tournament, but still want to show your support?

Please put “RPS Donation” in the comments section.

For more information or to sign up: sbrock@playworks.org or 313-879-4934
Rock Paper Scissors is the ultimate conflict resolution strategy used on Playworks playgrounds. All proceeds from the event will support Playworks Michigan, partnering with low-income metro Detroit schools, using the power of play to build community, reduce bullying, and bring out the best in every kid.
