Developing Our Future Leaders

  1. Updates

This year more than 250 5th graders across Boston, Cambridge and Revere are participating in Playworks Junior Coach program. Our Junior Coaches receive 10 hours of training on topics such as conflict resolution, leading recess games and public speaking.  Junior Coaches play a leadership role in creating a safe and inclusive recess and learning environment.

Through participating in the Junior Coach program, students develop the academic, social and leadership skills needed to stay on a pathway of life long success.

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October 2, 2025

Playworks New England Executive Director Max Fripp on New England Lifestyles ›

Playworks New England Executive Director Max Fripp joined Mike Mullaney on New England Lifestyles on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for a conversation about Playworks and our mission. The interview aired across Big…

September 30, 2025

6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›

We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…

September 23, 2025

5 Fun & Easy Recess Games to Kick Off the School Year ›

Our back-to-school blog series continues with a collection of recess games that are quick to teach and guaranteed to keep students engaged! The first few weeks of school are full…