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.

More Updates


October 14, 2026

Hasbro Expands Partnership with Playworks New England Across Greater Boston ›

New two-year commitment will expand access to play for up to 5,000 students daily and introduce a game-creation program focused on creativity, leadership and connection through play. Multimedia content available…

October 5, 2026

Get Ready to Reset Your Recess! ›

A new school year means a fresh start and we’re here to help you make recess a great one! This October, Playworks New England is launching a week-long virtual program…

kids and Playworks coaches
kids and Playworks coaches

October 1, 2026

Playworks New England Celebrates 20 Years of Energizing Education in Boston Public Schools ›

Leading regional nonprofit serves 7,000 students daily, leveraging recess to bring out the best in every child BOSTON – October 1, 2026 – Playworks New England, a leading nonprofit using…