Updates

smiling coaches
smiling coaches

November 29, 2022

Welcome back to the Joy Series ›

As we enter the last month of the year, we are thrilled to bring back the Joy Series. After a year full of transitions, growth, and exciting new changes for…

November 16, 2022

Meet Renee, our new Executive Director! ›

Born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts, Renee Gaudette has worked for youth development organizations in New England since graduating college and now joins us as New England’s new Executive Director.…

November 15, 2022

Building skills through play: developing youth leaders on the playground ›

What does youth empowerment look like at recess and why is it important? Every kid deserves the opportunity to shine. The playground is the perfect place to empower students and…

November 4, 2022

Meet Erica, our new Program Director! ›

This fall, Playworks New England hired a new Program Director: Erica Sandelin! Erica joined the team with a plethora of experience, new ideas, and passion for the Playworks mission. Learn…

Woman holding playground balls
Woman holding playground balls

October 31, 2022

A Day in the Life of Coach Molly ›

Coach Molly has no need for an alarm to wake her up, because every morning she is greeted and woken up by her golden retriever, Boone. “It’s the best way…

September 19, 2022

11th Annual Blue across Rhode Island Service Day! ›

On Friday, September 16, we had the opportunity to host 25 volunteers from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island during their 11th annual Blue across Rhode Island Service…

September 13, 2022

Building skills through play: community-building at recess ›

What does community-building at recess look like and why is it important? When kids feel like they belong on the playground and at school, it gives them the space to…

September 6, 2022

Meet our Coaches for the 2022-23 school year! ›

We are so excited to welcome new and returning Coaches and Site Coordinators to the Playworks New England community. Keep reading to learn about them and what they’re looking forward…

August 18, 2022

Planning your back to school playground ›

We’re in the late days of summer and the “Back to School” signs and supplies are popping up everywhere! Students and teachers are getting ready to head back to the…