New England

Rhode Island PlayShop
2015-11-05 17:15 (America/New_York) | Reservoir Avenue Elementary School, 156 Reservoir Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
In partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy School’s Coalition, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a three 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
Training great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers, and PE teachers.

Time:
4:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Where:
Reservoir Avenue Elementary School
156 Reservoir Ave.
Providence, RI 02907

Tickets are required in order to register for the event. However, thanks to the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, this event is free of charge.

Please click here for a printable flyer

Junior Coach Class of 2015 Summer Step Up
2015-09-01 09:00 - 2015-09-03 13:00
We are so proud of the Junior Coach class of 2015 as they move on to middle school and contine to learn, lead, and thrive.
Please join us in celebrating this transition at our Summer Step Up program for Junior Coaches from Septmber 1-3, 2015. The program will consist of…

Team building activities,
One college visit,
Community service,
Fun and games
Study skills, and
Meeting middle school staff and partners.

Join us for the Eighth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
2015-06-12 11:15
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Eighth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 12, 2015. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks Massachusetts that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking, and fun. This year’s tournament will be held at Harvard Stadium’s Cumnock Fields.
By participating in Corporate Kickball, your company can:

Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that is inclusive, collaborative and fun!
Raise Visibility: Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the Local Community: Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships goes back to Playworks Massachusetts to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to Massachusetts public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.

Curious what it looks like? 2014 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Jon Gay at jgay@playworks.org.
2015 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors

Participating Teams
American Heart Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Division
Brown Brothers Harriman
Corderman & Company
EverQuote
Fidelity Investments
J. Calnan & Associates
New Profit
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
ONEin3 Council
Stantec
The Boston Foundation
Waggener Edstrom

In-Kind Donation Partners

6th Annual Playworks Run for Recess
2015-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
Join us for the sixth annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 9th. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, a electronically timed race, and an awesome goodie bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, as well as certificates for all age and gender categories. Sign up today to support Playworks and get active!
This year, we have announced an exciting new partnership with Positive Tracks and funding partner American Heart Association that will double every dollar raised by ages 23 and under through our Run for Recess. How cool is that? Answer: Very Cool!
Positive Tracks, a national youth-centric organization that helps young people get active and give back, also provides tips and tools plus Beyond the Bake Sale fundraising ideas to get your creative juices flowing! The Positive Tracks program also provides youth participants with guidance and help from Playworks’ Positive Tracks Coordinator, Karleen Herbst, to help kids turn sweat into gold for Playworks Massachusetts.

Thank you for supporting this year’s Playworks Run for Recess presented by New Balance and Positive Tracks. It was a resounding success and we truly appreciate your participation. If you ran in this year’s race here is the link to the results for the 5K.

When
Saturday, May 9, 2015 (rain or shine!)

Pre-Registration and Registration opens at 9 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.
5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.

Where
Franklin Park Playstead Field, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Why
Have fun and support play and physical activity at 28 schools across Massachusetts and run a spring race.
Cost
$25 entry fee

T-shirts for all runners pre-registered by 5/1/2015 (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

Run for Recess Presenting Partners

Positive Tracks helps Generation Next (our students) get active and give back through the power of play. Their support will double every dollar raised by ages 23 and under.

Our presenting sponsor, New Balance, helps Playworks students discover their love for movement at this year’s Playworks Run for Recess.

Thank you to our local Whole Foods from across greater Boston for providing scholarships to support the health and well-being of Playworks children.
Run for Recess Event Partners

Sign-up and receive a coupon discount to our local running store.

Run the Playworks Run for Recess and enjoy some refreshing ice cream after the race. Thank you to our generous neighborhood sponsor for the goodie bag stuffers.

Fresh fruit and veggies at the finish line for all participants!

Refreshing water at the finish line.

For more information, please contact: Marcus Johnson at mjohnson@playworks.org

About Playworks
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in kids. Playworks Massachusetts supports health and learning for 25,000 elementary students at 40 low-income schools by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity at recess and throughout the entire school day. Playworks facilitates and inspires safe, healthy play through two complementary strategies which together have the potential to reach every elementary school child in the U.S. Our first strategy is direct service, which places a full-time Playworks coach in low-income elementary schools. Our second strategy is Playworks Training. Through Training, we provide expert professional development to adult educators at any and all elementary schools that wish to duplicate our model, regardless of geographic location or demographics.

Join the 2015 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team!
2015-04-20 05:00 - 09:00
Are you passionate about promoting the power of play? Do you want to run one of the most prestigious marathons in the world?
JOIN THE 2015 PLAYWORKS RUN FOR RECESS BOSTON MARATHON TEAM!
Playworks is thrilled to be an official charity of the John Hancock Non-Profit Partner Boston Marathon Program. Over the past four years our runners have collectively raised $250,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity program! We are currently accepting applications for our 2015 Boston Marathon team with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 28 Massachusetts elementary schools.
Marathon training info sessions and monthly group runs with four-time Boston Marathon Runner and full-time Running Coach.
One-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign.
Special team dinners and happy hour events.
Limited edition New Balance gear and additional incentives.
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history with 14,000 Playworks students cheering you on.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $7,000 or more.
Attend team training runs and info sessions (if local).
Be at least 18-years-old on race day.
Finish the race in less than 6 hours.
Be an ambassador of play.

To join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game:

UPDATE: As of December 1, 2014, we have recruited a complete team of runners for the 2015 Playworks Boston Marathon Team. However, we appreciate your interest in our marathon team and our work in the community. If you would like to submit an interest form to be considered for the wait list, please complete "register now" information and we will be in touch regarding the process.

The PlayShop comes to Massachusetts
2014-12-18 15:00 - 18:00
Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks' teachings but haven't be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Massachusetts area. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks' proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks' Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students.
We are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun, dynamic professional development to the Greater Massachusetts area on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Click on the button below for details.

Help Support the Playworks Massachusetts Basketball League!
2014-11-13 12:15 - 16:00
Please Join us on November 13th for our 7th Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
We're putting the FUN in FUNdraiser Thursday, November 13th, 6:30 – 8:30 pmat Dillon's Bar on Boylston Street near the Convention Center.
Join us for complimentary appetizers, an awesome silent auction, and our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. Your $30 donation enters you in the tournament and allows one 4th/5th grade girl to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for FREE!!
The winner of the Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive 4 Tickets to a Boston Celtics game in December!

New, incredible prizes available to win!
– 4 Red Sox Loge Box Tickets & Tour of Media Broadcast Booth at Fenway Park
– 2 Bruins Tickets
-Gift Certificate for brunch at Mooo Restaurant
– Misfit Shine Activity Band
-Reuling Vineyard Wine Basket
-Jillian's Lucky Strike After Work Pool Party
– $100 Gift Certificate to Grill 23
– Limited Edition L.L. Bean Tote Bag made from Red Sox Tarp
– 10 Classes to FlyWheel
– FitBit One Tracking Device
– Two tickets to Paint Bar
– Two Ski Lift Tickets to Wachusetts Mountain
– $30 Gift Certificate to Warehouse Bar & Grill

Thank you to our generous event partners and supporters of our Girls Baketball Leagues!

PlayShop New England: a workshop for adults who work with youth
2014-05-31 09:00 - 12:30
Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks’ teachings but haven’t be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to New England. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks’ proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks’ Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students.
We are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun, dynamic professional development in the Worcester area on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch will be provided to attendees after the workshop.

Help Support the Basketball League!
2013-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
We're putting the FUN in FUNdraiser Thursday, November 7th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Stadium Bar on State Street near Faneuil Hall.
Join us for complimentary appetizers, an awesome silent auction, and our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. Your $25 donation enters you in the tournament and allows one 4th/5th grade girl to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for FREE!!
The winner of the Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive two tickets to a Boston Celtics AND an autographed basketball!
REGISTER HERE!
Here are just a few of our fabulous prizes:
Boston Night Out Gift Basket Health and Wellness Gift Basket Wine Basket
