New England

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-06-05
We have decided to postpone Let’s Play to a later date. Playworks is mourning and protesting the unjust killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota last week alongside all of you. In consideration of the protests across the country, and standing firmly alongside the Black community, we believe that attention in this moment should be focused there.
We will announce the new date for the event shortly. Please follow along for updates on this website or on Facebook.

Playworks will be featuring content throughout the day to promote the benefits of play and showcase the people and organizations that have been instrumental in ensuring kids get to play every day.
Hear about the future of recess from Playworks CEO & Founder Jill Vialet, join the Playworks community for recess, bid in a silent auction filled with unique packages, and more!
Playworks has been improving the health and well-being of kids for a generation. We need support to be here for generations to come. Let’s Play together to celebrate this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next.
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Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2020-04-02 18:30 - 2020-04-09 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bell in Hand Tavern, 45 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Where:
Bell in Hand Tavern
45 Union Street Boston, MA 02108
When:
Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Tournament starts at 7:30 p.m.
Benefiting Playworks Programs in Boston Public Schools
$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle
Register now!
Please contact Lizzie Chmura at lizzie.chmura@playworks.org with any questions.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament possible!

2019 Playworks Falmouth Road Race Team
2019-08-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA, 02540, United States
2019 PLAYWORKS FALMOUTH ROAD RACE TEAM
Playworks is thrilled to be an official charity for the Falmouth Road Race. This year the New Balance Falmouth Road Race will celebrate its 46th running, and the spirit which made the first Falmouth so special is still present. This beautiful 7.1-mile race takes runners along the beautiful coast of Cape Cod. More than 12,000 runners will gather in Woods Hole for the 2019 race, including many of the world’s elite, though the essence of the event remains a fun run. Sponsored by New Balance, the race is one of the showcase events in distance running and is woven into the fabric of summer on Cape Cod, like Fourth of July fireworks and Labor Day weekend cookouts.
We will have six runners in the race representing Playworks. This team has the goal to raise more than $7,500 to support our in and out of school youth development play and physical activity programs. If you are interested in running the 2019 Falmouth Road Race on behalf of Playworks, please complete this application or email Rachel Brandt for more information about our team.
Apply today
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to support our programming in more than 210 New England elementary schools
One-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs
Fundraising support throughout the campaign
Limited-edition New Balance gear and additional incentives
The chance to cross the finish line of the historic Falmouth Road Race

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $1,000 or more
Be at least 10 years old on race day
Finish the race in less than two and a half hours
Be an ambassador of play

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org.

2019 Annual Playworks New England Corporate Kickball Tournament
2019-06-14 12:00 - 16:30 | Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street,, Roxbury, MA, 02120, United States
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Twelfth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 14, 2019. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England 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 Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.
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 New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to Massachusetts public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.

Register your team today

Curious what the event looks like? View the 2018 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org.

Playworks Tenth Annual Run for Recess
2019-05-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
Join us for the Tenth Annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 18.
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, an electronically timed race, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories. See photos from last year’s event here.
REGISTER

When
Saturday, May 18, 2019 (rain or shine!)

Pre-registration and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
One-Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.
5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.
Recess 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where
Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road Roxbury, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street)
Why
Have fun and support play and physical activity at 210 schools across New England and run a spring race.
Cost
$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18)

One entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18)

One entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$50 Family Fun Pack Fee

Four entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

Run for Recess Presenting Partners

Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast 2019
2019-05-10 07:30 - 09:00 | University of Massachusetts Club, One Beacon Street 32nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Join us for our annual Get In The Game Breakfast
Please join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. This event will raise critical funds to support kids in our community. At the breakfast, we will recognize one individual in the local community for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of youth development as this year’s Gamechanger. By attending, you’re helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play every day. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with programming starting promptly at 8 a.m.
Location
University of Massachusetts Club
One Beacon Street 32nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Presenting Sponsor

Event Sponsor

Host Committee
Jeffrey Bellows • Amy Kingman • Laura Kurzrok • Charlie Rose • Eric Schwarz

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2018-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Bell in Hand Tavern, 45 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Where:
Bell in Hand Tavern
45 Union Street Boston, MA 02108
When:
Thursday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Tournament starts at 7:30 p.m.
Benefiting the 2018 Playworks Girl’s Basketball League for 30 high-need Massachusetts schools
$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle

PURCHASE TICKET
Please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org with any questions.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament possible!

Join us for the Eleventh Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
2018-06-08 12:30 - 16:30 | Harvard Stadium’s Cumnock Field, 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, 02163, United States
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Eleventh Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 8, 2018.
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England 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 New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to New England public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.
Sign Up
Home Run Hero Sponsor
Boloco
New Balance Foundation
Nutter Law
Red Rubber Baller Participant Sponsor
Atlantic Retail Invesments
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Business Journal
Boston Children’s Hospital – Sports Medicine Division
Brown Brothers Harriman
Carbonite
Corderman & Company
Eastern Benefits Group
EverQuote
Fidelity Investments
Genscape
Goulston & Storrs
Great American Group
Health Management Resources
John Hancock
New Profit
Northeastern University
RSM
The Boston Foundation
The RMR Group
WE Communications
Wolters Kluwer
ZMags

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available:
Presenting Sponsor “Kickball Capital”: $10,000
– Two teams of 8-15 players
– Food, drink, and jerseys
– Logo recognition on jerseys, Playworks Corporate Kickball certificates, and event signage
– Verbal recognition at event
– Recognition on Playworks social media, website, and newsletter
– Two signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunities.
Presenting Sponsor “Home Run Hero”: $5,000
– One team of 8-15 players
– Food, drink, and jerseys
– Logo recognition on jerseys
– Recognition on Playworks social media, website, and newsletter
– One signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity
Participating Sponsor “Red Rubber Baller”: $1,500
– One team of 8-15 players
– Food, drink, and jerseys
Curious what it looks like? Check out the 2017 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org

Playworks Ninth Annual Run for Recess
2018-05-19 08:30 - 13:00 | Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
Join us for the Ninth Annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 19.
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, an electronically timed race, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories.

When
Saturday, May 19, 2018 (rain or shine!)

Pre-registration and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
One-Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.
5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.
Recess 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where
Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road Roxbury, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street)
Why
Have fun and support play and physical activity at 140 schools across New England and run a spring race.
Cost
$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18)

One entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18)

One entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$50 Family Fun Pack Fee

Four entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One-Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

Run for Recess Presenting Partners

Since 1981, the New Balance Foundation has served a deeply held mission: to support charitable organizations whose humanitarian efforts work for the betterment of our children and communities. The heart of the focus of the Foundation is the prevention of childhood obesity.

Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast 2018
2018-05-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Join us for our annual Get In The Game Breakfast
Please join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. This event will raise critical funds to support kids in our community. At the breakfast, we will recognize one individual in the local community for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of youth development as this year’s Gamechanger. By attending, you’re helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play every day.
Location
Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street at Boylston
Boston, MA 02116
SPONSORSHIP FORM

Presenting Sponsor

Event Sponsor

Host Committee
Chris Anderson – Melissa Cording – Lacey Cumming – Kelly Gaule – Neil Jacobs – Tani Marinovich – Bill Nigreen –
Kenneth Nolan – Marina Noreck – Jennifer O’Brien – Carissa Prosnitz –
Julia Sayles – Charlotte Svirsky – Jane Webster

2018 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team
2018-04-16 | 777 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
2018 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 five years, our runners have collectively raised $415,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity programs. If you are interested in running the Boston Marathon on behalf of Playworks, please fill out an interest form here to receive an application or more information about our team.

Sign Up

As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 120 New England 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 60,000 Playworks students cheering you on

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $7,500 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 six hours
Be an ambassador of play

If you have any questions please contact Karleen Herbst at karleen.herbst@playworks.org. To join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team for the 2018 Boston Marathon, fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game.

The John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program offers local organizations the opportunity to secure invitational entries into the race. These entries provide a significant fundraising opportunity and important exposure for these nonprofits. In 2016, over a thousand John Hancock sponsored nonprofit runners, including 175 John Hancock and Manulife employees and clients, raised $10.6 million for 180 local charities, and Pathways to Education Canada. Learn more about the John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program.

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2017-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Back Bay Social Club, 867 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02199, United States
Where:
Back Bay Social Club
867 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199
When:
Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Tournament starts at 7:30 p.m.
Benefiting the 2017 Playworks Girl’s Basketball League for 27 high-need Massachusetts schools
$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle

Please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org with any questions.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament possible!

#RecessRocksinRI Playshop 2017
2017-11-07 16:30 - 2017-11-14 19:30
Want to become part of #RecessRocksinRI? Interested in learning strategies to improve recess at your school? Looking for tools and tips to increase play and physical activity in your program?
Join Playworks, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition, for our annual Playshop, a three-hour professional development workshop focused on the power of play. And this year there are two opportunities for you to attend. The Playshops 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

Participation in this training will make your school eligible to join #RecessRocksinRI. For more information contact Jill Barry at jill.barry@playworks.org.

Option 1
Date:
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Time:
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Potter-Burns Elementary School
973 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Register for 11/7
Option 2
Date:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Time:
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Frenchtown Elementary School
1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02128
Register for 11/14

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. We look forward to getting your school in the game!
To learn more about Playworks programs, visit www.playworks.org/training

The 2017 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team
2017-10-04 13:15
As of now, the 2017 Playworks Run for Recess team is filled. Learn more about our team below:
Lauren Simonelli
Marta McAlister
Jordan Vojta
Mark Adamiak
Julie LaFleur
Victoria Kay

THE 2017 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 $350,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity programs.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 75 New England 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 35,000 Playworks students cheering you on

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $7,500 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 six hours
Be an ambassador of play

If you have any questions please contact Cheryl Caminti at cheryl.caminiti@playworks.org. To join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team for the 2017 Boston Marathon, fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game.

The John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program offers local organizations the opportunity to secure invitational entries into the race. These entries provide a significant fundraising opportunity and important exposure for these nonprofits. In 2016, over a thousand John Hancock sponsored nonprofit runners, including 175 John Hancock and Manulife employees and clients, raised $10.6 million for 180 local charities and Pathways to Education Canada. To learn more about the John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program please go here.

Join us for the Tenth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
2017-06-09 16:15
Thank you to the 20 teams that participated in Playworks’ Corporate Kickball Tournament this year. The event was a resounding success and we could not have done it without all 300 participants in attendance. From awarding the Champion and the Spampion to posing playfully in our photobooth, we had fun all afternoon. See photos from the 2017 Corporate Kickball tournament here. To learn more about the Corporate Kickball Tournament, read this Boston Globe article.
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 New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to New England public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available;
Presenting Sponsor “Home Run Hero”:
$5,000

One team of 8-15 players
Food, drink, and jerseys
Logo recognition on jerseys
Recognition on Playworks social media, website and newsletter
One signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity

Participating Sponsor “Red Rubber Baller”:
$1,500

One team of 8-15 players
Food, drink, and jerseys

Curious what it looks like? 2015 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Cheryl Caminiti at cheryl.caminiti@playworks.org
2017 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors

Participating Teams
Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Brown Brothers Harriman
Carbonite
Corderman & Company
Deloitte
Eastern Benefits Group
EverQuote
Fidelity Investments
Goulston and Storrs
Health Management Resources
John Hancock
New Balance
New Profit
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network
Nutter
Stantec
The Boston Foundation
WE Communications
Wolters Kluwer

In-Kind Donation Partners

8th Annual Playworks Run for Recess
2017-05-20 14:45 | Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
From enjoying the wonderful weather and giving out high-fives at the finish line to posing playfully in our photo booth, our 750 enthusiastic guests were having fun all morning. Please enjoy these photos from the unforgettable event. See official runtimes here. We hope to see you next year at the Run for Recess.

Join us for the eighth annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 20th. 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, an 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.
This year, we are excited to be partnering with Positive Tracks for the third year running!
Positive Tracks is a national, sports-based youth development organization that helps young people get active and give back. Positive Tracks partners with the Run for Recess to help youth participants sweat for good for Playworks New England.
Positive Tracks Coordinator, Karleen Herbst, helps kids raise funds and awareness for Playworks by providing hands-on support, fundraising tips, team building tools, and creative event ideas to help youth find a starting line.
Best news is: Dollars raised by Playworks Run For Recess participants ages 23 and under are matched by Positive Tracks. It’s double the dollars; double the fitness; double the fun!
23 or Under? Register now and contact Karleen for help getting started or trouble-shooting along the way.
Psssssst. . .Don’t forget to talk up your Run For Recess effort and the help from Positive Tracks! Use #positivetracks #playworks #sweatforgood #runforrecess.

When
Saturday, May 20, 2017 (rain or shine!)

Pre-Registration and Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
One Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.
5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.
Recess 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Where
Franklin Park Playstead Field, Playstead Road Roxbury, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street)
Why
Have fun and support play and physical activity at 75 schools across New England and run a spring race.
Cost
$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18)

One Entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18)

One Entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

$50 Family Fun Pack Fee

4 Entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One Mile Fun Run
T-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)
All proceeds support Playworks programming

Run for Recess Presenting Partners

Positive Tracks, a national, sports-based youth development organization based in Hanover, NH, plugs into the Playworks Run For Recess to help youth ages 23 and under sweat for good. Positive Tracks combines philanthropy and athletics to enroll young people – as partners, participants, and leaders – in making the world a better place, starting with themselves.

Since 1981, the New Balance Foundation has served a deeply held mission: to support charitable organizations whose humanitarian efforts work for the betterment of our children and communities. The heart of the focus of the Foundation is the prevention of childhood obesity.

XFINITY from Comcast provides TV, high-speed internet, phone and home security services that work seamlessly together – anytime, anywhere and on any device.

Social Boston Sports offers the best sports leagues in Boston. Specifically, Social Boston Sports provides our community members, aka SBS-ers, with an organized way to get involved in coed recreational sports leagues, events, and adventure trips throughout Boston.

Run for Recess Partners

In-Kind Partners
Boston Organics
Flour Bakery
J.P. Licks
King’s Bowling
Purity Organics
Star Market
The Fresh Truck

Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast
2017-05-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Lenox Hotel in Boston, 61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Get in the Game Breakfast 2017 in Boston
Playworks will celebrate in Boston on May 12, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. with our annual breakfast featuring games, a photo booth, special guests and more!
You’re invited to join in the fun at the annual Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Lenox Hotel in Boston.
Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast is our annual event where corporate and civic leaders come together to help accelerate learning and health in elementary schools. We will recognize the Martin Richard Foundation for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of play for all children as this year’s Game Changer. Funds raised at the event will support the expanding efforts of Playworks to bring the power of play to every child in New England and beyond. For a glimpse of the remarkable scope of our past events, please see photos below or visit Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast 2016.
EVENT DETAILS
May 12, 2017
7:30 A.M.
Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
Agenda includes:
Breakfast
Executive Director Welcome
Talks
Gamechanger Award
Closing

Special Guests
Junior Coach Kapone, William Monroe Trotter Innovation School
Coach Jaime Lin, The Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Michelle Burnett, Chittick Elementary School
Honoring
Martin Richard Foundation
Event Leadership Council
Allison Bauer, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
James Burns, Brown Brothers Harriman
Dave Czesniuk, Boston Ballet
Christopher di Bonaventura, Fidelity Investments
Aidan Donahue, Fidelity Investments
Valerie Fleishman, NEHI
Doug Kangos, PwC
Jordan Krasnow, Goulston & Storrs
Jay McQuaide (Board Chair), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Dave Newman, Strategy Group Inc.
Ed Orazem , Fidelity Investments
Christine Weithman, Health Management Resources

Event Sponsors

Playworks New England Sustaining Partners
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Fidelity Investments. Highland Street Foundation. Jane’s Trust. John Hancock. New Balance Foundation. The Boston Foundation.
For sponsorship information and to RSVP, please contact Jonathan Gay at jon.gay@playworks.org.

Help Support Playworks Programming at our Annual FUNdraising Event!
2016-11-10 21:30 - 23:30
Please join us on November 10 for our 9th Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament.
We're putting the fun in FUNdraiser on Thursday, November 10 from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at the Market Lounge in the Financial District.
A standard ticket offers complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, an awesome silent auction, and our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. The standard ticket enters you in the tournament and gives one 4th or 5th grade girl the opportunity to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for free.
The winner of the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament will receive a team-autographed Boston Celtics basketball.

Prizes for Raffle and Silent Auction include, but are not limited too:

Two Bruins Tickets for the December 1st game vs. Carolina Hurricanes ($300 Value)
Four Tickets to Laugh Boston ($100 Value)
One Day Pass with gear to Rock Spot Climbing
City Wine Tours ($140 Value)
Wachusetts Mountains – Two Community Spirit Lift Tickets ($130 Value)
Lucky Strike After Work Pool Party ($200 Value)

Thank you to our generous event partners!

Rhode Island PlayShop
2016-11-03 21:30 - 2016-11-04 00:30
In partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition, Playworks 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
Training great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers, and PE teachers.

Date:November 3, 2016
Time:4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where:Asa Messer Elementary School1655 Westminster StreetProvidence, RI 02909
Cost: FREE!
At this time, tickets are no longer available. Thank you for your interest in our event, be sure to check out the website for a feature on the results of the Rhode Island PlayShop!
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.

To learn more about Playworks programs, visit www.playworks.org/training

Join us for the Ninth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
2016-06-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Roxbury Community College Reggie Lewis Center , 1350 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02120, United States
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Ninth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 17, 2016. 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 the Roxbury Community College Reggie Lewis Center from 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 4:30 p.m.
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.

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are availble;
Presenting Sponsor:
$5,000

One team of 8-15 players
Food, drink and jerseys
Logo recognition on jerseys
Recognition on Playworks social media, website and newsletter
One signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity

Participating Sponsor:
$1,500

One team of 8-15 players
Food, drink and jerseys

Curious what it looks like? 2015 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Karleen Herbst at kherbst@playworks.org.
2016 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors

Participating Teams
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Brown Brothers Harriman
Boston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Division
Clif Bars
Commonwealth Resources, Inc.
Corderman and Company
Deloitte
Eastern Benefits Group
Fidelity Investments
Health Management Resources
New Balance
New Profit
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP
The Boston Foundation
Staples
WE Communications
Wells Fargo

In-Kind Donation Partners

Massachusetts PlayShop
2016-06-15 19:00 - 22:00
In partnership with United Way's Women in Action Initiative and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Playworks is pleased to offer a North Shore PlayShop, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming! Thank you to our hosts, Project Adventure, Inc. 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 principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers and PE teachers!
When:Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:Project Adventure719 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

New Hampshire PlayShop
2016-05-23 19:00 - 22:00
In partnership with New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 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

This training is great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers and PE teachers!
When:Monday, May 23, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:Claremont Community Center 152 South Street Claremont, NH 03743

Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast
2016-05-13 10:30 - 12:30
Playworks Get in the Game 10th Anniversary Breakfast
Celebration of our 10-year anniversary of energizing education for Playworks students across the Commonwealth
Last week, we hosted the Playworks Get in the Game 10th Anniversary Breakfast, celebrating the many supporters who have helped us reach more than 25,000 Massachusetts kids over the past ten years. This year, in celebration of our tenth year anniversary, we recognized ten game changers who have supported our growth and impact since 2006. From posing playfully in our photo booth to recognizing our ten local Game Changers, our 150 enthusiastic guests had fun all morning. Principal Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel accepted her game changer award and expressed the importance of Playworks.
Our ten Game Changers were:

The Boston Foundation
Brown Brothers Harriman
Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel (Playworks BPS principal)
The Highland Street Foundation
Larry Stifler and Mary McFadden
Max Fripp (former Playworks executive director)
New Balance Foundation
Pamela Faricelli (former Playworks coach)
Playworks Coach Akeem Flowers and the Mattahunt Elementary Junior Coaches
The Social Innovation Forum

For information about the event please contact jgay@playworks.org.

Thank you to our sponsors who made the Get in the Game Breakfast possible!
Presenting Sponsor

Silver Event Sponsor

Bronze Event Sponsor

Rhode Island PlayShop
2015-11-05 17:15 | 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!
