New England

Corporate Kickball Tournament
2024-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street,, Roxbury, MA, 02120, United States
Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement event that brings together co-workers through tournament play. The day will be full of great food and drinks, friendly competition, and of course, playing kickball. All proceeds from this event support Playworks programming and help bring safe and healthy play to kids across New England.
Want to help your company walk away with the Championship Trophy? Reach out to Heather Crowley (heather.crowley@playworks.org) to learn more about how to get your company involved.

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.
This virtual conversation will engage medical professionals, educators, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.
Attendees will:

Identify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health
Learn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health
Understand how play positively supports youth mental health
Take away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles

This webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.
Register
Experts

Gigi Chawla, MD, MHA, pediatrician, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role, she has oversight over primary care, rehabilitation services, and mental, developmental, and behavioral health, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients, premature infants, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care, primary care with behavioral health, social support services for families, as well as, external advocacy with government groups, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world.

Elizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day.

Jessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students, staff, and families.

Dr. Arwa K. Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health.

Dr. Michael D. Patrick, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.

Resolving Conflicts Through Play
2024-02-14 12:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!
Join us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
All webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded.
Register

Playing Across Age Groups
2023-12-13
There are many ways to play!
Join us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Playground Mapping 101
2023-10-25 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Make sure your playground is prepared for play.
Join us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping.
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Corporate Kickball Tournament
2023-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA, 02125, United States
Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement event that brings together co-workers through tournament play. The day will be full of great food and drinks, friendly competition, and of course, playing kickball. All proceeds from this event support Playworks programming and help bring safe and healthy play to kids across New England.
Want to help your company walk away with the Championship Trophy? Reach out to Leah Kelly (leah.kelly@playworks.org) to learn more about how to get your company involved.

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament 2023
2023-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bell in Hand Tavern, 45 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Join us for a night of competition, networking and impact with Boston’s young professionals and see if you have what it takes to walk away as this year’s Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Champion. All proceeds benefit Playworks programming in schools across New England this year, and help bring safe and healthy play to kids who need it now more than ever.
Learn more and purchase your tickets here.

Get Groups Engaged Through Play
2023-02-01
Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.
Join us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore:

Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups
Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
2022-12-07
Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Join us as for webinar 2 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess:

Is it really recess?
Are you getting the most out of your space?
Who else can get involved?

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside, the pros and cons of different play spaces, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
2022-10-06
Big changes start small.
Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess:

Safety on the Playground
Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals)
Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students
Conflict Resolution
Games, games, games, games!

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the value of play and recess, how to identify and improve your play space, games that you can deliver right away, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.
We’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

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.
Follow Playworks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn.
Learn more

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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (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, 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York) | 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
