New York / New Jersey

5K Race to Reduce Bullying
2015-05-09 08:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join Playworks NY/NJ in an effort to reduce bullying!
Come and walk/run with us on Saturday, May 9, 2015 as we gather with our school partners:

Benjamin Franklin School
B.R.I.C.K. Avon Academy
B.R.I.C.K. Peshine Academy
Chancellor Ave. School
Cleveland Ave. School
First Ave. School
Lady Liberty Charter School
Quitman Street Community School
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Newark Legacy School
Roseville Community Charter School
University Heights Charter School

All ages are welcome. Any child youner than 18 must be accompanied by a register adult. Net proceeds benefit Playworks partnership with New Jersey schools!
Kids (18 and younger) $5 // Adults (18 and older) $10
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8:45 a.m. – Registration
10 a.m. – Walk/Race starts

PlayShop Brooklyn
2015-02-21 09:00 - 12:00
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 been able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you.
Playworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Greater New York 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 New York area on Saturday, February 15, 2015. Click on the button below for details.

Jingle, Mingle & Mix
2014-12-15 09:30 - 11:30
Enjoy festive drink specials, fun conversation, and friendly competition, while engaging with Playworks coaches in games like Roshambo Rockstar!
Tickets*
$25 includes one guest, one raffle ticket, and one drink
$100 includes five guests, five raffle tickets, and five drinks

*Every ticket purchased provides a scholarship for one girl to play in our Playworks Girls' Basketball Leagues in New York and New Jersey!

Thank you for your support. This event is now over.

Jingle, Mingle & Mix
2014-12-15 09:30 - 11:30
Enjoy festive drink specials, fun conversation, and friendly competition, while engaging with Playworks coaches in games like Roshambo Rockstar!
Tickets*
$25 includes one guest, one raffle ticket, and one drink
$100 includes five guests, five raffle tickets, and five drinks

*Every ticket purchased provides a scholarship for one girl to play in our Playworks Girls' Basketball Leagues in New York and New Jersey!

Thank you for your support. The event is now over.

Run the 2014 TCS NYC Marathon!
2014-11-02 08:30 - 19:30
We are proud to announce that Playworks NY/NJ will be representing Playworks once again as a community charity partner in the 2014 NYC TCS Marathon November 2, 2014! This year marks the second year that Playworks will participate in this worldwide event.

We currently have ten bibs for Team Playworks. Each runner has a fundraising goal of $5,000. To apply to be a runner with Team Playworks, please fill out our application.

For more information about running the marathon for Team Playworks, please email ptala-tala@playworks.org or contact Priscilla at (646) 380-1901.

Kickball is coming!
2014-05-15 14:15, 2014-05-15 13:45
Kickball Tournament is coming!
When:
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Where:
Battery Park City BallfieldsNew York, New York

Support kids in New York/New Jersey
Build your team dynamics
Compete for bragging rights

Who to contact:
Priscilla Tala-Talaptala-tala@playworks.org(646)750-7329
View Team and Sponsorship Opportunities

'Power of Play Breakfast' sponsored by UPS
2014-03-25 08:00 - 09:15
Laura James, UPS Community Relations Manager & Playworks NY/NJ Board member warmly welcomed all our guests and got the event started!
Principal Nancy Cabrero of P.S. 198, Junior Coach Axel and Coach Jose rocked at our Breakfast event!
Coach Jose and Junior Coach Axel showing everyone how to Ro-Sham-Bo!
(L to R) Melba Fidalgo (Development Associate), Priscilla Tala-Tala (Development Manager), Coach Jose Flores (Program Coordinator at P.S. 198), Ben Gorelick (Associate at SGR Law & Playworks NY/NJ Board member), Lauren Kelly (Real Estate Sales Associate & Playworks NY/NJ Board member), Junior Coach Axel of P.S. 198, Karla Childers (Director of Project Management & Playworks NY/NJ Board member), Principal Nancy Cabrero of P.S. 198, Deb Brodheim (Principal, Eight Seven Capital & Playworks NY/NJ Board Co-Chair), Arielle Saltzman (Program Manager), Laura James (UPS Community Relations Manager & Playworks NY/NJ Board member), Eman Salah (Program Associate) and Kim McCall (Executive Director)

'Power of Play Breakfast' sponsored by UPS
2014-03-25 08:00 - 09:15 | UPS, 643 West 43rd St, New York, NY, 10036, United States

Run the NYC Marathon!
2013-11-03 11:30 - 19:30
We are proud to announce that Playworks NY/NJ will be representing Playworks as a charity partner in the ING NYC Marathon on November 3. This year marks the first year that Playworks will participate in this worldwide event. We have two running bibs left to complete our team of five runners. Each runner has a fundraising goal of $5,000. To apply please fill out our application at https://www.playworks.org/2013-new-york-marathon-application.

Don't want to run? You can also 'walk' the NYC Marathon! To apply please fill out our application at https://www.playworks.org/2013-new-york-marathon-application .

Everyone can help! Simply spread the word and circulate our Running Team Playworks donation page at to http://www.crowdrise.com/playworksnyc2013.

For more information about joining Running Team Playworks please email nycmarathon@playworks.org or contact Priscilla at (646) 750-7329.
