Updates
September 25, 2014
US Olympic Snowboarding & Freeskiing Coach Mike Jankowski Announces Laureus Foundation Support of Playworks ›
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA welcomed US Olympic Coach Mike Jankowski to its growing group of Ambassadors on Thursday, September 25th, at an event in Portland, Oregon. As his first act…
August 20, 2014
Back-to-School Signals Time to Think about Recess ›
National organization says safe and healthy recess critical to improving school communities; offers tips to help parents assess recess at their child’s school Oakland, CA, August 20, 2014 – With…
August 19, 2014
Back-to-School Signals Time to Think about Recess ›
National organization says safe and healthy recess critical to improving school climate; offers tips to help parents assess recess at their child’s school Oakland, CA, August 20, 2014 – With…
July 28, 2014
Playworks Comes to Georgia! ›
Playworks is extremely pleased to announce the opening of its newest region, Playworks Georgia. With senior staff hired and more folks on the way, the office has a home in Midtown…
July 24, 2014
To Get More Exercise, Let Children Play Outside ›
Study shows children who spend more time outdoors after school, get more moderate to vigorous physical activity
June 10, 2014
Olympic Gold-Medal Swimmer Missy Franklin Wows Playworks Kids at Bay Area School ›
More than 150 students at Bayview Elementary School in San Pablo had the time of their lives on Tuesday, June 4th, as four-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Missy Franklin paid a…
May 6, 2014
Thank You, Teachers! ›
Teachers deserve unlimited high fives for bringing out the best in kids both in the classroom and on the playground.
April 22, 2014
Parents agree, “Our kids need more nature!” ›
A Nature Conservancy survey finds that parents think children need more time outside.