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…

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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 16, 2014

Recess Rules by Jill Vialet ›

A novel book for kids ages 8-13 is on sale now.

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.