On October 29, 2018, Playworks DC teamed up with Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation to bring our annual Hockey Extravaganza to Payne Elementary School. Students had a chance to learn hockey drills from Madison Bowey and Brett Connolly of the Washington Capitals, as well as Playworks coaches. Between the four stations of hockey skills, games, and activities, students learned how to hold sticks, shoot pucks, and build positive relationships. As MSE Foundation Manager Kelly Compton puts it,”we understand the power of sports and it’s important to show that teamwork and inclusion are part of our professional lives as well because play brings people together.”

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February 25, 2026
Playworks Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors During 30th Anniversary Year ›
Raven Jemison, Jodi Bricker, and Oliver Nordlinger join at a pivotal moment as Playworks continues to innovate and expand access to play nationwide Oakland, California – Playworks, the national nonprofit…
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Introducing the Playworks Facilitator Playbook ›
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4 Playful Takeaways from the Winter Olympics ›
It’s an exciting time as the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Many kids will watch the games, some aspiring to participate someday, others learning about new sports they’ve never seen…