Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, an experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. 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 This training is great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff,…

Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day. Playworks is the only nonprofit organization in the country to send trained, full-time coaches to low-income, urban schools, where they transform recess and play into a positive experience that helps kids and teachers get the most out of every learning opportunity. Our coaches introduce classic games that are disappearing from schoolyards…

On Monday, August 8, 2016, former Charlotte Hornets’ and current Portland Trail Blazers’ guard Gerald Henderson will host the 3rd Annual Gerald Henderson Charity Golf Invitational benefiting Playworks North Carolina and presented by ACN. The outing will take place at TPC Piper Glen in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 18-Hole Gerald Henderson Charity Golf Invitational will commence with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. A ticketed brunch will take place starting at 8 a.m. for sponsors and special invited guests and will feature…

Date:  Saturday April 30, 2016 Location:  Bull City Little League Complex  Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day. Playworks is the only nonprofit organization in the country to send trained, full-time coaches to low-income, urban schools, where they transform recess and play into a positive experience that helps kids and teachers get the most out of every learning…

Playworks staff and coaches will be participating in the Great Human Race presented by the Volunteer Center of Durham! The Volunteer Center of Durham's Great Human Race features a timed 5K run as well as a free Community Walk. There are plenty of ways for you to get involved and support Playworks: you can run, walk, volunteer, donate, or raise money! This event offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved! Help support recess and play in North Carolina…