Playworks has teamed up with New Balance to offer the SparkStart Fitness Challenge across the nation. Students at Cesar Chavez participated in fitness challenges twice a week over the course of six weeks. San Francisco Giants third baseman, Matt Duffy, came to support the kids and their hard work for the closing ceremony event.
September 20, 2024
A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…
September 4, 2024
Oakland, CA – Playworks Northern California, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play, …
August 20, 2024
As students return back to school, setting norms becomes essential in easing the transition. Shared norms are important throughout the school day, from the classroom to the playground and even…