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SUMMARY:Resolving Conflicts Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Learn fun\, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!\nJoin us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDisagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nAll webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/resolving-conflicts-through-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!\nIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month\, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.  \nThis virtual conversation will engage medical professionals\, educators\, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.  \nAttendees will: \n\nIdentify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health\nLearn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health\nUnderstand how play positively supports youth mental health\nTake away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles\n\nThis webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT  and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.  \nRegister \nExperts\n \nGigi Chawla\, MD\, MHA\, pediatrician\, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role\, she has oversight over primary care\, rehabilitation services\, and mental\, developmental\, and behavioral health\, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit\, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients\, premature infants\, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care\, primary care with behavioral health\, social support services for families\, as well as\, external advocacy with government groups\, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020\, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023\, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world. \n  \n\nElizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks\, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy\, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700\,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator\, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students\, staff\, and families. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Arwa K. Nasir\, MBBS\, MSc\, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha\, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior\, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health. \n  \n  \nDr. Michael D. Patrick\, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally\, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2024
DESCRIPTION:Spark Play on May 18\, 2024\nGet ready for an epic day of fun and unforgettable PLAY journey!\nGrab your play passport and join us for our second annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF where you will be invited to go on your own play journey. Try on Playworks games\, win fun prizes\, enjoy food trucks\, a beer/sangria garden\, and experience exciting activities for kids and adults alike. This is a chance to connect with the Playworks community\, celebrate our mission\, and support our cause. \nPlay Passport Experience + Community Recess at Spark Social SF\, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFree for everyone and open to all ages! \nGuided play journey exploring 5 zones \n\nADD ON: VIP Special Recess Experience at Mission Bay Soccer Field\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM*\n\nEarly event access requires purchase of ticket (limited quantity) \n1.5 hours of facilitated group play + goodies\nExclusive experience tailored for all ages\, especially adults and big kids (3rd graders and up).\n\n\n*registration is at 10am\, games start promptly at 10:20am \n  \nIgnite the spark of play with Playworks at Spark Play!\n  \nLearn more & Register today
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/spark-play-a-day-with-playworks-northern-california-2024/
LOCATION:SPARK Social SF\, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thriving Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nPlay is an essential part of every child’s development\, fostering social skills\, creativity\, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess. \nWe’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy\, engaged learning environment. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/thriving-through-play/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T123000
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Play
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nBuild stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience. \nWith these strategies in place\, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/building-positive-relationships-with-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Adapting Play for Every Space
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nLearn how to make play work in any space\, whether indoors\, on blacktops or small playgrounds\, or in unconventional areas. \nThis webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged\, safe\, and having fun to maximize your available space. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/adapting-play-for-every-space/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nUnlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground! \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime\, fostering creativity\, confidence\, and teamwork. \nThe webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/youth-led-play-shapes-tomorrows-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T150000
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SUMMARY:Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Spark Play on May 17\, 2025\nGet ready for an unforgettable PLAY journey!\nJoin us for the third annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF\, where adventure awaits! Grab your Play Passport and embark on an interactive play journey\, exploring different zones filled with Playworks games\, exciting activities\, and chances to win awesome prizes. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks\, sip on drinks from the beer & sangria garden\, and celebrate the power of play with our vibrant community. \nPlay Passport Experience + Community Recess at SPARK Social SF (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)  \n\nFree and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!\nGuided play adventure across interactive zones\n\nADD On: Upgrade to VIP Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field!  (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) \n\nLimited early-access tickets available 🎟️\n1.5 hours of facilitated group play + swag bag giveaway 🤹\nExclusive experience tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up) 🎯\n\nCome connect\, play\, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all. Let’s spark the joy together! \nGet ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Spark Play 2025!\nRegister today!\nView photos from Spark Play 2024 \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors!
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/spark-play-a-day-with-playworks-northern-california-2025/
LOCATION:SPARK Social SF\, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T075749
CREATED:20250821T172853Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\nGet ready to be crowned Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Playworks Northern California\nGrab your friends and family and join us at Standard Deviant Brewing\, 14th Street location for an afternoon of Rock\, Paper\, Scissors. All adult participants will have an opportunity to compete in 4 quarters of competition and qualify to take the stage for bracket-style head-to-head battle to become Rock Paper Scissor Champion. Enjoy delicious tacos & beer\, tons of giveaways\, and experience how Playworks brings the power of play to the Bay Area and beyond. \nCome connect\, play\, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all students in Northern California. Let’s spread the power of play together. \nGet tickets
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/2025-rock-paper-scissors-tournament/
LOCATION:Standard Deviant Brewing\, 280 14th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Spark Play on May 16\, 2026\nGet ready for an unforgettable day of PLAY!\nJoin us for the fourth annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF\, where adventure awaits! Grab your Play Passport and embark on an interactive play journey\, exploring different zones filled with Playworks games\, exciting activities\, and chances to win awesome prizes. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks\, sip on drinks from the beer & sangria garden\, and celebrate the power of play with our vibrant community. \n🌟Community Recess at SPARK Social SF (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)  \n\nFree and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!\nGuided play adventure across interactive zones\n\nADD On: Upgrade to VIP Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field!  (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) \n\nLimited early-access tickets available 🎟️\n1.5 hours of facilitated group play 🤹\nExclusive experience tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up) 🎯\nIncludes drink packages and $20 worth of food tickets to be used at Spark Social SF!\n\nCome connect\, play\, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all. Let’s spark the joy together! \nGet ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Spark Play 2026!\nRegister today!\nView photos from Spark Play 2025 \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/event/spark-play-a-day-with-playworks-northern-california-2026/
LOCATION:SPARK Social SF\, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158\, United States
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