Big changes start small. Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations . During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: Safety on the Playground Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals) Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students Conflict Resolution Games, games, games, games! Leave this webinar with a better understanding…

Playworks is celebrating a milestone anniversary. We are commemorating safe and healthy play and a generation of impact during our Playworks Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala. Join us for our signature reception with cocktails and games for kids of all ages, followed by dinner and a program filled with inspiring Playworks stories. Since 1996, Playworks has engaged more than 2,174,400 kids through 3,259 school partnerships, helping a generation of kids experience the joy and benefits of play. We…

In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, Playworks is proud to host a free two-hour virtual professional development workshop for educators and adults affiliated with youth-based organizations on Monday, March 28th from 2-4pm PST. This virtual event will take place via Zoom with a link provided upon registration. Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We are changing school culture by leveraging the…

Please join us to celebrate a new book inspired by Playworks on October 16! Dr. Rebecca London's recently-released book Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Play Time for All Children in School is based on her extensive research of Playworks and her observations of schools, even those with budget and space constraints, that are making the most of recess using proven strategies. You are invited to hear Dr. London describe her research, including evidence of the need for equitable access to…

RealTime Oakland and Playworks Northern California are coming together for another Grown N' Play event! RealTime Oakland is an ecosystem of collaborators active in Oakland who create social experiences that combine wellness, exploration, and community impact. Other organizations that are part of RealTime Oakland: Stagebridge Oakland Digital Beats, Rhymes, and Life Guardian Gym Mindful Life Project We are honored to be part of this community! Grown N' Play is a night of recess-inspired games to come together as a community,…

Get your team out on the field for our Corporate Kickball Tournament!

Get your team out on the field for our Corporate Kickball Tournament!