Pacific Northwest

Starlight Run Benefits Playworks
2016-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mark your calendar now and join Playworks at the Starlight Run on June 4, 2016. The Starlight Run began in 1979 and has grown into the Northwest’s largest Fun Run. More than 7500 runners are expected to join the 38th annual event on June 4, 2016. Registration is now open.
Playworks is the beneficiary of the Starlight Run. All donations added to the entry fee during registration will inspire play and support 40,000 kids in the Pacific Northwest.
Here are other tips and ways to support Playworks:

$5 of each adult registration on team 1075 supports thousands of local kids.
Everyone who registers for the @LifeWise Starlight Run will receive a coupon attached to his or her bib number for a meal at local area Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants.
Tweet #run4recess to @PlayworksPacNW before, during, or after the race!

Want to do more? Start your own fundraiser;https://www.razoo.com/start-fundraiser and engage your circles to support your run/walk and help spread the word about Playworks.
THANK YOU!
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Corporate Kickball Fundraiser
2016-06-17 14:45
Round up your team, slap on your game faces, and come out for a day of delicious food, Northwest beverages, and healthy, friendly play with your peers. Get in the game alongside companies like hubbub health; Kaiser Permanente; Maxwell PR; Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Columbia Sportswear; Moss Adams; Adidas; Randall Children’s Hospital; Tektronix; Waggener Edstrom, and other leaders in the field!
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser for Playworks that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Golden Kickball Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support daily healthy, inclusive, and developmental play for more than 15,500 children in 32 low-income Portland metro area schools. See what all the fun’s about with 2015 pictures here. By participating in Playworks Corporate Kickball, your company will:

Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative, and fun!
Raise Visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the Local Community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to local public schools.

Curious what it looks like? Here’s a 2015 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact portlandinfo@playworks.org
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Run for Recess
2017-03-18 22:00 - 2017-03-19 19:00
Join the Playworks Super Team (3555) for the Shamrock Run. The Shamrock Run Portland sells out early every year so don't delay.
This event is now over.

To join our team, click "team registration" on the registration site and enter our team number: 3555.
Let us know you registered, and tweet us @PlayworksPacNW #run4recess.
Choose any event and $5 of each adult registration will support Playworks and thousands of local kids (Hurry, team registration ends on January 31!)

Help us reduce bullying and get kids more active by starting a team fundraiser. Engage your circles to support your run/walk, and help spread the word about Playworks.
By supporting Playworks, you will help prevent bullying, get kids active, and create a positive, inclusive school environment for more than 14,000 kids in 32 low-income schools across the Portland metro area. Thank you!

Join Playworks at the Capitol
2017-06-16 09:00 - 16:00
Join Playworks at the Capitol

Your elected leaders want to hear your voice! Join us to educate our legislators about the power of recess and the importance of play for children’s health, development, and learning.
Research shows that when kids have opportunities for safe, healthy play at recess they increase physical activity, improve social and emotional skills, and come back to the classroom ready to learn.
This event is now over.
Not on Facebook? Email portlandinfo@playworks.org to RSVP.
Details:
Friday, June 16th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Oregon State Capitol Building
900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Sign in
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Orientation and Advocacy 101 Training
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meetings and Tabling
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. RecessHelp us host a recess at the Capitol to help our lawmakers experience safe, healthy play for themselves.

Not on facebook? Email portlandinfo@playworks.org to RSVP.

Corporate Kickball Fundraiser
2017-06-23 14:45
Round up your team, slap on your game faces, and come out for a day of delicious food, Northwest beverages, and healthy, friendly play with your peers. Get in the game alongside companies like Kaiser Permanente, Maxwell PR, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Moss Adams, Tektronix, WE Communications, Tonkon Torp LLC, Pacific Power, Interworks LLC, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Providence Health & Services, Northwest Health Foundation, Weiden+Kennedy, Bonfire Marketing and other leaders in the field!
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser for Playworks that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Golden Kickball Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support daily healthy, inclusive, and developmental play for more than 14,200 children in 31 Portland metro area schools. See what all the fun’s about with 2016 pictures here. By participating in Playworks Corporate Kickball, your company will:

Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative, and fun!
Raise Visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the Local Community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to local public schools.

Curious what it looks like? Here’s a 2016 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact portlandinfo@playworks.org

Event Ended

Keep Portland Playful 2017
2017-09-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The 5th Annual Keep Portland Playful rolls into Providence Park in the fall of 2017. This fundraiser is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably fun and seriously impactful. It’s a celebratory event attended by key sports, business, and education leaders that feature hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and, of course, fun and games for everyone. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of our rockstar coaches and junior coaches. Please join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Curious what it looks like? Here’s a 2016 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team, please contact portlandinfo@playworks.org.
For Businesses:
Keep Portland Playful is a tremendous opportunity for you to showcase your support for youth development, education, and our community, while building brand awareness for your organization among a highly desirable audience of Portland-area influencers. Please join us as a Keep Portland Playful corporate sponsor. You’ll garner great press, terrific branding opportunities, entrée into a unique client-cultivation event, and tremendous community good will.
This event is now over.

MOD Pizza Fundraiser for Playworks
2018-02-13 10:30 - 21:00 | MOD Pizza, Downtown Portland, 204 SW Yamhill St., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Bring in the flyer, show it on your phone, or mention you’re with Playworks and 20% of your order will go toward Playworks Pacific Northwest! This fundraiser spans the entire day from open to close. So come in for lunch and dinner and support safe, healthy play for students across Oregon and Washington.

More details:
Tax, gift cards, and retail sales are excluded from the donation. Offer is valid for dine-in, take-out, or phone orders. Not valid for online orders. Offer is void if the flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant.
Check out the MOD Pizza menu

Youth Development Career Fair
2018-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Wattles Boys & Girls Club, 9330 SE Harold St., Portland, OR, 97266, United States
Free to job seekers looking for work in youth development. Summer, part-time, and full-time positions available.

In partnership with

To register or for more information, email Anastasia Gaertner at Anastasia.Gaertner@playworks.org

PlayShop Pacific Northwest
2018-05-01 15:45 - 17:45 | Fawcett Elementary School, 126 E 60th St., Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
In partnership with the Bamford Foundation and Fawcett Elementary, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a two hour 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

Training great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers and PE teachers.
Register

Playworks Beneficiary of 40th Annual Starlight Run Portland
2018-06-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Lincoln High School Track and infield, 1600 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Thank you to Portland’s Party in the Streets for making Playworks Pacific Northwest sole beneficiary!
It’s Portland’s largest Fun Run! Join thousands of runners for the 40th anniversary of the Starlight Run, a 5k (3.1-mile) run on the PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade route on Saturday evening in front of more than 250,000 spectators. In the last 39 years, more than 138,000 runners have covered more than 400,000 miles of fun in this sanctioned Rose Festival event!

When
Starlight Night, Saturday, June 2, 2018 – 7:45 p.m.
Where
Downtown Portland
The event starts and finishes at the Lincoln High School field between SW Jefferson and SW Salmon on SW 16th, on the west side of the school.
Costume Contest
Join the fun in the prize-filled costume contest. Categories for youth, individuals and groups. You must be a registered participant to enter. Find all the details here.
Costume contest participants must adhere to “tasteful” criteria standards. Please remember that this is a family event and plan your costume for a “G (general)” audience.
DJ Dance Party!
We’ll have you ready to party with a DJ dance party before AND after you run.
Start and Finish Area
In addition to our costume contest, we have exhibits, giveaways, games and kids activities on the field at Lincoln High. You can check a SMALL bag of extra clothing at “Gear Check,” too. Refreshments will be available for all finishers.
Entry Fees
Register Now
New This Year – Family Rates!
Register 2 people, save $5
Register 3 people, save $10
Register 4 people, save $15
Register 5 or more, save $20
Adult Entry Fees (ages 19 years and older)
March 1-31: $25
April 1-30: $30
May 1- June 1: $35
Day of Event: $40
Student Entry Fees (ages 7-18 years)
March 1-31: $20
April 1-30: $25
May 1 – June 1: $30
Day of Event: $35
Child Entry Fees (6 and under) – FREE

Results
The Starlight Run is a Fun Run, with no official results produced or published. There is an official clock at the start and finish line displaying the time from the official “horn” start of the event. Check your watches as you start and finish for your personal finish time.

PacNW Corporate Kickball
2018-06-22 11:30 - 16:30 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Pacific Northwest Corporate Kickball is presented by Recesstime Sports Leagues.

Round up your team, slap on your game faces and come out for a day of delicious food, Northwest beverages and healthy, friendly play with your peers.
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser for Playworks that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Golden Kickball Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support daily healthy, inclusive and developmental play for nearly 11,250 children in 25 low-income Portland metro area schools.
See what all the fun’s about with 2017 pictures!
Register

By participating in Playworks Corporate Kickball, your company will:

Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative, and fun!
Raise Visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the Local Community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to local public schools.

For more information or to enter a team, please contact portlandinfo@playworks.org.

First Annual Breakfast of Champions
2019-03-22 07:45 - 09:00 | Portland State University, 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Join us for a hot and hearty breakfast and a brief introduction to the positive impact Playworks is having on children in elementary schools across the Pacific Northwest region.
Register Here

Host: Diane Penny, Senior Vice President & General Manager at NBC Sports Northwest
Special Guest: Jill Vialet, Playworks Founder and CEO
Location: Portland State University, Karl Miller Center, Room 295, 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201

Best places to park: Parking Structure 1, Shattuck Lot, or University Center Building lot

Generously Sponsored By:

Starlight Run Benefiting Playworks
2019-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
It’s Portland’s largest Fun Run on Saturday, June 1! Join thousands of runners for the 41st anniversary of the Starlight Run, a 5k (3.1-mile) run on the PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade route on Saturday evening in front of more than 250,000 spectators. In the last 40 years, more than 140,000 runners have covered more than 400,000 miles of fun in this sanctioned Rose Festival event.
All of the proceeds raised from the event will benefit Playworks programming in the Pacific Northwest!
REGISTER HERE
Entry Fees:
NEW THIS YEAR – FAMILY RATES!
Register 2 people, save $5
Register 3 people, save $10
Register 4 people, save $15
Register 5 or more, save $20
Adult Entry Fees (ages 19 years and older)
April 3-30: $20
May 1- May 31: $25
Day of Event: $30
Student Entry Fees (ages 7-18 years)
April 1-30: $15
May 1 – May 31: $20
Day of Event: $25
Child Entry Fees (6 and under) – FREE

10th Anniversary Corporate Kickball Fundraiser
2019-06-14 11:30 - 16:30 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Pacific Northwest Corporate Kickball is presented by The Standard and Recesstime Sports Leagues
Presented by The Standard and Recesstime Sports Leagues, Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Food and adult beverages provided! Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Regional Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support healthy, inclusive, and developmental play for over 18,000 kids at 40+ elementary schools.
Register

There are already twelve teams committed to playing in this year’s tournament, join the fun! By participating in Playworks Corporate Kickball, your company will:

Increase employee engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative, and fun!
Raise visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the local community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to local public schools.

Pledge to Play!

Reserve your team slot now, before it’s too late.

Fielders
$2,500
As a Fielder Participant, your company will receive:

One team of 9–15 people
Recognition of your sponsorship on Playworks social media

Double Play Dynamo
$5,000

As a Double Play Dynamo Sponsor, your company will receive:

One team of 9–15 people
Recognition of your sponsorship on Playworks social media
Placement of your company’s banner at the game (3’ x 6’)
Playworks Swag Bag for each member of your team

Home Run Hero
$7,500
As a Home Run Hero Sponsor, your company will receive:

One team of 9–15 people
Employee engagement opportunity for up to 15 employees ($3,000 value)
Recognition of your sponsorship on Playworks social media, newsletter, and other written materials
Photo poster of your team on game day (18” x 24”)
Optimal placement of your company’s banner at the game (4’ x 8’)
Playworks Swag Bag for each member of your team

We also have booth space available to help promote your small business or organization to over 300 Portland metro area game changers. Contact Shanna, Development Manager, at shanna.seesz@playworks.org.

Special Thank You to Our 2019 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Field Sponsors

Playworks Washington Champions of Play Breakfast
2019-10-11 07:30 - 09:00 | Seattle Impact Hub (Pioneer Square), 220 Second Ave South, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Help Us Build A Movement at Our Champions of Play Breakfast
Join Playworks CEO and Founder, Jill Vialet, and professionals from US Bank, Kaiser, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Google, iHeart Radio, K + L Gates, Homestreet Bank, BECU, F5, Zillow, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Storm, University of Washington, Vulcan and philanthropic leaders to learn about the impact Playworks is making on over 12,100 elementary students, 60 teachers and 45 Junior Coaches in the Puget Sound through the power of safe and healthy play.
You’ll enjoy breakfast, a short program focused on how and why Playworks was founded along with how you can join us to amplify our impact to even more kids in your community, and network with changemakers.
RSVP

Second Annual Breakfast of Champions
2020-03-06 07:45 - 09:00 | Portland State University School of Business, 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Join us for a playful and informative breakfast highlighting the positive impact Playworks is having on children in elementary schools across the Pacific Northwest, hosted by Cliff Allen, Dean of the School of Business at Portland State University.
A hot, hearty breakfast will be provided.
Register Here
Thank you to our sponsors:

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2020-03-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Dig a Pony, 736 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Happy Hour from 6 to 7 p.m.
Introduction and tournament at 7:15 p.m.
Post-tournament fun!

10% of all food and drink sales from 6 to 9 p.m. will be donated to Playworks Pacific Northwest! Must be 21+ to participate.
This is a fast-paced, high-fiving fundraising tournament and a chance to network, unwind, and support safe and healthy play and supportive school environments for Portland metro kids. With skill (and luck!), play in the tournament to become the next Rock Paper Scissors ROCKSTAR. Winner receives 5% of proceeds from the tournament entry fees. There will be opportunities to buy back in, so bring cash/card!
REGISTER HERE

ENTER OUR PRIZE PACKAGE RAFFLE TO WIN

*2019-20 season team autographed basketball
*2 tickets to the April 5th game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (section 114)
*Includes parking!
Must be present to win.

Kickin' It with Playworks: Footgolf Returns
2020-04-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
Footgolf is a family friendly event to raise awareness of Playworks Pacific Northwest’s impact on elementary schools across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Playworks is creating a space on the playground for every kid to feel included and build valuable social skills.
Teams of 4 battle it out over 18 holes to be reigned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’ website and annual impact report.
REGISTER HERE

Thank you to our sponsors:

POSTPONED - 11th Annual Playworks Portland Corporate Kickball Tournament
2020-06-19 11:00 - 16:00
Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Playworks Pacific Northwest has made the decision to postpone our 11th Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament. Stay tuned for the tournament to make a comeback in JUNE 2021!
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Food and adult beverages provided! Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Regional Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support healthy, inclusive and developmental play for over 13,000 kids at 29 elementary schools.
By participating in Playworks Corporate Kickball, your company will:
Increase employee engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team building opportunity outside the office that’s inclusive, collaborative, and fun!
Raise visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the local community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to local public schools.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to our sponsors:

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-10-08 16:00 - 17:00
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe?
Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play!
Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. OR Thursday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m.
During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play.
For almost 25 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come.
Let’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated, Playworks will receive an additional $2, up to $100,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now.
Register Now
If you can’t attend on this day, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Wednesday, October 7.
Register for that event here.

Kickin' It With Playworks: Footgolf Returns
2021-05-22 14:30 - 18:30 | Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
About the Event
Teams of 4 people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’ website and annual impact report.
Footgolf is a family friendly event to raise awareness of Playworks Pacific Northwest’s impact on elementary schools across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. During these unprecedented times Playworks has supported schools by working to keep kids playing virtually and in the hybrid settings while helping to prepare for when they return to full time in-person instruction. Playworks creates spaces for every kid to feel included and build valuable social skills by leveraging the power of play.
*Younger children will need to be preapproved and purchase a ticket, please reach out to asia.wisecarver@playworks.org.
For information on game play, please visit: https://www.golfglendoveer.com/footgolf

Donate
Footgolf Flyer with Sponsorship Levels

Title Sponsor

Thank you to our sponsors

Playworks helps kids to stay active and build valuable life skills through play. To learn more about our local partnerships in the Pacific Northwest, visit playworks.org/pacific-northwest.

Kickin' It With Playworks: Footgolf 2022
2022-05-21 14:30 - 18:00 | Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
About the Event
Teams of 4 people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’ website and annual impact report.
Footgolf is a family friendly event to raise awareness of Playworks Pacific Northwest’s impact on elementary schools across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. During these unprecedented times Playworks has supported schools by working to keep kids playing virtually and in the hybrid. The 21-22 school year has been full of fun and restoring the power of play in schools. Playworks creates spaces for every kid to feel included and build valuable social skills by leveraging the power of play.
*Younger children will need to be pre-approved and purchase a ticket, please reach out to maura.stine@playworks.org.

For information on game play, please visit: https://www.golfglendoveer.com/footgolf

REGISTER HERE
Footgolf Flyer with Sponsorship Levels

Title Sponsor

Thank you to our sponsors

Playworks helps kids to stay active and build valuable life skills through play. To learn more about our local partnerships in the Pacific Northwest, visit playworks.org/pacific-northwest.

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
2022-10-06
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 of the value of play and recess, how to identify and improve your play space, games that you can deliver right away, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.
We’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
2022-12-07
Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Join us as for webinar 2 of 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 this next webinar, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess:

Is it really recess?
Are you getting the most out of your space?
Who else can get involved?

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside, the pros and cons of different play spaces, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Get Groups Engaged Through Play
2023-02-01
Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.
Join us as for webinar 3 of 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 this next webinar, we will explore:

Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups
Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Playground Mapping 101
2023-10-25 12:30 - 15:30
Make sure your playground is prepared for play.
Join us as for the first 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.
During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping.
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Playing Across Age Groups
2023-12-13
There are many ways to play!
Join us as for the second 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.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Resolving Conflicts Through Play
2024-02-14 12:30 - 19:30
Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!
Join 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.
Disagreements 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.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
All webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded.
Register

Kickin' It With Playworks: Footgolf Tournament 2024
2024-04-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
About the Event
Teams of 4 people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’ website and annual impact report.
Footgolf is a family friendly event to raise awareness of Playworks Pacific Northwest’s impact on elementary schools across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Playworks has supported schools by working to keep kids playing virtually, hybrid, and in person. The 23-24 school year has been full of fun restoring the power of play in schools. Playworks creates spaces for every kid to feel included and build valuable social skills by leveraging the power of play.
*Younger children will need to be pre-approved and purchase a ticket, please reach out to Asia Wisecarver at asia.wisecarver@playworks.org.
For information on game play, please visit: https://www.golfglendoveer.com/events/outing-event-info

Thank you to all of our 2024 participants for joining us, and supporting the #PowerofPlay! We hope to see you next year, at our 2025 Footgolf Tournament.

2025 FOOTGOLF TOURNAMENT – REGISTER
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Title Sponsor

Thank you to our sponsors

Playworks helps kids to stay active and build valuable life skills through play. To learn more about our local partnerships in the Pacific Northwest, visit playworks.org/pacific-northwest.

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!
In 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.
This 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.
Attendees will:

Identify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health
Learn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health
Understand how play positively supports youth mental health
Take away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles

This 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.
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Experts

Gigi 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.

Elizabeth 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.

Jessica 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. 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.
