Pennsylvania

Playworks' Jeffersonian Dinner
2016-10-20 13:45 (America/New_York)
The Playworks Jeffersonian Dinner is an exclusive event for 12 indiviudals interested in finding ways to help children in Pennsylvania be healthier and happier. True to Thomas Jefferson's signature dinner party format, the Playworks' Jeffersonian Dinner is an opportunity to join a whole table discussion. All participants agree to follow Chatham House Rules to allow for open dialogue.
This year participants will share a story of an adult that changed their life as a child—we know our coaches do this for thousands of children every day. We are looking for that memory that has stayed with you and why you believe it still shines brightly in your mind.
The event is not a fundraiser. Its soul purpose is to prompt new dialogue, ideas, and allies for the cause of play. The only ask is that you consider visiting one of our playgrounds within one month of the dinner to see how new memories are made every day. At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. The Playworks' Jeffersonian Dinner brings out the best in every adult.

Junior Coach Leadership Conference 2016
2016-05-10 13:30 - 16:00
Junior Coach Leadership Conference – May 2016 – Temple University, Philadelphia
This year more than 200 fourth and fifth graders across Philadelphia participated in Playworks’ Junior Coach program.
Our Junior Coaches are trained four days a week, after school, on topics such as conflict resolution, leading recess games and public speaking. They receive homework help, and participate in literacy projects and social/cognitive skills building. Junior Coaches play a leadership role in creating a safe and inclusive recess and learning environment in their schools. They practice their leadership skills first hand on the playground with their peers in K-3rd grade every week.
Our program ends with a celebratory and educational Junior Coach Leadership Conference at the end of the school year. This year’s keynote was Temple University’s Head Football Coach Matt Rhule.
Through participating in the Junior Coach program, students develop the academic, social and leadership skills needed to stay on a pathway of life-long success.
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Playworks' Jeffersonian Dinner
2015-10-27 18:30 - 21:30
The Playworks’ Jeffersonian Dinner is an exclusive event for 15 indiviudals interested in finding ways to help children in Pennsylvania be healthier and happier. True to Thomas Jefferson’s preferred dinner party format, the Playworks’ Jeffersonian Dinner is an opportunity to join a whole table discussion. All participants agree to follow Chatham House Rules to allow for open dialogue. This year participants will share their favorite childhood play memory. We are looking for that deep belly laugh memory that has stayed with them and why they believe it has stayed with them. The event is not a fundraiser. Its soul purpose is to prompt new dialogue, ideas, and allies for the cause of play. At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. The Playworks’ Jeffersonian Dinner brings out the best in every adult.
