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October 2020
Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
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! 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…
Find out more »October 2019
Playworks PA 5K Fundraiser
About the Playworks PA 5K A part of the Generosity Series, the Playworks PA 5K will take place on October 6, 2019, in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. You don't want to miss this amazing event featuring a live DJ, pre-race warm-up & stretch, a professional announcer, one-of-a-kind Playworks event gear, and just an amazing time with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and other charitable individuals like yourself. Become a Recess Rockstar! Join/start a team or register as an individual. Promote/share your page…
Find out more »May 2019
2019 Playworks Pennsylvania Corporate Kickball Tournament
Lace up your kicks and join Playworks Pennsylvania for our annual Corporate Kickball Tournament on Saturday, May 4, 2019 (Rain Date - Sunday, May 5th). Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks Pennsylvania that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking, and fun. This year's tournament will be held at the fields of Penn Park with gorgeous views of Philadelphia's skyline.Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement…
Find out more »October 2018
Playworks PA 5K Fundraiser
About the Playworks PA 5K A part of the Generosity Series, the Playworks PA 5K will take place on October 14, 2018 in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. You don't want to miss this amazing event featuring a live DJ, pre-race warm-up & stretch, a professional announcer, one-of-a-kind Playworks event gear and just an amazing time with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and other charitable individuals like yourself. Become a Recess Rockstar! Join/Start a Team or Register as an Individual. Promote, share your…
Find out more »May 2018
Let’s Play! A Playworks Fundraiser and Poker Tournament
Go all in on your commitment to Playworks, and come play with us! Join us for a spirited evening of competition: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tournament play starts promptly at 7:00pm at Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 Fantastic prizes ● Yards craft beer ● Raffles Games ● Food ● Fun Ticket Information: Put me in the game, Coach! Player: $200 (Includes over 2 hours of tournament play, rebuys and add-ons available up front and within the first hour of…
Find out more »2018 Playworks Pennsylvania Corporate Kickball Tournament
Lace up your kicks and join Playworks Pennsylvania for our annual Corporate Kickball Tournament on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks Pennsylvania that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking, and fun. This year's tournament will be held at the fields of Penn Park with gorgeous views of Philadelphia's skyline. Register Your Team Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement event…
Find out more »June 2017
Why We Play
Join Playworks Pennsylvania for a conversation. Why We Play Featuring Dr. Angela Duckworth, Scott Barry Kaufman, and Playworks Founder & CEO Jill Vialet Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Ormandy West Conference Room Tickets: $40 Learn more about why we play and the role of play in school climate and student outcomes below, and register today. This event is now over. Physical Activity A child’s brain is more…
Find out more »May 2017
Let’s Play: Playworks PA Texas Hold’em Tournament
All in for Play! Play Transforms Schools! We want to change the school culture so that every elementary-age child experiences the benefits of healthy play at school—every day. That is why we are accelerating our impact. We plan to bring our innovative approach to safe, healthy play to 125,000 children across Pennsylvania by December 2020, and we need your help making that happen. Join us for a spirited evening of competition: Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at…
Find out more »October 2016
Playworks’ Jeffersonian Dinner
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…
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Junior Coach Leadership Conference 2016
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…
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