Playworks Southern California
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play.
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All kids deserve the many benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
December 17, 2025
How Play Is Transforming Community at 112th Street Elementary ›
A Conversation with Principal Hernandez At Playworks Southern California, we know that play is more than just recess, it’s a catalyst for connection, joy, and community building. No one embodies…
December 10, 2025
Investing in Resilience: Playworks Southern California Receives Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to Expand Health ›
In a powerful show of community support, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has awarded more than $13.5 million in grants to organizations working to uplift and transform lives. Among the…
December 3, 2025
Leadership in Action: How Junior Coaches Are Transforming School Playgrounds ›
As I reflect on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, I think of one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our…
September 30, 2025
6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›
We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…
Upcoming Events
February 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament ›
February 21, 2026 Get ready to be crowned Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Playworks Southern California! Grab your friends and family and join us at FivePointFive Brewing Company for an…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are welcome, and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
