Playworks Southern California
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
September 26, 2023
It’s a recess like no other at a Monterey Park school, where L.A. Dodgers show up ›
Students at Repetto Elementary had the recess of a lifetime thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Catching Hope. They participated in games organized in partnership with Playworks.
June 20, 2023
DPR & Playworks Southern California Play Day ›
A heartfelt thank you to DPR Construction for participating in a Playworks Play Day at 95th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School District. The Covid-19 pandemic limited volunteer opportunities.…
February 3, 2023
Playworks Partners with AEG for a 200 Volunteer Service Day ›
Two hundred volunteers dedicated their time to support kids in their community at Playworks Southern California partner schools to celebrate the 12th Annual AEG Service Day. Each year AEG looks…
January 13, 2023
Agron, Inc. Play Day at Southern California Partner School ›
On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 agron, inc. employees joined students at Jefferson Elementary in Lennox Unified School District for a Playworks Play Day. Employees and students were ear to ear…
Upcoming Events
October 25, 2023
Playground Mapping 101 ›
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…
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 social and emotional 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 included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
