About Playworks Southern California
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.
Meet Playworks Southern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
December 9, 2022
Adrian Garcia ›
Adrian “Coach Adrian” Garcia started his journey with Playworks in October of 2022 as a Pro Trainer for the Val Verde Unified School District. Before joining the Playworks family, Adrian…
May 11, 2023
Jon Hernandez ›
In previous years Jon worked at an after school with the YMCA for primary students, K-6th grade. He also has experience as a Special Education Instructional Assistant at a high…
September 22, 2017
Calvin Hamilton ›
Calvin “Coach Calvin” Hamilton started off as a program coordinator in 2014, serving as an AmeriCorps Coach at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary in Watts. After his year of service with…