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 14, 2023
Alondra Pina ›
Alondra Pina is a Southern California Pro Trainer. Alondra first joined the Playworks team as a mid-year AmeriCorps Coach in 2015. After serving over three years at Santa Ana Unified…
August 24, 2021
Nathaniel Manzano ›
Nathaniel “Coach Nate” Manzano began his career with Playworks as an AmeriCorps Program Coordinator in August 2015. He served his first two years at Lincoln Elementary in Santa Ana Unified…
November 6, 2023
Glendy Ibarra ›
Glendy “Coach Coco” first came to Playworks as an AmeriCorps Coach in 2019 and served two years at Santa Ana elementary schools. As a coach, she quickly realized her love…