Updates

March 4, 2019

Junior Coach Takes the Lead on the Playground ›

As a Playworks’ Junior Coach, Josiah Pedroza is practically a pro by now. He’s in fifth grade, and this is his third year as a Junior Coach where he helps…

February 27, 2019

Always Reaching Higher: Coach Hoops at 52nd Street Elementary ›

It’s not every day that a Playworks #AmeriCorps Coach is honored by the Los Angeles Lakers, complete with a basketball clinic hosted by legendary forward A.C. Green. Then again, being…

Alhambra Unified School District press release

February 25, 2019

Students at Northrup Elementary Reaping the Benefits of Playworks Program ›

Playworks is helping students develop social, emotional, and physical skills to support academic focus and participation. What looks like play is transforming Alhambra USD elementary school campuses. At Northrup, Playworks…

February 5, 2019

A Confidence Game for Girls: Coach Lahni Leads the Way ›

When you grow up playing sports with your four brothers, you learn to be tough. At least that’s the way it worked out for Alondra Almeida, a third-year Playworks AmeriCorps…

February 5, 2019

A Day to Play and Break Barriers for Girls in Sports ›

“Today I got to hang in a world where Rock Paper Scissors solves all and Fortnite dances are the new hello,” stated Meagan Kong, professional dancer/athlete and Adidas ambassador, in an Instagram post…

February 4, 2019

The Playworks SoCal Team Unites on a Day of Service ›

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches serve their communities every time they step onto a school playground, so you’d think they’d grab the chance to take a holiday off. But instead, dozens of…

January 25, 2019

Playworks SoCal Announces Leadership Changes ›

Existing Executive Director Stepping Down, Associate Director Named Interim Executive Director LaVal Brewer has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Executive Director of Playworks Southern California.…

January 23, 2019

From Skeptics to Believers: The Magic of Recess Reboot ›

A 4th grader who never smiled. A 5th grader who played kickball every recess but never allowed other kids to kick and run the bases. And two boys who got…

January 23, 2019

More Than 350 Girls Played Basketball and Gained Self-Confidence ›

Playworks Southern California has just completed our first league for the 2018–2019 school year, and it included more than 350 girls from inner-city schools across LA County and Orange County…