Play Workshop at CSUN
2018-02-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330, United States
Playworks Southern California is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a five-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with:

An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate
Gain valuable knowledge of our mission, Coach, TeamUp, and PRO service models
Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This workshop is great for district members, principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, youth development workers and parent volunteers!
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

2018 Playworks “Run for Play!” LA Marathon Team
2018-03-17 03:15 - 2018-03-18 20:15 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
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Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon to help transform the lives of children in your community.
Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school culture by creating a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills.
Whether you are running your first marathon or your 100th marathon or you are a cyclist, triathlete, or another endurance athlete, we welcome you to join our team!
As a member of the team you will receive:

Fundraising support throughout the campaign
Special team dinners and happy hour events
Limited edition New Balance gear, Playworks swag, and additional incentives
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on
The chance to compete with a team of like-minded, passionate individuals with prizes including a Play Day, Corporate Recess, and more if certain fundraising goals are met

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $1,000 or more if you register for the Marathon Race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $800 or more if you register for the Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge Race (select first or second section of Marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the Marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
Comply with Los Angeles Marathon Event Rules and all Official Charity Program regulations and deadlines
Start with the official start and complete the course in six and a half hours (6:30:59) if you are running the Marathon
Be an ambassador for play

To join the Playworks “Run for Play!” LA Marathon Team for the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game. We are so excited to #run4pLAy!
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org.
Get Started
Click here to view more photos from our 2017 #Run4pLAy Facebook album.
2017 Playworks LA Marathon Team Appreciation

If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

#IgnitingPotentialOC on September 12
2018-09-12 | CA
Today’s the day! Share our page and don’t forget to donate on September 12.

#SpreadCheer Challenge
2018-11-15 - 2018-12-15 | CA
Between November 15 and December 15, Playworks has the opportunity to obtain a $25,000 grant as part of AEG’s #SpreadCheer campaign.
The process is fun and simple! Visit this link, play the #SpreadCheer tile-matching game, and earn game points for every tile match.
Remember the campaign runs for a limited time, so please play as often as you like, share with your community and donate your game points to Playworks.
Play now

2019 Playworks “Race for Recess!” LA Marathon & 5K Team
2019-03-23 03:15 - 2019-03-24 20:15 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon or LA BIG 5K to help transform the lives of children in your community.
Get Started
Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official charity for the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon and LA BIG 5K! Over the past two years, our runners have collectively raised more than $45,000 to support our programs. We are currently accepting registrations and donations for our Playworks LA Marathon & 5K team with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 86 Los Angeles County and Orange County elementary schools.
One-on-one virtual session with Playworks SoCal Board Member and UltraRunner Jared Blank to customize training programs. Jared is a certified run coach and group fitness instructor.
Create your fundraising page here, raise a minimum of $200 by January 28, 2019, and Playworks will pre-pay the registration fee.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign.
Special team dinner, happy hour events, and post-race brunch.
Limited edition team shirt, Playworks swag, and additional incentives. Reach your fundraising goal by January 1 for a water bottle.
Names of team members who raise $1,000 by November 30, 2018 will be printed on the back of team shirt.
Fundraise or donate $1,000 or more to be entered in a raffle to win your choice of a Play Day, Corporate Recess, or a subscription to PlayworksU Foundations.
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on.
Recruit a friend to run with you and get a Playworks popsocket.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $1,000 or more if you register for the marathon race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $800 or more if you register for the Charity Challenge Race (second section of marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
Comply with the Los Angeles Marathon Event Rules and all Official Charity Program regulations and deadlines
Start with the official start and complete the course in six and a half hours (6:30:59) if you are running the marathon
Be an ambassador of play!

To join the Playworks “Race for Recess!” Team for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch with next steps. W
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org.
Get Started
Click here to view more photos from our Facebook album.

If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

Playworks SoCal's Rock, Paper, Scissors FUNdraising Tournament!
2019-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo, Hawthorne, CA, 90250, United States
Please join us on Thursday, June 13 for our 1st Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament.
We’re putting the fun in FUNdraiser June 13th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Common Space Brewery in El Segundo.
Register
A standard ticket offers complimentary appetizers, discounted drink tickets, a cash bar, an awesome silent auction, and our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. The standard ticket enters you in the tournament and gives one 4th/5th grade girl the opportunity to participate in the Playworks SoCal Girls’ Basketball League for free.
The winner of the Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive 4 tickets to a Los Angeles Dodgers Suite Game!
Additional prizes and silent auction items include but not limited to:

Beach Volleyball Private Session by Olympian Nicole Branagh for up to 6 people
Lanson Champagne Picnic Pack
AMC Movie Tickets for 2
Malibu Wine Safari Tours for 2
Common Space Brewery swag bag

2020 Playworks “Race for Recess!” LA Marathon & 5K Team
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-08 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon or LA BIG 5K to help transform the lives of children in your community.
Get Started
Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official charity for the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon and LA BIG 5K! Over the past three years, our runners have collectively raised more than $60,000 to support our programs. We are currently accepting registrations and donations with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 1,110 Junior Coaches.
Create your fundraising page here, raise a minimum of $200 by January 1, 2020, and Playworks will pre-pay the registration fee.
Exclusive access to kick-off and celebration events.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign, including online toolkit and virtual training sessions.
Limited edition team shirt, Playworks swag, and additional incentives.
Team training with meet-up runs hosted around the Los Angeles area.
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $650 or more if you register for the marathon race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $650 or more if you register for the Charity Challenge Race (second section of marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
Comply with the Los Angeles Marathon Event Rules and all Official Charity Program regulations and deadlines
Complete the course in six and a half hours (6:30:59) if you are running the marathon
Be an ambassador of play!

To join the Playworks “Race for Recess!” Team for the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch with next steps.
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org or calling 310.822.4176.
Get Started
Click here to view more photos from our Facebook album.

If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe?
Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play!
During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play.
For almost 25 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come.
Let’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated, Playworks will receive an additional $2, up to $100,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now.
Register Now
If you can’t attend on this day, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Wednesday, October 7.
Register for that event here.

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
2022-10-06 | CA
Big changes start small.
Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess:

Safety on the Playground
Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals)
Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students
Conflict Resolution
Games, games, games, games!

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the value of play and recess, how to identify and improve your play space, games that you can deliver right away, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.
We’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
2022-12-07 | CA
Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Join us as for webinar 2 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess:

Is it really recess?
Are you getting the most out of your space?
Who else can get involved?

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside, the pros and cons of different play spaces, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Get Groups Engaged Through Play
2023-02-01 | CA
Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.
Join us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore:

Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups
Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Park on the Move Play Days
2023-04-01 08:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | CA
Join us for a series of FREE Park on the Move Play Days to explore and experience the power of play in your community!
Park on the Move Play Days are brought in partnership with LA County Parks & Recreation, the Play Equity Fund, and Playworks Southern California. This collaboration brings play to communities with little access to park recreation. Playworks will focus on safety, engagement, and empowerment through the games that will be played at each location!
A variety of family-friend activities will be offered including:

Sports Clinics
Arts & Crafts
Mobile Skatepark
Outdoor Games
Playshops
Giveaways

Playworks is offering two free Playshops at each event! During the Playshops, Playworks Pro Trainer will:

Highlight the importance of play
Share group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
Teach readiness and cooperative group games with practical ways to play at home, inside classrooms, or on the playground

Any adult working with kids in schools, community Programs, can benefit from attending too!

Dates & Locations
Park on the Move will make multiple stops in communities across LA County. All programs run from 10am to 1pm.
Westmont
Location: New Providence Baptist Church, 10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044
Dates:

Saturday, April 1, 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Saturday, July 22, 2023

REGISTER

Inglewood
Location: Buford Elementary Schoo, l4919 West 109th Street, Inglewood, CA, 90304
Dates:

Saturday, April 22, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Saturday, August 19, 2023

REGISTER

Basset
Location: Sunkist Library, 840 Puente Ave, La Puente, CA 91746
Dates:

Saturday, May 6, 2023
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Saturday, July 22, 2023

REGISTER

For more information, contact Kira Magruder, SoCal Development Manager, at kira.magruder@playworks.org.

Playground Mapping 101
2023-10-25 12:30 - 15:30 | CA
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 solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping.
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Playing Across Age Groups
2023-12-13 | Virual
There are many ways to play!
Join us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Resolving Conflicts Through Play
2024-02-14 12:30 - 20:30 | Virual
Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!
Join us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
All webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded.
Register

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Virual
Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.
This virtual conversation will engage medical professionals, educators, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.
Attendees will:

Identify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health
Learn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health
Understand how play positively supports youth mental health
Take away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles

This webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.
Register
Experts

Gigi Chawla, MD, MHA, pediatrician, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role, she has oversight over primary care, rehabilitation services, and mental, developmental, and behavioral health, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients, premature infants, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care, primary care with behavioral health, social support services for families, as well as, external advocacy with government groups, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world.

Elizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day.

Jessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students, staff, and families.

Dr. Arwa K. Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health.

Dr. Michael D. Patrick, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.

Thriving Through Play
2024-10-23 12:30 - 15:30 | Virual
Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Play is an essential part of every child’s development, fostering social skills, creativity, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess.
We’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy, engaged learning environment.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Building Positive Relationships with Play
2024-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | CA
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Build stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience.
With these strategies in place, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Adapting Play for Every Space
2025-02-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Virual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Learn how to make play work in any space, whether indoors, on blacktops or small playgrounds, or in unconventional areas.
This webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun to maximize your available space.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
2025-04-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Virual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Unlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground!
In this webinar, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime, fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
The webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Summer Recess Bash
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Galaxy Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA, 90746, United States
Celebrating 15 Years of Play in Southern California!
Get ready for a day of sunshine, laughter, and PLAY as we celebrate 15 years of impact in Southern California at Playworks’ Summer Recess Bash at Galaxy Park!
Grab your Play Passport and take off on an interactive adventure through playful zones filled with classic Playworks games, engaging activities, and fun surprises. Whether you’re playing four square or trying your hand at a new game, there’s something for everyone. Plus, enjoy bites from food trucks, refreshing drinks, and the joyful energy of our vibrant community.
Play Passport Experience + Community Recess at Galaxy Park (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Free and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!
Use your Play Passport to explore interactive play zones
Celebrate 15 years of movement, connection, and joy

ADD-ON: VIP Morning Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Limited early-access tickets available
1.5 hours of facilitated group play + exclusive swag bag
Tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up)
Come connect, play, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all.

Get ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Summer Recess Bash 2025!
Register today!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Five Point Five Brewing Company, 137 Nevada St., El Segundo, CA, 90245, United States
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 evening of Rock, Paper, Scissors! All adult participants will have an opportunity to compete in 4 quarters of competition and qualify to take the stage for bracket-style head-to-head battle to become Rock Paper Scissor Champion! Enjoy delicious tacos & beer, tons of giveaways, and experience how Playworks brings the power of play to Los Angeles and beyond!
Come connect, play, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all students in Southern California. Let’s spread the power of play together!
Reserve your spot today!
