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SUMMARY:Park on the Move Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of FREE Park on the Move Play Days to explore and experience the power of play in your community!\nPark 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! \nA variety of family-friend activities will be offered including: \n\nSports Clinics\nArts & Crafts \nMobile Skatepark\nOutdoor Games\nPlayshops\nGiveaways \n\nPlayworks is offering two free Playshops at each event! During the Playshops\, Playworks Pro Trainer will:  \n\nHighlight the importance of play\nShare group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately\nTeach readiness and cooperative group games with practical ways to play at home\, inside classrooms\, or on the playground\n\nAny adult working with kids in schools\, community Programs\, can benefit from attending too! \n\nDates & Locations\nPark on the Move will make multiple stops in communities across LA County. All programs run from 10am to 1pm. \nWestmont\nLocation: New Providence Baptist Church\, 10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles\, CA 90044\nDates: \n\nSaturday\, April 1\, 2023\nSaturday\, June 10\, 2023 \nSaturday\, July 22\, 2023\n\nREGISTER \n  \nInglewood\nLocation: Buford Elementary Schoo\, l4919 West 109th Street\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90304\nDates: \n\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2023\nSaturday\, June 24\, 2023\nSaturday\, August 19\, 2023\n\nREGISTER \n  \nBasset\nLocation: Sunkist Library\, 840 Puente Ave\, La Puente\, CA 91746\nDates: \n\nSaturday\, May 6\, 2023\nSaturday\, May 20\, 2023\nSaturday\, July 22\, 2023 \n\nREGISTER \n  \nFor more information\, contact Kira Magruder\, SoCal Development Manager\, at kira.magruder@playworks.org.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/park-on-the-move-play-days/
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SUMMARY:Playground Mapping 101
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your playground is prepared for play.\nJoin 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.\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore playground mapping. \nRecess 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. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/playground-mapping-101/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Playing Across Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to play! \nJoin 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.\nAs 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. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/playing-across-age-groups/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T221642Z
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SUMMARY:Resolving Conflicts Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Learn fun\, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!\nJoin 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.\nDisagreements 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.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nAll webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/resolving-conflicts-through-play/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!\nIn 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.  \nThis 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.  \nAttendees will: \n\nIdentify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health\nLearn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health\nUnderstand how play positively supports youth mental health\nTake away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles\n\nThis 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.  \nRegister \nExperts\n \nGigi 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. \n  \n\nElizabeth 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJessica 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. 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. \n  \n  \nDr. 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.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Thriving Through Play
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlay 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. \nWe’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy\, engaged learning environment. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/thriving-through-play/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T133000
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Play
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBuild 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. \nWith these strategies in place\, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/building-positive-relationships-with-play/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161036
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SUMMARY:Adapting Play for Every Space
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLearn how to make play work in any space\, whether indoors\, on blacktops or small playgrounds\, or in unconventional areas. \nThis webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged\, safe\, and having fun to maximize your available space. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/adapting-play-for-every-space/
LOCATION:Virual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T133000
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SUMMARY:Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
DESCRIPTION: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.\nUnlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground! \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime\, fostering creativity\, confidence\, and teamwork. \nThe webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/youth-led-play-shapes-tomorrows-leaders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer Recess Bash
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 15 Years of Play in Southern California!\nGet 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! \nGrab 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. \nPlay Passport Experience + Community Recess at Galaxy Park (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)\n Free and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!\n Use your Play Passport to explore interactive play zones\n Celebrate 15 years of movement\, connection\, and joy \n\nADD-ON: VIP Morning Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)\n Limited early-access tickets available\n 1.5 hours of facilitated group play + exclusive swag bag\n Tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up) \nCome connect\, play\, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all.\n \nGet ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Summer Recess Bash 2025! \nRegister today!\n  \nThank you to our sponsors:\n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/summer-recess-bash/
LOCATION:Galaxy Park\, 18400 Avalon Blvd\, Carson\, CA\, 90746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161036
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SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:February 21\, 2026\nGet ready to be crowned Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Playworks Southern California! \nGrab 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! \nCome connect\, play\, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all students in Southern California. Let’s spread the power of play together! \nReserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament/
LOCATION:Five Point Five Brewing Company\, 137 Nevada St.\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
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