Updates

December 17, 2014

Why We Play ›

Playworks is the leading nonprofit leveraging the power of play to support and improve children’s physical and emotional health. Focusing on recess, Playworks programs provide an opportunity for every student…

November 13, 2014

Playworks Corps Member of October: Kevin Theall ›

Our honoree for October is a corps member whose laid back attitude and fun personality have endeared him to his school community in the few short months he’s worked at…

October 7, 2014

Playworks Corps Member of September: Ryan Rose ›

What is your background and experience? I was once a young fifth grader who had a dream of become a teacher. But first I became a hairstylist and worked for one…

September 8, 2014

Playworks Corps Member of August: Eric Payne ›

  The AmeriCorps Coach of the Month is an honor we give coaches who have gone above and beyond during their service. This honor cannot be won. It can only…

July 28, 2014

Watch Playworks Utah Executive Director Chris Conard on PBS station KUED-TV ›

Chris Conard talks with KUED Contact’s Mary Dickson about Playworks’ programs to bring the power of play to Utah’s kids. Please click here to view the video.

July 24, 2014

The Results Are Incredible! 2013-14 Survey ›

Every year Playworks Utah conducts a survey that asks administator and teacher for feedback about the Playworks programming they recieved during the year and the impact it made on their schools.…

May 21, 2014

Coach Transitions from Support to Leader of a Playground ›

Connor Cushman joined the Playworks Utah team in December as a flex program coordinator. As a flex, he divided his time among all of our schools, helped support other coaches’ programs and…

March 31, 2014

Playworks featured in Thayne Center video ›

Playworks Utah partners with the Thayne Center at Salt Lake Community College, which promotes service and learning to its student body. We work together to provide SLCC students the opportunity…