Playworks Colorado
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
About
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.
Latest News
June 20, 2024
Games to Play this Summer ›
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
June 20, 2024
Playworks Soiree for Play Event Playback ›
The Playworks Soiree for Play in 2024 was our most successful fundraiser. On Thursday, April 11, Playworks supporters, Board Members, Junior Coaches and families, staff, and partners came together for…
May 29, 2024
2024 International Day of Play ›
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
Denver Broncos
February 29, 2024
Playworks Colorado: Grant Recipient for the Denver Broncos Community Grant Program ›
The Denver Broncos Foundations announced its 2023 Dynamic In and Out of School Programming Grant Recipients, including Playworks Colorado.
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
A Better Recess with Playworks
In the 2021-2022 school year Playworks began a district
wide partnership with Aurora Public Schools District (APS) impacting 14,300 students.
