Get your tickets now for Get in the Game on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Bridge 410 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This celebratory evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and wine pull, and of course, play! Get in the Game Gala is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably fun and seriously impactful. It […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Play is for everyone! Join us as for the fourth and final 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.  Learn how you can modify common recess games and incorporate new activities to ensure students […]

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, […]

Lace up your sneakers and join us for some nostalgia over green grass and a big red bouncy ball for our annual kickball tournament. The Playworks Illinois Kickball Tournament offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. The Kickball Tournament will be held on Friday, July […]

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 […]