Updates

June 13, 2013

Eight Teams Kicked so 10,000 Kids could Play ›

Kickball … Remember the feeling at recess when the pitcher rolled that big, red, bouncy ball your way? … Everyone’s eyes on are you, the suspense rapidly mounting, and then…POW!…

January 3, 2013

Corporate Partner Becomes an Official School Sponsor ›

Starting out as a one-room schoolhouse in 1721, The Bedford Village School/PS3 in Brooklyn is one of the largest and oldest continuously existing schools in New York, Since last year…

January 3, 2013

UPS Lends a Hand ›

UPS has donated $18,000 to support the Playworks initiative at Lady Liberty Charter School in Newark, NJ, helping Greater Newark/Greater New York  to close 2012 with a  roar!   The…

January 3, 2013

Introducing Our Newest Board Member: Lauren Kelly ›

We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Lauren Kelly. Lauren is a motivated individual dedicated to the mission of Playworks and the belief that physical…

January 3, 2013

Coach’s Corner: Corey ›

Meet Corey, Playworks coach and dedicated mentor changing the world one recess at a time. Corey has been making a strong impression in PS 11 on and off the playground…

January 3, 2013

Corporate Partner Becomes an Official School Sponsor ›

Starting out as a one-room schoolhouse in 1721, The Bedford Village School/PS3 in Brooklyn is one of the largest and oldest continuously existing schools in New York, Since last year…

September 27, 2012

Playworks Run/Walk for Recess 2013 ›

The Playworks 5K will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Brooklyn's Prospect Park beginning 9am. This 5K certified course will challenge runners and walkers alike.  Online registration for the 5K…

September 6, 2012

Meet Our Newest Board Member: Benjamin Gorelick ›

Playworks Greater Newark/Greater New York is thrilled to welcome Benjamin Gorelick to our Board of Directors. Benjamin is an attorney with Hartman and Craven LLP, in New York, NY and practices in…

September 6, 2012

Child’s Play as Important as Academics for Elementary School Children ›

As parents prepare their kids to tackle another year of challenging school academics, it’s also a good time to focus attention on whether their child has an adequate dose of…

June 12, 2012

Thank you, Health Care Foundation of New Jersey ›

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey has partnered with Playworks Newark since 2010. The Foundation has  supported our program in Newark schools, serving more than 3,000 children every day and helping improve…