RealTime Oakland and Playworks Northern California are coming together for another Grown N' Play event! RealTime Oakland is an ecosystem of collaborators active in Oakland who create social experiences that combine wellness, exploration, and community impact. Other organizations that are part of RealTime Oakland: Stagebridge Oakland Digital Beats, Rhymes, and Life Guardian Gym Mindful Life […]

Please join us to celebrate a new book inspired by Playworks on October 16! Dr. Rebecca London's recently-released book Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Play Time for All Children in School is based on her extensive research of Playworks and her observations of schools, even those with budget and space constraints, that are making the […]

How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe? Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play! During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and […]

In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, Playworks is proud to host a free two-hour virtual professional development workshop for educators and adults affiliated with youth-based organizations on Monday, March 28th from 2-4pm PST. This virtual event will take place via Zoom with a link provided upon registration. Playworks […]

Playworks is celebrating a milestone anniversary. We are commemorating safe and healthy play and a generation of impact during our Playworks Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala. Join us for our signature reception with cocktails and games for kids of all ages, followed by dinner and a program filled with inspiring Playworks stories. Since […]

Big changes start small. Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations . During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: Safety on the Playground Effective Systems […]