About Playworks Southern California
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.
Meet Playworks Southern California
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Southern California in 2009. Playworks Southern California serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Southern California through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
August 2, 2022
Landon Kirksey ›
Landon joins the Playworks team as a Pro Trainer and brings his experience traveling the country as a corporate facilitator, teaching executives how to harness play within their work. As…
December 14, 2023
Terrell Finister ›
Terrell Finister “Coach T” is a Southern California Pro Trainer. Coach T transitioned from a Program Specialist after serving as an AmeriCorps Coach and Playworks Site Coordinator. His journey in…
August 30, 2021
Christian Villarroel ›
Christian, better known as “Coach Monkey” is going on five years of being a Playworker. He believes in teamwork, laughter, and the power of play. Christian’s favorite recess game is…