Playworks Wisconsin 2021-2022 Impact Report

  1. Updates

For the last 10 years, Playworks Wisconsin has given kids foundational skills for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the community. We are the leading organization that leverages play to promote healthy behaviors and increase social and emotional learning, at recess and throughout the school day.

Last school year alone, Playworks Wisconsin ensured more than 15,000 children in 48 elementary schools and youth serving organizations across Wisconsin experienced safe and healthy play, including over 1,000 educators and youth professionals trained statewide.

As we embark on our tenth school year of programming in Wisconsin, there is a lot to be celebrated! Playworks Wisconsin is proud to share our 2021-2022 Impact Report

Play On!

More Updates


April 11, 2025

OneAmerica and Playworks: Advocates for Play and Youth Development in Indiana and Wisconsin ›

Over the past several years Playworks has been grateful to partner with OneAmerica Financial to bring impactful and meaningful change to children in Wisconsin and Indiana. Our partnership is rooted…

March 24, 2025

How Play Fuels Academic Success ›

One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play.  At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…

February 11, 2025

Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›

Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…