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About Playworks Wisconsin

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.

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Meet Playworks Wisconsin


Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Wisconsin in 2012. Playworks Wisconsin serves low-income schools across the Greater Milwaukee metro area and southern Wisconsin through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Wisconsin through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.

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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.

Our Core Values

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Meet Our People


August 25, 2021

Alyssa Kuhl ›

Playworks is all about positive play and inclusion which is right in my wheelhouse! I am certified as a Recreational Therapist which focuses on the use of play and leisure…

August 12, 2022

Vivevca Nwagbaraocha ›

Coach V has been coaching with Playworks for about a year now. She enjoys having as much fun as she can with everyone who she comes in contact with. Her…

June 3, 2022

Maggie Shanahan ›

Maggie has been with Playworks Wisconsin for seven years. She started as an Americorps Coach, moved on to Site Coordinator, and is currently a Program Specialist. Maggie is responsible for…

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We’re hiring! Join us on the playground or behind the scenes.

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