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Playworks’ evidence-based services make a difference in our community.

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Playworks brings out the best in every kid, through play. 

We build a culture of play that enables kids to feel a real sense of belonging. Partnering with teachers, principals, and parents, we make sure kids have the opportunity to contribute on the playground, in the classroom, and in our community. A randomized control trial found that compared to students at similar schools, Playworks students were more physically active and teachers reported that students had greater feelings of school safety and less bullying behavior. Learn more about our impact. 

I believe that Playworks has made the school a better place by providing students a safe outlet to play and allowing them to come together through play.

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July 3, 2024

Impact Report ›

Impact Report Update from the Executive Director On April 10, 2024, Playworks Wisconsin hosted over 1,000 Junior Coaches at Marquette University. We brought together youth leaders from across the state…

February 20, 2024

Junior Coach Leadership Program ›

Junior Coach Leadership Program The Junior Coach Program is a youth leadership program for 4th-8th graders to serve as a peer role model to help create and sustain an inclusive…

October 27, 2022

Tipoff Week with the Milwaukee Bucks! ›

Playworks Wisconsin had an awesome Tipoff Week with the Milwaukee Bucks before their home opener! Our students and Junior Coaches were so excited to get to see the Milwaukee Bucks’…

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