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


February 23, 2023

4 Fun and Easy Ways to to Support Playworks Wisconsin ›

4 Fun and Easy Ways to to Support Playworks Wisconsin 1. Come join us at our Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Lakefront Brewery is partnering with Playworks Wisconsin to crown a Rock, Paper, Scissors champion on March 2, 2023. Join us and see if you can take the belt!  Get your tickets now!  2. Follow our…

January 17, 2023

Mid-Year Impact Report ›

Playworks Wisconsin is excited to share our Mid-Year Impact Report with you! In this Impact Report you can find our impact numbers so far this year and our recent case study on our Junior Coach Leadership Program. Read it now! IMPACT REPORT

January 10, 2023

Understanding the Complex Simplicities of Play ›

Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to explore. Researchers, scientists, and doctors have studied the effects of play on kids–and adults–and understand that this natural behavior has tremendous benefits. As the American…