About Playworks Colorado
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 Colorado
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Colorado in 2010. Playworks Colorado serves low-income schools across Denver, Aurora, and Mapleton through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Colorado 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.
Our Core Values
Meet our People
August 8, 2023
Devon Manning
Devon Manning is a Program Manager with Playworks Colorado. He was involved with Playworks for three years as a Program Coordinator prior to moving to his current role. He has…
September 22, 2017
Stacy Grubbs
Stacy is originally from Denver, Colorado, and has worked in and around Colorado Public schools for the last seven years. She started as a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach in 2014, where…
August 26, 2024
Madison Freeze
Madison grew up with education as the family business. With teachers, coaches, and administrators going back three generations, she was raised volunteering in and around public schools. After spending four…