play:groundNYC 🌍
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play:groundNYC is a non-profit organization transforming the city through play. Come say hi at The Yard, on Governors Island, or reach out!
New York, NY
Joined August 2015
Launching: #PlayworkersDoPlaywork 🪁 Join us in campaigning to have #Playwork and #Playworkers recognised! Many people are unaware of playwork and the importance of playworkers, and we are campaigning to change that! Find out more and support us: https://t.co/Sq9l4R6aeW
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With nearly 300 visitors, Opening Weekend at The Yard was a success! Thank you to all who joined us, and if you missed this week, we’ll be here every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4PM into November of 2024!
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Join us at @NYICFF! Whether you’re into animation or documentary, silly stories or action-packed adventures, even if you’ve never been to a movie theater, there's something you’ll love. March 2-17, NYC. Get $2 off your tickets with the code PLY2K24 at https://t.co/GX8YwvNMIV
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Join Yoni and our new team members in our Intro to Playwork Training this month! https://t.co/SXB5O1uqto
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Gear up for spring! Mini Camp and Spring Recess registrations are open today! https://t.co/Jke7lSeM63
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OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE! We're not suggesting playwork is easy, but it can be very rewarding (free mud spas anyone?). We're looking to expand our Playworker team in 2024. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, apply today! https://t.co/9IdPJSuBwg
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It's already time to plan for long summer days filled with play! See what is new for Summer Camp at The Yard in 2024. We're already dreaming of sun hats and bumblebees... https://t.co/Jke7lSeM63
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The sun sets on our 2023 season at The Yard - thank you to the thousands of children who joined us this year. Their energy, creations, experimentation, constructions, and relationships is what makes the adventure playground so special. We’ll be back on @Gov_Island in the spring!
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Today is #GivingTuesday and we are giving away …two @RidePriority bikes! Want to enter our raffle? Donate $25 or more! You will support: thousands of free entries at The Yard, professional development for dozens of educators, and play in public space! https://t.co/sjeyvPhSzQ
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Today is World Children''s Day. Prioritize play and help us unlock a $1,000 gift by donating via @BklynFoundation today:
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What if we viewed playgrounds as sites of gentle chaos? Urban Omnibus interviews folks at The Yard, a playground on Governors Island in New York City, on all things related to free play:
urbanomnibus.net
New York City's only adventure playground is a beloved destination. But it's also a proposition to make room for free play across the city, from street to schoolyard.
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We’re so thrilled to share that our small-but-mighty organization is on the list! Thank you for supporting the creativity of children 🎉
Today Governor Hochul announced over $46 Million in support for over 1,000 arts and culture organizations and more than 500 artists across New York State. Congratulations to all the grantees! Read the entire announcement here: https://t.co/jD5O3KmOV4
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Friends! Help us fund more and better play for the children of NYC by setting up a fundraiser campaign via @BklynFoundation:
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From our flagship on Governors Island, where the vibe is "kind and gentle chaos," we spoke to @UrbanOmnibus about the state of play, from schoolyards to the streets.
urbanomnibus.net
New York City's only adventure playground is a beloved destination. But it's also a proposition to make room for free play across the city, from street to schoolyard.
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Calling all kids who receive special education (IEP) services, medical accommodations (Section 504 Plan) or disability services at school or home: Join us Saturday at Luther Gulick Park to share ideas to make playgrounds more accessible for all families: https://t.co/2JxMIMMIU2
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Tomorrow we join @NYCDOEwellness to discuss play and its benefit on mental/physical health, and sustainability. See you then? #NYCSchoolWellness #Teachers4wellness #PEHealthEd #MovetoImproveNYC
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The trap of the overprotected childhood. Read:
nytimes.com
I wish my kids had the open-ended, play-filled days I had growing up.
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Thrilled to have joined @NYC_DOT for Trick-or-Streets in the Bronx on Tuesday! Children deserve spaces to play and explore outside, on Halloween and on the other 364 days of the year.
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"[Play] is not something that is organized by an adult. It's something where children decide what they're going to do and control what they're going to do and solve the problems as they're doing it."
npr.org
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with research professor Peter Gray about the connection between the decline of children's mental health and the decline of independent play.
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