Play is a crucial factor in the overall well-being of children. But play in many communities, schools, and families has been pushed to the back burner. Fewer kids spend time every day at a park or playground, recess is disappearing from curriculums, and playgrounds are missing from community and neighborhood development plans. Through the Playmaker Network and the Playful City USA Campaign, the KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play seeks to make play a priority in communities across the nation. More...
Playful City USA: Become nationally recognized
KaBOOM! believes you have the power to rally an entire city to become playful. With our new program, communities across the nation can now be recognized for their efforts. More...
Playmaker Network: Advocate for play
Join the Playmaker Network, a national network of local and national advocates who are champions for promoting the importance of play. Learn how to take action in your community! More...
      
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 Cool Playgrounds Around the World
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5/5/2008 9:46 PM
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 Celebrate National Volunteer Week by Playing!
 by bbennett
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4/29/2008 10:26 AM
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 Studies show benefits of play
 by alynsen
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4/8/2008 12:06 PM
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 Citizens demand playground repairs
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4/7/2008 9:12 AM
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 New playground
 by outdoorlearning
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4/2/2008 5:41 PM
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 How Can You Ensure Play Exists in Your Community?
 by bbennett
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3/26/2008 11:56 AM
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 Citizens decry lack of city maintenance on playground
 by alynsen
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3/24/2008 11:12 AM
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 Young advocate needs help
 by KaBOOM Amy
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3/17/2008 2:36 PM
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 Play advocacy in the news: Citizens push for sewage-free playground and win!
 by alynsen
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3/17/2008 2:32 PM
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 Study shows kids exercise more on school holidays
 by annie
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3/17/2008 2:30 PM
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 Fate of accessible playground hangs in the balance in England
 by alynsen
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3/11/2008 10:23 AM
alynsen
 Playground vs. Dog Park?
 by alynsen
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3/5/2008 10:25 AM
alynsen
 Michigan PBS Documentary: Where Do the Children Play?
 by alynsen
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3/3/2008 10:49 AM
alynsen
 Play advocacy editorial: "Kids need safe places to meet, play and grow"
 by alynsen
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3/3/2008 9:52 AM
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 Play advocacy in the news: "Playground is in the swing: Vernon Hill facility supported"
 by alynsen
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3/2/2008 2:22 PM
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 State bond commission makes play a priority for Connecticut school
 by alynsen
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3/1/2008 4:40 PM
Dresden Elementary School
 The Playground Theory of Learning
 by nrosenthal
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2/27/2008 11:07 AM
nrosenthal
 Great letter to the editor
 by alynsen
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2/14/2008 11:58 AM
RedFraggle
 Pediatrician recommends unstructured play to fight obesity
 by annie
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2/14/2008 11:57 AM
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 Playmakers speak out on the importance of play!
 by bbennett
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2/4/2008 3:05 PM
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