About Playworks Michigan
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 Michigan
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Michigan in 2010. Playworks Michigan serves low-income schools across Detroit through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Michigan through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
April 29, 2022
Amanda Ampey ›
Amanda recently joined Playworks and is serving as a Program Specialist. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation. She discovered her love of working with children early in her middle to high school years…
September 22, 2017
Jamie Chester ›
Jamie has spent over a decade working in youth development in several different settings. For the past six years, Jamie has been empowering students and school staff to create a safe and inclusive place to play, learn and grow with…
October 26, 2022
Jai Chew ›
This is Coach Jai’s first year serving with Playworks. Jai is very excited to have this opportunity to join the Playworks Michigan team! Coach Jai was a Junior Dance Coach for an organization called Detroit Phoenix Dance Team and has…