Stories

Integrating play into children’s everyday lives is fundamental to the development of the social-emotional, cognitive, and self-regulation skills that allow kids to manage increased stress from the pandemic.

Engaging teens is crucial to creating a space they can be truly excited to use, but also to build trust and collaboration with young community members, creating a more cohesive community in the long-term.

American Rescue Plan dollars represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in communities.

Play Everywhere Philly installations create inclusivity and build pathways to positive outcomes.

When KABOOM! partnered with Franklin Elementary School to revitalize an outdated schoolyard, the possibility of a kid-designed playspace created a ripple effect across the Oakland community, bringing together countless individuals and organizations committed to creating a space that will help every Franklin student can unlock their greatest potential.

Together, we're addressing inequitable access to recreation and open spaces in six county parks.

Franklin Elementary School students celebrate their new playful schoolyard with KABOOM! and our partners Eat. Learn. Play., The CarMax Foundation, and Oakland Unified School District

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with KABOOM!, Kaiser Permanente, and Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds to create a Nature Exploration Area at Heron's Head Park