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Our Mission
We build healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning.
Our Mission
We build healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning.
Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities
Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities
Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We're most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities
Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities. Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities Recess Cleveland builds healthy, active, and connected communities using recess, organized sports, and playful learning. We’re most famous for our popup recess events featuring games of kickball, dodgeball, bounce houses, art, music, dancing, zorbs, and other play activities
WHAT WE DO
We are a nonprofit that organizes over 100 different games at schools, community events, birthday parties and more
Our Work
Recess Room
Recess Room is a family playroom with games for people of all ages at 4806 Hamilton Avenue (2nd Floor) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Recess Leagues
Cleveland's First Multi-Sport Intergenerational Recreation League. Now recruiting for dodgeball, chess, kickball, and more....
Play Camps
Play Camps is one of our out-of-school-time programs that take place at six Cleveland recreation centers. They are Fun and 100% free to attend for youth 8-17 years of age.
Recess by Neighborhood
Over the last 7 years, Recess Cleveland has appeared at least once in almost every neighborhood in Cleveland. Learn more about our work in each...
Recess Fam
Recess Fam is our online community where we talk about play equity, fun events, volunteer opportunities, and community organizing.
Latest News
Recess Cleveland announces new social distancing friendly programming
Recess Cleveland normally hosts over 75 different games and attracts over 8000 people at 80+ events each...
Top Factors That Can Help Keep a Playground Safe for Kids
Kids absolutely love parks and checking out all the different ways to play. The issue here is that parks...
The Floor Is Lava! Tips to Keep This Classic Game Safe and Fun
Who hasn’t played this game guaranteed to leave kids in a pile of giggles? It’s been passed...
Press Release: Recess Cleveland receives grant to Expand Access to Parks and Green Spaces in U.S. Cities
For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2020
Media Contact:
Alexander Robertson,...
Why We Should Encourage More Kids to Play Outside
On average, children spend around six to nine hours a week in front of a screen. That’s a dramatic...
Recess Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During the Different Seasons of the School Year
Recess is often a child’s favorite time of day when school is in session. This is a time when kids can...
Why Recess is So Important to a Child’s Development
Scientific studies have concluded that recess is more important to a child’s development than was...
How Physical Activity and Movement Can Help Kids Do Better in School
When it comes to providing the necessary tools for children to succeed in school, physical activity is...
Rules to Teach Your Children About Playing Outside Safely
No kid likes playing indoors all the time—they yearn for fresh air and the freedom of the outdoors. As...
Help Recess Cleveland win a $5000 grant with 60 seconds of your time
We are so honored to be accepted by Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy – Cleveland as one...
Get Involved
Round Up for Charity
Turn your pocket change into real change with Round Up! Round Up donates the change from each of your debit or credit card transactions to Recess Cleveland.
Amazon Wishlist
Our wishlist is a compilation of items we heard we needed while gathering feedback at events. Purchasing these items on our behalf will help redirect grant dollars to other programming needs
Walmart Rise
Donate spare change by automatically rounding up your Walmart orders to the nearest dollar at checkout.
View other ways to get involved
From donating play equipment, fundraising for your school, hosting a fundraising event, or promoting our posts there are many ways to help us create play opportunities for all.
Our Causes
Recess Cleveland’s 2022 Activity Bucket Fundraiser for families affected by Covid-19
Looking for a fun activites you can play during our current global pandemic?
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