Playtime Project

Playtime Project

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Playtime Project builds resilience in children experiencing housing insecurity in DC & Prince George’s County through the power of play.

Local nonprofit created to nurture healthy child development and reduce the effects of trauma among children living in emergency shelters and temporary housing programs in Washington D.C.

Photos from Playtime Project's post 06/12/2026

We were excited to partner with DCPS to provide over 100 Academic PlayKits for students this summer! The games, art supplies, and workbooks that each child will receive help promote summertime play and combat learning loss. What ways do you like to keep your brain stimulated over the summer?

Photos from Playtime Project's post 06/10/2026

Kids are philanthropists, too! Playtime was honored to be chosen by students at East Silver Spring Elementary to receive a $1,000 at the Kids for Kids Fund Celebration back in April. The Giving Square gives kids the responsibility to grant funds to local organizations because kids put in the time, know their communities, and know what communities need. Being chosen BY children means so much to us at Playtime, as we work to support children's growth and sense of their own potential. Thank you, The Giving Square and East Silver Spring Elementary, for your generosity!

06/08/2026

WE DID IT! We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed our $130,000 goal for the 30 Days of Play Campaign! Thanks to your generosity and support for Playtime's mission, we reached a record-breaking fundraising total. It was so inspiring to see how everyone incorporated play into their days, and we hope you will continue making time for play this summer. Play on!

Photos from Business Benefits Group, Inc. (BBG)'s post 06/05/2026

Every year, Playtime provides backpacks full of school supplies to children experiencing housing insecurity so they can be ready for the year ahead. Thank you so much, Business Benefits Group, Inc. (BBG), for your generous donation for our Backpack Drive! We truly appreciate your support!

Photos from Playtime Project's post 06/02/2026

Last month, Playtime welcomed DC Councilmember Robert White back to the playroom! He spoke to the kids about his vision for the city and worked with them to create vision boards for their own futures. Thank you Robert White At Large for sharing your insight and inspiring our kids!

05/29/2026

Attention passengers: we are about to begin our descent! Before we can land in Gooseville, we need your help to reach $130,000 by midnight tomorrow (May 30). Can we count on you to donate? bit.ly/30daysofplaycampaign_sm 🪿🛬

05/28/2026

At Playtime Project, we love to PLAY! Here are some of our staff's favorite ways to play, and how we've been playing throughout the 30 Days of Play Campaign. What is your favorite way to play?

05/27/2026

Play is important for EVERYONE! Thank you so much to Labyrinth Game Shop for generously donating games for our summer camps, and for promoting the power of play!

Photos from Playtime Project's post 05/26/2026

Get crafty! Crafting is a great way to express yourself and connect creatively with others. Try this fun paint & sip activity at home, and gift your art to a friend!

We have loved seeing all of the arts and crafts you have done over the 30 Days of Play!

05/22/2026

As we prepare to enter the final week of our 30 Days of Play campaign, we are still working to close a significant gap toward our $130,000 goal. If we reach $75,000 by the end of TODAY, we will have a Dance Party for Playtime children! You bet it will be complete with silly music, yummy snacks, and ridiculous dance moves chosen by the kids themselves. bit.ly/30daysofplaycampaign_sm - every dollar counts!

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1525 Newton Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm