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Sparks for change. We amplify the power of communities to build inspiring playspaces that spark unlimited opportunities for every kid, everywhere. Learn about our work Addressing COVID-19 Stephen and Ayesha Curry to Build New Playspace in Oakland Their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation and The CarMax Foundation announced the new playspace to hundreds of Franklin Elementary School kids in Oakland, CA. Watch Stephen's announcement Share Tweet Meet the Play Everywhere Philly Winners Play Everywhere Philly is a city-wide competition to create playful learning spaces that support child development and literacy skills in everyday locations in Philadelphia. We've awarded $1 million in grants to 16 amazing play and literacy focused installations across the city! Meet the winners and see their designs Share Tweet Standing with Black Kids and Communities KABOOM! stands in support of nationwide calls for racial justice. We do not hesitate in saying that Black Lives Matter, and that Black Kids Matter too. Black Americans are facing two pandemics: COVID-19 and structural racism. The first emerged recently and is still poorly understood. The other was meticulously crafted over 400 years and is so woven into the fabric of our neighborhoods, our institutions, and our society that at times it feels impossible to imagine an America without it. Both are devastating Black communities, and both demand bold action. We say Black Kids Matter because childhood often looks radically different depending on your race, and that’s a reality that we cannot continue to accept. Race predicts whether a kid gets access to the things that are needed to live a healthy, joyful life. This means, among other things, good schools, nutritious food, accessible parks and safe, high-quality spaces to play. This is not new. We have known about racial disparities for generations, but they continue to persist. These disparities represent more than a lost opportunity or an uncomfortable truth. For Black Americans, they are quite literally deadly. This is unacceptable. We say the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, and countless others, and we commit to listen, learn, evolve, and act. We must do better. Our kids are watching. KABOOM! works nationally to achieve playspace equity. We team up with communities to build incredible playspaces that help give every kid the chance to thrive physically, socially and emotionally. Our goal is to end playspace inequity. For good. Subscribe Donate Play Everywhere Our playspace concept that transforms everyday spaces into imaginative places for kids to play. Disaster and Crisis Recovery We help to provide relief from stress in the aftermath of disasters or a community’s crisis. City Partnerships We work with municipal agencies to increase play infrastructure for kids in under-invested neighborhoods. Creative play products for unstructured, creative play With their custom built loose parts, Imagination Playground™ and Rigamajig® encourage creativity, communication and collaboration in play. Perfect for the classroom, gymnasium, recreation centers, museums and beyond. Browse Play Products Our partners We've partnered with more than 275 organizations to build playspaces for kids in communities facing disinvestment. As a result, our partners have engaged employees, empowered communities, built stronger brands and given kids the childhood they deserve. Meet our partners Home Grants About Playspace Equity COVID-19 Play Everywhere Partners Press Room Careers Subscribe Contact Donate Home Playgrounds Play Everywhere Partners Grants About Donate Subscribe Contact Press Careers Map of Play -- KABOOM! • 4301 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste ML-1 • Washington, DC 20008 • 202.659.0215 © 2020 • Terms • Privacy ×...