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PlaySmart Hires New Executive Director! more

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PlaySmart Sponsors Omaha Basketball Clinic more

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December 9, 2011

Mike Trepper
 

For Immediate Release

December 8, 2011

Tampa, FL.  The Board... read more

November 26, 2011

This Thanksgiving turkey wasn’t the only thing on the minds of many Omaha youth.  On Saturday, November 26th, nearly 150 kids, age 5-15 attended a free basketball camp as part of PlaySmart’s strategic partnership wi... read more


October 1, 2011

We had a great “PlaySmart Camp – School Year Style” outing in Tampa on October 1st. It was impressive to see how happy the kids were to be together again. T... read more


October 19, 2011

October 19, 2011.  JUST ONE CLICK & YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO PLAYSMART KIDS!  PlaySmart has been selected as one of the... read more


July 23, 2011

Omaha, Nebraska, July 23, 2011.  Playmakers hosted its second annual free youth football camp on Saturday, July 23, at Benson High School, Omaha, Nebraska. Two hundred fifty youth learned about character and values while improving their f... read more


July 22, 2011

July 22, 2011.  PlaySmart's two week Swim Camp in Omaha, Nebraska wraps up today.  Read more about this successful camp in the read more


July 13, 2011

PlaySmart’s inaugural camp in Tampa brought together a lively and energetic group of campers and dedicated coaches. Campers learned drills and scrimmaged in football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, while also learning the meaning of... read more


July 10, 2011

Join PlaySmart's Oklahoma City Advisor Board for a spectacular night of fun, friends and bowling!    Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, 2011 (7pm - 10pm) for the read more


July 10, 2011

Hello Denver! Time to pull out your golf clubs and Chip-In to help support PlaySmart’s Denver Summer Sports Camp. PlaySmart will host its fundraiser at Arrowhead Golf Course inside scenic R... read more


July 1, 2011

Feltz Wealthplan Swing for Charity Golf Tournament
Plan to join us on Monday, September 26th at Champions Run Golf Club in Omaha, NE for the Feltz Wealthplan Swin... read more


June 8, 2011

Are you an NFL fan??? Join NY Jets player Dustin Keller as he bowls to support PlaySmart at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Dustin is bringing is favorite teammates, including Mark Sanchez! &n... read more


June 7, 2011

Joe Baker honored by Princeton f... read more


May 25, 2011

New PlaySmart Sports Program in Baltimore MD
In May of 2011 The PlaySmart Board of Directors unanimously approved the support of the new Baltimore afterschool/summer initiative, in partnership with the Child First Authority, now known ... read more


May 25, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tampa, Fl (May 25, 2011).  PlaySmart Announces 2011 Summer Camps in Tampa, Denver & Omaha
 PlaySmart is proud to announce its lineup up of 2011 Summer Sports Camps in Tampa, FL, Denver, C... read more


May 25, 2011

Hello Denver! Time to pull out your golf clubs and Chip-In to help support PlaySmart’s Denver Summer Sports Camp. PlaySmart will host its fundraiser at Arrowhead Golf Course inside scenic Roxborough State Park Thursday, August 11th. Shot... read more


May 17, 2011

Get ready to strike some hope into the hearts of many deserving children! NY Jets Pro Dustin Keller to host Charity Bowl, Monday, June 13th, Chelsea Piers in NYC. This event will raise money for 3 worthy charities committed to providing athlet... read more


May 17, 2011

Oklahoma City (May 13, 2011) – PlaySmart is proud to announce the expansion of its efforts in the Oklahoma City area with the creation of a regional advisory board.  This regional board has been formed with the intention of increasi... read more


May 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tampa, Fl (May 11, 2011).  The PlaySmart, Inc. Board of Directors announces the addition of its newest member, Lisa Tanners Surace.  Surace’s nomination to a three year appointment was recently ap... read more


April 9, 2011

Join Kevin and Amanda Kavanagh on April 9th, 2011,  as they host the 2nd annual Sips for Sports at the exclusive Manursing Island Club in Rye, New York.  Enjoy fine... read more


April 9, 2011

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the upcoming 2011 Spin for Kids Celebrity Bike Spin on Saturday, April 9th.  All proceeds benefit Playsmart and read more


December 20, 2010

Omaha, NE (December 20, 2010).  Nine prominent community and business leaders have joined a new advisory board to oversee PlaySmart's Omaha initiatives.   Active in the Omaha area since 2002, the organization annou... read more


November 12, 2010

Nearly 500 kids in Omaha wrapped up a successful football season, thanks to the generous support of PlaySmart.  PlaySmart provides support to the Junior Pride and Junior Mavs by providing funding to purchase equipment and off-the-field pr... read more


October 28, 2010

Tampa Bay, Florida (October 28, 2010)  PlaySmart is pleased to welcome Ellen Grosso and Jamie Wright to the organization.  Ellen will assume programming responsibilities for PlaySmart while Jamie will assume administrative duties in ... read more


PlaySmart Kids in Omaha Enjoy Football

PlaySmart welcomed the Junior Pride and Junior Mavs football programs to the University of Nebraska, Omaha. As you can see from the pictures the kids had a great time!  Special guest Trev Alberts, spoke to the kids about reaching the... read more


Fundraiser is a Win!

On Friday, September 17, 2010, Frank and Meg Ille hosted the 2nd Annual Charity Bowl in Oklahoma City benefitting PlaySmart.  The event was held at RedPin the Bricktown area of Oklahoma City.  Loves Travel Stops and Country Stor... read more


2010 PlaySmart Summer Internship a Success!

PlaySmart is pleased to recognize summer intern Simone Hill, class of 2012 at Princeton University.  Simone's intership focused on areas design... read more