Play Captains in the News

Philly is making it easier to turn your block into a place for play this summer

By Catalina Jaramillo, May 14, 2020

Click on the image above to watch the 2019 interview for NBC10 TV.

Teenagers in Philadelphia are hoping to help their younger counterparts have fun while staying safe at the same time. The "Play Captain" program sees teenagers supervise young children as they play outside in at-risk neighborhoods. (Published Thursday, Aug 1, 2019 | Credit: Miguel Martinez-Valle)

Capitanes de juego motivan a los más pequeños

El programa "Play Captains" intenta motivar a los niños a salir a la calle a jugar, mientras que adolescentes pueden aprender a ser mejores líderes cuidando y ayudando a los menores. (Publicado jueves 1 de agosto de 2019 | Crédito: TELEMUNDO 62)

Playstreets of Wonder program helps kids get a leg up on summer learning.

Over the past summer months, Play Captains from Fab Youth Philly and staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia, along with officers from the Police Athletic League have visited these streets to offer children guided reading, games and activities. 

Play Captains bring Playstreets to life in Kensington

By Julia Boyd On 07/16/2019