GUEST WRITER: Playwork Campference 2019 – “That’s playwork”

GUEST WRITER: Playwork Campference 2019 – “That’s playwork”

Simon Rix has been in playwork since he was 17, taking roles at all levels in adventure playgrounds and advocacy for children’s right to play. We knew it was essential that his passion, experience and political context be represented in this young and growing...
Playwork Campference 2019 – A Million Thank Yous

Playwork Campference 2019 – A Million Thank Yous

Two weeks had passed since the Playwork Campference 2019 had concluded. I was surrounded by snotty tissues. No, I wasn’t emotional that it had all come to an end. This was just my post-project cold. It was one of the worst I’d had in a while, which hinted...
Guest Writer: Finding Connection Through Playwork – Reflections from 2019

Guest Writer: Finding Connection Through Playwork – Reflections from 2019

We have invited our one of the first recipients of the Playworker Travelling Fund, Ana Rita to write about the journey that she took with Pop-Up Adventure Play to the Playwork Campference 2019. We haven’t quite written about it yet (our reflection time is taking...
Playwork Campference 2019 – Reflective Letter from our Previous Keynote Speaker

Playwork Campference 2019 – Reflective Letter from our Previous Keynote Speaker

Dear Campference 2019 attendees, Welcome to this playwork conference reflection. Here’s a look back on the insights and spirit of community we experienced together. Why do we attend conferences? Why we gather at Playwork Conferences To paraphrase the 20th...