Fun Is Dead - The Washington Post
Fun is dead. - The Washington Post
“‘That’s way more television than you really need. We put play on the back burner,’ says Pat Rumbaugh, 65, of Takoma Park, Md. She’s ‘The Play Lady,’ who organizes unorganized play for adults. Rumbaugh is also a fan of getting dirty (literally, with dirt), dress-up boxes and sidewalk chalk for grown-ups.”
ChangeX.org
Here’s your opportunity to have your Play Day funded! Visit ChangeX and apply for the Play Day Project!
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 27, 2024 (10:30AM-1PM) - Kindness Day at Piney Branch Elementary School. See the flyer below!
February 11, 2024 (1PM-4PM) - Mid-Winter Playday at Piney Branch Elementary School. Interested volunteers contact info@letsplayamerica.org
February 17, 2024 (9:30AM) - Story Time at People’s Books, Takoma Park https://www.letsplayamerica.org/books
Volunteer For Play Days!
“Nothing beats being a dress-up lady at a play event! Some kids want to independently put together an outfit, and some are happy to have help. Either way, the look on a child's face when they spot themselves in the mirror is priceless! They look transported, perhaps imagining themselves as the star of a show, turning this way and that to get the full effect. Some are happy to remain with that one image, others can't vary their look fast enough. And the youngest kids enjoy just running their hands through the bead box! The dress-up area is truly a place of joy.”
Judy Jaffie, “The Dress-Up Lady”
Holiday Gifts
Shop Local
Pat’s new book is available at Fair Day’s Play in downtown Takoma Park
You can preorder your book through Fair Day’s Play website. Shop local and buy “Let’s Play Outside,” today.
Shop & Play Promos
It’s the season of giving! Give the gift of play. Proceeds go to funding LPA’s playful community events!
WHAT’S NEW?
Equipment Rentals for the DC Area
We offer 2-day equipment rentals for your own play event. From Giant Chess to hula hoops, a puppet theatre to bocce, there’s something for everyone to play!
The Play Lady’s New Book:
Let’s Play Outside
There's no better way to grow healthy bodies and minds than by playing outside! Featuring energizing text and bright photos of children in motion, Let's Play Outside with inspire young readers everywhere to get outside and play in their surroundings. Additional resources to promote successful play include suggested activities, play locations, and rules.