Project Lead: Anthony Zamora

At Ashbel Smith Elementary, recess is more than a break—it’s a chance for students to move, play, and grow. With the support of United Way’s Day of Caring volunteers, we’ll transform the blacktop and concrete areas into colorful, purposeful activity zones that encourage healthy, engaging play every day.

Using a mix of stencils and freestyle designs, volunteers will paint games, movement paths, and activity stations that bring energy and creativity to recess. These new markings will help teachers implement Active Recess, a program already supported with training and equipment, ensuring students enjoy structured, fun, and inclusive play opportunities.

Volunteers will:
✔ Paint activity zones on blacktop and concrete surfaces
✔ Use stencils and freestyle designs for a variety of games
✔ Bring color, creativity, and joy to the playground

Where: Ashbel Smith Elementary
Volunteers Needed: 25

Impact: With your help, the playground will become a space that inspires movement, friendship, and healthy habits. Every painted line or design is an invitation for children to laugh, play, and thrive.