Kong Academy | Empowering Kids Through Play

Kong Access

Every child deserves access to movement, play and social-emotional learning

SEL programs are proven to: 

13% improvement in standardized test scores

38% improvement in conflict resolution

24% increase in prosocial behaviors

Kong Access provides free social-emotional learning and movement-based programs to schools and communities where children need them most. Through play, physical activity, and intentional relationship-building, we help children develop the emotional strength, confidence, and skills they need to thrive.

Who We Serve

Children

We work with children in public schools, after-school programs, community centers, and underserved neighborhoods where access to social-emotional learning and physical play opportunities is limited.

Educators and Community Leaders

We support teachers, caregivers, and community leaders with training and practical strategies that strengthen SEL and physical development within existing programs.

Families

We provide families with accessible, at-home resources that extend social-emotional learning and physical play beyond the classroom and into everyday life.

What We Do

School-Based Programs

Free or low-cost, movement-centered SEL sessions delivered during the school day or in after-school settings, tailored to the needs of each school community.

Community Events

Free or low-cost events that bring children and families together through movement, play, and social-emotional learning experiences in underserved neighborhoods.

Professional Training

Workshops and practical resources for educators, caregivers, and community stakeholders that reinforce SEL and physical development strategies within schools and community programs.

Family Resources

Simple, effective at-home tools that help families support emotional growth, movement, and connection in daily life.

Our Impact and Goals

Kong Access is building a sustainable, scalable model for delivering social-emotional learning and physical play to communities that need it most.

Our goals include:

Voices From the Community

“Kong Academy has given my two sons confidence to do hard things. Their coaches focus on the mental and emotional aspects of overcoming obstacles.”
— Deb, Parent

Governance and Transparency

Kong Access is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors that provides strategic oversight, accountability, and community connection to ensure the organization fulfills its mission and grows sustainably.

Board of Directors

Chairman: Curt Jordan
Co-Chair: Elke Robshaw
Treasurer: David Poston
Secretary: Lisa Gredvig
Management Professional: Dean Inniss

Public Documents

  • View Annual Reports
  • View Meeting Minutes
  • View IRS Form 990

Get Involved

Whether you represent a school, a community organization, or a family looking for support, there are meaningful ways to be part of Kong Access.

Help us bring movement and social-emotional learning to every child.

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