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Healthy Kids Day- YMCA Buffalo Niagara


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 05/15/2021
Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, May 15, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The Y hopes to use the day to get more kids moving and learning, creating healthy habits they can continue while they’re away from the classroom. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential.

In celebration of Healthy Kids Day, the Y is focusing on five “ingredients” that make a healthy child:

  • Healthy Food – Children need at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day for healthy development. Kids who help make their own meals and snacks are more likely to try the food, so enlist children in meal prep to encourage tasty explorations.
  • Physical Activity – From increased screen time to virtual school, studies show that children moved less in 2020 than usual. Help kids get back into physical activity routines by setting at least 60 minutes for fun games and play every day.
  • Curiosity – Children who are read to by a family member at least three times per week are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25 percent in reading compared to their peers. Encourage children to access new wonders with their own library card. Many libraries now offer curbside pick up too!
  • Laughter and Fun – It’s important to let kids be kids! Parents should make sure they are joining in the fun with their kids. Close the laptop, turn off the phone and have uninterrupted play time.  These opportunities allow adults to model a love for activity while providing invaluable family bonding time..

Join us at our YMCA branches for a day of fun activities, including arts & crafts, healthy snacks, special guests, and more. This event is free to the community and pre-registration is required. Please call the branch directly to secure your spot.


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

150 Tech Drive
Amherst, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

716-839-2543
Contact name: 
Eric Dosch
The event has already taken place on this date: 
05/15/2021
Time: 
11am- 2pm
Price: 
Free

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together