On 21 September join us for a FREE evening of active fun for the whole family! From 5-7 p.m. the Youth Center will have a variety of activities throughout the Youth Center and grounds. There will be children’s circuit training with staff from the Fitness Center, “Set Your Child Up For Success” screenings and evaluations, sumo suit wrestling, inflatables, a dunk tank, DJ, snack bar specials, and door prizes.
Read a little history on our multi-programmed event…
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play is an annual event designed to encourage kids and parents to turn off the television and play, especially outdoors. The main goals of this event are to influence kids to be active, putting kids and their health first.
In 2009, Nickelodeon actually stopped playing shows and posted this message to promote their message:
“Today is Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! Turn off your TV, shut down your computer, put down the cell phones-yes, YOU! And GO ALL OUT! We’ll see you back here at 3 p.m.!”
Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids
Boys and Girls Clubs (BGC) of America celebrate the importance of establishing stronger relationships between adults and youth by leading the BGC Day for Kids effort. The goal of this event is to spend meaningful time with children. Research shows that when adults spend meaningful time with kids, it helps them develop a positive self-image, sense of belonging, usefulness, and purpose. While children are happy with the amount of time their parents spend with them, many wish the time together was focused, rich in shared activities and not rushed. BGC challenges you!
- Recognize the importance of spending time with the special kids in your life
- Encourage youth to participate in fun and healthy activities
- Serve as a role model by initiating active play
- Listen and be supportive when young people need someone to talk to
- Active play is a vital part of developing a young person’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being
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