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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Y – Healthy Kids Day

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Now that spring is here, it’s time to spend more time outside breathing the fresh air and being active. We are so lucky to have many options for hiking and biking in Naperville with our trail system. Do you have a plan to help you and your family stay active this summer?

judy_ellertsonDid you know that for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year? In fact, research shows that during the summer kids are prone to gain more weight and fall behind in studies.

On Sat., April 27, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.

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Over 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in Healthy Kids Day, holding free community events that are open to all kids and families and filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities. Let’s Get a Jump on Summer and help kids carry the spirit of staying intellectually and physically active.

RJ Bartels, Executive Director at the Kroehler Y, and I would like to invite you to attend Healthy Kids Day on April 27 from 9AM – 12PM at the Kroehler Family Y and from 10AM – 2PM at the Fry Family Y.

Both locations will have opportunities to take part in mini fitness classes like Zumba, Yoga and Break Dancing along with play time on inflatable slides and bounce houses. Local health professionals will be on hand to help answer questions. Healthy snacks will be available. Information about Y summer camps and classes will be available to help you plan an active summer. Our local Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by DuPage Medical Group.

For a listing of activities on Healthy Kids Day at your Naperville Y’s go to www.kroehlerfamilyymca.org and www.fryfamilyymca.org.

This event is free and open to the community. This is a play date your kids will love. Hope to see you April 27.

 

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Judy Ellertson
Judy Ellertsonhttp://www.ymcachicago.org/fry/
Judy Ellertson is the Executive Director of the Fry Family Y and the Y Sports Complex. Contact her at jellertson@ymcachicago.org.

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