WILMINGTON — Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, YMCA of Delaware branches across the state are hosting Healthy Kids Day on …
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WILMINGTON — Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, YMCA of Delaware branches across the state are hosting Healthy Kids Day on April 24, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids.
The Y aims to provide a carefree day for children, celebrating what makes a kid, a healthy kid. In-person events will feature physically distanced activities and be in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and state/local recommendations.
Healthy Kids Day, now in its 29th year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.
Research shows that without access to out-of-school learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. Following a year filled with numerous changes and uncertainty, Healthy Kids Day is a reminder to families that we can help ensure all children have access to the key ingredients to reach their full potential, even during out-of-school time.
In celebration of the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y is focusing on five “ingredients” that make a healthy child:
Event activities will vary by location. More details are available online.