RAPID CITY, S.D. — The YMCA of Rapid City will probably be kicking off the summer with annual Healthy Kids Day on Friday, April 29 with loads of actions together with Zumba, a bounce home, basketball, free meals and extra.
Presented by Monument Health, the occasion takes place on the YMCA’s car parking zone from 4-6 p.m.
Healthy Kids Day is the YMCA’s nationwide initiative to enhance well being and well-being for youths and households. The aim is to get children transferring and studying, as effectively creating wholesome habits whereas they’re away from the classroom throughout the summer.
“At the Y, we consider children have to be children,” stated CEO Keiz Larson. “Healthy Kids Day is a enjoyable, free community-wide occasion to kick off summer and remind us all how necessary it’s for youths to remain energetic bodily and mentally all through the summer. Who doesn’t keep in mind enjoying outdoors within the neighborhood…this occasion will probably be simply that!”
In recognition of Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA affords varied suggestions to assist households develop wholesome habits throughout the summer similar to ensuring children get not less than 5 servings of fruit and greens ever day, studying half-hour a day collectively, enjoying collectively and getting not less than 10-12 hours of sleep for youngsters ages 5-12, in addition to 7-8 hours an evening for adults.
For extra data on the occasion, you’ll be able to contact Emily Pitz at 605-718-9622, e mail emilyp@rcymca.org or by clicking here.