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Plainfield Area YMCA - Healthy Kids Day

The Plainfield Area YMCA

It is often said that the greatest
wealth is health. If that is indeed the case, we at the Plainfield YMCA wish to
help young people move towards prosperity with our annual Healthy Kids Day
later this month.

Unfortunately, students' physical
activity often slows down during the summer months. In fact, according to
studies, children gain weight two to three times faster during the summer
vacation compared to the school year. Additionally, physical activity is shown
to improve cognitive development, potentially lessening summer learning loss.

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On Saturday, April 26 between noon
and 3pm at the Plainfield YMCA, join us in kicking off an active spring and
summer for the city's youth. This free event will feature pool activities, a
basketball clinic, both a youth and adult fitness class, karate class, a bouncy
house, arts and crafts, and much more. The First Tee, a youth development
organization, will allow attendees to tee off at their golf clinic. The
Plainfield Y is located at 518 Watchung Avenue.

Similar events will take place at
over 1,500 YMCAs across the country this month, so those not in the Plainfield
area can check with the local Y for more information. In the mean time, we
encourage you to sign up for the Healthy Kids Day email newsletter, a national
mailing that includes tips for keeping kids active and healthy through all four
seasons. (http://www.ymca.net/healthy-kids-day)

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