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When to Start Swimming Lessons for Your Child
There's nothing like watching your little ones enjoy themselves. As parents and caregivers, it's one of life's joys. Swimming is a popular activity for children and a great way to get your kids active, but how do you know when your child is ready to start lessons?While every kid reaches developmental milestones at their own…
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Register for Before and After School Programs for the 26-27 School Year
Great news, parents! We're offering Before and After School Care (BASE) at 60+ locations throughout the region! This program helps fill a gap for working families by keeping kids safe when not in school.ActivitiesYour kids can experience tons of fun activities at the Y before and after regular school hours. This includes activities like:Homework assistanceOutdoor…
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Benefits of Playing Sports for Children
While sports for children help kids stay active, they also provide many developmental, social and health advantages. Kids can benefit from playing sports in the following ways.1. Learn About TeamworkKids can learn about team building and working together accomplishing goals while playing sports. Whether they play soccer, basketball or baseball, each member works together to overcome…
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Keeping Summer Camp Affordable
At the YMCA, we believe deeply in the power of the classic camp experience to set children on a path towards physical, mental, and emotional well-being for a lifetime. Studies show:Camp experiences foster independence and self-confidence for 74% of children who participate (American Camp Association)Children who attend summer camp demonstrate improved social skills and resilience…
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Top 8 Benefits of Group Exercise Classes
You've probably passed by a group workout class before and heard the loud music and the encouraging and energetic instructor. You've likely seen class participants smiling, sweating and having a blast getting active. But do you know there are numerous advantages of group exercise? Learn more about the many benefits of group exercise and opportunities…
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How to Play Pickleball: A Guide for Beginners
Despite its unique name, pickleball is becoming a popular sport, with 4.8 million players in the United States in 2021. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. It was invented in 1965 by Barney McCallum, Joel Pritchard, and Bill Bell and is named after Pritchard's dog Pickles. This fast-paced game requires little equipment and is simple to learn. Getting Started When…
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The Benefits of Summer Camps for Children
Summer is nearly here, bringing about many new considerations for parents. Most parents must consider childcare for the summer, activities to prevent their kids from being bored and educational programs. A go-to solution for these concerns is summer camp. Continue reading to learn the benefits of summer camps for children: 9 Benefits of Summer Camps for KidsExperiencing…
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10 Health Benefits of Regular Exercise
No matter when you start, exercise can improve your health in just about every way. At the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, we have seen firsthand how exercise can change people's lives — here's a look at some of the benefits. 1. Exercise Improves Health Conditions Exercise can improve and prevent chronic health conditions, including low blood…
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