Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Encourages Parents to Help Kids Make the Most of Summer

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Encourages Parents to Help Kids Make the Most of Summer

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Branches ‘Take on Summer’ during April 28, 2012 Healthy Kids Day Events

To kick-start physical activity and learning throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids – the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with free community events on April 28 for kids and families. Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and grow, but for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. In fact, research shows that kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.

"At Healthy Kids Day, we’re helping parents take on summer by taking steps to ensure that their kids stay physically and intellectually active,” said Barbara Moore, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Healthier Communities Director.  “With summer just around the corner, there is no better time than now to begin developing a healthy routine that helps kids be healthier and sharper for when the next
school year begins.”

As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to improve the health and well-being of kids. As part of this initiative, the Y – along with hundreds of thousands of parents and kids nationwide – is taking on summer by addressing critical gaps in health and education that cause kids to be at increased risk for childhood obesity and suffer summer learning loss.

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA events will take place in various locations starting at 10:00 am and will feature activities such as fun fitness activities, arts & crafts, face painting, water education, healthy food choices, special guests and much more.  For more information, contact the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA at 203 777 9622 visit cccymca.org.

Healthy Kids Day® Event Locations:

Branford Area:  Soundview Family YMCA, 628 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 P 203 481 9622 W soundviewymca.org

Bridgeport Area:  Bridgeport YMCA, 850 Park Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06604 P 203 334 5551 W bridgeportymca.org and the Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA, 790 Central Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06607 P 203 576 7430 W rtccymca.org

Fairfield Area:  Fairfield YMCA, 841 Old Post Road, Fairfield CT 06824 P 203 255 2834 W fairfieldy.org

Hamden/North Haven Area:  Hamden/North Haven YMCA, 1605 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 P 203 248 6631 W hnhymca.org

Milford Area:  Woodruff Family YMCA, 631 Orange Avenue, Milford CT 06461 P 203 878 6501 W woodruffymca.org

New Haven Area:  New Haven YMCA Youth Center, 50 Howe Street, New Haven CT 06514 P 203 776 9622 W cccymca.org

Stratford Area: Stratford YMCA, 3045 Main Street, Stratford CT 06614 P 203 375 5844 W stratfordymca.org

Trumbull Area:  Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA, 20 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull CT 06468 P 203 445 9633 W lakewoodtrumbullymca.org

Valley Area:  Valley YMCA, 12 State Street, Ansonia CT 06401 P 203 736 9622 W valleyy.org

About Us: The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is a community service agency dedicated to addressing community needs that enrich families, promote health and wellness, develop youth and build self-esteem for all. YMCA membership and participation is open to everyone regardless of race or ethnic background, religious preference or ability to pay.  In 2010, the CCC YMCA served 3,470 families daily in childcare programs; 16,000 kids participated in youth sports programs; 11,876 children took advantage of the Y’s instructional swimming lessons; 4,693 kids attended one of our day camps, 733 youth experienced the magic of resident camp; 700 people were served through one of our housing programs and our staff provided supportive services to 700 additional individuals. The CCC YMCA also provided $2.94 million in direct financial assistance to more than 6,000 children, individuals and families.  The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is based in downtown New Haven with eleven YMCA branches in Greater New Haven and Greater Bridgeport while also operating YMCA Camp Hi-Rock, a 1,000 acre residential and day camp in Mt. Washington, Massachusetts.  W cccymca.org P 203 777 9622