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t’s not summer in New York without the YMCA—the city’s authority on helping families stay active and healthy. Here are some tips will help to help keep your family cool, happy, and active all summer long: • Net Rewards: Play outdoor sports this summer like basketball, volleyball and tennis. YMCA branches across the city are introducing a new “10 and Under Tennis” program to get kids hooked on racket sports early! • Dive into Summer: Help your child learn to swim or improve his or her swimming skills. And adults remember to be active by the poolside. • Prevent Summer Learning Loss: Help your child prepare a summer reading list before school lets out; commit to keeping up with current events as a family every day. • Protect Your Skin: Always use sunscreen, even on overcast days. Encourage your child to wear a hat or cap when playing outdoors. • Avoid Screen Addiction: Limit television and video game time during summer daylight hours. Encourage your kids to get up, get out, and stay active. • Explore Nature: Introduce your child to the glories of nature, whether that takes the form of picnics in the park, hiking and camping trips, bird watching or stargazing. • The Big Payback: Give back to the community by volunteering as a family, especially in programs and events that will get you all outside and moving such as park clean-ups. • Commit to Family Fitness: Join the YMCA: During a time when families struggle to eat right, stay physically active, and find enough 2011
Call or visit your local Queens YMCA branch for details! Cross Island YMCA
Long Island City YMCA
238-10 Hillside Avenue, (718) 479-0505
32-23 Queens Boulevard, (718) 392-7932
Flushing YMCA
Ridgewood YMCA
138-46 Northern Boulevard, (718) 961-6880
69-02 64th Street, (212) 9122180
Jamaica YMCA
SLEEPAWAY CAMP New York YMCA Camp,
89-25 Parsons Boulevard, (718) 739-6600
300 Big Pond Road, Huguenot, NY, (845) 858-2200
time to be together, we’re here to help parents meet these challenges. Whether you’ve been thinking about joining the Y for a while, are a family on a bud-
get considering a “staycation” in the city this summer, or are concerned about the kids being out of school and needing structured programs around health awareness and physical edu-
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cation, the YMCA provides an all-access pass to a summer of healthy fun. Our Summer Membership Special makes staying healthy and fit more affordable than ever. Through June 27th, pay $200* for individual adults or $275* for the whole family! Give your kids a summer to remember at the Y’s Day and Sleepaway Camps. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way. To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. Space is still available so register today! *Some pricing exceptions apply. www.ymcanyc.org
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