Playworks Playtime Newsletter August 2015

August 2015

Staying Active Planning Tips for Back to School

National Immunization Awareness Month

Statistics and More

Wacipi 2015

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Summer Camp

Attend the Ice Cream Social

Cupcake Craze

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CUPCAKE CRAZE CLASS AUGUST 12

Physical Activity After Summer Break

Instructor: Renee Avelsgard 6-7pm • FREE • At Mazopiya

Upcoming Events:

Want to get in on the cupcake trend?

Join Renee in learning the tricks of the trade. She will teach you how to make a classic cupcake and even some vegan and paleo alternatives to satisfy anyone’s special dietary needs.

Tips for keeping your children active as summer comes to a close and the school year begins

SUMMER CAMP ICE CREAM SOCIAL August 12 GRADUATION August 18 LAST DAY August 28

To Parents: Please remember to get your Playcare Stamp before leaving Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. All Membership Cards must be presented upon check-in.

No outside food or beverages.

Remember socks are required in the Atrium.

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CHILDREN

Physical Activity After Summer Break As summer vacation winds down and families are preparing for back to school, it’s important to keep your kids active during the school year. This can be challenging, because school usually means sitting for long periods of time, colder outdoor temperatures, and less play time.

Keeping them active, however, is critical to a long, healthy life. The kids will sleep better, have stronger muscles and bones, manage their weight, have a decreased risk for obesity-related diseases, such as Type II diabetes; have an increased sense of well-being and confidence, and have better academic motivation.

To help your kids remain active, focus on these three key motivators •The right activities for their age

• Opportunities to be active • Making it fun!

Kids that enjoy an activity are more likely to be engaged and want to participate. Also understand that not all kids will be athletes, and to identify non- athletic activities that will appeal to these children. Parent involvement and encouragement is vital for kids without an athletic drive or interest.

For age-appropriate activities and more information on motivating kids to stay active, visit Kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/active_kids.

Source: kidshealth.org

The Facts About Immunization Concerns about vaccine safety? Vaccines save lives and protect against diseases. If you don’t immunize, you’re putting your child and other children at risk of catching a deadly or dangerous disease. Thanks to modern day vaccines, these diseases have dramatically declined. Vaccines today protect children and teens from 16 diseases that can otherwise have terrible effects.

20,000 Cases

vs.

31 530,217 Cases Cases

Pre-Vaccine

Vaccine

H. influenzae

187 Cases

99%

Decrease

Pre-Vaccine

Vaccine

Measles

29,005 Cases

vs.

0 Cases

100%

Decrease

Pre-Vaccine

Vaccine

Smallpox

530,217 Cases

vs.

584 580 Cases Cases

99%

Decrease

Pre-Vaccine

Vaccine

Mumps

vs.

26 Cases

96%

Decrease

Pre-Vaccine

Vaccine

Tetanus

Reported Disease Cases

August 2015

source: www.immunize.org

99%

Decrease

vs.

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