Youth & Family
YMCA youth sports programs fill kids' free time with positive activities and caring adult attention. Coaches, often volunteers that include many parents, emphasize teamwork and cooperation over winning at any cost, developing good values over developing the next superstar. We teach good sportsmanship through the YMCA's four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Skill development builds self-confidence while an active lifestyle promotes health in spirit, mind and body.
Youth & Family at Mill Pond
Youth & Family at Quincy
Healthy Kids Day 2012
Take on Summer
Saturday, April 28th
12:00 - 2:00pm, Quincy Branch
12:00 - 3:00pm, Mill Pond Branch
South Shore YMCA Invites Kids and Parents to "Take on Summer" by joining us for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28th. We will be celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that will help families find fun through active play and educational opportunities to improve health and well-being. As part of the Y's commitment to strengthening community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, Healthy Kids Day will encourage kids and parents to commit to keeping the body and mind active now and throughout the summer.
Healthy Kids Day is the nation's largest health day for kids. At the SSYMCA's Quincy and Hanover branches, families can participate in a variety of activities and fitness demonstrations for all ages. Also available will be healthy snacks and information from local vendors.
Healthy Kids Day Highlights Include:
- Arts & Crafts
- Family Activities
- Local vendors will provide information on topics such as nutrition, health care, dentistry, and home & child safety
- Healthy snacks
- Prizes & Give-a-ways
Quincy Branch Special HKD Activities:
- Obstacle Course
- Scavenger Hunt
- Family Zumba (12:15 - 1:00pm)
- Art & Music Activities
Mill Pond Special HKD Activities:
- Dodgeball
- Tae Kwon Do Demonstration (12:30pm)
- Cheerleading Demonstration (2:30pm)
- Live Animals
- Bouncy House