Parent Teacher Magazine Gaston County Schools May 2014 | Page 5
Camping at the Y Keeps Youth Moving, Learning and
Exploring All Summer Long
Camping at the Y Keeps Youth
Moving, Learning and Exploring All
Summer Long
For parents, extra support
to keep youth healthy can go
a long way. According to the
latest findings of the YMCA’s
Family Health Snapshot, a survey that gauges children’s activity
levels during the school year, nearly 50 percent of U.S. parents say
technological distractions such as television, cell phones or video
games make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle for their
children. With more free time in summer, ensuring that kids practice
healthy habits could be a greater challenge.
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To give youth an adventurous, active and healthy summer, the
Gaston County Family YMCA is offering day camp for youth in Gaston
County. YMCA camp programs provide a fun and unique experience
that gives children and teens the opportunity to explore the outdoors,
meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories
that last a lifetime. The Gaston County Family Y offers: Creative
Arts, Swimming, Reading, Activities at every age level, Character
Development, physical fitness, field trips, friend time, and so much
more!
The Gaston County Family YMCA provides a variety of
opportunities to help ensure that youth are learning and being
physically active in the summer, a time of exploration,” says Molly
D’Avria, Senior Program Director. “Campers also learn how to be
responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and
make decisions that will help them grow as individuals – all while
having fun.”
5 reasons why children and teens
should attend summer camp:
n ADVENTURE: Summer Camp is all about a wide variety
of fun adventures and new experiences, and especially exploring the
outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and
teen. Visit www.gastonymca.org for details.
Register Now
for Summer Camp
n HEALTHY FUN: Day Camps offer fun, stimulating
activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and
teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their eating
habits.
www.gastonymca.org
n PERSONAL GROWTH:
While being away from the
routine at home, youth have a chance to learn new skills and develop
self confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities
and challenges. Camps offer cognitive learning and social-emotional
development opportunities for achievement.
n NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp
games, songs, swimming and talent shows, campers meet new
friends and strengthen existing friendships. The relationships formed
at camp are important and lasting for many youth.
Register Now
for Summer Camp
www.gastonymca.org
n MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable
experience that will give each camper memories (and camp
traditions) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty
of camp stories to share!
A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of
youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for nearly
130 years. The Gaston County Family Y continues to give youth an
enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model
positive values that help build their kids’ character.
Registration for the upcoming camp season is in progress The
Gaston County Family Y encourages parents to give their kids the gift
of camp. And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience
camp, the Gaston County Family Y offers financial assistance to those
in need.
For more information, visit www.
gastonymca.org or contact any
local Gaston County YMCA.
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