Five Reasons to Get Your Child Involved in the Y’s Afterschool Program
As another summer winds down and a new school year is on the horizon, the Keene Family YMCA wants to remind parents and caregivers that the Y’s afterschool program is a place where children can remain active and engaged during their time out of school – a critical time for all school-age children. Below, we’ve listed five reasons your child should get involved with Y afterschool programming once school starts!
Physical Activity
The Y’s afterschool program combines learning with play. Each day, we provide physical activity which is vital to the overall health and wellbeing of every child in our program.
Healthy Eating Habits
Teaching children the importance of nutrition and healthy eating is key to their success – both in and out of school. The Y’s afterschool program ensures that kids in our community are provided with healthy afterschool snacks any time they are in our care and are taught healthy eating habits.
Academics, Arts & STEM
Kids can improve their study habits and reading skills; gain exposure to the arts; find a love for STEM activities and much more.
Character Building
Kids in our afterschool program at the Y demonstrate improvement in the values, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed for success in school and in life. Kids and teens can achieve, feel a sense of belonging and explore new interests.
Safety Standards
It is vital that children have a safe, enriching environment for learning, both in and out of school. The Keene Family YMCA’s afterschool program upholds the highest level of safety standards.