It’s almost that time again! The kids are heading back to school and now, more than ever, is an important time to get your children practicing healthy habits! #1 – Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Rest is vitally important for a child’s growth and development. Most of all, getting enough sleep is …
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Harleysville Childhood Center
Register for Fall I Session
Fall Into Fitness with our great new programs Small Group Training to help you lose weight, build strength and stay motivated. NOW Les Mills Classes are included with your Full Y Membership. New Aqua Fit and Gentle Hydro Stretch classes free to members. 7th grade free memberships begin in September. Fall I session runs Monday, …
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Kickball and Movie Night
TELL US WHAT MOVIE YOU WANT TO SEE! TAKE THE POLL. Bring your family to enjoy a friendly game of kickball and end the evening with a movie! Bring a picnic style dinner with you and meet up with other families in our great community! As the sun sets we’ll get ready with a movie voted …
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Feeding Kids Helps Deliver the Best Summer Ever
When the school year ends, nearly 21 million kids who receive free and reduced price lunches lose access to this critical daily need. Hunger hinders children’s ability to think critically, build strong relationships or behave positively. They simply can’t focus. Children without access to nutritious meals and snacks are less likely to reach their full …
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Improve Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the North Penn YMCA offers the following tips to help families in our community be heart healthy. Get Physical: Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active …
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Reduce Your Salt Intake
North Penn YMCA offers the following tips from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help reduce sodium in your diet. Think fresh: Most of the sodium Americans eat is found in processed foods. Eat highly processed foods less often and in smaller portions—especially cheesy foods, such as pizza; cured meats, such as bacon, sausage, …
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