Social exclusion can prevent children from building the confidence and relationships they need to reach their fullest potential. Here are a few tips for fostering greater inclusion and empathy among children and their peers: MODEL EMPATHY AND KINDNESS Teach your child to empathize with those they perceive as “different” because of various dimensions of diversity …
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New Youth Classes at Indian Valley Branch
We are excited to offer some new and improved youth programs at our Indian Valley branch for this Winter Session. Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to get registered today. Ballet II Students practice exercises at the barre and center floor. Flexibility, musicality, memorization, strength, grace and poise is the class focus. Creativity through …
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Junior Sixers League
Be the best you can be! Take to the court in our Y’s premier Junior Sixer’s Basketball League! Ages: 7-12 years Where: Indian Valley YMCA When: Fall Session Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm Offered in partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers Organization, athletes in Junior Sixers develop fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, as …
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Back to School Tips
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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Importance of Youth Activities
In a world filled with technology and “screentime,” it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity. Other reasons include increasing demands of school, a feeling among some kids that they aren’t good at sports, a lack of active role models, and busy working families. Luckily, the Y is the starting point for …
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H.I.P Kids
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health, the North Penn YMCA offers the following program to help families in surrounding areas incorporate healthy eating and regular physical activity into their lives. H.I.P. KIDS | 10-13 YRS H.I.P is for kids who are overweight and need to make …
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