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Activate America
The YMCA, Ed Barragan, and the Knox County Health Department have teamed up to bring you a new family oriented program at the Y!
Join us for fun fitness activities that help you in the pursuit of well-being in mind, body and spirit.
Then, parents and youth can learn how to build their strengths in showing love adn limits as well as helping develop skills in handling peer pressure an bullying.
When: Tuesday evening
6:30-8:00pm
Starting January 6th, 2009
Where: YMCA multi-prupose room, gymnasium, outside the Y, racquetball court or the game room
Fees: Y Members: Free
Activity Members: $5.00
On September 26th, several Knox County YMCA staff members and their families met at Lake Story to conclude America on the Move Week. Over 40 people gathered for some fitness and fun. The spirited group walked over one mile to show their dedication to GETTING ACTIVE!
Why are YMCAs involved?
Because of our over 150-year commitment to uniting communities around building healthy spirit, mind and body, no institution is better positioned than YMCAs to act as a unifying force in leading this aggressive charge. We are a charitable, not-for-profit, community based organization that collectively serves over 10,000 communities and neighborhoods nationwide, reaching 20.1 million members.Health and wellness has always been an integral part of YMCAs' charitable mission. Activate America builds upon our track record of pioneering programs that respond to timely societal needs. For example, did you know that the YMCA invented basketball as a means for keeping university students active and out of trouble during winter months, and volleyball was invented at a YMCA for businessmen who found basketball too strenuous? Were you aware that the YMCA pioneered child care in the 70's such that today, YMCAs are collectively the largest providers of child care and after school programs? YMCAs collectively are also one of the largest providers of health and wellness programs and youth sports in the country. They are working to incorporate physical exercise into all aspects of youth, family and community programming.In addition, YMCA of the USA, the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs, has a strong public policy arm to drive needed reform at the state and national levels. How can I get involved? YMCA Activate America is an ambitious, long-term effort but you can get involved now by:
Participating in YMCA Healthy Kids® Day. This national event takes place annually in April at more than 1,300 YMCAs to promote physical activity and healthy living habits in children and families. Joining that neighbor who goes for a walk after dinner each evening. Calling your local YMCA or Parks and Rec department to see what kind of fitness activities they offer. Asking your mayor why your neighborhood doesn't have bike paths or sidewalks.
Calling your alderperson and telling him or her your community would like a farmer's market.
Where can I find information about healthier living?
Visit the Find Your YMCA area, the Programs area and Resources for Families on ymca.net to find helpful information. You'll also find more tips in YMCA publications like Member News.
These Web sites also have more information on healthy living:
www.cdc.gov -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.healthierus.gov - the federal government's Steps to a Healthier US initiative
www.nrpa.org - Hearts N' Parks Sponsors events in community parks to get families moving
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