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April 2010 News
YMCA Healthy Kids Day – Saturday, April 17
Bring the entire family to the 2nd annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 17 from 9am to 2pm at the Bishop Museum. This fun and family-oriented event focuses on fun play and nutrition education and features interactive games, community resources, live entertainment, healthy cooking demos and much more! Admission is free for kama‘aina and military families, but we ask that a canned good donation for the Hawaii Food Bank be brought to help feed Hawaii’s hungry.
Find out more about YMCA Healthy Kids Day and how you can keep your keiki happy and healthy.
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Give Your Child the Summer to Remember
This summer, we’ve got something for everyone! Day camp, specialty camp, resident camp, after summer school and teen leadership programs. View our exciting new summer catalog to see the adventures waiting for your child or teen. In addition to new programs, we are now offering a 20% reduction in all summer programs for YMCA Family Fitness Members.
You can even win an 8-week summer day camp for your child ($1,120 value)! Click to enter our exciting drawing. Entries must be received online by May 21 and winners will be announced on May 28.
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Calling All Bank of Hawaii Employees!
The YMCA of Honolulu has been selected as a potential beneficiary of Bank of Hawaii’s June 26, 2010 Annual Charity Walk for our outstanding youth and teen programs. Not only is this a great honor, but it is also a great opportunity for our community. With your very important vote for the YMCA, you can show your support for programs in childcare, health and wellness, and community outreach. Click for more information.
Mahalo.
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You Can Still Make a Difference
Dollars raised by the YMCA 2010 Strong Communities Annual Support allows our organization to underwrite many childcare and youth programs, and provide financial assistance to those in need. Thanks to your support we have raised $820,500 which is over 90% of our goal. Please click to learn about the Strong Communities Annual Support Campaign.
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Bring a Buddy and Get Healthy Together
It’s simple to be healthy with the YMCA and Jamba Juice, especially if you have the support of friends! Invite your friends and family to join the healthy life by becoming a member at the YMCA and get a brand new YMCA t-shirt when you sign them up between April 12 and May 31. You will also be automatically entered to win a Jamba Juice Prize Pack, valued at $100. Click for more information or inquire at your local YMCA Welcome Center.
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Health Tip of the Month
5-2-1-Almost None! Catchy, isn’t it? Catch the 5-2-1-Almost None bug this April and feel the difference. What is it and what does it mean?
It’s a guide to healthy living that's easy to remember. Teach it to your kids and practice it as a family!
- 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily
- 2 hours or less of screen time (TV, video games, and computer)
- 1 hour of physical activity
- Almost no sugary drinks
By helping you eat more things that are good for you, exercise, and minimizing unhealthy habits like sugary drinks and sedentary activities like television you are blazing a trail to a healthier lifestyle!
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Hot Links
- YMCA Aquatics - Register now and beat the heat! With classes for all ages and experience levels, it’s never too late or too early to learn to swim.
- Silver & Fit Activities - Eligible Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Plan members can receive a free island-wide membership at the YMCA, providing access to exercise equipment and fitness programs as well as many events like bingo.
- Meet Fellow YMCA Members - Has the YMCA made a positive change in your life? Meet others who feel the same way. Read the 2010 “Living the Mission” Annual Report to the Community and get to know real members and their inspiring stories.
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