Summer Out Loud - Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of Summer Out Loud! Did you recently register and have missed our first 2 emails? Click below to get the updates! Also, don't forget to print your passport. Week 0 – Get Ready! Week 1 – Challenge Kickoff Passport Activity Insert

Get Social!

Post photos and videos of your family activities on facebook and instagram. Use the hashtag: #YSummerOutLoud and tag the Y to be eligible for additional prizes. Your post may also make the weekly national celebration video, so be loud and creative! Check out these fun posts from week 1 

HOPSCOTCH is ALWAYS at good time! When was the last time that you played this game? (click photo for the video)

Physical activity time is as simple (and fun) as blowing bubbles and tumbling. Send us your favorite outside play photo or video. Just reply to this email.

Weekly Goal

Connect Relationships are important for mental, emotional, social and even physical health. Aim to spend quality time with others this week. How can you connect with friends and family members? Listen to Clair's suggestions in the video below. 

YMCA Special Events

July 20 & 23: Music for Everyone - Ukulele Practice @ Lampeter-Strasburg Ampitheater (Lancaster) July 21: Storytime and Yoga for preschoolers @ Musser’s Park (Lancaster) July 23: Storytime and Yoga for preschoolers @ Musser’s Park (Lancaster) July 23: Movie Night @ The W. Dale Brougher (York) July 24: Dance Party @ The W. Dale Brougher (York) July 28: Paint Night @ The W. Dale Brougher (York) For more information, contact: Lancaster - 717-393-9622 York - 717-235-0446

Getting Out Loud!

Kids are Punny! Share jokes first thing in the morning, at the dinner table or right before bed. Check out Gavin's joke below. Send us your puns so that we can laugh along with you. Better yet, post a video of your joke on social media and tag us. Let's get the entire York and Lancaster community laughing! #YSummerOutLoud Lancaster Y facebook York Y facebook StrongLife YMCA facebook Water Balloon Toss   Flip empty plastic milk jugs upside town and cut off the base. Cover the sharp edge with duct tape. This will be used to catch the balloons!   Fill up several water balloons to a size that will fit into the milk jug “Catcher”.   Take turns playing catch! The dry one wins!   https://www.funlovingfamilies.com/diy-backyard-party-games/ ‌

Getting Out Loud (Virtually)!

Stretch, breathe and move together with Coach Bridget and her yogi friends.

Create Healthy Habits

Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles Ingredients: Favorite Fruit (1 cup diced) Yogurt or Vegan Yogurt (2 cups) Low Sugar Jam, Honey, or spread of choice (2 tbsp) Kitchen supplies: Knife to cut fruit Popsicle molds, ice cube trays, or wax-lined paper cups Popsicle sticks   Instructions: Chop fruit into small bite sized pieces, set aside Swirl the spread of choice into yogurt Add diced fruit pieces Pour yogurt mix into popsicle molds or wax paper cups, distributing evenly Freeze until set   Great Mix Ideas: P & B: Banana, Peanut Butter, Plain Yogurt Strawberries & Creme: Strawberries, Cream Cheese, Plain Yogurt Tropical: Pineapple, Mango Jelly, Strawberry Yogurt