June marks the beginning of summer, a season filled with sunshine, adventure, and endless possibilities. As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time for our youth to embrace the great outdoors and get moving!

Encouraging physical activity during these summer months is essential for maintaining healthy lifestyles and fostering a sense of well-being. Whether it’s playing sports, riding bikes, swimming, or simply enjoying a walk in the park, there are countless ways for kids to stay active and have fun.

This summer, inspire your children to unplug from their screens and dive into new adventures. Physical activity not only boosts their physical health but also enhances their mood, improves concentration, and promotes better sleep.

Check out our Facebook page for different tips, events, and activities to keep your family active and engaged throughout this vibrant season. Let’s make this summer the most active and enjoyable one yet! Go out there and make the most of this beautiful time of year!

THANK YOU, MEGAN!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Megan Walton for her outstanding leadership and boundless enthusiasm during her time as a peer-to-peer co-director for CDFY. Her dedication and inspiring energy have been instrumental in driving our initiatives forward and creating a positive impact on the youth of our community.

We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and look forward to seeing the amazing things she’ll achieve next! 

Thank you, Megan, for everything you’ve done!

 Summer is the perfect time to build strong connections with your children. Finding the perfect activity to stay connected doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Use a calendar template to create a plan for your summer and don’t forget to include your children in the brainstorming.

Here are some activity brainstorming questions to ask:

1. Something new to try. Has there been something you’ve wanted to try, see, or do but haven’t had the time to check it out yet? Set a date to try something new in the neighborhood.

2. Free or low-cost activities. Whether you’re budgeting or not, finding free or low-cost activities can spark creativity. Try to get the most bang for your buck on a few activities.

3. All day fun. Choose an activity that will take your whole day to explore and enjoy. Bonus points for not using your electronics throughout the whole day.

4. Super ultimate adventures. Decide on one activity that will blow all of the others out of the water. This can build anticipation and connection as your family gets excited for this super ultimate adventure.

P.S. Remember that the smallest things can become the big things! Set a time to have a chit-chat with a special treat and discuss what they’ve learned that day!