Play Everyday! makes recess a fun, fitness-focused event where all kids are invited and encouraged to play along. Play is critical to social, emotional, and physical health but many kids aren’t getting enough.
At recess, a Y play coach facilitates the YMCA Play Everyday! program, which focuses on health and skill-related fitness with a mindset of inclusion. Play coaches facilitate group games and sports for kids of all ages and skill levels.
“Play Everyday! Helps all kids get involved and feel a sense of belonging at recess.”
- Aimee Miner, Principal of Lake Forest Park Elementary School
Find out how you can bring Play Everyday! to your school by contacting us at base@seattleymca.org.
More students are engaged in active play, especially those who typically struggle to find a group or place to fit in
Students learn new skills and games to help them be active at recess
Schools report a significant decrease in behavior incidents during and after recess, including incidents that require staff intervention
