Sports
The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. When children are spending most of their free time sitting in front of televisions and computers, they are not outside running, jumping or engaging in team sports that would keep their weight down.
Our sports department at the Joplin Family Y allows children the opportunity to engage in activities with many sports offered throughout the year. Many studies have also shown that parental involvement remains one of the most important keys to our children's healthy lifestyle.
Please help us in decreasing the obesity rate in children by becoming involved in our sport leagues.