Boys & Girls Clubs Of Monterey County’s Day For Kids: A Free Family Event Celebrating Active Play

MONTEREY, Calif. - Sept. 5, 2014 - PRLog -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County’s (BGCMC) annual Day for Kids event will take place on Saturday Sept. 20th from 11am to 2pm at the BGCMC Salinas Clubhouse, 85 Maryal Drive (located behind the Salinas Sports Complex). This is a FREE community event featuring Games & Activities, Performances, a Community Resource Fair, Food, and a Farmer’s Market.  The event encourages adults to spend meaningful time with children, and engage in fun and active play.

As part of a nationwide initiative, Day for Kids is helping elevate the issue of a happy, healthy childhood and the importance of offering a positive path for youth in local communities. This event fosters creativity, imagination, and exploration while helping kids discover and develop various skills.

“BGCMC’s Day for Kids creates an opportunity for adults in our community to ‘Pledge to Play’ in our event to foster stronger relationships, spending meaningful time with local youth,” says Donna Ferraro, BGCMC President and CEO.  “While our Day for Kids event is just one day, we hope to enable youth year-round to reach their full potential by offering support, programs and a safe and healthy environment to prosper and thrive in the Salinas Valley and greater Monterey County.”

Interested in learning more about BGCMC Day for Kids or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Nikki Guichet by calling (831) 394-5171 or visit www.bgcmc.org/D4K.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 46 years.  BGCMC provides a safe haven for over 800 children and teens a day, offering programs that focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Leadership. BGCMC operates Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, extension sites at El Sausal and La Paz Middle Schools, and a site at the CHISPA Sea Garden Community in Castroville.  Nearly 90% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session.  Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171