Play Day

Overview

Play Day
Celebrated Throughout the Month of June

The National Day of Play is June 29th! Hosted by the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund, Play Day celebrates the benefits of movement, play, and youth sports for all kids. This year, the focus is on getting outside, being active, and enjoying the joy of play.

At CAN, Play Day is celebrated throughout the month of June with activations throughout the state emphasizing the importance of play and movement for our youth.

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Play Day 2024
Chula Vista, Garden Grove, Sacramento, and Riverbank

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Play Day 2024 was a success! ✨ As part of our Physical Health & Wellness Initiative and Play Day Celebration, we supported 250+ youth in learning the importance of play and physical activity across the state in four cities: Chula Vista, Garden Grove, Riverbank, and Sacramento.

We also provided 8+ hours of technical assistance to Expanded Learning practitioners on the importance of positive coaching and how they can apply Play Day activities in their programs all year long.

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Play Day Week of Awareness
June 23 - June 29, 2024

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Did you know that June 29th is Play Day also known as the National Day of Play? Join us in getting outside, getting active, and playing to celebrate the benefits of movements and youth sports for all kids!

As part of our Physical Health and Wellness Initiative and Play Day Celebration, we will be supporting the following cities: Chula Vista, Garden Grove, Riverbank and Sacramento. We can’t wait to see how you are going to celebrate Play Day!

Looking for inspiration on how you can bring Play Day to your program? Explore these resources below: