Week of June 1, 2020

Y KIDS NEWS

pirate skullWhen school’s out, the Y is in! We hope you enjoy this edition of Y Kids News, a newsletter with games and activities you can do from home!

THIS WEEK'S THEME:

SUPERHEROES

Who is your favorite superhero? Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel — this week we celebrate all of them. Let's have a super fun time doing Flash's circuit workout, cooking up some Thor Hammer Snacks and Captain America Mini Pizzas, and creating masks (the superhero kind)!

healthy challenges

SUPER WORKOUT!

superheroAny superhero-in-training knows that being in tip-top shape is a must! Start your super exercises today!

THOR'S WARMUP

  • Alternating high knees: 20
  • Inner thigh stretch: 20 seconds each leg
  • Mountain climbers: 20 seconds
  • Deltoid challenge: Hold arms out at shoulder height for 45 seconds.
  • Quadriceps stretch: Hold 20 seconds each leg
  • Mountain climbers: 25 seconds

WONDER WOMAN'S AMAZON TRAINING

Try to do 2-3 sets of the circuit.

  • Jog in place to a 50-count.
  • Crab walk for a 30-count.
  • Do 20 slow squats.
  • Hold a plank for a 30-count.
  • Do 15 squat jumps.
  • Do 10 push-ups.

FLASH'S CIRCUIT WORKOUT

Try to do 2-3 sets of the circuit.

  • 15 jumping jacks
  • 15 squats
  • 15 push-ups
  • 15 high knees
  • 15 Superman

GOT A MINUTE?

Marco from South Bay Family YMCA has a couple of fun "Minute to Win It" challenges for you. Grab some pennies and a deck of cards, and watch this video for your instructions. Challenge your family and friends, and submit your video for a chance to be featured on our social channels!

 

kids cooking

THOR HAMMER SNACKS

Ingredients:

  • Cheese
  • Pretzels

Instructions:

  • Cut the cheese into small rectangles.
  • Push the pretzels into one side of the cheese.

CAPTAIN AMERICA MINI PIZZAS

pizzaIngredients:

  • 1 can Grands Homestyle Biscuits
  • 1-1/2 cups of pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Your choice of toppings (pepperoni, sausage, veggies, chicken, anything!)

Instructions:

  • Press refrigerated biscuit dough on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce on top of each biscuit and spread around.
  • Cut and add your cheese star to the top of your pizza.
  • Bake in the oven at 375 F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.

craft

SUPERHERO MASKS

Create you own mask!

Items needed:

  • Paper plate
  • String
  • Paint, markers or crayons

Instructions:

  • Cut your paper plate down to your desired shape or design.
  • Paint or color your mask.
  • Cut holes for the string on each side of the mask.
  • Measure the string you your superheroes head. Add a little extra to account for tying it to the mask.

SUPERHERO CUFFS

Items needed:

  • Toilet paper rolls ( 1-2 per child)
  • Scissors
  • Paint (multiple colors)
  • Foam or foam shapes (optional)
  • Glitter (optional)
  • Construction paper (can be used instead of paint)

Instructions:

  • Paint rolls (allow time to dry).
  • Cut a slit in roll.
  • Decorate cuffs with foam shapes and glitter.

jokes and trivia

BE THE ENTERTAINER

JOKES

Trivia:

  1. Clark Kent is also known as who?
  2. Who helps protect Gotham City?
  3. Diana is the name of which superhero?
  4. What are the names of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
  5. Which superhero carries an indestructible shield?

See answers below

Jokes:

  1. How did Spider-Man learn how to make his spider-suit?
  2. What did Iron Man say to Ant-Man?
  3. What is Aquaman's favorite bird?

more to explore

MORE SUPERHERO FUN

FAMILY WORD WORKOUTS

ykid_news_family_word_game.pngOur Y families are staying active and having fun with Family Word Workouts. Each letter of the alphabet represents a different exercise! This week, we're challenging you to a super workout every day:

  • Monday: VILLAIN
  • Tuesday: SUPERHERO
  • Wednesday: FLASH
  • Thursday: AVENGER
  • Friday: SUPERMAN

Also, check our social channels (@YMCASANDIEGO) throughout the week for more get-you-moving words. Download your alphabet workout sheet.

FLIP FOR GYMNASTICS!

gymnasticsY Kids are having fun learning gymnastics tricks and practicing skills with coaches from our branches through our new YMCA of San Diego Gymnastics Facebook group. You can get in on the fun, too! Note: A Facebook account is required to participate in this private group.

TRIVIA ANSWERS:

  1. Superman
  2. Batman
  3. Wonder Woman
  4. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello
  5. Captain America

JOKE ANSWERS:

  1. The World Wide Web
  2. Stop bugging me!
  3. Sea-gulls

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