Free PCR tests will be available to child care providers and the families they serve at eight locations in Athol, Braintree, Billerica, Dalton, Franklin, Plymouth, Sturbridge, and Westfield.
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YMCA gives kids âa dose of normalâ
Dedication to character building and enrichment are key elements of the afterschool program.
Emma Cekala stands proud with the marble tower she made. â Courtesy YMCA M.V.
Ameya Roy participating in a Halloween art project. â Courtesy YMCA M.V.
Kids hang out in their designated outdoor play area. â Courtesy YMCA M.V.
Emma Cekala taking a play break on the swings. â Courtesy YMCA M.V.
Now more than ever, young Island kids need a safe and secure space apart from their own home where they can play and engage with their peers. And during a time when isolation and disconnection are the norm, playing outdoors on a jungle gym with friends, or reading books aloud together, can benefit kids in many ways.