Let me set the scene -
it’s late June, the school year has just ended, the days are getting longer,
you’re stuck in the same old routine and the kids…well, they are already
driving you crazy! Sound familiar? If so we have the perfect fix – play! And I
don’t mean playing on electronics; I mean get outside and play.
There’s an event that
takes place in Clinton County every year at the end of June. It’s called the Longest Day of Play (LDP) and it’s
pretty unique. This year’s LDP is Friday, June 28th and
it’s shaping up to be a good one.
Since 2013, we’ve
been celebrating play because we believe that a day of play is a great way to
kick off a summer full of fun and sneak
in some physical activity. But, don’t just take it from us.
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| Gemma Kivett at the 2018 Longest Day of Play |
This is Gemma Kivett at the 2018 LDP, enjoying an activity hosted by the Kayak Shack. She’s attended at least one LDP activity since she was pre-school aged. Here’s what she has to say, “(the) Longest Day of Play is fun. It gives you a chance to do things that you don’t normally get to do, like using a stand up paddleboard!”
The LDP isn’t just for
kids, there is something for everyone! You can bring grandma and grandpa along
for some free (or low cost) fun…they might even teach you a thing or two J.
This year we will have
activities all over Clinton County. Here’s a quick list of locations. Check our
schedule
for details and decide how you will
spend your day in active play (and
out of each other’s hair).
- City of Plattsburgh on the lawn at the U.S. Oval and in the gym
- Town of Plattsburgh at the Cadyville Disc Golf Course and Wallace Hill Park
- Village of Dannemora Community Center
- Village of Champlain playground and the boat launch
- West Chazy Recreation Park
- UVHN- CVPH Wellness and Fitness Center and Plattsburgh YMCA
- Baggs’ Landing
Karen Derusha, Supervising
Public Health Educator
Division of Health
Planning and Promotion
