Kids want to play. Better yet? It’s good for them.
Over and over, research from sources like UNICEF, Harvard Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children benefit from engaging in free play. Non-instructional, self-directed play allows kids to figure things out, socialize and have fun without the constraints of organized teams and leagues.
That’s why Project Play Western New York collaborates with community organizations to offer its Free Play Series at no cost to parents. During summer and winter school breaks, kids can enjoy free play at locations like The Belle Center on Buffalo’s West Side, Explore & More Children’s Museum downtown, the Lockport Ice Arena and Sports Center, the Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora.
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