Show off your skills at the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) second annual SUPER-lympics on Saturday, May 6.
Step inside MCM’s SUPER-lympic Village for a competition consisting of hands-on, educational games promoting both physical and mental health. The day will kick off with an Opening Ceremony, followed by MCM’s SUPER-lympic Games, where children will focus on three priorities: physical activity, healthy eating, and social/emotional health.
For young children, these physical activities will improve fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and agility, while older children will have the opportunity to increase their flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle strength. To encourage healthy eating, children and caregivers can engage in hands-on activities in the Literacy Garden surrounding healthy foods, how they grow in the garden, and how they taste.
Programming components such as emotional regulation and character building will also be woven into activities throughout the event. The games will wrap up with a Closing Ceremony, where all participants will receive a medal. Guests will also have an opportunity to meet Superhero guests provided by Enchanting Memories.
Through this event, MCM strives to:
- Inspire children and families to implement easy, healthy lifestyle habits through fun, educational activities focusing on the benefits and importance of physical and mental health.
- Enhance accessibility and engagement between families and local healthcare providers.
- Empower children and families with the knowledge and resources necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.
MCM’s SUPER-lympics will take place from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. All activities are included with $10 general admission or museum membership. To view a full schedule of activities for the day, visit www.mschildrensmuseum.org.
Community Partners participating in this event include: Trustcare Kids, UMMC-Pediatric ICU Physicians, Smart Therapy, Be Undefeated, First Tee of Central Mississippi, Hinds Behavioral Health, Molina Healthcare, Happy Tummies Pediatric GI, and Watson Family Dentistry.
