For over 25 years the YMCA's Safe 'n Sound Program has provided its communities youth centered enrichment programs designed to meet the developmental needs of school age children with an emphasis on experiential learning, social and emotional development, and the promotion of healthy living. Activities are designed to academically engage students through play and to build upon what they are already learning during their day at school. The Safe ‘n Sound Program uses current research and trends studied by our academic partners such as Harvard School of Public Health and National Institute for Out of School Time, just to name a few, in the effort to increase physical activity, decrease screen time and provide a positive environment that encourages children to enjoy healthy lifestyle habits. The Y’s Safe ‘n Sound Program has been conveniently located in over 25 elementary schools within School Districts 203, Indian Prairie District 204 and West Aurora District 129. The YMCA is a nationally recognized child care provider serving over 500,000 children nationally at more than 9,000 sites throughout the United States.