Healthy Communities Initiatives
Healthy Kids Day
Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, we are excited to bring back Healthy Kids Day® at the Y! We invite the entire community to this free event with all the ingredients to help kids be kids!
Join us online or in-person for a carefree day of family-friendly activities such as games, healthy cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts and more!
In-Person Activities
Visit a participating YMCA near you for physically-distanced activities for the whole family. YMCAs will be following strict COVID-19 safety precautions.
Virtual Activities
April 24 | 8am-1pm
No matter where you live, you can join us on Facebook LIVE for our Virtual Healthy Kids Day! Our teen leaders have created a day filled with activities for everyone in the family.
8:00am - 1:00pm
- Virtual 5K
- Cooking Demos
- Civics Expo
- Financial Literacy for Teens with TD Bank
- Museum Tour
On Demand
๐ฅ Square Dancing
๐ Water Safety
๐ช Family Boot Camp
๐ค Sing-along
๐ค Robotics Demo
๐งถ How to Make a Bouncy Ball
๐ Forensic DNA CSI Activity
๐ง 15 Minutes of Mindfulness
About Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day, now in its 29th year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The Y hopes to use the day to get more kids moving and learning, creating healthy habits they can continue while they’re away from the classroom. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Research shows that without access to out-of-school learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. Following a year filled with numerous changes and uncertainty, Healthy Kids Day is a reminder to families that we can help ensure all children have access to the key ingredients to reach their full potential, even during out-of-school time.