The Ottawa YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18th from 9 am-12 pm. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Sponsored nationally by Peanuts and Gatorade, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare area families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities include
Sky Dive Chicago will be opening the festivities with a Jump!
Obstacle Run
Petting Zoo
D.J
Fire Department Smoke House
Food Trucks.
Monster Trucks
Bounce House
Live remote with WCMY
Area nonprofits & vendors
AND SO MUCH MORE!
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Glenn Haley, Executive Director “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y has to offer.” In honor of its 175th anniversary in the United States, YMCAs nationwide are expanding their commitment to nurturing healthy, confident kids through their annual Healthy Kids Day celebration. Healthy Kids Day reflects the Y’s longstanding mission of strengthening communities and helping youth reach their full potential, a mission that has guided the organization for 175 years and continues to shape its work today. The Ottawa YMCA has been serving the community for 70 years.
