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April 24, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Healthy Kids Day
April 24, 2021 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Healthy Kids Day is a free event open to the community that’s designed to inspire kids’ creativity, awaken their imaginations, and encourage them to stay active.
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families! Our goal is to get kids moving and learning, creating healthy habits they can continue all throughout the year, but especially during the summer. Research shows that without access to out-of-school activities in the summer months, kids can fall behind academically and may also gain weight twice as fast. 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.
Virtual Activities
The Florida State Alliance of YMCAs has compiled a list of activities from other Y associations like First Coast YMCA, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, YMCA of the Treasure Coast and more will join with the YMCA of Central Florida to host free, online events for families to participate in together! Activities include a banana pancake cooking demo from Chef Gary, painting class, a robotics demo, sing-a-longs, as well as dance and exercise classes and much more.
View Virtual Activity SchedulePlease note, activities will be linked to Facebook events that will go live on Healthy Kids Day.
In-person Activities
Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask-wearing, and endless hours of screen time, we’re excited to bring back Healthy Kids Day® at the Y! Join us at your local YMCA for a day of family-friendly fun with games, Youth Sports academies, Aquatics activities, arts and crafts, and more.
The Y will be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Join us for a Boot Camp class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Family Yoga
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Zumba
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am, Family Boot Camp
- 11:45 am – 12:15 pm, Just Dance
- 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm, Floor is Lava
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will host arts and crafts with special giveaways, counselors will host camp-themed activities, and our Youth Sports team will have basketball and soccer stations with prizes!
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Toddlers can enjoy a hands-free obstacle course designed for ages 3–5 and children ages 6+ will have their own course, too. - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Families can enjoy MixOnWheels, friendly music to jump, dance, and even hula-hoop too.
AQUATICS
- Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
- Get a photo with our Future YMCA Lifeguard selfie station!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Kids Boot Camp - 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Kids Dance
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 8:30 am
Join us for a Yoga class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kids can join us for swim team tryouts!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join us for a Zumba class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:30 am
Join us for a Family Zumba class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- Make an appointment to Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:30 am & 12:30 pm, Family Boot Camp
- 10:05 am & 11:55 am, Kids Yoga
- 10:45 am, Hoola Hoop Class
- 11:20 am, Family Zumba
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Join us for an Outdoor Boot Camp class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
AQUATICS
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Make an appointment to Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:00 am – 9:45 am, Family Zumba
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am, Zumba Tone
- 11:00 am – 11:30 am, Kids Zumba
AQUATICS
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Go for Green! Kids can take the swim test and/or receive a swim lesson placement evaluation.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Child Development staff will lead kids through a simple exercise routine.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
- 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us for a Family Yoga class parents and kids can take together!
The Y will also be hosting more activities throughout the day based on Youth Sports and Day Camp themes as well as additional crafting sessions and games.
Safety Plays First
Our in-person activities for Healthy Kids Day will be conducted in a clean and fun environment. Y team members will attempt to host as many activities outdoors to promote an even safer atmosphere. For indoor activities, we’ll follow our safety procedures currently in place that are in alignment with local and federal guidelines.