The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is so excited to celebrate Healthy Kids Day at each of our branch locations! Each site will feature fun educational activities and active play to keep kids moving and learning, helping them maintain healthy habits and academic skills to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to the community.
GALOWICH FAMILY YMCA
Friday, April 25
5:30-7 p.m.
In addition to participating in a fun series of health and wellness activities, attendees will also gain entrance into special raffles. Prizes include Y swag and a free month of membership.
Gym
Kids will be able to participate in sports demonstrations like flag football, basketball, and pickleball throughout the evening and get the chance to play in our inflatable bounce house!
Fitness Studio
Get your heart pumping with a family friendly bootcamp class circuit!
Lap Pool
Dive in for open swim and water safety education activities. Swim lesson evaluations will also be available.
Innovation Center
Stop by for healthy snack making as well as art and writing class demonstrations.
Staff will also lead tours of the wellness center where teens can learn about wellness center certification. YMCA partners and local organizations will be on hand to provide families with important information.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.
If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director Tracy Wrase at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939, ext. 315.
MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Saturday, April 26
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Stop by the Y and enjoy:
-Health and wellness demonstrations with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
-Games and activities for kids including an inflatable bounce house in the gymnasium
-A family group fitness class
-Arts and crafts
And so much more!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.
If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director Jordan Overton at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 513
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Stop by the Y and enjoy:
-An interactive gardening demonstration
-Crafts to help support mindful breathing
-Fun in our bounce houses
-Swimming in the Family Pool from Noon-1 p.m.
And so much more!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.
If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director James Wagner at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 234
