YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Kicks off a Healthy Summer

Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities have hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.

According to the CDC, less than a quarter of American children participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, improve cognitive function, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help to prevent diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year.

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. Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Some featured activities include interactive exercise demonstrations, health-focused activities, music, games and more!

In addition to the fun-filled activities planned for Healthy Kids Day, don’t miss out on these limited time offers:

• $0 join fee for all new members who sign up during this event
• No summer camp registration fees for people who register in-person during this event or a $30 program credit

Ensuring families and children stay healthy, active and engaged throughout the summer and beyond is top priority for the Y.

For more information on Healthy Kids Day, visit www.stpeteymca.org/hkd