YMCA Invites Families to Healthy Kids Day, April 18

On Saturday, April 18, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, the Black Hawk County YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families, and features activities such as - oversized games (9-square & jenga), active play, face painting, line dancing, super hero photo booth, Wii sports station, vendor booths, dog visits from Pet Pals, a visit from Waterloo Fire Rescue fire trucks and more to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home. Healthy snacks will be provided by Unity Point Health.

Some other activities include, free open swimming in the Y’s pool from 1-3pm; and a Zumba dance fundraiser (free-will donation) where proceeds will support the YMCA and March of Dimes.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place at The Y, 669 South Hackett Road (just off University Avenue and Greenhill Road). For more information, call 319-233-3531, visit www.blackhawkymca.org or like us on Facebook at “BlackHawkYMCA”.