The Community YMCA Invites Families to YMCA's Healthy Kids Day(R), April 30

WALL, NJ (March 24, 2016) - On Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Community YMCA’s Camp Zehnder is hosting Healthy Kids Day, a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active all summer long.

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Featured activities include camp tours, gardening, and nutritional displays to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy food choices and routines at home. Families will have the opportunity to help prepare camp gardens and plant their own vegetables and herbs to take home.

Teens interested in summer employment are also invited to attend.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place at Camp Zehnder, 3911 Herbertsville Road, Wall, 08724. The event will also be held at the Y’s Family Health & Wellness Center in Red Bank from 1 – 3 p.m. For more information, call 732.836.9177 or visit www.TheCommunityYMCA.org.

Healthy Kids Day is supported locally by Hulafrog.

About The Community YMCA

The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $350,000 in direct reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.

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