The Community YMCA & Junior League of Monmouth County Partner for Healthy Kids Day®, April 27

The Community YMCA is partnering with the Junior League of Monmouth County, to celebrate Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 27 with a free community event for kids and families at the Junior League, 55 Center Street, Rumson NJ, 07760.  Healthy Kids Day is a kick-off to helping parents get a jump on creating a healthier summer, a time when kids are most prone to being sedentary.

Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of children, will include a host of physical and educational activities with the Junior League and other community partners to inspire kids and families to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long. Research shows that kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically during the summer months if they are not engaged in activities that stimulate the mind and body.

The event will take place from 1-3 p.m. and will include a host of activities from the  Y,  the Junior League, Bike Haven, Lowe’s and Hulafrog.  The Y will highlight activities from its Summer Arts Institutes, held at the Junior League location, including Hip Hop Dance and a fun cooking project. The Junior League will share “Kids in the Kitchen” activities where kids can make their own trail mix and have fun learning about nutrition. Families can learn about the importance of bike and helmet safety and have fun building with Lowe’s.

The Y will also have Healthy Kids Day events at these other locations:

• 9-11:30 a.m., Family Health and Wellness Center, 166 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ, 07701


• 9 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Camp Zehnder, 3911 Herbertsville Road Wall, NJ, 08724


• 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hillside Community Center, 144 Chestnut Avenue Middletown, NJ, 07748


• 12-3  p.m.,  Camp Arrowhead, 521 County Road 520, Marlboro, NJ, 07746


• 1-3 p.m., Matawan Children’s Achievement Center, 201 Broad Street  Matawan, NJ, 07747

For more information on specific Healthy Kids Day activities and sites, click here.

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 $1.5 million in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided annually by the Y to individuals and families in need. This is made possible through the Y’s financial assistance program, funded by generous donors who have joined our cause to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.