Obstacle Course, Book Fair, LEGO Robotics Planned For Loudoun YMCA's Healthy Kids Day

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — An obstacle course, a book fair, and a LEGO robotics demonstration is coming to the Loudoun County YMCA on April 29 for Healthy Kids Day.

This free event, which starts at 10 a.m., will include family-friendly activities to promote a healthy start to the summer season for area families.

All YMCA branches in the D.C. metro area, including the Sterling YMCA in Great Falls Plaza, are participating in the annual event. Participants can take part in family exercise classes, games, activities, and vaccines. Fresh fruit will be available for snacking.

Information will also be available about other other YMCA offerings, including summer camps, child care, and sports teams.

“At the Y, we believe in providing resources to families to ensure that their children have access to what they need to reach their full potential, no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer resources that the Y has to offer," said Kristy McCarron, the vice president of community health and wellness for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, in a release.

More information about the YMCA's offerings is available online.