The YMCA of Metro Atlanta and its branches will be holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families.
YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, celebrated at 16 Ys across metro Atlanta, will include everything from obstacle courses and bounce houses to face painting and snacks. (See below for specific events at each branch).
The activities are aimed at getting kids moving and learning, and establishing healthy habits they can carry into the summer, a critical time for children's health. Here's a look at some fun, free events open the public. Only a small number require pre-registering, and for those, go to www.ymcakidsday.com to register. (This is also a good Web Site to obtain more information about the events)
Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA
5600 West Jones Bridge Road, Norcross, GA 30092
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 23
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: vendors, class demos, and other fun activities geared towards the whole family and healthy kids.
G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA
151 Waleska Street, Canton, GA 30114
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: snack wars, bounce house, face painting, obstacle course, information booths
Cowart Family/Ashford Dunwoody YMCA and Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead
Blackburn Park - 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Family yoga at 10:30 a.m., Zumba at 11:30 a.m., inflatables (obstacle course/bounce house), face painting, games, Kaiser Permanente Puppet show, DeKalb Fire Department Demo, Good Measure Meals snacks, Big Peach Running Co, Atlanta Track Club/Kilometer Kids and more.
Forsyth County Family YMCA
6050 Y Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Activities: Boat competition in the pool at 10 a.m., Wellness demo at 11 a.m., Revved Up Kids Demo at Noon, entertainment at 1 p.m., inflatables, summer camp info, and more.
East Lake Family YMCA
275 East Lake Blvd., Atlanta, Georgia 30317
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Dentist, Fire Department, health screenings, make-your-own trail mix, games, and more.
Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA
555 Luckie Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30313
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Fun games and activities, light healthy snacks and goody bags while supplies last.
Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA
3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Yoga, Zumba, bike safety, face painting, obstacle course, Kaiser Permanente Education Theater and more.
The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30315
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Mobile dentist, Braves Batting Team, field day activities, dance/gymnastics, Astro Jumps, and summer camp table and registration.
Northwest Family YMCA
1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: bounce houses, relays, games, giveaways, dance/tumble demo, family Zumba
Wade Walker Family YMCA
5605 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: arts and crafts, food tastings, physical fitness games, giveaways
South DeKalb Family YMCA
2565 Snapfinger Road, Decatur, Georgia 30034
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: face painting, nutritionist, soccer clinics, wellness clinics, fire truck and more.
Summit Family YMCA
1765 East Hwy 34, Newnan, Georgia 30265
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Activities: Obstacle Course Fun Run at 9 a.m. with after party including rock climbing, giant bounce house, dance party, healthy snacks, and the Wibit pool inflatable. The after party kicks off at 10 a.m.
J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA
2985 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Activities: Fun activities for the whole community including kids, healthy snacks, arts & crafts and more!
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