Healthy Kids Day @ the Y

The YMCA of the Sandhills is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day^® on April 26 at 10 am-2 pm at both the Fayetteville YMCA and the Saleeby Family YMCA branches.

This free, annual event, sponsored nationally by Peanuts, features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Healthy Kids Day^® will feature a bounce house, rock-climbing wall, swimming, outdoor fitness classes and fun games and activities for the entire community to enjoy.

“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Jeff Darling, CEO of the YMCA of the Sandhills. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits , 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 activities the Y has to offer. We’re focused on building stronger, healthier communities, and this event is a fun way for us to connect with everyone in our community.”  

The event is made possible through the support of local business partners that are committed to fostering a healthier community with the Y, including Duke Energy, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union, Central Electric, Kidzcare Pediatrics and Point Church. The Y welcomes additional sponsors; contact Melinda Hadley at Melinda.hadley@ymcaofthesandhills.org for information.