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Healthy Kids Day
On April 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event. The event for children and families of all ages will be held at the Mt. Laurel Y, located at 59 Centerton Road. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids.
Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids, is filled with fun, active play and educational activities that will help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities that stimulate the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.
“At the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, we know that when the school year ends, many kids lose exposure to activities that keep them moving and learning. Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to stay physically and intellectually active in the summer,” said Tim Kerrihard, President and CEO, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties. “Summer is just around the corner and is an ideal time for kids to get out and grow so they are healthier and sharper when the next school year begins.”
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The spring festival highlights the wide array of wellness activities and youth sports available to children and families at the Y and features interactive games, class demonstrations, live entertainment by DJ Lilly along with healthy food and refreshments.
Additional attractions include arts and crafts, family swim, a Zumba-thon, a New Jersey National Guard Helicopter Landing, exhibits from local police, EMS and fire departments.
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In conjunction with Healthy Kids Day, those who join the Y between April 16 and 29 can take advantage of the Y’s Waive the Joiner fee special and save up to $150. On Health Kids Day ONLY, those who register and pay in full for three weeks or more of Day Camp will receive either a Free Y Program Membership or $50 off camp for current members.
