We can't wait to see you at the Y for this FREE, FUN event open to the entire community (Y membership not required!) as we celebrate kids being kids!
COME FOR ALL THE FUN!
This free, annual event, sponsored nationally by Peanuts and Gatorade, features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Plus you can learn about all the programs the Y offers for kids this summer, from day camp to swim lessons to teen programs.
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:15 am | Step Dance Demo | Parking Lot |
| 10:00-11:45 am | Photos with Mermaid | Lobby |
| 10:15-11:15 am | Arts & Crafts | Child Watch |
| 10:20-10:40 am | Kids Fitness Class | Group Exericse Studio |
| 10:30-11:00 am | Story Time | Community Room |
| 11:00-11:20 am | Kids Fitness Class | Group Exercise Studio |
| 11:00-11:30 am | Basketball Drills | Basketball Court* |
| 11:15-11:45 am | Story Time | Community Room |
| 12:00-12:30 pm | Dodgeball | Basketball Court* |
| 12:00-12:45 pm | Face Painting | Community Room |
| 12:15-12:45 pm | Kids Dance Class | Group Exercise Studio |
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Water Safety Class | Pool |
| 1:00-1:45 pm | Arts & Crafts | Child Watch |
| 1:00-1:30 pm | Kids Dance Class | Group Exercise Studio |
| 1:00-1:30 pm | Open Swim | Pool |
*Cancelled in the event of rain (other activities will take place at the Basketball Court)
Community Partners: Visit with these community partners during Healthy Kids Day at the Y!
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am-2:00 pm | STEM Activities | Outside under canopy |
| 10:00 am-2:00 pm | Climbing Wall | Outside |
| 10:00 am-2:00 pm | Bounce House | Outside |
| 10:00-2:00 pm | Balance Bike | Outside |
| 10:00-11:00 am | STRONG Exercise | Outside |
| 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Fire Truck | Outside |
| 11:00 am-12:00 pm | Zumba | Outside |
| 11:00 am-12:00 pm | Basketball Clinic | Inside Gym |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Line Dancing | Outside |
| 12:30-2:00 pm | Swimming | Indoor Pool |
| 1:00-2:00 pm | Yoga | Swimming |
Community Partners: Visit with these community partners during Healthy Kids Day at the Y!
The event is made possible through the support of business partners that are committed to fostering a healthier community with the Y, including our national sponsors, Peanuts and Gatorade, and these local businesses and organizations.
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About the YMCA
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for 175 years and here in the Sandhills for 104 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. YMCA of the Sandhills serves more than 5,000 members and 600 program participants through the Fayetteville and Saleeby YMCAs.
We're celebrating families in a BIG way April 12-19! Join the Y April 12–19 and we’ll waive the join fee on all Family memberships — that’s a $69 savings. Plus, we’ll include 2 complimentary Parents’ Night Out registrations* (a $30 value) to give parents a well earned break and kids a fun night at the Y with games, crafts, swimming and more. Get all the details here!
The Y is joining the nationwide Five Days of Action intiaitive April 13-17 with a focus on keeping kids safe, especially online. Learn more and access resources here.
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