HEALTHY KIDS DAY SET FOR APRIL 26 AT THE YMCA OF THE SANDHILLS
Free and open to the public, this annual event in Fayetteville and Cameron features fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids!
EVENT DETAILS:
April 26, 10 am-2 pm
Free and open to the public
- Fayetteville YMCA, 2717 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville
- Saleeby Family YMCA, 107 Carlette Cagle Dr., Cameron
COME FOR ALL THE FUN!
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.
Plus you can learn about all the programs the Y offers for kids this summer, from day camp to swim lessons to teen programs.
“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.”
SPONSORS-Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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 sponsor, Peanuts, and local organizations:
- 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 for information about how your business or organization can support this event for families.
About the YMCA
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 177 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. ymcaofthesandhills.org
About Peanuts
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd. (TSX:WILD), 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. Learn more at peanuts.com.