YMCA of the Sandhills

KICK OFF A HEALTHY, ACTIVE SUMMER AT 2026 HEALTHY KIDS DAY® 
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! 

SAVE THE DATE!

  • April 18, 2026
  • 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
  • Free and open to the public
  • Details coming soon!!
  • 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 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.

 

SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors who are supporting Healthy Kids Day 2026!

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. 

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.

Y NEWS AND EVENTS

 

 

SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Y is here for your kids for Spring Break April 6-10 and this summer when school is out!  Both the Saleeby Family YMCA and the Fayetteville YMCA will host Spring Break Camp from 8 am-6 pm for 5- to 11-year-olds. Register now here or learn more here! 

And summer is just around the corner. We can't wait for all the fun! Register now! Learn all about Summer Camp 2006 for kids and the our Teen Summer Programs, including leadership opportunities at camp and our GET SUMMER free teen memberships! Make friends and memories at the Y this summer!

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 18!  
We can't wait for Saturday, April 18! That's when we will host our annual HEALTHY KIDS DAY at both the Fayetteville YMCA and the Saleeby Family YMCA-- a free, fun event for the entire community! Visit from 10 am to 2 pm for all the fun -- indoor swimming at the Y, fun outdoor fitness, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, and so much more! Plus, we will have community partners join us!