Families across Door County are invited to the Door County YMCA this Saturday for Healthy Kids Day, a free community event focused on youth wellness and family engagement.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center and coincides with a free community day, allowing residents to explore the facility and its programs at no cost.
Healthy Kids Day is part of a nationwide YMCA initiative aimed at helping children and families build healthy habits ahead of the summer months. The annual event, held at more than 1,300 locations, features activities designed to keep kids active, engaged and connected.
Josh Lardinois, Member Experience Director at the YMCA’s Kane Center in Fish Creek, said the event is about more than just a day of fun.
“Healthy Kids Day is a great way to bring families together and get kids excited about staying active,” Lardinois said. “It also gives parents a chance to see everything the YMCA has to offer heading into the warmer weather of the summer season.”
Lardinois added the free community day helps remove barriers for families who may not be familiar with the facility.
“We want people to come in, try things out and feel comfortable being part of the Y,” he said.
Healthy Kids Day has been a YMCA tradition for more than 30 years, serving as a kickoff to summer and promoting healthy lifestyles for families.
For more information please visit the Door County YMCA website or listen to this week’s Y-Wednesday podcast here.
