The Gateway Family YMCA Sets Kids Up for Success This Summer at Healthy Kids Day
The Gateway Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting an Open House and Community Health Fair on April 29th at 4 locations in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, as well as a Summer Day Camp Parent Information Session from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Elizabeth Branch, Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch. For details visit www.tgfymca.org/events
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Melynda A. Disla, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Gateway Family YMCA. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources to families to ensure that their children have access to what they need to reach their full potential, 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 resources the Y has to offer.”
Featured activities at The Gateway Family YMCA on April 29th include a YMCA Open House and Community Health Fair including vaccination information, Summer Day Camp Parent Information Session 12:00-2:00pm, family programs, swimming and basketball (during scheduled hours). At the Elizabeth Branch, 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, families are invited for special family-friendly activities and a healthy snack 12:00-2:00pm. Parents and children ages 12+ are invited to join Abs and Glutes at 11:00am. At the Five Points Branch, 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, families are invited to visit and try the Y Soccer Class at 11:00am (Ages 8-12, Pre-Register at tgfymca.org), Pee Wee Soccer at 12:00pm (Ages 5-7, Pre-Register at tgfymca.org), and Family Swim 12:30-2:30pm. At the Rahway Branch, 1564 Irving Street, Rahway, families are invited for family-friendly events like Cornhole and Ducks in a Pond, Arts Mosaic coloring Basketball and Family Swimming from 1:00-3:00pm. Parents and children ages 12+ are invited to participate in Yoga at 9:15am.
At the Wellness Center Branch, 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union, families are invited to attend the following classes: Friday, April 28, InStudio Pilates for Kids 5:00-5:30pm, Saturday, April 29 InStudio Family Pirate Ship Play Date 11:30-12:00pm, InStudio Pilates for Kids 12:30-1:00pm, InStudio Travel Adventure for Families 1:15-1:45pm, InStudio Stretch for Kids 2:00-2:30pm. On Sunday, April 30th, InStudio Family Pilates for Kids 12:00-12:30pm. Parents and children ages 12+ are also invited to participate in Group Exercise programs on April 29th including Yoga 8:00am, Body Works 9:00am, Cycling 9:30am and Zumba 10:00am, on a first come, first serve basis.
All YMCA Child Care, Preschool and School Age Child Care programs for Before and After School Care will be hosting individual Healthy Kids Day activities and events on Friday, April 28th for registered participants and families.
Sponsored by Eggland’s Best, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and playing into lifelong memories.
“At Eggland’s Best, we strive to help families fulfill their health and wellness goals by supplying them with the only egg that provides superior taste, nutrition, versatility and freshness compared to ordinary eggs,” said Kurt Misialek, President and CEO of Eggland’s Best. “We’re thrilled to be an Official Sponsor of Healthy Kids Day to make nutrition fun and encourage families to choose better-for-you foods.”
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s largest single-day event promoting the health and well-being of kids and families. Healthy Kids Day gives Ys an opportunity to connect members and families in their community with important resources on healthy eating, physical activity and academic enrichment. Healthy Kids Day is also the unofficial kickoff for Y Summer Programming and Summer Camp.
“We believe in the potential of all children, and when a child is healthy, happy and supported, they can make great things happen,” stated Rodger D. Koerber, EVP, Chief Operating Officer. “Healthy Kids Day is where fun and play become lifelong memories.”
The Gateway Family YMCA is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, the Y focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y ensure that all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
To learn more about Healthy Kids Day, visit www.tgfymca.org/events For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org or contact the Elizabeth Branch 908-355-9622, Five Points Branch 908-688-9622, Rahway Branch 732-388-0057 or Wellness Center Branch 908-349-9622.
Calendar of Events
All Events are Open to the Community unless otherwise noted below
Friday, April 28
Wellness Center Branch 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union
- 5:00-5:30pm InStudio Pilates for Kids – Families of all Ages
YMCA Child Care, Preschool and School Age Child Care Before/After School Programs
- Healthy Kids Day Celebration for registered children & families – see your Director for details
Saturday, April 29
Elizabeth Branch 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth
- YMCA Open House – Individuals & Families of all Ages – Including Basketball (during scheduled hours) & Wellness Access (Youth/Teen & Age policies apply)
- 11:00am-12:00pm Abs & Glutes (Ages 12+)
- 12:00-2:00pm Family-Friendly Activities and a Healthy snack
- 12:00-2:00pm Summer Day Camp Open House & Parent Information Session
- Community Health Fair – including YMCA chronic disease program information, health information from community partners and vaccination information
Five Points Branch 201 Tucker Avenue, Union
- YMCA Open House – Individuals & Families of all Ages – Including Basketball, Swimming (during scheduled hours) & Wellness Access (Youth/Teen & Age policies apply)
- 12:00-2:00pm Summer Day Camp Open House & Parent Information Session
- Community Health Fair – including YMCA chronic disease program information, health information from community partners and vaccination information
- Try the Y Soccer Class at 11:00am (Ages 8-12, Pre-Register by calling 908-688-9622)
- Try the Pee Wee Soccer at 12:00pm (Ages 5-7, Pre-Register by calling 908-688-9622)
- 12:30-2:30pm Family Swim
Rahway Branch 1564 Irving Street, Rahway
- YMCA Open House – Individuals & Families of all Ages – Including Basketball, Swimming (during scheduled hours) & Wellness Access (Youth/Teen & Age policies apply)
- 9:15-10:00am Yoga (Parents and children ages 12+)
- 12:00-2:00pm Summer Day Camp Open House & Parent Information Session
- Community Health Fair – including YMCA chronic disease program information, health information from community partners and vaccination information
- 1:00-3:00pm Family-friendly events like Cornhole and Ducks in a Pond, Arts Mosaic coloring Basketball
- 1:00-3:00p Family Swimming Parents and children ages 12+ are invited to participate in Yoga at 9:15am.
Wellness Center Branch 1000 Galloping Hill Road, Union
- YMCA Open House – Individuals & Families of all Ages – Including Wellness Access (Youth/Teen & Age policies apply)
- Community Health Fair – including YMCA chronic disease program information, health information from community partners and vaccination information
- InStudio Family Pirate Ship Play Date 11:30-12:00pm
- InStudio Pilates for Kids 12:30-1:00pm
- InStudio Travel Adventure for Families 1:15-1:45pm
- InStudio Stretch for Kids 2:00-2:30pm
- Parents and children ages 12+ are also invited to participate in Group Exercise programs on April 29th including Yoga 8:00am, Body Works 9:00am, Cycling 9:30am and Zumba 10:00am, on a first come, first serve basis.
Sunday, April 30
Wellness Center Branch
- 12:00-12:30pm InStudio Family Pilates for Kids