YMCA Healthy Kids Day

The Gateway Family YMCA Sets Kids Up for a Safe, Healthy and Fun Summer at Healthy Kids Day^®

Free Family Event Open to the Community on April 26

The Gateway Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 26^th at YMCA Branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, NJ. 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.

Hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch, 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, Five Points Branch, 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, Rahway Branch, 1564 Irving Street, Rahway, and Wellness Center Branch, 1000 Galloping Hill, Union, The Gateway Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place on April 26^th, with free registration available at www.tgfymca.org/events

The Gateway Family YMCA is offering a one-day Membership Sale in honor of Healthy Kids Day on all memberships with code HKD at www.tgfymca.org/join-the-Y on April 26^th.

“It is very important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” stated Melynda A. Disla, President/CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA.  “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.”

Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare community families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities at The Gateway Family YMCA include Family Yoga, Swimming, Basketball, and a Summer Day Camp Parent Information Session 12:00-2:00pm.

In addition to the Healthy Kids Day event, YMCA programs including Child Care, School Age Before/After School Care, Swimming Lessons and Youth Sports will be celebrating Healthy Kids Day activities with youth and families throughout the week.

The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.  The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services for all. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

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 the Wellness Center and WISE Center Branch at 908-349-9622.

YMCA Summer Camp Open House and Parent Information Sessions:

• • April 26th 12:00-2:00pm
    • Elizabeth Branch, Five Points Branch & Rahway Branch
    • Register HERE 

Summer Camp Information is available HERE

If you are not already a YMCA Member, please JOIN THE Y as a free Community Member before arriving.  Government Issued Photo Identification is REQUIRED for all individuals age 18+.

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