On Saturday, May 2nd, the YMCA at Virginia Tech will celebrate Healthy Kids Day® 2015, a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. Healthy Kids Day® is the nation’s largest health-focused day for children, and hosted in nearly 2,000 YMCA’s across the country. The event will take place from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Cassell Coliseum and Dietrick Field. The day will feature games, inflatables, healthy snacks, crafts, and more. There will be activities hosted by different VT groups as well as booths sponsored by various local organizations; many of these businesses will be promoting their child-friendly summer programs. This is the YMCA's own day of play designed to get kids excited for the summertime and the opportunities that await them.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are categorized as obese. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled. True to their mission of advocating youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA at Virginia Tech is committed to improving the health and well-being of families through active play and educational activities.
Research shows that children gain weight two to three times faster during their summer vacation than during the school year. Kids may be less physically active and engaged in learning during these summer months. The primary goal of Healthy Kids Day® is to develop a sense of health and well-being, especially that of children, within the local community. Here at Virginia Tech, Healthy Kids Day® provides a wonderful opportunity for families, living within Blacksburg and the surrounding areas, to be cognizant on resources that will enable them to plan and prepare an engaging summer for their kids.
For more information, questions, and/or updates regarding the event:
Join the VT Healthy Kids Day® 2015 Facebook Page
Contact the YMCA at Virginia Tech at 540-231-3734
Contact the YMCA at Virginia Tech at 540-231-3734
Email the event coordinators at healthykidsday@vtymca.org.
