On April 30th, the YMCA at Virginia Tech will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Healthy Kids Day®, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. Healthy Kids Day® is a free “summer kick-off” event consisting of music, games, healthy snacks, crafts, and educational activities for families. Local organizations will also be promoting various summer programs and activities that are perfect for kids.
The event will be on April 30th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and will be located on the field and tennis courts between Cassell Coliseum and the YMCA Lancaster House on Washington St. SW. in Blacksburg.
As part of this year’s Healthy Kids Day® festivities, we will be joined by individuals from the 501st Legion Garrison Tyranus. An all-volunteer organization, The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
For more information visit www.garrisontyranus.com/
On the day of the event, all parents must check in with our volunteers at the registration desk. Furthermore, there is no cost to attend this event, and free parking will be available in the Cassell Coliseum lot on Beamer Way on Virginia Tech’s campus that day.
As part of this year’s Healthy Kids Day® event, we will be joined by the Virginia Tech Hokie Bird and Virginia Tech Therapy Dogs. The Hokie Bird and Therapy Dogs are such an important part of this community and we are excited to have them at our event.
The Healthy Kids Day® 2022 Event Committee
