The YMCA at Virginia Tech sets kids up for a healthy start to the summer at Healthy Kids Day!
Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20th from 10am-2pm at 403 Washington St., Blacksburg. 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.
Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Some featured activities include a visit from the VT Therapy Dogs and the 501st Legion Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, MRFL Mobile Library, Vt Bio Chemistry Club, VT Jump Rope Club, a one mile Fun Run and so much more. Full details can be found on our website at vtymca.org/healthy-kids-day/
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Laureen Blakemore, Director of Community Engagement. “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 NRV community has to offer.”
Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by The Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech student clubs and organizations and local businesses and nonprofit partners
For more information, contact Laureen Blakemore at engagement@vtymca.org or visit vtymca.org/healthy-kids-day/.
About the YMCA at Virginia Tech – Founded in 1873, the mission of the YMCA at Virginia Tech is “building community through learning, leadership and service.” Through its diverse programs, the Y serves the community through four main programming areas: Community, Education, International and Student Programs. The YMCA at Virginia Tech provides a variety of services for those in need, creates volunteer opportunities open to all, provides leadership development and training opportunities for students and is one of our community’s leading non-profit agencies focusing on community education. With over 1,200 volunteers who give more than 20,000 hours to our diverse programs annually, the Y touches community members from all walks of life, while developing new leaders who will continue to make our community a better place. For more information about the YMCA at Virginia Tech and how your support is needed locally, please visit www.vtymca.org.
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