HEALTHY KIDS DAY
THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA
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 – 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Branch, Five Points Branch and Rahway Branch. For details visit tgfymca.org/events.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
