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WHAT IS HEALTHY KIDS DAY?

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day includes fun active play and educational activities to keep kids moving and learning, in order to maintain healthy habits and academic skills to achieve goals and reach their full potential. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y is addressing critical gaps in kids’ health and education. Nearly 1.2 million children and their families are expected to participate in YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day at more than 1,600 locations across the country. For 30 years Healthy Kids Day has celebrated kids’ health and continues to teach healthy habits for kids and families, encourage active play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.

HOW DOES MY BUSINESS GET INVOLVED?

Healthy Kids Day is all about bringing our community together- we would love to have you join us! Here's how you can participate:

  • Be a Vendor: Set up a table to connect with families and showcase your business or organization. Engage kids with a fun, youth-centered activity to make your booth interactive and memorable. To register as a vendor, use the link below or contact Emily Rice at erice@duluthymca.org.
  • Support the Event: Businesses can financially sponsor the event to help provide exciting experiences and activities for local families. For more information on sponsorship, email Christine Paliewicz at cpaliewicz@duluthymca.org. 
  • Join the Fun: Be part of a community-wide effort to inspire healthy habits and active play for kids and families!

HEALTHY KIDS DAY VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HEALTHY KIDS DAY VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK FOR CORPORATE VENDORS

HOW CAN MY FAMILY JOIN IN ON THE FUN?

Healthy Kids Day is a free event and will be a great way for your kids to kick off the summer! This year we will be offering opportunities to join in the fun at all three Duluth Area Family YMCA Branches as well as at the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA:

Downtown Duluth YMCA: Saturday, April 26th

  • 302 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802
  • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • Highlights
    • Obstacle Course Bounce House with Encore Events
    • Open Swim
    • Camp Activities
    • STEAM Activities with Siivi's Art Gallery
    • Rock Climbing
    • Gymnastics
    • Music with Terrance Smith
    • Snacks, sponsored by Costco
    • Check back for more events coming soon! 

Superior YMCA: Saturday, April 26th

  • 9 N. 21st St. 
  • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Highlights: 
    • Bounce House
    • Crafts
    • Fitness Classes
    • Open Swim

YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center: Saturday, April 26th

  • 4289 Ugstad Rd., Hermantown, MN 55811
  • 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Highlights:
    • Obstacle Course Bounce House with Encore Events
    • Open swim
    • Camp Activities
    • STEAM Activities with Siivi's Art Gallery
    • Gymnastics
    • Snacks, sponsored by Costco
    • Check back for more events coming soon! 

Cook County Community YMCA: Saturday, April 26th

  • 105 5th St., Grand Marais, MN 55604
  • 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Highlights:
    • Open Swim
    • Check out our Childcare Center!
    • Snacks
    • Check back for more events coming soon! 

If you are ages 16+ and are not an active member of the Y, you will need to present a valid photo ID to enter the event. 

 

A child’s development is never on vacation and YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day serves as summer kick-off event that helps kids stay healthy and achieving all summer long.