YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2019

Join us in celebrating YMCA Healthy Kids Day, a national day dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids. A FREE event for everyone in the community, participating YMCAs will be open to the public with fun and healthy activities for the entire family. Healthy Kids Day 2019 is on  Sunday April 28. Year-round the YMCA advocates for and supports the development of happy and healthy children, but we highlight and engage families around the issue on this day.

Branch Activity Schedule

Niagara West YMCA, Grimsby

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Kid Fit Cardio 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Yoga 1:15 – 1:45 pm
  • Family Yoga 2:15 – 2:45 pm

Walker Family YMCA, St. Catharines

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • YMCA Kid Fit Circuit 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Strong by Zumba 1:30 – 2:00 pm
  • Family Yoga 2:30 – 3:00 pm
  • Family Barre 3:30 – 4:00 pm
  • Free kids bike check-ups from Inception Cyclery 

Niagara Falls YMCA

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Karate Demonstration 2:00 – 2:30 pm
  • Family Bootcamp 3:00 – 3:30 pm

Niagara Centre YMCA, Welland

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • YMCA Kid Fit Yoga & Cardio 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Obstacle Course 1:00 – 4:00 pm

EJ Freeland YMCA, Fort Erie

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Yoga 1:15 – 2:00 pm
  • Family Yoga 2:15 – 3:00 pm

Port Colborne YMCA

  • Open Swim 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Bounce 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Family Barre 1:30 – 2:15 pm
  • Family Barre 2:45 – 3:30 pm

Raising Healthy Kids

Raising healthy kids is every parent’s goal. At the YMCA, we believe healthy kids are the foundation and future of healthy communities. We help kids grow healthier, stronger and more confident, to realize their full potential.

YMCA Canada surveyed Canadian parents about the developmental and health needs of children 6-12 years, and how parents can be positive role models during those critical years. The results are in.

The 2015 YMCA Healthy Kids Report reveals that 85 per cent of Canadian parents are finding it difficult to set a healthy example for their children. Parents surveyed stated that they are an important influence on their young children; however, only a few identified themselves as ‘excellent’ healthy role models.

Learn more about what Canadian parents had to tell us about raising healthy kids.

The YMCA models and incorporates healthy practices into its programs and activities for children and youth year round. YMCA Healthy Kids Day places special emphasis on teaching children, youth and their families about exploring healthy living habits that will make a difference throughout the year.