Healthy Kids Day

HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Healthy Kids Day® is an annual national event celebrated at Ys across the country to help inspire healthy habits in kids and families. Ys hosts a variety of free activities to promote play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. It is a great opportunity to get involved with your Y’s upcoming summer programs. 

“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Dan Gillan, CEO. “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 Y has to offer. This year we are excited to add our Annual Chili Run as an addition to this wonderful event.”

The Albany Area YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day®/Chili Trail Run located at the Albany Area YMCA Sports Park. This annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to this summer season. Now in collaboration with our Holiday Chili Run on a new trail course for the 5k participants and 1-mile fun run. Some featured activities include

  •  Horseshoes

  • Inflatable dart board

  • Ring Toss

  • Trash Can Slam

  • Bean Bag Toss

  • Agility Obstacle Course

  • Hula hoops

 

The 5k Chili Trail Run is $10 per runner and starts at 8 am. Kids can participate in the fun run at 8:30 and a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids for free and open to the public. The Y’s Healthy Kids Day is sponsored nationally by Peanuts.

When: April 13, 2024, Kicks Off at 9 am

Where: Albany Area YMCA Sports Park/ 4508 Gillionville Road, Albany GA 31721

Contact: 229-436-0531 or email [email protected]