Local YMCA running Healthy Kids Day

YMCA of North Bay
News Release

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On Sunday, June 2, 2013, the YMCA of North Bay will join YMCAs across Canada in hosting YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Designed to help kids and families embrace healthy habits that can become a lifelong practice, this free community event will focus on fun and engaging activities, practical information and simple ways to be healthier in spirit, mind and body.


Across Canada, most children do not meet recommended levels of daily physical activity. Rising rates of obesity and related chronic disease tell us that getting kids active should be a top priority for parents, schools, and all Canadians. “Our children’s health is very important to us. Our aim is to show families, children and youth that making healthy choices can be fun and easy,” says Kim Kanmacher, CEO, at the YMCA of North Bay. “And we hope the children and families who attend this event will share what they learn with their friends and other family members.”


Although 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.


The YMCA of North Bay will be hosting YMCA Healthy Kids Day Sunday, June 2nd from 12pm to 3pm at Thomson Park in North Bay. Specific YMCA Healthy Kids Day activities will include Water Games, Parachute Games, Family Zumba, Tag Games, an Obstacle Course, a Bubble Station, Face Painting and a Healthy Snack Station. In addition, all participating families will receive a complimentary family day pass to the YMCA and all kids will receive a YMCA activity bag.

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