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Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef,
on Healthy Kids Day

The Y Celebrates Healthy Kids Day®

On Saturday, April 28, the Y is celebrating Healthy Kids Day®, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration with free community events for families, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer. Read more.

NEWS FROM THE Y


Local Teens to Visit Japan through YMCA Exchange Program

Eight American teens will visit Japan this summer as part of the YMCA Big Hearts cultural exchange, where they will experience a different culture and learn more about serving one's community. Forest Park Review


Greenwood, S.C., Wins the YMCA's Fresh Page Project

Greenwood, S.C., is the winner of the National YMCA's Fresh Page Project, which sought out innovative ideas on how to improve a local community. Greenwood will use the grant to create a garden in the courtyard of the New Veteran's Affairs Building to serve the needs of local families. Greenwood Today


Alli Hagness breaks a board during a demonstration by Misting Dragon Martial Arts at the Healthy Kids Day held at the Black Hawk County YMCA in Waterloo, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Courtesy of Rick
Chase/ Courier Staff
Photographer

Healthy Kids Day® Aims to Get Youngsters Moving this Summer

At the Black Hawk County YMCA in Waterloo, Iowa, kids enjoy a Saturday afternoon filled with face painting, games, martial arts demonstrations and healthy snacks, all meant to get kids' bodies and minds moving in time for summer to keep them healthy. WCFCourier.com


Kids played games and got their faces painted at the White Plains YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Saturday.
Courtesy of White Plains YMCA

White Plains Y Keeps Kids Active, Raises Funds

At the White Plains YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® on April 28, children played Frisbee and rode tricycles while adults participated in the White Plains Chrysler Jeep Dodge sponsored Drive and Ride Event, helping to raise funding for YMCA summer camp, early child care and after school programs. The Daily White Plains


Healthy Kids Day at the Northshore YMCA Saturday

The Y in Bothell, Wash., is joining more than 1,900 Ys across the country in celebrating YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® on April 28, with giveaways and fun family activities to improve their health and well-being. Woodinville Patch


Fighting Brain Drain and Weight Gain: New YMCA Survey Reveals Parents Struggle to Keep Kids Fit

The Y's second annual Family Health Snapshot, an online survey gauging how physically and intellectually active children are during the school year and summertime, uncovers that parents face many barriers to providing a healthy environment. The YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® on April 28 will help improve the health and well-being of families and inspire kids to play and learn. Read more.


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