Healthy Kids Day - Greater Somerset County YMCA

Healthy Kids Day

Join us for Healthy Kids Day

At Healthy Kids Day, children and families will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and developing healthy habits.

Join us for fun events, games, activities, open swim, open exercise and youth class demonstrations, healthy snacks, contests and prizes, local vendors and community partner tables, and so much more ALL FREE and OPEN to the COMMUNITY.

WHEN:

  • April 11th 11 am – 2 pm for Plainfield YMCA
  • April 18th 11 am – 2 pm for Bridgewater YMCA, Franklin Township YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA & Somerville YMCA!

WHO: Open to the community

COST: FREE!!

For registration: If you are a member, please sign in to register. Non-members can use the quick checkout option. Non-members, please bring a valid government-issued photo I.D. 


Learn More About Healthy Kids Day Offerings By Branch:

Plainfield YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy Snack Station
  • Physical Activity:
    • Sensory Lab
    • Basketball Hoop Station
    • Kids Bowling
    • Soft play area for a safe place to jump and climb
    • Kids Corner for quiet play and relaxation
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Arts and Craft Table
Plus…
  • Camp, School Aged Childcare, Saturdays In Motion, and Financial Assistance Info Table
REGISTER NOW!

Somerset Hills YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy food options by SoBol Basking Ridge
    • Balanced Eating Habits info table
  • Physical Activity:
    • Sports
    • Rock climbing wall
    • Drop-In Swim Evaluation
    • Drop-In Deep Water Swim Tests
    • Family Swim
    • Water Slides
    • Potato Sack Races
    • Tug-of-War
    • Dance
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Arts and Crafts activity by our Early Education Center
    • Creative play by Kids Corner
    • Interactive activities by Bernards Township Library
Plus…
  • Community Partners, including:
    • Ellie Mental Health
    • Community in Crisis
    • Liberty Corner Fire Company
    • Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
  • Wellness Orientations
  • Facility Tours
  • Raffles
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Princeton YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating: Healthy Snack Station
  • Physical Activity: Martial Arts Demo
  • STEM/Arts: Science weather kits and Face painting
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Bridgewater YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy Snack Table
    • Healthy Eating Coloring Activity
  • Physical Activity:
    • Archery
    • Gaga
    • Crab Soccer
    • Free Swim Evaluations
    • Family Floaty party from  2:30-4:30 pm.
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Camp Crafts
    • Slime Making
PLUS…
  • Camp tours with camp staff(weather permitting).
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Hillsborough YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy Snack Table
    • Nutrition Tips
  • Physical Activity:
    • Family Line Dancing
    • Yoga
    • Zumba
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Finger Painting
    • Arts & Crafts Table
PLUS…
  • Bingo

  • Swim Evaluations

  • Pool Party

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Somerville YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy Snack Table
    • Healthy Eating Coloring Activity
  • Physical Activity:
    • Relay Races
    • Obstacle Course
    • Free Swim Evaluations
    • Family Floaty party from  2:30-4:30 pm.
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Camp Crafts
    • Bracelet Making
    • Face Painting
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Franklin Township YMCA:

Activities:

  • Healthy Eating:
    • Healthy Snack Table
    • Nutrition Tips
  • Physical Activity:
    • Family HIIT
  • STEM/Arts:
    • Finger Painting
    • Arts & Crafts
REGISTER NOW!