Healthy Kids Day at the Northshore YMCA Saturday

Once again the Northshore YMCA will throw open its doors and invite the Woodinville and Bothell communities to participate in the annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28.

There will be free t-shirts for the first 100 kids and no joining fees for anyone who wants to sign up for a Y membership this weekend.

Healthy Kids Day is part of the national YMCA’s program to promote healthy living through activities and education. “Summer weight gain and summer learning loss often go unnoticed, but they impact many of today’s youth. Some studies have shown that children’s BMI increases nearly twice as fast during the summer than during the school year,” says Dr. Matt Longjohn, senior director of chronic disease prevention for Y-USA. “To help kids stay healthy and retain important skills learned during the school year, the Y provides opportunities for kids to move and learn all summer long.” 

A recent survey of parents commissioned by the national YMCA revealed that nearly 85% of the parents surveyed said the activity they most participate in with their children is watching television.

This year’s event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include games, snacks, activities and adventure completely free of charge for the entire family. There will also be face painting, healthy cooking demo's, a bake sale, archery, climbing tower, make n take art and balloon creations.