HEALTHY KIDS’ DAY 2023

Join in the fun on April 29 from 10 am-12 pm at the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA gymnasium for our annual Healthy Kids Day - a day to celebrate kids being kids and to set them up for a summer of success at the Y! Free and open to the public. This event will feature healthy stations for the children to participate in such as Puppy Pudding Crafts, Ninja Turtle Fruit, Inspirational Initial, FFA Construction Zone, Get Moving, Art Masterpiece YMCA Mural, Kids YOGA, Beach Ball Bonanza, and more. 

“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Debbie Hopke, branch director. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources to families to ensure that their children have access to what they need to reach their full potential, 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 resources that the Y has to offer.” 

Sponsored by Eggland’s Best, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. 

“At Eggland’s Best, we strive to help families fulfill their health and wellness goals by supplying them with the only egg that provides superior taste, nutrition, versatility and freshness compared to ordinary eggs,” said Kurt Misialek, president and CEO of Eggland’s Best. “We’re thrilled to be an Official Sponsor of Healthy Kids Day to make nutrition fun and encourage families to choose better-for-you foods.” 

Continue to watch the YMCA’s Facebook page – Eastern Missouri Family YMCA – in addition to local media and area school announcements for more information. The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, and secure children, adults, families, and communities. 

“Our impact is felt daily when a community comes together for the common good,” said Hopke. Stop by the Y anytime. We would love to tell you about our YMCA.”