The YMCA of Montclair is celebrating with Ys across the state and country the 30th Anniversary of Healthy Kids Day®, a celebration of kids! Children and their families are invited to an afternoon of fun activities where kids can be kids and families can make memories.
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the YMCA of Montclair is hosting Healthy Kids Day, the theme of the day is “Where Kids Bloom”. The event is from 1 – 4pm at the Geyer Family YMCA at 159 Glenridge Avenue in Montclair. Healthy Kids Day is geared for children PreK through 12 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Healthy Kids Day is FREE and open to the community. Registration is required at https://www.montclairymca.org/healthy-kids-day/.
The day’s activities include:
Arts & Crafts | Yoga | Zumba | Aerobics | Kung Fu | Games | Snacks | and more!
“Healthy Kids Day is a day where we celebrate kids. Our Y is offering a program where families can laugh, try new things, and have a great afternoon,” says Buddy Evans, YMCA of Montclair CEO and President. “At the Y, we believe in the potential of all children and each day we work to help kids find that potential in themselves.”
In addition to an afternoon of activities, the YMCA of Montclair is offering giveaways, a drawing for a free family membership, and 7-day guest passes. Masks are not required for outdoor activities. Masks are required indoors if not vaccinated.
Community partners also will participate in the event. Attendees can visit the Montclair Art Museum Art Truck, the Mental Health Association of Essex, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Montclair Fire Department, and more.
Healthy Kids Day is generously sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. For more information contact Sara Blondina, Family Director at sblondina@montclairymca.org.
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ABOUT THE YMCA OF MONTCLAIR
Established in 1891, the YMCA of Montclair welcomes all. We are a nonprofit that strengthens individuals, families, and community by developing spirit, mind, and body. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. Serving Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Haskell, Montclair, Verona, and West Milford. For more information, please visit montclairymca.org.
ABOUT MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The medical center provides patients immediate access to innovative and effective treatment alternatives at specialized centers within the medical center that focuses on imaging, women’s health, cancer care, surgery, obesity, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Mountainside Medical Center is designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services and is one of only a few community hospitals licensed by the State to perform emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty. To learn more about Mountainside Medical Center visit www.mountainsidehosp.com.