Building Happier, Healthier Kids

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - April 4, 2014 - PRLog -- On Saturday, April 26 the YMCA of Orange County is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with FREE community events to get kids moving and learning and families living healthier. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® is celebrated at nearly 1,900 Y’s across the country with more than 1.2 million parents and kids in attendance. Part of the Y’s efforts to strengthen community through healthy living, YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® is the largest health day for families. For more than 20 years, Healthy Kids Day® has celebrated kids’ health and continues to teach healthy habits for kids and families, encourage active play, and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.

The YMCA of Orange County will hold their Healthy Kids Day®/Summer Kick-Off Carnival at 6 locations. These free events are open to the public and will include a variety of fun activities (vary by location) including bounce houses, games & prizes, music, arts & crafts, swimming, fitness and sports demonstrations, entertainment, health vendors, food, job opportunities and much more. They will also be offering complimentary swim assessments (vary by location) on Healthy Kids Day® and a special offer on swim programs: buy May lessons and get 50% off June lessons. Also join the Y as a Health and Wellness member in April and get up to $100 off programs like sports, swim, and personal training. Take advantage of these great deals and come celebrate Healthy Kids Day® with the YMCA of Orange County!

For a full list of activities by location visit www.ymcaoc.org/hkd

FULLERTON FAMILY YMCA (11am-2pm)

2000 Youth Way, Fullerton, CA 92835

HUNTINGTON BEACH FAMILY YMCA (11am-2pm)

8875 Adams Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

LAGUNA NIGUEL FAMILY YMCA (11am-1pm)

29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

MISSION VIEJO FAMILY YMCA (10am-2pm)

27341 Trabuco Circle, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

NEWPORT-MESA FAMILY YMCA (11am-1pm)

2300 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

SANTA ANA FAMILY YMCA (11am-2pm)

2100 W Alton Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704

“Healthy Kids Day honors the Y’s focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  Everyone in the community will learn about options for an active summer including camp, swim, sports, healthy cooking, art, and more.  It’s an exciting opportunity for the Y to demonstrate leadership in our community and bring children and families together,” says Cara Owen, COO of the YMCA of Orange County.

Attendees are also encouraged by the Y to bring a donation of diapers to support the HomeAid Essentials Drive for homeless mothers and infants and our shared commitment to supporting our neighbors in need. www.ymcaoc.org/essentials.