Save the Date for Healthy Kids Day 2023!
Event Date: April 29th*
Free & Open to the Community!
* April 28th at Parkway Community YMCA
Healthy Kids Day is a celebration dedicated to teaching kids about the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and developing healthy habits…and that all starts with your family and the Y.
Join us at your local YMCA (See dates and times below) to celebrate Healthy Kids Day! Fun events, games, activities, open swim, group exercise and youth class demonstrations, healthy snacks, contests and prizes, local vendors, and community partner booths, and so much more are all free and open to the community. Discover what your local Y has to offer:
Branch — Time of Event — Event Features
Burbank YMCA — 11:00am-1:00pm — Police & Fire Dept., Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Games, Water Safety, Family Bootcamp, Summer Camp Table, Raffle Prizes
Charles River YMCA — 10:00am-12:00pm — Police & Fire Dept., STEM Table, Planting Station, Face-painting, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye Station, Kids games
Charlestown YMCA — 11:00am-1:00pm — Magician Robert Clarke, Kids Games, Snacks
Dorchester YMCA — 11:00am-2:00pm — Ice Cream Truck, Tie Dye Station, Obstacle Course, Face-painting, Vendor Tables
East Boston YMCA — 11:00am-2:00pm — Face-painting, Snacks, Basketball, Family Yoga
Huntington YMCA — 10:00am-1:00pm — Snacks and Games
Charles River YMCA — 10:00am-12:00pm — Police & Fire Dept., STEM Table, Planting Station, Face-painting, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye Station, Kids games
Charlestown YMCA — 11:00am-1:00pm — Magician Robert Clarke, Kids Games, Snacks
Dorchester YMCA — 11:00am-2:00pm — Ice Cream Truck, Tie Dye Station, Obstacle Course, Face-painting, Vendor Tables
East Boston YMCA — 11:00am-2:00pm — Face-painting, Snacks, Basketball, Family Yoga
Huntington YMCA — 10:00am-1:00pm — Snacks and Games
North Suburban YMCA — 10:00am-12:00pm — Police & Fire Dept., Family Zumba, Sports, Lawn Games, Tie Dye Station, Bubble Station
Oak Square YMCA — 10:00am-1:00pm — Magic Show, Police & Fire Dept., Lawn Games
Parkway YMCA* — April 28th, 5:30-8:30pm — Green Dragon Circus, Red Cross Blood Drive, Reptile Show, Fire Dept., Zumba, Lawn Games, Live Music, Food from Mig’s Dogs
Roxbury YMCA — 11:00am-2:00pm — Healthy Food Truck, Basketball, Soccer, Tie Dye Station, Bounce House, Tattoo Station, Vendor Tables
Waltham YMCA — 10:00am-12:00pm — DJ, Games, Library Station, Vaccine Clinic
Wang YMCA — 10:00am-1:00pm — Snacks and Games
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
Oak Square
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration
5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
North Suburban
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
Oak Square
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Group Exercise
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
WATER FITNESS
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
Oak Square
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration
5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
North Suburban
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks
Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
Oak Square
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks
In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks
In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
