Media Advisory - Get a Jump on summer at YMCA Healthy Kids Day

TORONTO, May 30, 2013 /CNW/ - On June 2, all YMCAs across the GTA are opening their doors to the community for free to celebrate Healthy Kids Day.

Jam-packed with fun for the family, Healthy Kids Day celebrates getting kids active and teaches families about developing healthy habits together.

This year, the first 2,500 attendees across the GTA will receive a pedometer so they can join the "Get a Jump On Summer Challenge" to walk across Canada in 30 days.

Who:	FREE for the whole community
What:	Educational information for parents about raising healthy kids and fun activities including: yoga, dance, a bouncy castle, an obstacle course, nutritious snacks, kite making and LEGO building.
When:	Sunday, June 2, 2013
	10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m
	11:00 a.m.   Special family dance class and autograph session with TVOKids Host Kara
Where:	Toronto Central Grosvenor Street YMCA Centre
	20 Grosvenor Ave., Toronto
Why:	The YMCA is dedicated to educating families on embracing healthy habits. Healthy Kids Day will kick-off TVOKids Healthy Me Week and the Get a Jump on Summer Challenge, two national media initiatives dedicated to reducing childhood obesity rates.

 

 

SOURCE: YMCA of Greater Toronto

Amie Zimon
Public Relations Specialist
YMCA of Greater Toronto
416-928-3362 x 22486
647-588-6800