Healthy Kids Day
April 26, 2025
33 Years of Celebrating Healthy Kids!
Event is free, but RSVP is required. See green location dropdowns below for RSVP forms.
The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges will celebrate Healthy Kids Day® - the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids - on April 26, 2025*. At Healthy Kids Day, children and families will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and developing healthy habits.
Healthy Kids Day, now in its 33rd year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The Y hopes to use the day to get more kids moving and learning, creating healthy habits they can continue while they’re away from the classroom. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Research shows that without access to out-of-school learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. Following a year filled with numerous changes and uncertainty, Healthy Kids Day is a reminder to families that we can help ensure all children have access to the key ingredients to reach their full potential, even during out-of-school time.
Learn how to join Healthy Kids Day celebrations at your Y:
East Orange YMCA
Date & Time:
May 3, 2025 from 12-2pm
Location:
East Orange Y, 100 N. Arlington Ave
Activities:
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Bounce Houses
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Games & Activities
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Program Info & Employment Opportunities
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Healthy Partners
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Snacks & Giveaways & more!
New Milford Center
Date & Time:
RAIN OR SHINE
FREE & OPEN TO ALL
April 26, 2025 from 11am-1pm
Location:
Greater Bergen County YMCA - New Milford Center - 1092 Carnation Dr., New Milford
Activities:
- Face painting
- Gaga
- Games
- Challenger Soccer inflatables & soccer demo
- Lakeshore
- Arts & crafts specialists
- Kona Ice & more
- Fill out your Healthy Kids Day passport and receive a prize!
- Tours & Program Info
- Employment Opportunities
- Healthy Partners
- Snacks & Giveaways
Sponsors:
- Holy Name Medical Center
- Armbruster Landscaping, LLC
- Layne Roofing, Inc
Fairview Lake YMCA
April 27, 2025 | 2-4 PM
FREE
Join us for an afternoon of fun, adventure, and healthy living! Kids and families can climb, race, paddle, and explore their way through an exciting lineup of activities. We'll have: Indoor Climbing, Boating, an Obstacle Course, Healthy Snacks, Stream Critter Catchin', Sports and Games and MORE!!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
South Mountain
Date & Time:
ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE INDOORS
FREE & OPEN TO ALL
May 3, 2025 from 2-4p
Location
South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Ave, Maplewood
*Not a part of the membership giveaway.
Activities:
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Bounce Houses
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Climbing Wall
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Field Activities
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Community Tables featuring local organizations, including Maplewood Foundation
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DJ & more!
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Program Info & Employment Opportunities
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Healthy Partners
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Snacks & Giveaways
Sussex County YMCA
Date & Time:
RAIN OR SHINE
April 26, 2025 from 11-2p
Location:
Sussex County YMCA
Activities:
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Vendor Tables
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Camp Activities
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Pickleball
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Obstacle Course
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Art Studio
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Science Lab
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Membership Tours
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Sno-Cones
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Family Dance
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Family Swim
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Free Swim Assessments
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Water Safety Demonstration
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Sponsored by:
Optimum, HQW Architects and Thorlabs
Vendors:
ShopRite, Sodexco, the Painted Grape, local firefighters, EMT and police, Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, Center for Prevention and Counseling, PSS, and more.
West Essex YMCA
Date & Time:
RAIN OR SHINE
April 26, 2025 from 11-2pm
Location:
West Essex YMCA
Activities:
- Family Activities
- Community Vendors
- Obstacle Course
- Program Trials
- 3v3 Basketball Tournament
- Wellness Classes Demos
- Clothing Drop Off
- Arts & Crafts and more!
YMCA Information Tables
- Membership
- Aquatics
- Camp
- Peanut Shell Early Childhood Learning Center
- Programs - Sports/Enrichment/Aquatics