Celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day®

Area children and families are invited to the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s 32nd annual Healthy Kids Day event at four of its locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 20.

The free community-wide event is designed to showcase healthy, active lifestyles for kids and their families at YMCA facilities in Freehold, Old Bridge, Red Bank and Wall.

Healthy Kids Day is part of a national effort by 2500 YMCAs across the country to promote the importance of physical, mental and emotional well-being for children and families in the communities they serve. The activities and events will be motivational, educational and fun for everyone who takes part.

“We want to open our doors to all families in our respective communities on Healthy Kids Day,” said Laurie Goganzer, president and chief executive officer of YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, which serves over 36,000 people in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. “It’s vital that everyone knows they are welcome to explore and use our facilities and services. It’s part of our mission and on Healthy Kids Day we want to make sure we provide the support needed to strengthen families.”

All families who attend Healthy Kids Day on April 20 will be given a complimentary one week pass to a YMCA of Greater Monmouth County facility. Non-members who attend will also have the chance to win a three-month membership at one of the regional Y locations.

The Y has partnered with many local businesses, nonprofits and community groups that will be at Healthy Kids Day sharing resources to help promote healthy habits and lifestyles.

During Healthy Kids Day, participants will enjoy various activities at each location such as fitness classes, games, planting, and arts and crafts. The Y will also provide facility tours and information about summer camp programs at Camp Zehnder and other locations, mental health resources and job opportunities.

The Y is also collaborating with the Parker Family Health Center on a sneaker drive to collect sneakers for children and adults in the greater Red Bank community. New sneakers can be dropped off at the Parker Health Center and the Red Bank Family YMCA. The shoes will be distributed during Healthy Kids Day while supplies last.

Healthy Kids Day will take place at the following locations:

• Freehold Family YMCA, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold, 07728
• Old Bridge Family YMCA, 1 Mannino Park Drive, Old Bridge, 08857
• Red Bank Family YMCA, 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank, 07701
• YMCA Camp Zehnder, 3911 Herbertsville Road, Wall, 08724

Information about Healthy Kids Day, membership and how to support the Y is available at the nonprofit’s website.

About YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has been here for all – to empower youth and teens, improve health and strengthen community. Over the past five years, our Y has provided more than $5 million in financial assistance and subsidies to Y participants throughout greater Monmouth County. Our life-changing programs and services are anchored in eight communities: health and wellness facilities in Freehold Township, Old Bridge and Red Bank; an outdoor day camp in Wall; counseling and social service centers in Eatontown, Matawan and Middletown; a childcare center in Freehold Township; and integrated in over 100 schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Named a New Jersey Top Workplace in 2023 and 2022 by New Jersey Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Learn more at www.ymcanj.org.