YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2026

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Local YMCA will be hosting Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 18th     It is a a day to celebrate kids being kids and help make plans on the summer.  Bring the kids to this fun weekend event.

Summer Camps & Program South Shore MA

 

Old Colony YmCA Easton  branch 10-2pm 

Come down to the Easton Y and join the party! The Easton Y will be hosting our annual Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 18th from 10am-2pm. This event is free and open to the public, and filled with fun activities to celebrate kids being kids. Join us for family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season!

Activities of the Day

• Bouncy House
• Magic Show
• Family Fitness
• Face Painting
• Airbrush Tattoos
• Healthy Snack Station
• Open Swim
• Games and Crafts
• Raffle and More!

For every attendee Eventbrite ticket you present at Check In, you will receive a raffle ticket.
For every Non-Perishable food item brought in to donate to the Easton Food Pantry, you will receive a raffle ticket (Raffle tickets can also be purchased).

Brockton Old Colony YMCA 10-2PM

Find your joy at the Brockton Old Colony Y – April 20th 10am-12pm. Healthy Kids Day activities.

Fire Truck & Police Tour.
·Creative Plant Art
Community Mural & Painting
Youth Cardio Workout w/Jump Ropes
Family Zumba
Healthy Snacks & Take test guessing game and much more….

Old Colony YMCA Taunton 10-12pm

Come dance and splash the day away to celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the Taunton YMCA!

-Free Swim

-Splash Pad

-11am Family Zumba

-12pm Family Zumba

-Bouncy House

-Spring Crafts

Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Camp Yomechas 10-12pm big touch a truck

Welcome to Healthy Kids Day-Touch a Truck at Camp Yomechas! Join us for a fun-filled day at Camp Yomechas where kids can explore and interact with various trucks and vehicles. This in-person event is perfect for children who are curious about different types of vehicles. Bring your little ones to Touch a Truck and let them experience the excitement of climbing aboard trucks, fire engines, and more. It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn about different vehicles in a safe and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this unique and educational event at Camp Yomechas! While you’re here, take advantage of our camp open house too!

Old Colony YMCA Stoughton Camp Christina 10-1pm

Healthy Kids Day has always been about identifying and activating the key components that help children stay healthy throughout the summer. The Y has–then and now –helped build healthy, resilient kids through physical activity, nutritious foods, learning opportunities and more.

Activities for the Day:
Army National Guard Obstacle Course
Food Trucks
Ice Cream Truck
Signature Health Teddy Bear Clinic: Bring your Favorite Stuffie or Doll for a check up
ReMax Hot Air Ballon (weather depending)
Archery
Face Paint
Meet the American Red Cross Blood Drop Mascot and learn about donating blood
Learn to jump rope with the 40+ Double Dutch Club, returning after high demand
Music, games, raffles and More!

 

Old Colony YMCA – Plymouth:

Hosting activities and promoting the Camp Clark Open House    10-12pm 

 

South Shore YMCA Quincy & Hanover branches 10-2pm 

 

Get ready for a day of fun, movement, and community at Healthy Kids Day. As we celebrate 175 years of the YMCA strengthening communities, we’re kicking off another summer of play, learning, and growth for families across the South Shore. Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative celebrated across the country, all with one shared goal: to inspire healthy habits in kids and families. For more than 30 years, Ys have brought communities together through free, engaging activities that encourage active play, nutrition, creativity, and connection.

Join us at the Emilson YMCA Hanover  and Hale Family YMCA  Quincy  for a FREE, family-friendly event filled with games, music, hands-on activities, and healthy snacks. From active play and nutrition to STEM and the arts, families can experience the many ways the Y helps children learn, grow, and thrive all year long.

Join us at the Emilson YMCA and Hale Family YMCA branches for games, music, family-friendly activities, and healthy snacks, all while discovering the many programs the Y offers to keep your family healthy all year long!

What’s in store on Healthy Kids Day

Here are just some of the family-friendly activities you might find on Healthy Kids Day at the South Shore YMCA!

• Touch-A-Truck
• Bounce House
• Arts & Crafts
• Open Turf Playtime
• Family Pickleball
• Ping-Pong
• Family Basketball
• Family Zumba
• Family Swim
• Family Yoga
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Games, Arts & Crafts
• Musical Performances
• And more!