The Alexandria Area YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 27 at 9:00 a.m. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season.
In celebration of this annual kick-off to summer, we are sharing a list of five activities that we encourage you to introduce to your kids. The goal is to have them try something new by promoting a variety of opportunities to get involved in active play – hopefully, this will inspire a lifetime love of physical and mental activity! Share these activities with your children and inspire them to “find their fun” by discovering an activity that they love.
Find your Curiosity with Science Adventures
Science Adventures at the Y features a fun adventure through all kinds of cool and crazy reactions and projects Guiding children to find their CURIOSITY is key to helping them reach their full potential. Visit alexandriaymca.com/science-adventures to learn more.
Find your Adventure with Y Summer Camp
Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At The Alexandria Area YMCA, every day is a new adventure! With a variety of educational field trips and a ton of activities with new friends, many kids find their ADVENTURE with the Y. Visit alexandriaymca.com/summer-camp to learn more about Summer Adventure Camp.
Find Your Swimming Skills with Y Swim Lessons
The Y has been teaching kids to swim for over 100. Swim lessons at the Alexandria Area YMCA help children find their CONFIDENCE as they learn how to stay safe in and around the water. Visit alexandriaymca.com/swim-lessons to learn more about Y swim lessons.
Find Your Groove with Zumba Kids
Zumba Kids at the YMCA will introduce your little ones to the joy of dancing through movement activities, rhythmic games, and fitness. This dance class makes fitness fun, and it keeps your kids active and helps them find their GROOVE! Learn more about Zumba Kids at alexandriaymca.com/zumba-kids.
Find Your Passion with Youth Sports
Youth sports are just the start of something bigger–, aside from teaching fundamental skills, they also teach the value of teamwork, help fuel determination, and build character. At The Alexandria Area YMCA, we have a variety sports programs to help keep children active while igniting their PASSION for something greater. Visit one of the sports pages below to learn more.