On Saturday, April 28, 2012, the South Montgomery County YMCA invites kids and parents to make a “play date” at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. As the leading nonprofit for strengthening community, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to bring families together to engage in fun, active play and learn healthier habits that help them grow and thrive.

The community is invited to join the fun. Healthy Kids Day will be held at the South Montgomery County Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center in The Woodlands, Activities will include open house, tours, face art, moon walk, fingerprinting, arts/crafts, Alpine Tower, moon walk, water slide, climbing wall, demos, community booths, mascots, giveaways, games, screenings, health/safety fair, kite making, outdoor education, eco art, summer program registrations, pony rides, door prizes, refreshments, music and much more. The first 300 Kids in attendance will receive a Healthy Kids Day T-shirt.

April 28th is also the kick off for summer with Super Summer Sign-Up Day featuring information and activities on YMCA summer programs: Day Camp, Swim Lessons, Youth Sports, Sports Clinics, Teen Camp, Child Care, Performing Arts and more. With each summer program registration, participants will receive a free gift. In addition, new members can join and take advantage of the 50 percent off the joining fee.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is the nation’s largest health day for kids and families and is free to the public. It’s a day filled with fun, engaging and creative activities that foster healthy living, and is a part of the YMCA’s larger efforts to help more kids and families become physically active.

“This day is designed to celebrate healthy living, encourage kids and families to get excited about physical fun and activity, and most importantly, just play,” Roxanne Davis, Community Liaison for the South Montgomery County YMCA, said.  “Increasing physical activity is one way to get healthier, and doing it as a family is a great way to reconnect with one another. Healthy Kids Day provides hands on activities and games designed to educate kids and parents while entertaining them.”

Healthy Kids Day takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Creekside YMCA located at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-367-YMCA or visit www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county/

About Creekside YMCA

The YMCA has been a vital part of The Woodlands and South Montgomery County for more than 35 years, providing family-oriented fitness and After School Care. Serving as a hub of community activities, the YMCA provides physical, recreational, social and educational programs and services for all ages including swim lessons and aquatic programs; youth and adult sports; summer day camp; teen camp; pre-school child care and afterschool care; health and wellness family programs, Youth Sports, After School Care, Fitness Classes and senior activities.