YMCA of Greater Seattle Sets Kids Up for Success this Summer at Healthy Kids Day

Presented by UnitedHealthcare and Coordinated Care

Free and open to the public, this annual event features fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. 

Greater Seattle Area, April 14, 2023 

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is hosting the Y's annual Healthy Kids Day®, presented by UnitedHealthcare and Coordinated Care, on Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at locations across King County. 

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. 

"It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally," said Tina Vincent, Association Sr. Director of Youth and Family Programs "At YMCA of Greater Seattle, we strive to empower families by offering resources that enable their children to reach their full potential year-round. As part of our strategic plan, Vision 2025, we aim to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities that promote Whole Person Health. Healthy Kids Day does just that. It's a fantastic community-wide event that encourages families to explore and make the most of the Y's incredible resources." 

Healthy Kids Day's mission is to turn fun and play into lifelong memories. Some featured activities include healthy snack demonstrations, water safety, prizes, summer camp crafts, sports challenges, bounce houses, and more. 

Nationally sponsored by Eggland's Best. Locally, Healthy Kids Day is presented by UnitedHealthcare and Coordinated Care and sponsored by Bank of America.   

For more information, contact us at pr@seattleymca.org or visit seattleymca.org/hkd. 

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle 

The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, the Y's goal is to improve overall health and well-being and ignite youth empowerment. The Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 120,299 people every year in the Greater Seattle area. With the help of generous donors, we are able to provide more than 450 youth experiencing homelessness with safe, stable housing every night, over 400,000 meals served across King County annually, and more than $11 million in financial assistance to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed and belong at the Y.