YMCA Healthy Kids® Day
April 12, 2008

YMCA Healthy Kids Day, part of an innovative public health initiative of the YMCA movement, is making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans.  YMCA Healthy Kids Day encourages kids and families to stay active, connected and healthy!

YMCA at Virginia Tech, VT Recreational Sports & Virginia Tech Athletics (including Men and Women’s Swimming & Diving), as well as other local community organizations are partnering for this year’s celebration of healthy living on April 12, 2008. The YMCA at Virginia Tech’s Healthy Kids Day events will be held in War Memorial Hall between 10am – 2pm. The event is free and will have many fun-filled activities promoting healthy kids and families.

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: War Memorial Hall, Virginia Tech Campus
What: Fun filled morning of activities that promote healthy living

The event aims to make fitness fun, introduce healthy behaviors and ways to play, and offers essential lessons to help kids take care of themselves throughout their lifetimes. 

April 12th activities will include:

• Games
• Sports Clinics
• Fitness Testing
• Exhibits by Student and Community Organizations

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Nicole Owens at nowens05@vt.edu.  For other information, contact the YMCA Student Programs Office at ymcasp@vt.edu.