Staff
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is celebrating Healthy Kids Day by offering families the opportunity to drop by and enjoy their local YMCA for free on Sunday, May 1 between noon and 4 pm.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to try the Owen Sound Y and participate in activities while learning the joys of living a healthy lifestyle, together, as a family. A variety of free, drop-in activities are scheduled, including a recreational swim in both pools, family fun in the gymnasium, a puppet show for kids ages 4 – 11 highlighting how to deal with mental health issues like anxiety and self-esteem, a life jacket and water safety clinic, a Kids vs Parents Rowing Challenge and Games of Skill & Chance. Full details are available at ymcaowensound.on.ca.
According to the 2016 YMCA Healthy Kids Day Survey, Ontario parents acknowledge that there are barriers keeping them from leading a healthy active lifestyle, such as: a lack of time (45%), work/life balance (39%), and energy or motivation (28%). Parents across Canada identified the same barriers to leading a healthy, active lifestyle.
With more than 33 percent of Canadian children aged five to 17 being overweight, leading a healthy, active lifestyle should be a family priority driven by parents.
“Your YMCA offers a wealth of programs to meet the unique needs of the Grey/Bruce region, with an emphasis on total health in mind, body and spirit. YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative to help break down the barriers preventing families from living the healthy, active life they deserve,” said organizers.
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facility is located in the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, 700 10th St. E.
