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The Canton Family YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event for kids and families on May 5 at the YMCA. Children from Canton and the surrounding area are invited to attend. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer which is considered a critical out-of-school time for kids. Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids, is filled with fun, active play and educational activities that will help parents improve their kids lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities to stimulate the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months. We know that when the school year ends, many kids lose opportunities to keep moving and learning. Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to stay active in the summer, said Paula Grigsby, YMCA Executive Director. Summer is just around the corner and is a great time for kids to get out and get busy so they are healthier and sharper when the next school year begins. The event will include a variety of ways for kids to get moving, including tumbling and trampoline, open swim, canoe and kayak rides, swimming games, an obstacle course, scooter races, three large inflatables, and tennis. Community partners participating are HyVee, Canton Fire Department and the Canton Police Department. Healthy Kids Day will also include helpful informational booths on the topics of biking safety, swimming safety, and how to interact with strangers. Kids will spend more time over the summer riding bikes, playing at the park, and swimming. The information provided will help them do so safely. There will also be information available about the Ys summer programs for youth. Other parts of the day include a coloring contest, games about health and wellness, and door prizes. YMCA Staff Member Emily MacVean said, I really encourage families to come and enjoy all the activities together. Last year, some families brought a picnic lunch and made a day of it. It should be a great time for kids of all ages. Healthy Kids Day is a part of the Ys Healthy Living mission, encouraging children to eat well and stay physically active their entire life. With higher rates of childhood Type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity across the nation, the Canton YMCA hopes area families will come to this event and get support for improving kids health, and keep them on the right track for years to come. Call the Y at 309-647-1616 or stop by at 1325 E. Ash St. for a schedule of events.

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YMCA to celebrate Healthy Kids Day event on May 5

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