This Sunday, June 1, YMCA Camp Elphinstone will join YMCAs across Canada in hosting YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
Designed to help kids and families embrace healthy habits that can become a life-long practice, this free community event will focus on fun and engaging activities, practical information and simple ways to be healthier in spirit, mind and body.
Across Canada, most children do not meet recommended levels of daily physical activity. Rising rates of obesity and related chronic disease tell us that getting kids active should be a top priority for parents, schools and all Canadians.
“Our children’s health is very important to us. Our aim is to show families, children and youth that making healthy choices can be fun and easy,” said Lisa Stiver, general manager at YMCA Camp Elphinstone. “And we hope the children and families who attend this event will get excited about being active and making it a regular part of every day.”
Although the YMCA models and incorporates healthy practices into its programs and activities for children and youth year round, YMCA Healthy Kids Day places special emphasis on teaching children and youth and their families about exploring healthy living habits that will make a difference throughout the year. Last year more than 700 people attended this fun, active community event.
Healthy Kids Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Elphinstone, 1760 YMCA Road in Gibsons.
Activities include:
• Gibsons Chiropractic, back checks.
• Wonder Wheels Bus.
• Conservation officer.
• Spin Cycles, cycle art and bike activities (bring your bike).
• Bird houses by Ridgepointe Contracting.
• Camp activities, including boating, low ropes, the new climbing wall, high ropes, crafts and archery.
• A free, healthy lunch.
There is also a free shuttle service available by calling 604-886-2025. There is no cost to attend.
