The YMCA of Broome County Celebrates 175 Years of Strengthening Communities with Healthy Kids Day®

The YMCA of Broome County is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 18 from 10am-1pm at the West Family Y. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage a safe, healthy and fun summer season.
In celebration of this annual kick-off to summer, we are sharing a list of activities that we encourage you to introduce to your kids. The goal is to have them try something new by promoting a variety of opportunities to get involved in active play – hopefully, this will inspire a lifetime love of physical and mental activity! Share these activities with your children and inspire them to “find their fun” by discovering an activity that they love!
Find Your Swimming Skills with Y Swim Lessons Each year the Y teaches hundreds of children to swim. This helps them find their CONFIDENCE, teaches a lifelong skill and introduces them to safety around water. 
Find Your Adventure with Y Summer Camp
Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At the YMCA, every day is a new adventure! Whether experiencing the wonder of S.T.E.A.M. activities, learning new sport skills, or having a blast with new friends at summer day camp, many children find their ADVENTURE with the Y. 
Find Your Passion with Y Sports
Youth sports are just the start of something bigger, aside from teaching fundamental skills, they also teach the value of teamwork, help fuel determination and build character. At the West Family Y we have many sports programs to help keep children active while igniting their PASSION for something greater. 
Find Your Curiosity with Family Events Our monthly Family Events range from activities around movie nights to learning new skills, sports, or games. Guiding children to find their CURIOSITY is key to helping them reach their full potential. 

In honor of its 175th anniversary in the United States, YMCAs nationwide are expanding their commitment to nurturing healthy, confident kids through their annual Healthy Kids Day celebration. Healthy Kids Day reflects the Y’s long-standing mission of strengthening communities and helping youth reach their full potential, a mission that has guided the organization for 175 years and continues to shape its work today. The YMCA has been serving the Broome County community for 160 years.