April 28: Join us for Healthy Kids Day!

Visit one of YMCA of the Suncoast’s branch locations on April 28, 2012, for national YMCA Healthy Kids Day.  Bring the whole family for fun activities, great takeaways, nutritious snacks, and interactive play for children and parents. Free to all and open to the community. Read more to find out what's happening at your branch.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg

Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

• Kids' triathlon starting at 9:00 am
• St. Petersburg Fire Department and truck
• St. Pete Police office K-9
• Dunk tank
• Arts and crafts projects
• Smoothie bike
• Pediatrician
• Evening pediatrics
• Face painting 

YMCA of the Suncoast

Bardmoor

• Free eye screenings from Seminole Vision works
• Goody bags from Mahoney Dermatology
• Tooth brushes and information from Jackson Orthodontics
• Tips for healthy snacks and meals from Dr Cullen
• A visit from the Chick-fil-A cow and giveaways from 11 am -12 pm
• Seminole Fire Department trucks for kids to explore
• TRX demos
• Kids obstacle course
• Arts, Crafts, Games and more!

Citrus County

Join us from 9 am--2 pm for a combined event with the Sheriff's Youth and Safety Expo. Don’t miss the bungee run and rock-climbing wall!

Citrus County Auditorium
3610 S. Florida Ave.
Inverness, FL

Clearwater

• Free Icees to the first 100 kids
• DJ/Dance performances 10:30am-12:00pm
• Vendors including Nature Food Patch, Tropic Boat tours, Airheads, and the fire department
• Summer Camp Information
• Snacks, family activities and more

• Don’t miss the Bay Flight helicopter landing during our event!

Greater Ridgecrest

• 1-mile Family Fun Run: 9:30 am
• Astro Skate DJ
• Tug-o-war, sack races and other events
• Health Screenings provided by Dr. Steven Steller
• Facepainting
• Kid's obstacle course
• Fire Truck Demo: 11am -noon
• Free Hair Cuts: 11 am - 1 pm
• Crickett Demo: 11:30 am - noon
• Zumba Demo: Noon - 12:30 pm
• Raffles throughout the day
• Pool: 10 am - 2 pm

 James P. Gills Family

• Vendors and activities for kids of all ages
• Ambulance, fire truck, and police car for kids to explore.
• Information about kids safety and health.
• Free services and goodies at our vendors’ booths.
• Raffle prizes
• Obstacle course
• Balloon animals
• Kids fitness challenge
• Special family Zumba session

Hernando County

• 10 am - 2 pm
• Bounce houses
• Slides
• Fire truck for kids to explore
• A visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow
• Fun, games and prizes.
• The first 100 kids get a free shirt!

High Point

• Hula-hoop contest: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Hoop it up: 11:30 am -12:15 pm
• Zumba demo: 12:30 pm  - 1:00 pm
• 2-legged race: 1:15 pm  - 2:00 pm
• Healthy snacks
• Fun for all

North Pinellas

• 10 am to 2 pm
• John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor FL  
• Inflatables
• Car Show (registration required for cars)
• Live music
• YMCA program demonstrations,
• K-9 Demonstration from Pinellas County Sheriff
• Games2U
• 1-Mile Family Run
• Food, Games and Prizes
• Brought to you in conjunction with the Rotary Club of East Lake Sunrise.

Palm Harbor

• Bounce houses
• Face painting
• Pool and camp games
• Special k9 demonstration
• Silent auction
• Minute-to-win-it games
• Healthy lifestyle vendors
• Cooking demos, crafts, and more!

Join the Aquatic Campaign Fundraiser at the Competition Pool!