YMCA of Central Florida is hosting its second annual Healthy Family Day event on Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all 14 Family Centers. This free, community-wide event invites families to explore what the Y has to offer through hands-on activities, interactive demos, and experiences for every age.
Healthy Family Day offers attendees a variety of interactive games and activities including wellness workshops and health tips, a preview of the Y’s fall youth sports leagues, small group personal training demos, and special offers that promote healthy habits year-round.
“We look forward to once again hosting Healthy Family Day to inspire parents and kids to include healthy activities together as part of their back-to-school routine," said Kevin Bolding, president and CEO of the YMCA of Central Florida. "This free event is another way the Y is helping to build a stronger, healthier, community for all."
As part of this year’s event, the organization is introducing a new name for its Child Development program, the drop-off childcare program for YMCA members to take advantage of while at a Family Center. "The Play Center” more clearly reflects what the program truly offers — a space that fosters early learning through play and supports the YMCA’s commitment to whole-family wellness.
“We’re excited to launch a new name for our drop-in childcare that does more than just supervise — it sparks imagination, builds connections, and supports whole-child development through the power of play, said Michelle Foley, district vice president of youth development-early learning at the YMCA of Central Florida. “At The Play Center, every moment is an opportunity to learn, explore, and grow in a safe and joyful environment.”
For more information on the YMCA and how to become a member go to https://ymcacf.org/
About the YMCA of Central Florida
Driven by its Christian mission, the YMCA of Central Florida serves as a leading 501c(3) nonprofit committed to strengthening the community. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they're from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Marion Counties. To learn more, visit ymcacf.org and follow on Facebook or Instagram.
