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Reach for the sky on an outdoor climbing wall, balance your way across a log bridge or tap your toes to some Irish dancing 鈥� gives families 53 funtastic ways to get active this Sunday.
The annual Healthy Kids Day, inside and outside the , aims to show families how much fun activity can be.
鈥淎t the YMCA of Okanagan, we believe healthy children lay the foundations for a healthy community,鈥� says Sharon Peterson, CEO of the YMCA of Okanagan. 鈥淵et only nine per cent of Canadian kids between five and 17 years old are getting the recommended levels of daily exercise. Healthy Kids Day is fun, but at its core the event strives to inspire everyone to participate in the development of a thriving generation of children.鈥�
Don鈥檛 miss this: 10 must-try activities at Sunday鈥檚 Healthy Kids Day
From henna tattoos and seed planting to water balloon toss and 鈥榝untastic鈥� gymnastics, families have a full 53 activity stations to explore thanks to local community partners invested in kids鈥� health.
Check out these not-to-be-missed activities:
- Kick it up with the beautiful game 鈥� in a giant bubble 鈥� with Bouncing Soccer 琉璃神社
- Hop in and drive with the 琉璃神社 District Safety Council鈥檚 pedal cars
- Reach for the skies with Par-T-Perfect鈥檚 outdoor climbing wall
- Get crafty at the Capital News Doodah Birds station
- Break a board with Sundance Martial Arts
- Test your balance on the Scouts鈥� log bridge
- Try your hand at painting the TELUS truck
- Get crazy hair with the experts from Vancouver Career College
- Twist and turn with Wiggly Ribbons from the Bridge Youth and Family Services
- Step lively with the Blakey Okanagan School of Irish Dance
What you need to know:
Visit Healthy Kids Day, presented by Interior Savings Credit Union, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Enjoy an entertainment stage, prizes and a healthy barbecue from noon to 3 p.m., in addition to the activity stations. The free event includes access to the 琉璃神社 Family Y pool and facilities, and gives parents a chance to collect resources for their family鈥檚 health while kids discover new ways to play.
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