Free events for YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Sunday, May 1 is YMCA Healthy Kids Day, a national day dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids! All our Health & Fitness Centres and YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre are open to the public with free planned programming the whole family can enjoy.

YMCA Canada conducted an online survey among Canadian parents of children ages 17 and younger about their children's development. Their insightful findings point to parents' concerns and challenges in keeping their family on a healthy path.

On Sunday, May 1, we welcome everyone to come in, members and non-members alike, and see how the YMCA of Greater Toronto provides a place to get healthy, learn, play, feel safe and belong. 

 

The YMCA can be your partner in nurturing healthy kids. Join us on YMCA Healthy Kids Day for some healthy family-friendly activities. On May 1, sign up for a new Y membership for your family and we’ll waive the joining fee!*

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Browse below to see start times of featured family activities at each centre.  




Toronto Central Grosvenor Street YMCA Centre

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Basketball Clinic


• Dance Party


• Child Fitness


• Family First Aid


• Bouncy Castle & Family Gym


• Tae Kwon Do Demonstration


• Nutrition Seminar with Toronto Public Health


• YMCA Summer Camp Arts & Crafts


• Snacks


• Healthy Kids Pledge Wall

Toronto West End College St. YMCA Centre

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Family Gym (basketball theme)


• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Family Basketball Obstacle Course


• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Make-your-own Smoothie Bar


• 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Water Ballin’ Recreational Swim

Toronto Scarborough Town Centre Ct. YMCA Centre

• 10:00 am – 11:00 am: NBA Basketball Clinic


• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Games organized by YMCA Camps


• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Children Sports and Games


• There are numerous stations you can visit from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm:
  
  
  
  • First Aid
  
  
  • Kids Cardio Fit Drum
  
  
  • Arts and Crafts
  
  
  • Agility Course – Kid’s Boot Camp
  
  
  • Camp Booth
  
  
  
  

Toronto Sheppard Ave. YMCA Centre

• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Basketball Challenge


• 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Sports and Games

Markham YMCA Blvd. Rudy Bratty YMCA Centre

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Basketball Challenge


• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Fitness Bingo (new game every 15 minutes)


• There are several stations you can visit from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm:
  
  
  
  • Lemonade stand
  
  
  • Photo booth
  
  
  • Tattoo station
  
  
  • Growing Beans craft
  
  
  
  

Oshawa Mary Street YMCA Centre

• 10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Craft Activity


• 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Sports and Games


• 11:15 am – 1:15 pm: Family Gym
  
  
  
  • Bouncy castle
  
  
  • Play structure
  
  
  • Basketball
  
  
  • Parachute games
  
  
  • Rock climbing wall
  
  
  
  

Mississauga Burnhamthorpe Rd. YMCA Centre

• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Family Gym
  
  
  
  • Bouncy castle
  
  
  • Family sports including soccer, hockey and basketball
  
  
  
  


• 11:30 am – 1:15 pm: Recreational Swim

Brampton Union St. YMCA Centre

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Bouncy castle and family-friendly challenges


• 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Basketball Workshop


• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Family Bootcamp


• 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Swim Challenge


• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Family Arriba


• 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Basketball Workshop


• Time TBD Family Aquafit

YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

11:00 am – 3:00 pm:

• Tour the facility


• Hot dog roasts


• Outdoor activities
  
  
  
  • Hiking
  
  
  • Outdoor maze
  
  
  • High ropes course
  
  
  • Climbing wall
  
  
  • Archery
  
  
  
  

The Lunch Lady mascot, Lunchie, will be visiting Sheppard Ave YMCA, West End YMCA and Central YMCA to celebrate healthy eating. Come by to meet Lunchie and learn more about our bagged lunch program!