Healthy Kids Day is an annual event meant to kick start physical activity and learning during the summer months when children are out of school.
More than 1,900 Y's across the country are participating including all YMCA of Florida's First Coast locations.
The event on Saturday, April 27 is free and open to the entire community. It will run from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
According to a YMCA release, research shows without access to activities that stimulate the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.
Activities include an open swimming pool, family Olympics, an art contest and math tournament. There is a one mile fun run taking place at the Dye Clay Family YMCA in Orange Park.
