Southeast Ventura County YMCA Hosts Free Healthy Kids’ Day in April

The two branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA are holding “Healthy Kids’ Day,” a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer. The Simi Valley Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day is Saturday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the Yarrow Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day in Westlake Village is Saturday, April 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
Healthy Kids’ Day has six zones where kids can visit: “Under & Over the Sea,” “Farm Friends,” “Space & Beyond,” “Markerspace,” “All About Sports” and “Fantasy Adventure.”  An obstacle course, rock climbing, crafts and games are part of the activities. The City of Westlake Village will celebrate its 2^nd Annual Earth Day on April 20 at the Yarrow Y beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a movie to follow. Healthy Kids’ Day participants are encouraged to stay for the festivities.
 
Healthy Kids’ Day is a national event that began over 30 years ago. YMCAs around the country participate each spring.  “It can be a challenge to get kids outdoors, especially when they love being on their electronic devices. Healthy Kids’ Day shows them how much fun an active outdoor lifestyle can be,” says Ronnie Stone, YMCA President and CEO.
 
The Yarrow Family YMCA is at 31105 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village (818-707-9622) and the Simi Valley Family YMCA is at 3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley (805-583-5338).
Preregistration is required. Go to https://www.sevymca.org/events and select the Healthy Kids’ Day location.
Healthy Kids’ Day is sponsored by GigabitNow, Horizon Swimming and the Simi Valley Y’s Men. For questions about sponsoring Healthy Kids’ Day, contact Dani Hutchison at dhutchison@sevymca.org for more information.