Get ready for a day of fun, discovery and healthy living on Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 26! This nationwide YMCA celebration is all about inspiring kids and families to get active, eat well and explore new interests — all while having a blast.
For over 30 years, Ys across the country have brought communities together with free, family-friendly events featuring games, sports, STEM activities, arts & crafts and so much more. Check out a celebration at a Y near you! See events below.
NOT YET A MEMBER?
ONE-WEEK PASS & $0 JOIN FEE
If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to explore all the Y has to offer your family this summer:
- Get to know the YMCA with a Try the Y family pass, valid for a week of unlimited visits at all locations. Request your Try the Y pass online here or stop by any location. Activate your pass April 21-30.
- New members pay a $0 join fee! Save $60 when you become a member April 21-30.
HEALTHY KIDS DAY EVENTS
CHOOSE YOUR BRANCH LOCATION
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
COMMUNITY FAIR
APRIL 26 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Healthy Kids Day at the Border View Family YMCA! Get ready for a fun-filled day with exciting games, interactive booths and awesome raffles. Bring the whole family and celebrate healthy, active living with us—because happy, healthy kids make strong communities!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
CAMERON FAMILY YMCA
SPLASH INTO WELLNESS
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | POOL DECK
Join us for Healthy Kids Day at Cameron Family YMCA! Enjoy free access to our Interactive Pool and explore a variety of community vendor booths. It’s a day dedicated to health, wellness and family fun—don’t miss out!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
FAMILY FUN FIELD DAY
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | SOCCER ARENA
Get ready for a day of excitement at the Copley-Price Family YMCA! Join us for an action-packed Healthy Kids Day filled with a bounce house, a gymnastics obstacle course and thrilling sports activities. Dive into the fun with our gaga pit, enjoy colorful face painting,and get moving with a family Zumba demo! Plus, discover valuable family resources to support your wellness journey. Bring the whole family for a day of fun, fitness and connection!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
Dan Mckinney Family YMCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-1:00PM | REC FIELD/OUTDOOR COURTS
Let’s get active and outdoors at the Dan McKinney Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day! Enjoy a fun-filled day of engaging activities, creative crafts and games for the entire family, including a bounce house, face painting, fitness challenges and don’t forget to snap a photo with Snoopy! It’s a day dedicated to fun, fitness and family—don’t miss out!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-1:00PM
Get ready for an exciting day filled with activities, giveaways and community fun at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA! Explore community partner booths and take home some awesome freebies, learn about all the amazing Jackie Robinson Family YMCA programs and activities, and check out live program demos to see them in action. Unleash your creativity with arts, crafts and games, and don’t forget to complete your event passport for a chance to win some fantastic prizes in our raffle! You won’t want to miss this day of fun, connection and discovery—see you there!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA
STAY CLASSY O'SIDE COMMUNITY EVENT
APRIL 26 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | ALAMOSA PARK
Join us for the Stay Classy O’Side Community Event at Alamosa Park, hosted by the Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in collaboration with the City of Oceanside! Enjoy a day packed with fun for the whole family, featuring educational booths, exciting activities for kids, live music, games and so much more! Come out, soak up the sun and connect with your community—it’s going to be a fabulous day in Oceanside!
Get to know the YMCA with a Try the Y family pass, valid for a week of unlimited visits at all locations. Request your Try the Y pass online here. Activate your pass April 21-30.
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
COMMUNITY EVENT
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | COURTYARD
Jump, dance, play and create at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA! Bounce around in the bounce house, get a colorful makeover with face painting and show off your best moves at Ms. Carrie’s dance party. Get crafty with arts and crafts, and take on games and activities to win awesome prizes. There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on the fun!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
McGrath Family YMCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
APRIL 26 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Get ready for a day of family fun at Healthy Kids Day at the McGrath Family YMCA! Join us for an action-packed celebration featuring a bounce house, face painting, tie-dye fun and a whole crew of amazing community partners ready to share resources and smiles. Whether you’re getting creative with colors or bouncing off some energy, there’s something for everyone—so bring the whole family and let’s make some memories together!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
RYAN FAMILY YMCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
april 26 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Join us for Healthy Kids Day at the Ryan Family YMCA—a day filled with fun, learning and community connection. Dive into a Water Safety Workshop with Aquatics Director Andi, get creative with painting and planting in our community garden, and enjoy face painting, a STEM bubble activity and a slip n slide. Families can also take part in story time with the San Diego Library, children’s yoga, live music, prizes and giveaways. It’s a great day to play, learn and grow together.
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
bounce into fun
april 26 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Get ready for an action-packed day at the Mission Valley YMCA! Join us for a fantastic event featuring an obstacle course bounce house, a bounce castle and exciting relay races. There will be opportunity drawings, community vendors to explore and fun face painting for all ages! Bring your family and friends for a day full of laughter, connection and unforgettable memories at the YMCA!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
Toby Wells YMCA
Bounce, Play & Thrive!
April 26 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Gazebo and Stage Area
Join us for an action-packed Healthy Kids Day at the Toby Wells YMCA filled with excitement for the whole family! Jump into the bounce house, conquer the gymnastics obstacle course and unleash your creativity with arts and crafts. Get in on the action with sports activities, battle it out in the gaga pit and add a splash of color with face painting. Stay active with a family fitness demo and explore valuable family resources to support your wellness journey.
Don’t miss this day of fun, fitness and connection—bring the whole family and make some amazing memories!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
YMCA Camp Surf
block party
april 26 | 9:00am-2:00pm
In honor of Healthy Kids Day and Earth Day, we’re thrilled to have you join us for an exciting day of community, connection and outdoor fun at YMCA Camp Surf! Kick things off with a beach cleanup from 9:00am–12:00pm, then stick around for a vibrant resource fair and camp open house from 10:00am–2:00pm. Explore hands-on camp activities like climbing, archery, arts & crafts, mural painting and more. Enjoy live performances, cooking demos and great vibes all around. Join us to be a part of this celebration of health, community and the planet we love!
Get ahead of the game, RSVP and fill out your waiver here!
