The Greater Scranton YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., located at 706 N. Blakely St. in Dunmore.
This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season.
Sponsored nationally by Peanuts and Gatorade, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare families in our community for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities include rides, vendor fair, bounce houses, face painting, entertainment, refreshments and more.
This year’s celebration also marks a milestone: YMCAs nationwide are observing their 175th anniversary in the United States by expanding their commitment to nurturing healthy, confident kids. The Greater Scranton Y has proudly served this community for 168 years.
Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by generous community partners, including Matrix Fitness, Precor and Brucelli Advertising, thus far.
For more information about Healthy Kids Day, contact Brandon Whipple, senior director of programming, at 570-828-3116 or bwhipple@gsymca.org. You can also visit the Greater Scranton YMCA online at greaterscrantonymca.org/healthy-kids-day/.
Colleen Burns Ecklund is the marketing and development director at the Greater Scranton YMCA. A lifelong YMCA person, Colleen has served the organization in a variety of roles over the years, from camp counselor to program leadership. Most recently, Colleen worked in community and economic development. Her work focuses on sharing the Y’s impact, building community partnerships and connecting people to the resources they need to thrive. Helping tell the story of the Greater Scranton Y’s mission — and the people behind it — is what she loves most about her role.