April 26 Event Free and Open to the Public

Remsen native and four-time Olympian Erin Hamlin is the Rome YMCA’s special guest on Saturday, April 26, Healthy Kids Day.  Participants can take part in wheeled sled and scooter races with Erin as well as talk to her about her experience growing up locally and becoming a decorated Olympian.

Erin is the first female American Luger to medal at any Winter Olympics and the first American of either gender to medal in luge singles competition. She is the first non-European woman to take an Olympic medal in luge.

Healthy Kids Day® is an annual national event celebrated at Ys nationwide to help inspire healthy habits in kids and families. This is a great opportunity to discover programs and activities available in your community that help keep your family moving! 

The Rome Family Y, 301 W. Bloomfield St., Oneida Family Y, 701 Seneca St., and YMCA Childcare in Whitesboro (8595 Westmoreland Road) will offer free fun-filled activities from 9 am – 12 pm

• All locations will feature Summer Day Camp and Before and After School registration. Families that register and pay in full for Summer Day Camp on Healthy Kids Day will receive one week free. 

“It’s important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Holly Panibianco, YMCA Regional Childcare Director. “At the Y we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits, all year long.” 

• Explore how you can help change lives by joining our Summer Day Camp Program team! Job Fairs will be held on Healthy Kids Day in Oneida, Rome, and Whitesboro locations. We need mature employees who love working with children. Specific qualifications are available on our website. 
• YMCA Youth Art Showcase in all locations. Come experience this vibrant celebration of young creativity featuring a diverse range of art from our YCare programs highlighting the importance of artistic expression in fostering confidence and critical thinking.
• Visit Community Vendor booths for information, activities and giveaways.
• Purchase a healthy meal from LaVant Food Truck, featuring traditional Mediterranean Food at the Oneida Y.  Register for Summer Day Camp and save 15% on your order. 
• Families are encouraged to take a tour of your Y, learn about services for all ages, and how to become a member. 

Oneida Family Y:

• FREE BAG for first 100 Youth Attendees!
• Try Archery 9-12pm
• Try Fencing 9-9:45am
• Try Cheer & Tumbling 9-9:45am
• Face Painting 10-12pm
• Try Zumba Kids® 10-10:45am
• Bounce Houses
• Wanderer’s Rest Pet Adoption Event!
• BINGO – Visit each community vendor booth to fill in your card- Kids Earn Prizes!

Rome Family Y:

• FREE BAG for first 100 Youth Attendees!
• Bounce Houses
• Teen Center
• Golf Simulator
• Community Vendors
• BINGO- Visit each community vendor booth to fill in your card- Kids Earn Prizes!

Whitesboro Tree House Childcare Center:

• FREE BAG for first 50 Youth Attendees!
• Bounce Houses
• Community Vendors
• Face Painting
• GagaBall
• BINGO- Visit each booth to fill in your card- Kids Earn Prizes!

For additional information and updates to the day’s activities, please visit our website, www.ymcatrivalley.org.

About the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley

The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley serves the greater Rome, Oneida and Whitesboro areas with programs and services for the whole family.  We are a 501c3 charitable non-profit organization with two primary branches in Rome and Oneida and school-age childcare in the Whitesboro area. The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.