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Healthy Kids Day 2026 at the Santa Monica Family YMCA
April 18th, 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
The Santa Monica Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18th, 2026 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. 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 local families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities include a Youth Band, Dance Performance, Face Painting, Bouncy Houses, Rock Climbing, Arts & Crafts, a Dance Floor and so much more.
“It is so important for kids to stay active over the summer, both physically and mentally,” said Caity King, Director of Mission Advancement. “At the Y, we believe in providing resources for families to create healthy habits , no matter the time of year. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y has to offer.”
In celebration of this annual kick-off to summer, we are sharing a list of five activities that we encourage you to introduce to your kids. The goal is to have them try something new by promoting a variety of opportunities to get involved in active play – hopefully, this will inspire a lifetime love of physical and mental activity! Share these activities with your children and inspire them to “find their fun” by discovering an activity that they love!
Find Your Joy in the Water with Y Swim Lessons
Each year the Y teaches hundreds of children and adults to swim. In our beautiful coastal community like ours, the beach is a source of JOY, inspiration, and connection to nature. Taking the time to learn how to swim safely means getting to explore the beauty of the ocean more safely. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old. In Southern California, the access to swimming pools and our beaches increases that risk even more; learning wo swim early is critical. Swim Lessons helps youth find their CONFIDENCE, teaching a lifelong skill, and introducing them to safety around water. Visit our Aquatics page to learn more about Y swim lessons!
Find Your Adventure with Y Summer Camp
Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At the Santa Monica Y, every day is a new adventure! Whether experiencing the wonder of Camp Big Bear or having a blast with new friends at Summer Day Camp, many children and teens find their ADVENTURE with the Y. Visit our Camps page to learn more about Y summer camp.
Find Your Passion with Y Sports
Youth sports are just the start of something bigger–, aside from teaching fundamental skills, they also teach the value of teamwork, help fuel determination, and build character. At the Santa Monica Family YMCA , our Junior Lakers Youth Basketball program to keeps children active while igniting their PASSION for something greater. Visit our Basketball page to learn more about Y sports.
Find Your Curiosity with Specialty Day Camps
Find Your Curiosity in our Specialty Day Camps, ranging from STEM to Fine Arts, Splash to Sports! Our Specialty Day Camps include activities that help inspire wonder about the world around us. Guiding children to find their CURIOSITY is key to helping them reach
their full potential. Visit our Day Camp page to learn more about specialty camps.
Find Your Connection with Youth & Family Programs
YMCA Youth & Family Programs give kids a safe space to learn, stay active, and build confidence through sports, arts, and enrichment. They also bring families together by creating opportunities for CONNECTION, community involvement, and healthy living. Visit our Youth Activities page to learn more about Youth & Family Programs!
