The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren & Bradley County held its annual Healthy Kids Day/Dive-in-Movie on Friday, August 19th. Healthy Kids Day/Dive-In-Movie is a free event that the Y does each year to help promote physical activity and family fun time in the community. This year, the Y added an extra “Walkability” component: a two mile walk. At Healthy Kids Day, the children swam, toured an EASI ambulance, a police car, and a fire truck. Just before dark, many in attendance came together for a two-mile victory walk. The walk started at the YMCA swimming pool, lead down Ash Street, and continued towards the city park. Photos will show where several children also sampled the outdoor fitness equipment at the city park. Those that completed the victory walk were awarded finisher metals. The YMCA of the USA is placing an emphasis on the importance of walking in fitness. By doing the victory walk, the DWR YMCA is eligible for a $2000 grant. After the walk, Dive-In-Movie began. Swimmers watched the new movie “Angry Birds” while continuing to swim. There were about 75 children and adults in attendance this year at Healthy Kids Day/Dive-In-Movie. Thank you for all of those that made this event possible. We would like to say a special “Thank You” to EASI, Warren Police Department, Warren Fire Department, and the Warren Chamber of Commerce. The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA looks forward to next year and hopes to grow the event even more.
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