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Northside YMCA Healthy Kids Day promotes positive start to school year

August 27, 2016 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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  • Averie Gholson hugs his sister CaMia May Tate at the Northside YMCA. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • The Northside Y buzzed with activity on Healthy Kids Day. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • (From left) AC Crockett, Rajan Pearson, Tre'von Broadway and Xavion Greer are ready to play ball. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • (From left) Danerion Kindred, Daquan Kindred, Key'channa Tipton and Daquavion Kindred participate in a Healthy Kids Day activity. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • A local mom registers her children at the Northside YMCA Healthy Kids Day. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Participants make trail mix at the Northside Y's Healthy Kids Day. (Photo by Sue Vliet)

As part of a nationwide YMCA event, the Northside Y, 1350 W. North Ave., recently held Healthy Kids Day. In addition to a visit by Mayor Tom Barrett, the event featured a variety of fun, educational activities, free backpacks, school supplies and health screenings.

The event aimed to help kids start the new school year prepared with the tools they need to be successful. It also promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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