See what’s really happening at Healthy Kids Day
This is not just a quick drop-in. Families can move through the building, try activities, meet community partners, explore summer camp options, and experience the spaces kids love at the Y. Register for camp, ask questions, grab a tote, and jump into the fun.
Open Y Favorites
Open Ninja Gym, open climbing wall, open swim, and swim tests so families can jump in and try what the Y has to offer.
Hands-On Fun
Tie-dye, piggy bank decorating, interactive reading, toddler storytime, mini relays, sports tryouts, and a Yuck & Yum trail mix station.
Community Partners
Meet local partners offering Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sign-ups, toddler drop-in play, family communication resources, and more.
Free Perks
Free life jackets and bike helmets while supplies last, plus garden seedlings, raffles, and camp bags for eligible families.
What’s happening throughout the Y
Explore the building and find something fun around every corner.
Floor 1 Highlights
- Summer camp info, registration help, and questions answered in the lobby
- Smoothie bike in the Coffee Corner
- Book swap and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sign-ups in the Focus Room
- Interactive reading in the Adventure Zone
- Open Ninja Gym
- Open swim and swim tests in the pool
- Open climbing wall
- Toddler storytime in Kids Zone
Gym + Upstairs Activities
- Sports tryout rotation on Court A
- Group games rotation on Court B
- Mini relays
- Toddler drop-in play with Whatcom Family Village from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
- Juggling from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Yuck & Yum trail mix taste test and recipe fun
- Car seat and passenger safety information
Outside + Special Features
- Tie-dye in the parking lot
- Fire truck and aid car on State Street
- Piggy bank decorating with BECU
- Self-regulation and family communication resources
- Garden seedlings as a stamp station reward
- Free life jacket giveaway while supplies last
- Free bike helmet giveaway while supplies last
Ready for camp?
Stop by the camp table to explore summer options, ask questions, and register. Families who already registered for a camp program, and families who register at Healthy Kids Day, can grab a camp bag while supplies last.
Special perks and giveaways
Community partners helping make the day special
You’ll find activities and resources from partners including United Way, Bellingham Public Library, BECU, Whatcom Family Village, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, South Whatcom Fire Department, Phillips 66, Mount Baker Bicycle Club, and Kent’s Garden & Nursery.
Come explore, play, ask questions, and discover what your family can be part of this summer at the Y.