Swim With A Mermaid At Reston YMCA's Healthy Kids Day On April 29

RESTON, VA — Children will have the opportunity to swim with a mermaid at the Reston YMCA as part of the upcoming Healthy Kids Day on April 29.

This free event, which starts at 10 a.m., will include family-friendly activities to promote a healthy start to the summer season for area families.

All YMCA branches in the D.C. metro area, including the Reston YMCA located at 12196 Sunset Hills Road, are participating in the annual event.

Participants can take part in family exercise classes, games, activities, and vaccines. Fresh fruit will be available for snacking.

Information will also be available about other other YMCA offerings, including summer camps, child care, and sports teams.

“At the Y, we believe in providing resources to families to ensure that their children have access to what they need to reach their full potential, 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 resources that the Y has to offer," said Kristy McCarron, the vice president of community health and wellness for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, in a release.