Fun, creative, and healthy activities for children will take place at Patriot Place Plaza, located outside Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon. For the first time in the seven years that Healthy Kids Day has been hosted by Patriot Place, the YMCA is additionally inviting the public to run in the Foxboro YMCA 5K and Kids Fun Run—at the same place as so many championships.
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| an inflatable gaga ball pit game |
Healthy Kids Day will feature active play and engaging activities including: an inflatable gaga ball pit game, bounce house, Every Photo Tells a Story photobooth presented by Patriot Place, numerous vendor giveaways, car seat safety checks presented by Dorel Juvenile Group, a gymnastics obstacle course, nutrition demos, visit with Pat Patriot & New England Patriots cheerleaders, hands on STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) activities, a fitness obstacle course, vision checks presented by the Lions District 33 Eye Mobile, face painting and much more.
Be sure to visit all the great vendors who will be onsite to share their Healthy Kids Day tips, games and prizes: American Cancer Society, Bass Pro Shops, BBS Energy Works, LLC,
Bellingham Senior Center, Brigham & Womens/Mass General Health Care Center, Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County, Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, District 33K Lions, Dorel Juvenile, Every Photo Tells a Story PhotoBooth, Foxboro Rotary Club, Fuel Up To Play 60, Jennifer Rose Art, Kennedy Donovan Center, Malco Art Center, Mass Dept of Children and Families, New England Frozen Ventures, Inc, New England Revolution, Norwood Hospital – Sponsor, Patriot Place, Pediatric Dental Healthcare, Project Bread, and WIC Nutrition Program.
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| Pat Patriot and Slyde |
Don’t miss our largest community event focused on healthy living—and while at Patriot Place, enjoy the unique opportunity to race at the site of so many championships. For the first time, the Foxboro YMCA 5K and Kids Fun Run will take place at Patriot Place, with the 5K starting at 9:00 a.m. and the Kids Run starting at 11:00 a.m. Cost: $30 (5K) and $15 (Kids Run).
All Kids Fun Runners will be awarded a medal in the 1 mile run/walk. Race day registration will be offered starting at 7:30 a.m. at the event or register online now at www.hockymca.org/5k.
Together we will run in memory of Michael Baker, Linda Cavossa and Jackie Thomas.
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| goodie bags |
All participants will be required to display a Healthy Kids Day wrist band which will be
provided to you at no charge when you visit the check-in tents located at the entrance to Patriot Place Plaza, located outside Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon
Details on the event can be found at www.hockymca.org/healthy-kids-day.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not- for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information, visit hockymca.org.
