Instructor Lisa Guerrini teaches Sophia and Hunter Tillotson some boxing fundamentals at Healthy Kids Day Saturday at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township. The YMCA will be introducing a youth boxing program this summer.

CRANBERRY TWP — Children at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA on Saturday learned numerous ways to stay active and healthy.

The event, held in conjunction with national Healthy Kids Day, sought to inform families about ways to keep kids moving throughout the summer months.

The event featured vendors, activities and previews of current and upcoming offerings at the YMCA.

“This is a free community event to help promote healthy kids in every essential aspect,” said Ashley Vranick, youth and family director at the YMCA in Cranberry. “It's not just eating and exercise.”

The event featured programs on water safety, camping activities and a gun safety awareness booth, she said.

“There's more to being a healthy kid, especially these days,” Vranick said. “The community has been tremendous just supporting this event.”

Children went from station to station learning about everything from dance and martial arts to youth boxing and camping. YMCA member Kevin Schaude brought his sons David and Richard.

“We're members at the Y and we heard they have a lot of activities for the kids,” Schaude said.He said he tries to keep his children active in the summer by limiting screen time and spending time with them outside.Erin Kenyon said her children, Will and Charlie, enjoyed the bounce house and sports cards at the event.“It's been fun,” Kenyon said.She said her children play sports in the summer, and are involved in various activities including soccer and swimming.“We do a lot of this,” Kenyon said. “We're outside all the time.”

The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured vendors, activities and previews of current and upcoming offerings at the YMCA.