Benefitting YMCA Out-of-School Time Programs
Grab your friends and family, comfortable shoes and join a team to participate in the 6th Annual Step Up for Kids, sponsored by MiddleGround Capital and LG&E and KU.
Track your steps from anywhere or join David Kloiber, President of Kloiber Foundation, at the Whitaker Family YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 19 between 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and walk, run or exercise your way to 100,000 steps in one day. You can move from anywhere to log steps.
Looking to join some buddies? Here are some optional activities through the day!
Sept. 19 Itinerary | Join others to get your steps!
- 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Log steps on the indoor track at the Whitaker Family YMCA any time
- 8 - 9:30 a.m.: Take a HIGH Fitness class at the Whitaker Family YMCA led by Amber S.
- 9 a.m.: Meet in the lobby of the High Street YMCA before heading to Gatton Park for a loop and returning to the Y (approximately 2 miles)
- 10 a.m.: Walk 1, 2 or 3 laps around Beaumont Centre circle, beginning at the front door of the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Step with Steph at Shillito Park - join Stephanie Arnold for a loop around Shillito Park's paved trail, (hoping to stop by the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League along the way to cheer for the players)! Meet at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Shillito Pool.
- Approximately 5:30 p.m.: Finish your day at the Whitaker Family YMCA and cheer on David as he completes 100,000 steps
Track your steps & movement on your personal wearable device. Or, click here to download a conversion chart for non-walking activities to steps.
Individuals will have the option to self-report their total step count through QR codes at YMCA locations or Instagram and Facebook direct messages. Participants on a team can also self-report, or provide their update to their team captain at the end of the day.
All day, we'll be celebrating at the Whitaker Family YMCA, where you can:
- Pick up your t-shirt
- Commemorate your accomplishment and support for the Y by snapping pictures in a photo booth
- Enjoy music and snacks throughout the day
- Celebrate with David as he finishes his 100K Steps
It’s FREE to participate, but donations are gratefully received in support of youth in the community who come to the YMCA for safe, out-of-school-time services and programs!
Join a team in support of your home YMCA location or program, and then move and step your way to epic team bragging rights on Sept. 19!
Prizes will be awarded to:
- Individual with highest step count on each team
- Individual with overall top step count from the event
- Individual who raises the most funds for the YMCA annual impact campaign
Share the fun! As you build your team, raise funds, and clock your steps, we encourage you to share on social! Tag @ymcaofcentralkentucky on Facebook and Instagram so we can see your progress and share your success. #100KforYKids
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GIVE THEM SAFE SPACES
The YMCA provides out of school time opportunities year-round through After School programs, Schools Day Out, and Summer Day Camp. These programs support students and families across Central Kentucky, providing safe, secure and healthy environments for students, ages 5-12. Donations, like those raised through Step Up For Kids, support financial assistance for these programs, so that all families have access to out-of-school time care.
GIVE THEM POSSIBILITIES
YMCA Black Achievers is a nationally known college and career readiness program aimed to support student's higher education and career goals. Founded in 1985, the YMCA Black Achievers program supports youth, grades 6-12, in academics, career exploration & planning, mentoring and post-secondary support. Participants develop relationships, build character and interact with professionals who serve as role models who encourage and inspire them to pursue their dreams. The program serves students in Central Kentucky, two Saturdays per month during the school year.