September 25, 2002
Kids Day America emphasizes health, environment and safety appreciation
Herald photos by Garret Leiva
A budding musician does his best Dizzy Gillespie imitation on the baritone as children try out Tinkertunes’ Traveling Instrument Petting Zoo during Kids Day America at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.
Wellness event held Saturday at Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Brianna Holden, 4, of Traverse City use a crayon to draw her nervous system after having her body outline drawn by a volunteer with the Northern Michigan Chiropractic Alliance. The annual Kids Day America event, presented by the chiropractic alliance, is dedicated to issues surrounding lifestyle choices that affect children’s health, safety and environmental awareness.
After examining Stufee’s internal organs, children listen to their own heartbeat at an information booth provided by Great Lakes Children’s Museum.
Above right:Children pet state police dog Zeus as his handler, Trooper Kris McPhall answers questions. The six and half year old police canine is trained in tracking and narcotics.
Right: Children check out the underside of a United States Coast Guard helicopter flown in from the Traverse City air station. Along with safety displays, Kids Day America featured information on physical health, fitness, emotional health, nutrition, life enrichment and environment.
Members of the Grand Traverse Fire Department help youngsters try on full firefighter gear. Other safety demonstrators included the United States Coast Guard, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department and DARE, State Farm Insurance and Michigan State Police canine unit.