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7 DIY summer activities and games for kids
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care

7 DIY summer activities and games for kids

25 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

We’re halfway through summer and we’ve had some really great weather these past few weeks. Let’s...read more
4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles

22 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Morning-after aches can be a good thing — they’re often proof you got a good workout the day...read more
Local knowledge=global empowerment: YMCA International's Global Learning Forum
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives

Local knowledge=global empowerment: YMCA International's Global Learning Forum

21 July 2016 - by June Findlay

On a sunny afternoon inside the Central YMCA earlier this week, a group of people from all walks...read more
 Developing new skills at summer camp
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

 Developing new skills at summer camp

20 July 2016 - by Ruth Mills

Summer camp is, of course, a great place to make new friends, try new things, and create lasting...read more
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results

19 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more
Bridging the digital divide: How the YMCA facilitates bright futures for youth in the digital job sector
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs

Bridging the digital divide: How the YMCA facilitates bright futures for youth in the digital job sector

18 July 2016 - by June Findlay

The story is so familiar that we likely know at least one person who’s currently living it: a...read more
Come See What's Cooking at YMCA Day Camps
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Come See What's Cooking at YMCA Day Camps

15 July 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows

Like many kids, Marcus loves helping out in the kitchen — so much so, in fact, that observing...read more
YMCA Cedar Glen renovations build on a rich history
Healthy Communities • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

YMCA Cedar Glen renovations build on a rich history

14 July 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre has grown to become one of the largest YMCA-operated outdoor...read more
How to use technology to get the kids outdoors
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care

How to use technology to get the kids outdoors

13 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Smartphones, tablets, cameras, and apps for every interest or hobby — there's no denying the role...read more
Fitness on the go: 3 exercise apps you can use anywhere
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

Fitness on the go: 3 exercise apps you can use anywhere

12 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Summer is the time for some much-needed R & R, but weeks spent lounging at the beach or by...read more

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