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Staying safe during swimming season
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Staying safe during swimming season

17 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Every year, an estimated 400,000 people drown across the globe. Among Canadian kids under the age...read more
Basketball and Belonging
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Basketball and Belonging

16 June 2016 - by Talía Noya

Running across the court, he dribbles, cuts right, and shoots – everyone cheers. This isn’t the...read more
How to help your child prepare for kindergarten over the summer
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How to help your child prepare for kindergarten over the summer

16 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Kindergartners learn how to share, how to be kind to each other, and how to start using their...read more
Staying Safe in the Hot Summer Sun
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Staying Safe in the Hot Summer Sun

15 June 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows

At the YMCA we take safety seriously, and at Day Camps, a hugely important piece of the safety...read more
The top 10 summer snacks
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The top 10 summer snacks

12 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

The last thing you want to do on a sunny, humid summer day is cook over a hot stove. These light,...read more
Why choose a Y Day Camp? Values Beads
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Why choose a Y Day Camp? Values Beads

09 June 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With so many summer day camps out there, choosing the one that is right for your child can feel...read more
The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth
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The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth

09 June 2016 - by June Findlay

For many kids at schools across Canada, the field trip is one of the few times during the year...read more
Building healthy communities from the ground up
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Building healthy communities from the ground up

03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Is it OK for kids to be bored?
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Is it OK for kids to be bored?

03 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I’m soooo bored!” This phrase is heard often in households with school-age children.Parents...read more
Why we need to encourage kids to take risks
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Why we need to encourage kids to take risks

01 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With summer quickly approaching, you might expect to see more kids playing outdoors – but they...read more

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