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YMCA Day Camp staff are ready for summer
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YMCA Day Camp staff are ready for summer

29 June 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

As students complete the school year, many can’t wait to sleep in, veg out in front of the TV and...read more
4 tips for preventing summer learning loss
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4 tips for preventing summer learning loss

28 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

It’s that time of year when every kid has a giant smile plastered across his or her face. School...read more
Exciting new Day Camp programs at YMCA Cedar Glen
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Exciting new Day Camp programs at YMCA Cedar Glen

17 June 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With the school year winding down, preparations are underway and excitement for summer Day Camp...read more
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
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
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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
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
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
Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA
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Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA

27 May 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With spring and warmer weather finally here, leaves on trees are budding and summer camp is...read more

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