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Join the YMCA at the Green Living Show!

17 April 2014 - by ymcablog
Get ready for some healthy surprise if you’re planning to visit the Green Living Show next weekend! The YMCA of Greater Toronto will be highlighting our green initiatives and programs in camping and outdoor education, health and fitness, child care and employment at the 2014 Green Living Show.

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If you’re passionate about all things green and healthy, the Green Living Show is the right place for you. It is North America’s largest eco-consumerism exhibition that welcomes more than 30,000 visitors every year. This environmentally focused tradeshow will take place at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place from April 25-27.

The show offers a number of interactive opportunities, including activities for kids, panel discussions and local sustainable gourmet food experiences.

The YMCA invites you to visit the show and enjoy our hands-on stage presentations on various camping and health and fitness related issues throughout the weekend:






Friday, April 25th:

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – YMCA Camp Games @ Kids Zone

12:30-1p.m. – Child Dance @ Sweat Equity Yoga & Fitness Stage

6-6:30 p.m. – YMCA Campfire Sing-Along @ Kids Zone

Saturday, April 26th:

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Adult Dance @ Sweat Equity Yoga & Fitness Stage

1:15-1:45 p.m. – YMCA Campfire Sing-Along @ Kids Zone

5-5:30 p.m. – YMCA Camp Games @ Kids Zone

Sunday, April 27th:

12:30-1 p.m. – Hatha Yoga @ Sweat Equity Yoga & Fitness Stage

12:30-1 p.m. – YMCA Camp Games @ Kids Zone

5:30-6 p.m. – YMCA Campfire Sing-Along @ Kids Zone

Apart from checking out the Y’s stage presentations during the show, you can also enter our exclusive prize draws, which will include:

  • One week at the YMCA summer day camp

  • Day field trip for 30 students to a YMCA outdoor centre

  • One-week session at the YMCA Pine Crest Camp for a child aged 7-11


We will be located at our exhibitor booth #3402. You can also check out our location on the 2014 Green Living Show floor plan.

See you there!

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