On Wednesday May 15th from 4:00 – 5:30pm, The YMCA Academy welcomes Dan Lambert from Bikes on Wheels. He will be demonstrating bike maintenance and showing Academy students how to tune-up their bikes in preparation for the summer.
May 13th, 2013 – Upcoming Event: Share the Road
On May 15th from 2:30 to 3:00pm The YMCA Academy welcomes Justin from Share the Road Ride and Drive with Care.
The Ride and Drive with Care program is administered through Share the Road Cycling Coalition, with support from the CAA and funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. It is a program that targets both drivers and cyclists, and encourages them to use the road responsibly together.
The program aims to foster healthy behaviours, and create a healthy relationship between cyclists and drivers. The program is composed of a few key elements, and is set to be delivered this May and June.
The program has two elements:
1) School wide assembly on bike safety
2) A pledge to commit to a number of actions, including riding predictably and being highly visible and communicative while on a bike, and giving cyclists the room and respect they deserve when behind the wheel. The pledge can be signed either physically, using pledge cards that we will supply, or online, through our Ride and Drive with Care website. Once the presentation is done and the pledges are signed, that’s when the real fun begins!
May 6th, 2013 – YMCA Strong Kids Walk-a-thon
On Thursday May 2nd, The Central YMCA’s programs gathered in support of the Family Development Centre’s participation in this year’s YMCA Strong Kids Walk-a-thon event.
Out in large numbers were The YMCA Academy’s staff and students. The Academy high school benefits from funding generated through the Strong Kids campaign and students demonstrated their gratitude and support when they volunteered to assist in all aspects of the walk.
From pushing strollers, holding hands & setting up obstacle courses to teaching preschoolers how to “whirlwind slam dunk”and his comment is here in which it is noted that the academy students were in the center of the action.
Thanks to all for supporting the Strong Kids Campaign 2013!
Check out the rest of the pictures on our Facebook Page!
Mar 8th, 2013 – Strengthening Families Program
“Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth 12-16 (SFPY) is an evidence-based approach to improving parent-teen relationships, to helping teens build resiliency factors that support good decision-making and mental health”.
Do you want to create stronger family connections? The YMCA of Greater Toronto is hosting a 9 week pilot program in which parents and youth (ages 12-16) improve family relations by:
· Effective communications
· Negotiating family rules
· Working together to solve problems
When: 9 Tuesday evenings (6:00-8:30 pm) starting Tuesday March 26th through to Tuesday May 21st – Starts with light dinner served from 6:00-6:30 and then 2 hour program to 8:30.
What: Each session consists of 3 parts: Light supper with all families and facilitators followed by one hour facilitated sessions with youth and parents separated, followed by concluding session with families together. Each evening will present a topic dealing with a different dimension of personal development for youth and effective family functioning.
Where: Vanauley Street YMCA Centre, 7 Vanauley St. Toronto ON M5T 2V9 (just west of Spadina St and just north of Queen St)
Cost: Free! Plus free child-care, TTC tickets, Graduation Certificates, Small gifts for participating
Sponsored by: PAD (Parent Action on Drugs and The YMCA of Greater Toronto)
For more information or to register contact: Mike Dodds, YMCA of Greater Toronto 416-928-3362 ext 22498 or email: mike.dodds@ymcagta.org
*Note: There are limited spaces and families need to register by March 19th.
Mar 4th, 2013 – Spring ahead with a New Program
Dear Parents, Guardians, Professionals and Community Members:
Registration has now begun for our Spring sessions and spaces are filling up fast. We here at the Learning Disabilities Association Toronto District, have numerous programs to support, teach, and coach children, youth, and young adults with learning disabilities and/or AD(H)D and their parents. Please see the attached flyers for program details. If you are interested in joining a program or have any questions, please feel free to contact myself, Stacey Brookes In-House Program Coordinator at 416-229-1680.
The Friendship Club
A Social Skills/Socialization Program designed to teach children with learning disabilities and/or AD(H)D the concrete skills they need to make and keep friends and effectively problem solve.
This program:
– Helps participants develop social skills, life skills and problem solving strategies
– Provides a safe environment to practice skills
– Builds positive social relationships where self-esteem and self-confidence can develop
Winter session: 13 weeks beginning the week of March 25 to June 17, 2013
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Mondays: 8-9 year olds Wednesdays: 10-11 year olds
Tuesdays: * NEW 4-5 and 6-7year olds Thursdays: 12-13 year olds
Space is limited to 10 per group.
Does your child have trouble Concentrating or Focusing?
Mindfulness for Kids
The program is designed to teach children with learning disabilities and/or AD(H)D what mindfulness is and how it can be beneficial to them. They will learn ways to help them be present in the moment.
Session Dates:
April 4 – May 16, 2013
Ages: 8 to 11 years old Time: Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 to 15 years old Time: Thursdays 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Fee: $175.00
Space is limited to 6 per group.
Keyboarding for Kids at Montcrest School
Session dates:
Apr. 11 – May. 23, 2013
Time: Thursdays at 4:30 – 5:45 p.m
Location: Montcrest School,
658 Broadview Ave.
Toronto, ON M4K 2P1
Fee: $150.00 per session
Space is limited to 10 children per group.
Keyboarding for Kids Program
The Learning Disabilities Association Toronto is continuing to register for the 2012-2013 Keyboarding Program. This program provides a comfortable and receptive environment where children can acquire keyboarding skills and also have fun at the same time.
Session dates:
Mar. 2 – Apr. 20, 2013
Apr. 27 – Jun. 8, 2013
Times: Group 1: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Group 2: 11: 30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 15
Fee: $150.00 for per child
Space is limited per group! Register quickly!
Assistive Technology Training for Kids Program
The goal of this program is to provide a comfortable and receptive environment where children can acquire skills in the use of assistive technology software such as Kurzweil 3000 and Read and Write Gold. Our program will guide children through the process with sensitivity to their individual needs. The courses will offer a “go at your own speed” opportunity for children.
Session dates:
Mar. 2 – Apr. 20, 2013
Apr. 27 – Jun. 8, 2013
Ages: 8 – 16 years old
Fees: $150.00 for child
$250.00 for child and parent
Location: 121 Willowdale Ave., Suite 203 (Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave.)
Space is limited to 5 children! Register today!
Smart Kidz Tutoring
Poor grades?
Struggling with homework?
Working with an IEP? (Individual Education Plan)
Don’t know where to turn?
We Can Help!!
Tutoring in line with the school curriculum
Qualified, caring tutors
Tutoring you can afford
Session Dates:
Mar. 3 – Apr. 21, 2013 (no class Mar. 17 and March 31)
Apr. 28 – June 2, 2013
Times: Sundays
Group 1: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. -> Kindergarten – Grade 7
Group 2: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. -> Grades 8 – 12
Fee: $150.00 per 6 week session
Sign up! Space is Limited!
Young Adult Group
Are you 18 to 24 struggling with friendships, post-secondary decisions, navigating the workplace or planning for the future? Come join us for our Young Adult Group Lounge!! It’s a guaranteed fun FRIDAY night of new friends, skills and community happenings.
About the Program:
– Helps develop social skills, life skills and problem solving strategies
– Covers topics such as being yourself, understanding relationships, and discovering career interests
– Provides opportunities to learn and share with each other
Dates:
Session 2: April 5 – June 14, 2013 (Employment, education and advocacy focus)
Time: Fridays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Space is limited to 10 per group.