May 23rd, 2013 – Summer Programs

Youth Aquatic Leadership Program at The Central Y

(overnight included)

2 week duration

Youth work toward their Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certifications in a full day camp setting during this two-week program. Youth spend four to five hours daily on lifesaving certification skills and the remainder of the day participating in camp activities. During an overnight retreat to YMCA Cedar Glen, they can put their trust and communication skills to the test on both high and low rope challenge courses and rock climbing wall. They also have the opportunity to volunteer at a YMCA Day Camp based on successful completion of the program and an interview. Community service hours for school may also be earned this program.

Qualifications Earned:

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid:

Week 3 & 4 [July 15-26] (18-20 hr.):

Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500-metre timed swim.

Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid:

Week 7 & 8 [Aug 12-23] (18-20 hr.):

Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 600-metre swim. (Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion)

Register Here

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Outdoor Ed Credits at Camp Pine Crest

The YMCA Academy and Camp Pine Crest have collaborated to offer summer courses in outdoor education to register for summer courses in an outdoor ed setting please visit the Camp Pine Registration Website

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Computer Skills classes at LDAO

Transitioning to Grade 9? Here’s a program to help you gain computer skills.

We have now opened registration for our summer programs. We are offering Summer Computer Camp once again, and for the first time ever we will be running our Friendship Club in the summer. On top of those programs 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.

Half-Day: Keyboarding

9:30am – 12:00pm

Full-Day: Keyboarding, Assistive Technology & Recreational Activities

9:30am – 3:30pm
Early drop-off and late pick-up options available
Ages: 7 to 15

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Summer School Credits at the TDSB

Toronto District School Board registration for Summer School Programs is now open.

Note:  The student’s completed application must be signed by the school.

Please see Mitchell Curci in Guidance to complete the application and obtain an official copy of the transcript that must accompany the application.

TDSB Summer School 2013

TDSB Summer School 2013 Course Offerings

TDSB Summer School 2013 Locations

Summer School Application for Non-TDSB Students

Mar 8th, 2013 – OSSLT Information and Resources

Dear Academy Parents, Guardians and Students:

I am writing to update you about our progress in preparing our students for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  As you know, your child/ward is on the list to write the mandated and standardized Provincial Literacy Test on Thursday April 11th, 2013.

 

Student Preparation

The English department at The Academy has created an Edmodo site (an on-line resource) with lessons and activities in preparation for the test. Students have access to this site through their Edmodo platform.

Parent Preparation

To ease parental use of OSSLT preparation materials,  we have made resources available on the school’s website. Please visit the site over the mid-winter break to access these preparation materials: https://www.ymcaacademy.org/?page_id=4189. We encourage you to work on some practice problems at home over the break.

Teacher Supported  Workshops  

As promised, we will begin holding our twice-weekly workshops for students writing this test. Although attendance and participation in the workshops are not mandatory, I hope that you will encourage your child/ward to partake in the workshops that will be held after school. Our plan is to host instructional workshops from 4-5pm until the day of the test. Please refer to the following schedule for detailed information about each weekly session.

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Please keep in mind students who are not successful in writing the OSSLT will have an opportunity to re- write the following year, or to enroll in the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC). If a student is unsuccessful a second time writing the test, he or she must enroll in the OLC course offered in the senior panel at The YMCA Academy.

Secondary school diplomas will only be awarded to students who successfully complete this test or pass the Ontario Literacy Course as this is a mandatory requirement.

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Please see the following resources to help prepare for the OSSLT

Feb 28th, 2013 – Skating Trip Reminder

Dear Parents/Guardians and students,

Just a reminder that the skating trip at Nathan Philips Square is tomorrow (Friday – March 1st) afternoon.  Students should dress warmly and bring $10 if skate rentals are required.

Permission forms have been e-mailed home last week, which require your signature prior to their participation.  For those who have not done so yet, please kindly sign and return the permission form to you as soon as possible.  Attached is another copy of the form, just in case.  You may also email your permission directly to the school to bonita.ip@ymcagta.org

If any families have skates they are able to loan, it would be greatly appreciated.  Many students at the school do not own skates, so we are in need of all sizes from ladies 6 – men’s 13.

Should you have any questions about the trip tomorrow, please don’t hesitate to contact us at The Academy.

Thanks,

Feb 26th, 2013 – YMCA Megathon this Saturday!

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Hi everyone!
As you know the MegaThon is fast approaching! This is our annual fundraising event and it will take place this

Saturday – March 2nd at the Central Y!

We hope to raise $50,000 in one full day of activities!

We are looking for volunteers to assist with a wide variety of tasks including :

– Set up & decorations (8:30am – 11:00am)
– Tear Down (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
– Registration & Sign In (10:30am – 1:30pm)
– Attendance at the doors of events (various times)
– Water runners (various times)
– Station monitors (1pm – 3pm)
– And more!

It will take a team to see this event through. If you are interested to volunteer for a single hour or even the whole day, please email or call me and I’ll book you in. If you coordinate a youth group, we would also be happy to take on a team of volunteers!

Thanks very much for your consideration!

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Feb 14th, 2013 – YMCA Strong Kids Bake Sale

The second annual YMCA Academy Valentines Bake Sale, in support of the Strong Kids Campaign, was a huge success!  The front foyer of the Central Y was an explosion of pink and red on Tuesday with over ten student volunteers selling a variety of baked goods to the excited public.  Much thanks goes out to all our student volunteers, all families and staff who donated goodies, and all individuals who supported the sale by buying delicious treats.  Special thanks to our volunteer Peggy for coordinating the decorative wrapping of donations.  Happy Valentines Day!

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