May 6th, 2013 – YMCA Strong Kids Walk-a-thon

YMCA Academy Beyond the Classroom, Community, YMCA of Greater Toronto

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!

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Feb 26th, 2013 – YMCA Megathon this Saturday!

YMCA Academy Community, Updates, YMCA of Greater Toronto

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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

YMCA Academy Community, Events, Updates, YMCA of Greater Toronto

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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Feb 7th, 2013 – Strong Kids / Valentines Bake Sale

YMCA Academy Community, Events, Updates, YMCA of Greater Toronto

Dear Parents / Guardians and Students,

Valentines Day is approaching and The YMCA Academy is gearing up for our exciting Valentines Bake Sale in support of the Strong Kids Campaign!

The bake sale will take place on Tuesday, February 12 from 3 – 5pm.  Students will be selling baked goods and other offerings in the front foyer of the Central Y.

We welcome any donations that we can sell, including baked goods, chocolate, candy, store bought cookies, handmade cards or any other ideas.  All proceeds will be donated to the Strong Kids Campaign which directly supports students at The YMCA Academy.

Thanks,
Bonita

Apr. 27th, 2012 – Walk for Strong Kids Campaign

YMCA Academy Community, Events, YMCA of Greater Toronto

On April 26th 2012 The YMCA Academy staff and students joined the Family Development Centre’s childcare kids on their BIG walk in support of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign!!  Thank you to Scholar’s Choice for sponsoring the YMCA Walk for Strong Kids!

Our walk began at 9:30 am on Breadalebane St. We travelled in a parade of singers and banner holders down to College St then up Bay St to Grosvenor St – ending our procession in the Central YMCA gym for bouncy castle fun.

Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters. What an amazing event!

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