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4 tips for a seamless back to school transition
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

4 tips for a seamless back to school transition

30 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

After a long summer break, getting back into school mode can be a challenge. As the days of...read more
Tips for wrapping up your summer volunteer experience
Healthy Kids • YMCA Volunteers

Tips for wrapping up your summer volunteer experience

26 August 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Now that summer is coming to an end, many students are getting set to leave their volunteer...read more
4 easy ways to simplify your family's morning routine
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

4 easy ways to simplify your family's morning routine

23 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Every parent has experienced the struggle of the morning routine. From meltdowns over lost shoes...read more
Celebrating tradition with the Pine Crest Games
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Celebrating tradition with the Pine Crest Games

15 August 2016 - by Ruth Mills

When you ask a camper what their favourite part of camp is, answers include activities such as...read more
How to choose the right preschool for your child
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

How to choose the right preschool for your child

08 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Whether parents are sending their children off to preschool for socialization or preparation for...read more
6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten

02 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Starting school can be an exciting and frightening time for young children. Reading books about...read more
5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence

28 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I want to do it by myself!”“Don’t help me!”“I’m a big kid — let me do it!”These are common...read more
7 DIY summer activities and games for kids
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care

7 DIY summer activities and games for kids

25 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

We’re halfway through summer and we’ve had some really great weather these past few weeks. Let’s...read more
 Developing new skills at summer camp
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

 Developing new skills at summer camp

20 July 2016 - by Ruth Mills

Summer camp is, of course, a great place to make new friends, try new things, and create lasting...read more
Come See What's Cooking at YMCA Day Camps
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Come See What's Cooking at YMCA Day Camps

15 July 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows

Like many kids, Marcus loves helping out in the kitchen — so much so, in fact, that observing...read more

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