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: Ocean Rowing
On Wednesday May 15th, from 3:00 – 3:45pm The Academy welcome’s Markus Pukonen.
Markus is a member of the Ocean Adventure Rowing and Education team who recently attempted a crossing of the Atlantic ocean using only human power. The ocean rowboat capsized on day 73 and the crew could not get it upright. Markus will speak with to our school community about his expedition and the important oceanographic data and documentary footage he was collecting.
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!
April 16th, 2013 – Spring Open House Reminder
Spring Open House Saturday April 20th 2013, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Academy faculty and students will be available for tours and introductions to our facility, programming and community. Please drop in for refreshments and a visit.
This year we are combining our Open House dates to coincide with our TEDxYMCAAcademy events. TEDxYMCA Academy will be providing lunch during our Open House hours to allow families to attend both events.