- Give
- Children
- A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Kids: 5 & Under
- Chaplin Family YMCA Kids: 5 & Under
- A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Kids: 6 - 12
- Chaplin Family YMCA Kids: 6 - 12
- YMCA Early Years Centres
- YMCA Child Care
- Overnight Camps
- YMCA Day Camps
- YMCA Outdoor Centre
- After School Antics
- A Day Off School? Spend it at the YMCA!
- Virtual YMCAs
- Immigrant Kids in Cambridge
- Immigrant Kids in Kitchener-Waterloo
- Global Education for Kids
- Teens
- Families
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Immigrants
What is a Virtual YMCA?
The Virtual YMCA specifically focuses on children in grades
SK - 5 living in an under-serviced neighbourhood that has limited access to resources, programs, services and transportation. Using a neighbourhood school as a delivery site, the Virtual Y connects with 40 children and their families.
The Virtual YMCA is not a typical "after school" program. It is a holistic program focused on healthy development in Spirit (values and assets), Mind (academics and literacy), and Body (recreation and nutrition). Focused on prevention, the Virtual Y provides children with additional help and attention needed to succeed in academic studies, improving capacity to learn. Physical activity increases appreciation of team work, good sportsmanship, problem solving, and cooperation while improving overall health and developing a positive attitude and self esteem. Children feel valued, safe and free to express their thoughts and feelings developing positive relationships with adults and peers.
