The resources below were created for a variety of initiatives
and people. Some resources, created for YMCAs, may also be helpful
to parents, families, teachers and other organizations. All
documents are all available as PDFs. If you do not have a PDF
reader, you can download one here.
YMCA Canada Strategic Plan 2007-2011
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YMCA Canada Annual Report 2008
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YMCA Canada Annual report 2007
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YMCA Canada Annual report 2006
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YMCA Raising Healthy Kids
How to help your kids grow up healthy
There are lots of simple things families can do to improve the
health of each family member while having fun, eating healthier and
being active. The five tools below grew out of conversations with
parents and children about the barriers that keep them from healthy
living and ideas that could help them raise healthy kids. Take a
look and give them a try! This interactive Starter Kit provides
ideas on how to raise a healthy family.
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1. Hang this Growth Chart on a wall to mark
your child's height as he or she grows
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2. A Daily Calendar with 365 easy ways to eat
healthier as a family and get more physically active
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3. On-the-Go-Cards that include discussion
starters on health, fitness and nutrition
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4. This Raising Kids Who Read Booklet
reinforces the vital relationship between parents/adults and
children while supporting children's ability to read for fun and
become lifelong learners.
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YMCA Raising Kids Who Read - Monthly Tip Sheets
Below are monthly reading tip sheets to help parents and care
givers make reading a priority and fun for kids. Read on!
Tip #1: Making Time for Reading Together DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip #2: Read-Aloud Tips DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip #3: A Day Full of Print DOWNLOAD
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Tip #4: Reading Old Favourites DOWNLOAD
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Tip #5: Boys and Books DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip #6: Just the Facts DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip #7: Let's Travel through Books DOWNLOAD
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Tip #8: Rhyme Time DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip #9: The Language of Feelings DOWNLOAD
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Tip #10: Reading about Real People DOWNLOAD
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Tip #11: Reading About Hard Topics DOWNLOAD
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Tip #12: Picture This DOWNLOAD PDF
Tip#13: Supporting your child's passionate spark DOWNLOAD
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Tip#14: Reading great books about math DOWNLOAD
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Tip#15: Reading about life in a new country DOWNLOAD
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YMCA Raising Healthy Kids Guide for Recreation Leaders
This Guide for recreational leaders is geared to supporting 6
-12 year olds in building their own healthy lifestyle through
positive choices, along with other essential skills they need to
succeed.
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YMCA Peace Week 2009 Activity Guide
This activity guide is designed to assist educators,
and is filled with educational activities for
children, youth and adults that nurture inner peace and help us
imagine and create a peaceful world.
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Voices for Peace
Since 1987, over 1,100 individuals and groups have received YMCA
Peace Medallions during YMCA Peace Week. Without any special
resources, status, wealth or position, these people have
demonstrated a commitment to peace through special contributions
made in their communities or overseas.
In this booklet, recipients of awards share their reflections,
insights and experiences about peace. Voices for Peace is a
resource for anyone interested in creating a better world. We hope
the ideas inspire you to make peace a part of your daily life.
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Be H.I.P.P.: Have Influence on Public Policy Manual &
E-Learning Module
YMCA Canada designed these materials to help YMCA leaders and
voluntary sector leaders increase their understanding of the
structure, processes, priorities and key players of local,
provincial and federal governments. They provide tools for
developing and influencing public policy strategy. Use the two-hour
self-guided e-learning module to increase your knowledge and
understanding of public policy.
This manual and supporting e-learning module were generously
funded by Human Resources Development of Canada (HRDC), although
these publications do not necessarily reflect the views and
opinions of HRDC.
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YMCA Historical Booklet
Published in honour of our 150th anniversary, this booklet
provides an overview of the YMCA's contribution to building
Canadian civil society since 1851. It also outlines how we continue
to play a key role today in building strong kids, strong families
and strong communities.
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