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First Aid CPR Course
Lifesaving Society of Canada Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid is the most comprehensive first aid program for the general public and a prerequisite for National Lifeguard. Learn how to assess and treat airway, breathing, and circulatory emergencies; and manage medical, musculoskeletal, and environmental emergencies.
Certification includes CPR-C/AED. Ages 13+
FULL COURSE: Fee: Members: $127.50+tax Price with book Non-Members: $150.00+tax Price with book Dates: Sept 18 & 19: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and November 27 & 28: 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Contact luke.von.eschen@ymcasaskatoon.org for more information.
RECERTIFICATION: Fee: Members: $79.00+tax Price includes book Non-Members: $93.00+tax Price includes book Dates: September 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and December 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact luke.von.eschen@ymcasaskatoon.org for more information.
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Award (NLA) Full Course
A Lifesaving Society NL certification is valid for two years from the certification date and must be current for employment. A current Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED is required. Prerequisites: Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED and Bronze Cross. Ages 16+ by the first day of the course.
Fee: Members $169.50+ tax; Price includes manual Non-Members $209.50 + tax; Price includes manual
Contact luke.von.eschen@ymcasaskatoon.org for more information. A Lifesaving Society NL certification is valid for two years from the certification date and must be current for employment. This clinic is for individuals needing to recertify their NL award. A current Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED award is recommended.
Prerequisites: NL certification
Fee: Members $57.50+ tax Non-Members $67.50 +tax
Judo
Kinder Judo – Ages 4-6 years old Wednesdays 5:30 pm– 6:15 pm Limited to 12 kids. Please note that parents are required to come onto the mats to assist in the class.
Beginner Kid’s Judo – Ages 7 years and older Tuesday and Thursdays 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Limited to 12 participants Please note that parents are welcome to come onto the mats to assist in the class.
Intermediate Kid’s Judo - Minimum age is 7 years old and must have judo experience. Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Limited to 12 participants
Adult Recreation - TBD
High Performance - There is an expectation that you come to this class with some background in Judo – this is not a beginner’s class. Participants must have a belt level of “green” or have permission from the instructor to attend. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Limited to 20 participants. Will have a waiting list and must be approved by Instructor to attend.
Judo Saskatchewan Requires that ALL judo athletes, regardless of age, MUST pay a CLUB fee. This information is provided at the beginning of the session.
Kendo
Wednesdays: Beginner 7:00pm - 8:00pm Advanced 8:30pm - 9:45pm Sundays: Beginner 3:00pm - 4:00pm Advanced 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kendo is traditional Japanese sword-fighting. Kendo players wear light armour and use split bamboo swords to attack targets on the armour. Kendo is practiced full speed and full contact but is very safe due to the equipment and rules. Kendo matches are fast-paced battles of skill and mental strength. Students must be at least 12 years old with no upper age limit. Saskatoon Kendo Club is a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation, which is the sole governing body of Kendo in Canada under the International Kendo Federation. Kendo accepts new beginners in September and January. Returning members, or people with previous Kendo experience from other clubs, may join at any time throughout the year. If continuing from Fall, you will have to re-register. Additional Club Fees are required. Class Restrictions in place.
September 15 and 19 OPEN HOUSE for Beginners-FREE Introductory classes. For Y nonmembers, if you wish to continue after the introductory class, you must register for a Y membership. All participants MUST register at Member Services.
Wado Kai Karate
Tuesdays Family Class 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Ages 8+ / Beginner - Intermediate Skill Level) This class will focus on traditional Shintani Wado-Kai Karate techniques, developing confidence, basic selfdefence skills, body-space awareness, and beginner sports techniques and tactics. 8:00pm - 9:30pm Advanced Class (Ages 13+ OR Belt rank of Orange belt +): *Note: white - yellow - orange - green - blue - brown - black* This class will be well rounded with focuses on advanced Shintani Wado-Kai Karate techniques, selfdefence (combat), fitness training, sport tactics, and introduce Shindo techniques (short staff) Thursdays Family Class 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Ages 8+ / Beginner - Intermediate Skill Level) This class will focus on traditional Shintani Wado-Kai Karate techniques, developing confidence, basic selfdefence skills, body-space awareness, and beginner sports techniques and tactics.
Advanced Class 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Ages 13+ OR belt rank of Orange belt and higher) *Note: white - yellow - orange - green - blue - brown - black* This class will be well-rounded, focusing on advanced Shintani Wado-Kai Karate techniques, self-defence (combat), fitness training, sport tactics, and Shindo techniques (short staff).
Space is limited. All participants MUST register at Member Services.
Additional Club fee is required. An annual fee will be collected online now! Ask Member Services for details or visit www.shintani.ca to begin the registration process.
Underwater Hockey (UWH):
Fridays and Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Also called Octopush, it is a globally played limited-contact sport. Two teams compete to maneuver a puck across the bottom of a swimming pool into the opposing team ' s goal by propelling it with a pusher. Registration is required at Member Services.
Squash
Squash 306 Beginners:
Tuesdays 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm, Squash 306 Beginner For young players ages 7-12, wanting to learn and progress in the sport of squash.
Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm, Squash 306 Junior For experienced young players up to the age of 21, participants must be committed to progress in the sport of squash.
Squash Adult Programs:
Mondays 5:30 pm – 7:45 pm, Squash Beginner Learn how to play the sport and the basic squash tactics. For ages 18 and up.
Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 9:45 pm, Squash League A great way to meet new opponents. For ages 18 and up.
The following community programs are funded by:
The goal of these community programs is to encourage healthy habits through fun physical and creative activities; helps build a sense of community and strengthen social skills.
Doodle!:
Mondays 6:00-6:45pm; Ages 5-8 7:00-7:45pm; Ages 9-12 Cost: FREE for members An art class where students will learn new drawing skills and have the opportunity to express themselves through visual art. Showcase your creativity and learn new skills each week. Materials for the course are provided!
Hero Training: Tuesdays Hero build Training a sense is of a program designed community through to encourage fun, physical healthy habits and activities for youth. 6:00-6:45; Ages 5-8 Each week your instructor will walk you through some entertaining 7:00-7:45; Ages 9-12 workouts and games. Meet new friends and stay healthy with Hero Cost: FREE for members Training!
Anything Goes Crafts:
Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm; Ages 5-8 7:00-7:45pm; Ages 9-12 Cost: FREE for members Explore and discover your artistic self! This class offers a variety of crafts to enjoy. No previous experience is required, simply a desire to learn, socialize and have fun. Give free rein to your artistic creativity while enjoying a visit with other great kids! We will explore all sorts of crafts and encourage self-expression.
The Leader Leaders s in in Training program Training is designed to teach introductory leadership skills by focusing on effective teamwork and group building. The LIT program also focuses on healthy lifestyles, building positive relationships and encourages youth to be active leaders in our community. Ages 5-8
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Member: FREE
Non-Member: $50
Junior Leaders
The Junior Leaders program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to become more autonomous decision-makers in our community by teaching them introductory leadership skills. In addition to team building and group activities, our Junior Leaders focus on community engagement, such as supporting special events and fundraisers held at the YMCA of Saskatoon. The Junior Leaders Program also focuses on developing healthy lifestyles and building positive relationships through fun, interactive, and engaging lessons. Ages 9-12 Saturdays 2:15 - 3:45pm Member: FREE Non-Member: $50
The Leaders Corps Leader Corps program enhances youth leadership skills through community involvement, active team engagement, mentorship opportunities and group activities.
Our Leaders Corps participants will play an active role in community events, campaigns and fundraisers. Participants will gain hands-on work experience by running children and family events at the YMCA. Ages 13-17.
Saturdays 4:00 - 6:00pm
Member: FREE
Non-Member: $50
Certificate Courses
Babysitters Course:
October 3 & 10, 12:00-4:00pm; Ages 11+
The babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. Topics discussed include:
Must attend both sessions to pass the course Non-member: $35 Member: $25
Child Development Misbehavours Emergencies Basic First Aid Internet Safety Telephone Safety
Home Alone: October 17, 12:00-4:00pm; Ages 8+
The Home Alone course is designed to allow the program participants to participate in class assignments actively. It provides a review of the program material and additional information that will be of value to the students. The course material covers such topics as:
Establishing a routine
House Key responsibility Strangers
Must attend the full session to pass the course Non-member: $25 Member: Free
The YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN) is an innovative national program that engages leaders across Canada to address community needs through service projects. The program, which is part of the Canada Service Corps initiative, supports youth with opportunities to identify and execute a local service project that is meaningful to them. Youth involved will work together to select, lead, deliver, and evaluate a service initiative in their own community.
Are you between the ages of 15-30 and want to make a difference in your community? Do you recognize the needs of your community and have ideas to make a difference? The YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN) is a national program that engages local youth towards addressing a community need through service projects. Youth will be trained and mentored to successfully evaluate, select, lead and deliver service projects by the YCAN Program Coordinator.
Contact Kessa at kessa.fillo@ymcasaskatoon.org or text: 306-229-3928 with questions and to inquire about future cohorts.
Visit ymcagta.org/action for more information!
Opportunity to get involved! Citizenship and creating a city to be proud of. Taking a risk. Rewarding experiences. Be a part of the YMCA Network.
Childcare at the YMCA
YMCA of Saskatoon provides childcare spaces in Saskatoon and Martensville for kids to play, learn and grow in a healthy, supportive environment. We focus on Playing to Learn, a curriculum developed by YMCA Canada that focuses on holistic development by encouraging child-centred, interest-based free play and exploration.
Locations
Downtown:
25 22nd St E, Saskatoon, SK S7M1W5
300 112 St, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1V4
309 Fairmont Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7M 5G7
Contact Information Tel: 306-652-7515, ext. 232 Fax: 306-652-2828 Email: childcare@ymcasakatoon.org
Sutherland:
Contact Information Tel: 306-374-5775 Fax: 306-374-2010 Email:childcare@ymcasakatoon.org
Fairhaven:
Contact Information Tel: 306-244-2442 Email:childcare@ymcasakatoon.org
Martensville:1451 Parr Hill Drive, Martensville, SK S0K 0A2 Contact Information Tel: 306-955-9599 Fax: 306-955-9577 Email:childcare@ymcasakatoon.org
Brighton: 115 Secord Contact information Way, Saskatoon, SK S0K 2T0 Tel: 306-374-3502 Fax: 306-374-3503 Email:childcare@ymcasakatoon.org
Program Information
With our dedication to offering high-quality, research-based programs that are fun and enriching for your child, there are many reasons why YMCA Child Care is different.
We’re a charity
As a charity, all YMCA Child Care programs are non-profit and reflect our values of caring, respect, honesty, responsibility, and inclusiveness. Our staff embodies these values in their relationship with every child.
We embrace the power of play.
Research has shown that play is the natural way children learn, and this serves as the foundation for all YMCA Child Care programs. When children play, they have fun, explore their interests, and therefore spend longer on a task. Most importantly, they are trying new things, using their imagination, problem-solving, and developing new skills. Our exclusive "Playing to Learn " program and centres are designed to allow children to participate in independent or small group play while YMCA educators support and engage in their learning.
For more program details you can contact Child Development Manager: Veronica Fusnik by email veronica.fusnik@ymcasaskatoon.org
SCHOOLS OUT DAY CAMPS
O u r S c h o o l ’ s O u t D a y C a m p s a r e a f u n a n d e x c i t i n g w a y f o r c h i l d r e n a g e s 5 - 1 2 t o s p e n d t h e i r d a y w h e n s c h o o l i s o u t . T h e k i d s s t a r t t h e i r d a y w i t h a m o r n i n g c i r c l e a n d g y m g a m e s a n d h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o u s e t h e p o o l . A f t e r l u n c h , t h e r e i s f r e e t i m e f o l l o w e d b y a n a f t e r n o o n o f f u n - f i l l e d a c t i v i t i e s a n d c r a f t s a n d f i n i s h e s w i t h a n e n d - o f d a y c i r c l e w i t h s o n g s . E a c h c h i l d i s p l a c e d i n a s m a l l g r o u p w i t h c h i l d r e n t h e i r o w n a g e a n d i s l e d b y o n e o f o u r f a n t a s t i c c a m p l e a d e r s . T h i s y e a r , w e a r e t a k i n g e x t r a m e a s u r e s t o e n s u r e t h a t o u r s t a f f a n d p a r t i c i p a n t s a r e s a f e a n d t h a t o u r f a c i l i t y a n d e q u i p m e n t a r e c l e a n a n d s a n i t i z e d . W e o f f e r B e f o r e a n d A f t e r S c h o o l c a r e f r o m 7 : 3 0 a . m . u n t i l 6 p . m . a t n o e x t r a c o s t . R e g i s t r a t i o n i s b y t h e d a y . I f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n s r e g a r d i n g S O D C , p l e a s e c o n t a c t s h e r a l e e . t e i c h r o e b @ y m c a s a s k a t o o n . o r g
2021/2022 SODC DATES
October 8th
November 1st 12th 22nd December 20th to 31st
January 3rd 17th 24th
February 22nd to 25th
March 7th
April 14th 18th to 22nd May 13th
June 6th
BASC
Program Overview
The Before and After School Care Program (BASC) offers a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children ages 5-12. The program supports the learning goals of the school community while allowing parents and caregivers to pursue their other commitments with peace of mind. The YMCA serves 13 school communities throughout Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman, and we are always interested in bringing our BASC program to more schools.
For more program details, you can contact the Before and After School Program Director, Ashlee Bloder, 306-652-7515 ext. 242, email ashlee.bloder@ymcasaskatoon.org
Please note program specifics are determined in collaboration with each school and school board.
Locations
Dundonald Dr. John G Egnatoff Forest Grove Martensville: Lake Vista Martensville: Holy Mary Montgomery St. Gerard St. Luke St. Matthew Sutherland Warman: Holy Trinity Westmount Wildwood
Program Overview
The Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre is officially open for families! The Centre offers programs and services for families with children 5 years of age and younger. Everything is free of charge to families and all are welcome.
What can you do at the Centre?
Families can join groups focused on music, art, reading, parenting, early development, and more. Parents and caregivers can connect with early childhood professionals such as nurses, counsellors, and early childhood educators. Parents and caregivers can play and connect with their children in the drop-in play space and through guided activities. The Centre is a welcoming and supportive place in which families can play, connect, and grow together. All programs are by registration only; this can be done via our website.
What about COVID-19?
Due to COVID-19, things will look a little different at the Centre. Our groups will be limited to a small number of families, and families will need to pre-register for the programs they would like to join. We will open up our drop-in space for families on a pre-registered basis and space will be reconfigured to allow for thorough sanitization (we ’ll be putting the pillows, puppets, and other fabric items away for now). We will also be offering programs and resources virtually and through other non-contact formats. You can find out all the details about what we ’ll be offering and when on our website at www.saskatoonfamilycentre.ca or email us at frc@ymcasaskatoon.org. Do you have an idea for a group or resource you ’d like to see at the Centre? Let us know!
We look forward to welcoming children, parents, and caregivers to the Centre both in person and virtually!
Contact information:
Phone: 306-652-7515 ext. 301 Email: frc@ymcasaskatoon.org Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/SaskatoonFamilyCentre/ Instagram: @saskatoonfamilycentre
Strong Kids Annual Campaign
Over the year, through the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors, we are able to help provide services to children and their families in our community!
We provided over 900 swimming lessons to children, sent over 150 kids to various camps, and supported over 100 families with their BASC fees. Your support and donations go a long way.
You have helped us reach our goal of $185,000! You can still contribute by visiting www.ymcasaskatoon.org/donate to give bi-weekly, monthly or a one-time gift. Every dollar counts, and no donation is too small!
Would you like to see your donation go even further? Ask me how to confirm if your employer will match donations or offer in-kind donations for volunteer service!
$10/month $20/month $50/month $75/month
Helps a child attend one of our Schools Out Day Camp for one week Sends one child to Summer Day Camp for a week Helps to provide support to a child in one of our BASC (Before & After School Care) Programs Will help provide a family lasting benefits of regular physical activity with a membership
Thank You K+S Potash Canada, Kinsmen Club and...
Without generous partnerships such as those from Corporate or Charitable Partners, we would not have been able to reach our goal so much quicker this year. It certainly helps make a bigger impact when we can combine funds from organizations such as these ALONGSIDE with donations from our individual and small business supporters, we all can feel good about supporting our various campaigns. Did you know you donate to the Strong Kids fund, the YChampions fund (providing assistance to adults and community partners), the Imagine Fund (helping to keep our Y sustainable and updated for future growth), or even our Legacy Club Fund (where you can designate a gift to the YMCA in your will).
Let' s connect as a business, charitable partner or individual to keep the community growing. serena.dallas@ymcasaskatoon.org
Caribou Legacy Club
Why become a member of the club?
To have the satisfaction of knowing that together we have created a legacy to ensure the sustainability of the Y. To know that we have done our part to the best of our ability. To give back and to contribute to our community. To set an example. Members of the Caribou Legacy Club are part of an honoured group of supporters.
The YMCA wants to celebrate you! Will you join others in making a legacy gift to reach the lives of children, youth, adults, seniors, and families of the YMCA and our community? Your generosity and kindness make all the difference. Together we can build the future.
Your gift will significantly impact the YMCA and your community through the Caribou Legacy Club Fund. By pledging your support through planned estate bequests, life insurance policies, or donations of securities. Your gifts keep giving year after year, generating revenue from the fund to sustain our programs and services. Truly a legacy gift.
Long Term Sustainabilty
To learn more about any of our fundraising efforts or how you can be a part of the YMCA community, please call or email Philanthropy Manager Serena Dallas (306) 652-7515 ext. 267 or serena.dallas@ymcasaskatoon.org
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Thank you to all our community partners
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