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Summary of Activities:
Programs: 6Estimated Total: $694.00Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
at Central YMCABronze Star
at Central YMCABabysitting
at The YMCA at the David Braley Vaughan CentreBronze Star
at Central YMCABronze Star
at Central YMCAHow to Register
Please review the following steps to complete your registration.
Below is the list of programs you have selected for you and your family.
* Your spot is NOT reserved until you have completed the registration process and have checked out.
How to Register
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- Scroll down the Guide to your program.
Click Register.
You must register for your program first, before registering for any add-ons (bussing, extended hours, if applicable).
You will be redirected from the Y Guide to My Y, YMCA of Greater Toronto's account membership and program registration tool. You can pay online and registration will be immediate. - Once in My Y, review program, and select Enrol Now.
If the program you wish to register for is full, you will be invited to join the waitlist. - If you are not currently signed into My Y, you will asked to sign in at this time.
If you are a current or recent YMCA child care family, member, or participant, you already have a My Y account.
New to the Y? Create an account to register, and review the My Y FAQ. - Once signed in, you will be asked to select the participant you wish to register in the program.
- After all Enrolment Details are populated, click Add to Cart. At this time, you can Check Out. Or, you can continue adding programs to your cart and then check out all at once.
- To continue adding programs to your cart, come back to this Guide. Find your next program (or add-on) to register for, and click Register.
Repeat steps 2-6 to register for each program. - Once you have added all the programs you want to register for to your cart, select Check Out and continue to payment.
Tips:
- Register for your program first, and then add-ons if applicable: bussing second and then extended hours.
- If you are registering the same participant for multiple programs, complete the checkout process in its entirety for your first program. You can then avoid having to repeatedly populate Enrolment Details and check out faster. Once a full checkout has been completed, My Y will recall your participant’s Enrolment Details for additional programs you are registering for.
- Within your Guide, program numbers are listed for each item.
You can search for these numbers right within My Y or provide them to a member of our contact team, if needed.
Review the Y Guide FAQ page, if you have questions.
Need more assistance? Please contact our team at register@ymcagta.org or call 1-877-303-2267.
Stay Safe at The YMCA at the David Braley Vaughan Centre
as at 21 Aug 2026
Fr
Fr
Board Room
Description
The Red Cross Stay Safe program teaches youth (ages 9 - 13) the skills they need to start on the road to independence. The program covers the following topics; Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself, how to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits), How to stay safe at home and within the community, Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own. First Aid topics will also be covered; Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911), recovery position, conscious choking (adult/child/alone), feeling unwell, asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer), anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen), poisoning, insect stings, wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns). A workbook and certificate is included in this program.
Note
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Participants should bring snacks, re-fillable water bottle and lunch (nut free please). They need to be signed in/out of this course by a Caregiver aged 16 years or older, please arrive promptly for pick up and drop off.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 10% of the course fee. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED at Central YMCA
as at 6 Dec 2026
Su, Sa
Su, Sa
Main Pool
Description
This is the WSIB-recognized certification required by various workplaces. Designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid and CPR. Incorporates all Basic First Aid content. Includes CPR-C certification.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 12 years.
Required materials: Canadian First Aid Manual 2026 edition (available as an add-on during registration)
Verification of Identity PolicyAll candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the """"Society"""") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.
Important: The last day of this course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
PREREQUISITE:
Minimum age of 12 years.
Required materials: Canadian First Aid Manual 2026 edition (available as an add-on during registration)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
Bronze Star at Central YMCA
as at 21 Oct 2026
We
We
Main Pool
Description
The Bronze Star certification course participants develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Participants will refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Participants will also learn basic first aid skills.
Physical Requirements:
1. Obstacle swim: On the instructor’s signal, swim 50 m or yd. submerging under an obstacle twice during the swim.2. Rescue drill: On the instructor’s signal, don a shoulder loop and line, enter the water and swim head-up to a partner or manikin located at the surface 25 m or yd. away. Tow partner or manikin to starting position.3. Fitness challenge: Complete a 400 m or yd. fitness training workout:100 m or yd. warm-up.6 x 25 m or yd. one of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, or lifesaving kick.2 x 50 m or yd. one of head-up front crawl or head-up breaststroke.50 m or yd. cool-down.
Verification of Identity Policy
All candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the ""Society"") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.
Important: The last day of this course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participant who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 10% of the course fee. Participant who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
Babysitting at The YMCA at the David Braley Vaughan Centre
as at 28 Aug 2026
Fr
Fr
Studio
Description
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course (for ages 11-15) covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This course provides a great emphasis on first aid skills and provides an improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. A workbook and certificate is included in this program.
Note
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Participants are encouraged to bring snacks, water and lunch (nut free please). There is no sign in/sign out for this course, participants are not supervised on breaks, and can arrive and leave the course on their own.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
Bronze Star at Central YMCA
as at 23 Sep 2026
We
We
Main Pool
Description
The Bronze Star certification course participants develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Participants will refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Participants will also learn basic first aid skills.
Physical Requirements:
1. Obstacle swim: On the instructor’s signal, swim 50 m or yd. submerging under an obstacle twice during the swim.2. Rescue drill: On the instructor’s signal, don a shoulder loop and line, enter the water and swim head-up to a partner or manikin located at the surface 25 m or yd. away. Tow partner or manikin to starting position.3. Fitness challenge: Complete a 400 m or yd. fitness training workout:100 m or yd. warm-up.6 x 25 m or yd. one of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, or lifesaving kick.2 x 50 m or yd. one of head-up front crawl or head-up breaststroke.50 m or yd. cool-down.
Verification of Identity Policy
All candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the ""Society"") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.
Important: The last day of this course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participant who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 10% of the course fee. Participant who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
Bronze Star at Central YMCA
as at 25 Nov 2026
We
We
Main Pool
Description
The Bronze Star certification course participants develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Participants will refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Participants will also learn basic first aid skills.
Physical Requirements:
1. Obstacle swim: On the instructor’s signal, swim 50 m or yd. submerging under an obstacle twice during the swim.2. Rescue drill: On the instructor’s signal, don a shoulder loop and line, enter the water and swim head-up to a partner or manikin located at the surface 25 m or yd. away. Tow partner or manikin to starting position.3. Fitness challenge: Complete a 400 m or yd. fitness training workout:100 m or yd. warm-up.6 x 25 m or yd. one of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, or lifesaving kick.2 x 50 m or yd. one of head-up front crawl or head-up breaststroke.50 m or yd. cool-down.
Verification of Identity Policy
All candidates; whether original or recertification, must verify their identity to the instructor. Original, copy, or digital copies of identification are accepted.
The Lifesaving Society Ontario (the ""Society"") requires that the candidates legal name must appear on all certifications it issues. Candidates may also provide a preferred name, which may be displayed on the certification if requested; however, it does not replace the legal name.
Important: The last day of this course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participant who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 10% of the course fee. Participant who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.