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Summary of Activities:
Programs: 2Estimated Total: $429.00Basketball Development Academy
at Mississauga YMCABronze Cross
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
If your child requires 1:1 Integration Support, please review the Assistance Options below before continuing with registration.
If you are receiving Government Child Care Subsidy, please review the Assistance Options below before continuing with registration.  
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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.
Basketball Development Academy at Mississauga YMCA
as at 7 Jul 2026
Tu, We, Th, Fr
Tu, We, Th, Fr
Main Gymnasium
Non-Member: $240
Description
The Basketball Development Academy is a intensive summer program designed to help young athletes and sports enthusiasts develop speed, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits. Each day includes Basketball training focused on skill development, agility, movement, and sport-specific movements and tactics. Nutrition, focused on planning balanced meals, how to set goals and design effective workouts to meet those goals, and build habits that support a healthy lifestyle. Supervised workouts in the Strength and Conditioning training floor. Instructors will supervise and monitor athletes to make sure they are exercising safely and appropriately. Instructors will help correct form and recommend different weights or activities. This program combines sport skill development, strength training, and health education to develop well-rounded, knowledgeable, and confident athletes.
Special Instructions: Wear comfortable clothes that won’t restrict movement. Please wear running shoes and bring a water bottle to each session.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Wear comfortable clothes that won’t restrict movement. Please wear running shoes and bring a water bottle to each session.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
To withdraw a participant from a program, you can do so by accessing the participant’s Registration History via your MY Y Account through MyY.YMCAGTA.ORG or by submitting your request to withdraw by email to memberservices@YMCAGTA.ORG
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.
CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP:
If you cancel your paid monthly or yearly membership, your program registration fee may be subject to adjustment based on the rates applicable to your new membership status.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:
At the YMCA, we are committed to providing a consistent and high-quality experience for all participants. However, there may be occasions where programs need to be cancelled.
If a program is cancelled due to reasons within the YMCA’s control—such as facility maintenance, staff availability, or scheduling conflicts—a credit will be automatically applied to your account for future use.
Please note that no credits or refunds will be issued for program cancellations resulting from events outside of the YMCA’s control. These include, but are not limited to, severe weather, power outages, or other unforeseen emergencies that impact program delivery.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and participants.
Bronze Cross at Central YMCA
as at 25 Aug 2026
Mo, Tu, We, Th
Mo, Tu, We, Th
Main Pool
Description
Bronze Cross Begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR B (need not be current)
Strongly recommended materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (same as Bronze Medallion)
Physical Requirements: 1. Surface dives and underwater swims:a. Demonstrate a head-first surface dive (maximum depth 2 m) and swim underwater 10 m.b. Demonstrate a foot-first surface dive (maximum depth 2 m) and swim underwater 10 m.2. Spinal injury management: Respond to a breathing or non-breathing suspected spinal-injured victim located in shallow water or on land.3. Object recovery and transport: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery: starting in the water, swim 15 m and surface dive to recover a 4.5 kg (10 lb.) object; surface and carry the object 5 m – all within 60 seconds.4. Rescue drill: Starting in the water, swim head-up to recover a submerged manikin or victim located 20 m away; surface and carry the manikin or victim 20 m to starting point – all within 120 seconds.5. Endurance challenge: Swim 400 m within 11 minutes (400 yd. in 9:40 minutes).
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.
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PREREQUISITE:
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR B (need not be current)
Strongly recommended materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (same as Bronze Medallion)
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.