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Summary of Activities:
Programs: 6Estimated Total: $930.00Basketball Tournament - 3 on 3
at Central YMCABronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR C & AED
at The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCANational Lifeguard - Full
at The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCABabysitting
at Oshawa YMCANational Lifeguard - Recert
at Central YMCABabysitting
at Oshawa 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.
Basketball Tournament - 3 on 3 at Central YMCA
as at 6 Aug 2026
Th
Th
Gyms 1 & 2
Description
Join our 3v3 Basketball Series for ages 11–14 this summer at Central YMCA!
Participants will compete in a weekly 3v3 basketball tournament format, playing regular season games, building team strategy, and developing basketball skills in a fun, supportive, and energetic environment.
Players will participate in:-Weekly 3v3 matchups-Team standings and tournament play- Skill challenges and basketball development-Sportsmanship and teamwork recognition- Playoffs, finals, and championship week
Teams will compete throughout the session, leading into a final playoff and championship experience.
Note
Join our 3v3 Basketball Series for ages 11–14 this summer at Central YMCA!
Participants will compete in a weekly 3v3 basketball tournament format, playing regular season games, building team strategy, and developing basketball skills in a fun, supportive, and energetic environment.
Players will participate in:-Weekly 3v3 matchups-Team standings and tournament play- Skill challenges and basketball development-Sportsmanship and teamwork recognition- Playoffs, finals, and championship week
Teams will compete throughout the session, leading into a final playoff and championship experience
Bronze Medallion and Basic First Aid with CPR C & AED at The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA
as at 6 Dec 2026
Su, Fr, Sa
Su, Fr, Sa
Main Pool
Description
Bronze Medallion with Basic First Aid with CPR-C & AED (21 hr): This is the first required course to become a Lifeguard. You can take Bronze Star before this course, but it's not required. Participants will develop an understanding of lifesaving principles and learn valuable skills needed to be successful in an aquatic emergency. Basic First Aid is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries, recognized by Ontario's Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.
Prerequisites: 13 years of age by the last day of the course or Bronze Star certification (need not be current)
Required materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (available as an add-on during registration).
Required materials: Canadian First Aid Manual 2026 edition (available as an add-on during registration).
Physical Requirements:
1a. Swim 25 m or yd. each of: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke.1b. Swim 25 m or yd. each of: head-up front crawl, head-up breaststroke.1c. Swim 25 m or yd. each of: whip kick, eggbeater, scissor kick or inverted scissor kick.2. Demonstrate recovery of an unconscious victim from deep water: surface and carry victim to a point of safety 5 m distant.3. Enter the water and swim head-up 25 m or yd. to contact a passive victim or manikin located at the surface and carry 25 m or yd.4. Endurance challenge: Swim 400 m within 12 minutes (400 yd. within 11 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.
Important: The last day of this course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
PREREQUISITE:
13 years of age by the last day of the course or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Required materials: Canadian First Aid Manual 2026 edition and Canadian Lifesaving Manual (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.
National Lifeguard - Full at The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA
as at 6 Dec 2026
Su, Fr, Sa
Su, Fr, Sa
Main Pool
Description
National Lifeguard (40hr): This is the final course to take to become a certified Lifeguard. You must have completed Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid before enrolling in this course. The National Lifeguard (NL) certification is the industry standard for professional lifeguards in Canada. NL guards are water rescue professionals trained in emergency care. They prevent accidents, spot potential trouble and intervene before it becomes life-threatening.
Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the course; Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid with CPR C or Intermediate First Aid (need not be current)
Required materials: Alert: Lifeguarding in Action Manual (available as an add-on during registration).
Physical Requirements:
1. Rescue drill: Demonstrate endurance and strength for a submerged manikin or victim recovery and rescue: Starting in the water, swim to recover a submerged manikin or victim located 20 metres away; carry the manikin or victim 20 metres.2. Underwater swim: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and skill for an underwater swim: Starting in the water, submerge and swim 15 metres underwater.3. Object recovery: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery: Starting in the water, swim 15 metres and surface dive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object; surface and carry the object 5 metres – all within 40 seconds.4. Sprint challenge: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness: Starting in the water, swim 50 metres within 60 seconds (50 yd. within 55 seconds).5. Endurance challenge: Demonstrate aerobic fitness and endurance: Swim 400 metres within 10 minutes (400 yd. within 9:10 minutes).6. Management of spinal-injured victims: With the assistance of one back-up lifeguard or assistant lifeguard and one bystander, demonstrate effective management of suspected spinal-injured victims (breathing and non-breathing) found in the water.
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
PREREQUISITE:
15 years of age by the last day of the course; Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid with CPR C or Intermediate First Aid (need not be current)
Required materials: Alert: Lifeguarding in Action Manual (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.
Babysitting at Oshawa YMCA
as at 27 Sep 2026
Su
Su
Meeting Room
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.
National Lifeguard - Recert at Central YMCA
as at 27 Dec 2026
Su
Su
Main Pool
Description
National Lifeguard- Recert (4hr): The National Lifeguard Recertification exam is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills and rectify your award. You are responsible for reviewing the required content and skills.
Prerequisite: National Lifeguard Certification (Need not to be current) but must be presented at the start of the course.
Physical Requirements:
1. Object recovery: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery: Starting in the water, swim 15 metres and surface dive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object; surface and carry the object 5 metres – all within 40 seconds.2. Sprint challenge: Demonstrate anaerobic fitness: Starting in the water, swim 50 metres within 60 seconds (50 yd. within 55 seconds).3. Endurance challenge: Demonstrate aerobic fitness and endurance: Swim 400 metres within 10 minutes (400 yd. within 9:10 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.
Important: This course includes the exam and feedback session, which may extend slightly past the scheduled end time.
Note
PREREQUISITE:
National Lifeguard Certification (Need not to be current) but must be presented at the start of the course.
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.
Babysitting at Oshawa YMCA
as at 12 Dec 2026
Sa
Sa
Meeting Room
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.