NEWS RELEASE
YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA
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In response to facility closures throughout Canada, and in collaboration with YMCAs across the country, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka launched YMCA at Home as a free virtual YMCA, connecting people to fitness classes, children’s programs and personal wellness resources. Now, the YMCA has launched YMCA Gym Class, an online platform for educators to deliver physical education programming to their students as a part of their school’s e-learning platform. This resource is free to all local school boards.
“Whether through basketball or swimming lessons, volleyball or summer camp, the YMCA has an over 100 year tradition of innovative programs and activities that get young people active. We see YMCA Gym Class as an extension of this type of innovation – a virtual gym class in a time of social and physical distancing,” said Brian Shelley, Vice President for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
YMCA Gym Class is instructed by a YMCA certified fitness coach and features content based on YMCA Canada's Health & Fitness programs and Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines. Activities are designed to complement physical education course curriculum. Preview YMCA Gym Class now at www.ymcahome.ca/gymclass.
During these unprecedented times, the YMCA remains committed to building healthy communities, through programs like YMCA at Home and YMCA Gym Class. As a charity, the Y needs help, now more than ever, to continue to serve our communities with innovative and necessary initiatives. Visit GiveToMyY.ca to make a gift and help the YMCA continue to respond to the needs of our community.
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