Cedar Glen - YMCA of Greater Toronto

Activities
Children, youth and adult groups
can all learn from a back-to-basics
nature experience filled with
challenge, excitement and surprise.
Outdoor Education
Stream Studies
Learn the “kick and sweep” method of
catching invertebrates and explore the
ecological health of Cold Creek.
Amazing Animals
Find out which mammals live at YMCA Cedar
Glen through exploration of their habitats
and identification of their characteristics.
Frog Pond
Discover frogs as they move through the
stages of metamorphosis.
Animal Survival
Participants are introduced to the food
chain while acting out the roles of a
carnivore or herbivore.
Leadership Development
Group Initiatives
Problem solving tasks that rely on team work.
Low Ropes Challenge Course
Progressively demanding activities that follow
group initiatives; completion depends on
communication and trust, and two Low Ropes
Challenge Courses are available.
High Ropes Challenge Course
Individuals conquer challenges with the
encouragement and support of their peers;
three High Ropes Challenge Courses with
eight unique elements are available.
The Maze
Beat your best time or build your team’s
communication skills as two facilitators give
directions from the observation towers.
OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS
Archery
Develop individual skills and participate in
challenging team games.
Climbing Wall
Two-sided structure with four climbing
routes – groups work together to safely
belay and encourage climbers.
Survival Skills
Learn to build a fire, cook over an open fire,
and build a shelter from natural materials.
Orienteering
Three courses are available to learn
how to read a map and how to use a
compass to properly navigate a course.
Finnish Kick Sledding
Partners can enjoy this traditional
Finnish mode of winter transportation
in snowy weather.
Snowshoeing
Learn how to snowshoe on a guided hike.
Tobogganing
Enjoy speeding to the bottom of the valley.
Swimming
Our large outdoor pool provides a refreshing
break on hot summer days.
Volleyball
Learn to play beach volleyball on our
front lawn.
Mountain Biking
15 mountain bikes and instruction are
available to explore our rugged terrain.
EVENING Program
Campfire
Enjoy skits and songs around the campfire.
Night Hike
Learn about night vision, echolocation, how
animals see at night, and enjoy an energetic
hike before turning in for the evening.
Talent Show
Show off your hidden talents!
Large Group Games
Let our facilitators provide games for any
group size.
Clue
A live-action challenge based on
the board game.
Astronomy
Learn about the night sky.
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