Aqua Play is a fun and playful learning program for toddlers, aged 1-5 years (with an early childhood instructor) around shallow water. Aqua Play runs two mornings a week around the toddler pool area with lots of exciting and fun things for kiddies to play with. The aim of the program is for young children… Read more…
Virtual Y is a free platform with a great range of online fitness, nutrition, wellbeing programs, as well as dedicated spaces that cater to families and our youth community. You can keep fit through workouts and training at home; learn all about nutrition with our delicious recipes and Healthy Living Magazine; look after your wellbeing… Read more…
Tips for Mental Vitality As the days pass in this unprecedented lockdown, there continues to be more and more information rising to the top around our mental wellbeing. Whether we are working or not, most of us are confined to our homes for many more hours than we are used to. This compounded in either… Read more…
Swimming Backstroke At the Y, proper technique is a fundamental learning block in all of our Learn to Swim programs. Even when you don’t have access to a pool, did you know that you can still learn about and practice proper swimming technique at home? Our team at the Y Victoria put together an awesome video of… Read more…
The Y at home has your next workout sorted! Running out of ideas when it comes to creating your next at home workout? Spell your name and reveal your personalised workout! With a mix of exercises and different reps, this workout will get you sweaty, raise your heart rate and help burn some calories! Encourage your family… Read more…
Take advantage of the sunny weather when you can and try this shadow drawing activity! This great activity is perfect for young children, requiring minimal supplies, simply something to draw with, something to create a shadow, and of course a nice sunny day! Thanks to our friends in the Early Learning team at the Y… Read more…
We’re off on a scavenger hunt! This week’s scavenger hunt is for our budding scientists and engineers – an INVENTOR scavenger hunt! How many from the list can you find? See if you can find them all! TIP: You can save or print this image for your hunt! Computer: right-click and ‘save as’, then print your… Read more…
Get the blood pumping with this fun warm up routine, with gymnastics coaches Jemma and Katherine from the Y Epping! A fun routine to complete before moving onto other strength, flexibility, and fitness activities. #theYathome Activity Disclaimer All participants must ensure they have a clear area to perform all skills and activities prior to… Read more…
Challenge of the Week: Core Attack Are you ready for this weeks #theYathome Challenge? Count how many completed rounds inside 10mins of: 10 x Crunches 10 x Toe Taps 10 x Reverse Crunches 10 x Prone Shoulder Touch 20 x Mountain Climbers Make sure you share your results (and a post workout selfie) with us on socials… Read more…
Young people across Australia we are listening to you! We want to hear your thoughts on how you are feeling during the COVID-19 crisis in terms of overall health, wellbeing, community connection and having your voice heard during this difficult time and what we can do to support you. Access the #SURVEY: https://bit.ly/theYathomesurvey Read more…
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