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48 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 13, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Learn a new skill at Y summer camp e all know that the best way to learn something new is to actually live and experience it ­ that is the beauty of summer camp and the reason why it's the best place to learn. The YMCA of Oakville offers three special camps where new skills and new experiences are key -- Wilderness Camp, Aquatics W Camp and Camp Trailblazer. Wilderness camp is a `tripping' camp program that challenges youth to live and learn in the great outdoors and to explore our natural world. Youths aged 11 to 17 become part of a team and learn leadership skills as they canoe, kayak, hike, navigate and much more. The trips range from 5-8 Pool Heater Repair We Service & Carry Parts for... TD Laars, Jandy, Hayward, Problem Mini Max, Raypak, Sta-Rite. Solving ~ Start up, Service & Cleaning ~ TD Laars & Jandy Factory Trained TD Laars & Jandy Factory Trained Warranty Service Technicians Service Technicians Since '82! Experience is the difference! 905-523-8751 905-845-0701 Email: scott@gasfix.ca days and are led by wilderness camp experts who guide and encourage participants to build their skills and have fun together at the same time. Trips go to several natural, beautiful areas of Ontario such as Kawartha Lakes and Georgian Bay Islands. Youth and teens who want to earn their aquatic leadership certifications this summer can attend Aquatics camps at the Y's Peter Gilgan Family Y facility -- a topnotch aquatics centre with two pools in the heart of Oakville. All levels of Lifesaving Society certifications for swim skills and first aid are offered, from Bronze Star/Basic First Aid through to National Lifeguard Service (NLS) and Swim Instructor certifications. Courses are one-week long, but include time for fun and SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER LEARN IT AT CAMP: From left, Chris Molnar (in kayak), Sue Perry, Claire Mousley, Michelle Ng and Steve Sergenese are among the YMCA of Oakville Wilderness, Aquatics and Trailblazers camp staff fine-tuning their skills in the Y's pool in order to let the camps begin. friendship at the Y! Camp Trailblazer is the Y's camp run out of Valens Conservation Area -- a camp that provides a "back woods" experience while still remaining a day camp for juniors (6-8 years old) and allowing seniors (9-12 years old) to camp overnight once a week. Trailblazer participants will enjoy canoeing, hiking, and swimming in a quiet and diverse park. New programs include recreational fishing, environmental awareness and orienteering challenges where campers will learn the basics of using a compass and progress to using a handheld GPS unit. Trailblazers are bused to Valens daily from four Oakville locations For more information on these camps, visit www.ymcaofoakville.com or call the Y at 905-845-3417. The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable association open to all, dedicated to providing lifelong opportunities for health enhancement and personal growth. -- Submitted by the YMCA of Oakville ENJOY A CLEAN VIEW WITH RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AWNINGS, CANOPIES, PORTABLE SHADE STRUCTURES Think Green. Breathe Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to 3450* MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK SALE BEST PRICES EVER! Cash Back AND NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC HYDRO CASH BACK Manufactur Manufactured with your choice of fade Sun proof Sunbrella p fabric, and powered by a reliable Somfy remote con controlled motor. UP TO UP TO UP TO $1400 + $1500 + $550 GOV. CASH BACK *Call for details. Financing Available Call or visit our showroom at: 4090 Ridgeway Dr. #10, Mississauga 905-569-8566 www.sunguardawnings.com Mon.-Fri. 9:30am to 5pm, Sat 10:00am to 3pm "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a 8 Locations To Serve You Better! 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 905-849-4998 www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665