DAFA trainings for organizations

Are you seeking a high quality training program for your staff? Look no further!

Whether your organization is small or large, our DAFA trainings will equip your team with the tools they need to ensure both quality and safety for your youth program participants!

  • Training programs in French and English
  • Customized or ready-to-go offerings according to the needs of your organization
  • Choose between on-site trainings at your business or welcoming your staff as part of our organized classes at the Y
  • Theory course options: 100 % virtual or hybrid model*
  • 35 hours of practical training

* 35% offered virtually, 65% in person. In person trainings will be offered only when allowed under Public Health directives.

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At the end of this course, your trainees will be equipped to:

  • Effectively manage groups of up to 20 youth
  • Encourage participation from everyone
  • Speak confidently with parents
  • Create an inclusive environment for your program
  • Improve their creativity and planning skills
  • Implement the concepts of physical literacy
  • Animate groups while practicing physical distancing
  • Work as a team, and much more!

Why choose the Y?

  • Experienced trainers (several years’ experience in day camps and group animation)
  • Experience in virtual training
  • Experience operating in the context of a health emergency (distancing, cleaning protocols, health questionnaires, etc.)
  • Recognized inclusion, diversity, and physical literacy programs (Prize of Excellence awarded by the Quebec Camping Association for our inclusive physical literacy project in 2019)
  • Expertise in child development
  • Bundle your DAFA training with first aid training at a discount from the Y!

FIND OUT MORE

Write us at corporatif@ymcaquebec.org or call us at: +1 844 687-6842 (outside of Montréal) or at +1 514 687-6842 (Montréal).

The content of this training is certified by the Conseil québécois du loisir and is recognized as an employment standard for camps that are members of the Association des camps du Québec.
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