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How Marcellus learned and grew at YMCA Day Camps
30 January 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone
Early bird registration for YMCA Day Camps begins today! It’s an exciting time for us for many...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Getting ahead: How a nursery program can prepare your child for kindergarten
23 January 2017 - by Sasha Smith
The Aurora YMCA Centre is now accepting new nursery program registrations. Register today to give...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
The dos (and don’ts) of parenting an anxious child
18 January 2017 - by Sasha Smith
Imagine it’s Monday morning, and you’re driving your child to school. As you sit in rush hour...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs
New year, new career — unlock your potential with career planning
16 January 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Finding and expressing your true “self” and what motivates you in the workplace can be...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why you should ditch your ice pack
12 January 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Back in 2014, the guy who invented RICE publicly declared that he was wrong.Since 1978, when Dr....read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
YMCA GTA once again named a top employer for young people
10 January 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Young people are the future of our communities. By sowing seeds for their development and...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Does fruit count as sugar?
06 January 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Processed sugar is literally addictive; when you eat it regularly, you’ll eventually have craving...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers
Why you should make a resolution to volunteer for the new year
03 January 2017 - by Emily Cichonski
Happy New Year! It’s a new year — which means that now is a great time to try something new....read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
5 ideas for a relaxing winter break
28 December 2016 - by Sasha Smith
The winter break is meant to be a time to relax, recharge and spend quality time with the family,...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Building character in children: how to teach generosity
22 December 2016 - by Sasha Smith
When I was a kid, the holiday season was my favourite time of the year for one simple reason:...read more
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