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YMCA Child Care • Meet a Y Educator
Meet a Y educator: Tatiana
30 November 2023 - by Tia Chung
Educators are at the heart of every YMCA Child Care centre. They not only care for children,...read more
Healthy Communities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
22 November 2023 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
In 1992, the United Nations (UN) declared December 3 the International Day of Persons with...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Find community and motivation with group fitness classes at the YMCA of Greater Toronto
09 November 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
“Group fitness classes at the Y are like confetti,” says Sherry Perez, Manager of Program...read more
Healthy Communities
Treaties Recognition Week: Understanding wampum belts and treaties
02 November 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
"Treaties are not about giving rights to Indigenous Peoples, but rather, they are about...read more
Healthy Communities
Canadian Achievers shine at North Carolina Summit
26 October 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
It was the trip of a lifetime! In late July 2023, three youth participants from YMCA of Greater...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
4 ways to foster gratitude in your children
28 September 2023 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
With updates from Tia Morrison on 09/28/2023 At the end of every week, my...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Far more than fun and games: The approach behind 6 play-based activities in a Y classroom
28 September 2023 - by Tia Chung
YMCA of Greater Toronto Child Care centres ignites curiosity and discovery in children who...read more
Healthy Communities
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
25 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more
Healthy Communities
Unveiling the truth: Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relations
07 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships
This blog post is about a sensitive topic. Here are resources to help.Hope for Wellness Helpline:...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
4 brilliant lunch box hacks that make packing school lunches a breeze
01 September 2023 - by Sasha Smith
With updates from Tia Morrison on 09/01/2023September marks the beginning of a fresh...read more
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YMCA ACADEMY
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