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Building healthy communities from the ground up
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Building healthy communities from the ground up

03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Is it OK for kids to be bored?
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care

Is it OK for kids to be bored?

03 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I’m soooo bored!” This phrase is heard often in households with school-age children.Parents...read more
Why we need to encourage kids to take risks
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care

Why we need to encourage kids to take risks

01 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With summer quickly approaching, you might expect to see more kids playing outdoors – but they...read more
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
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Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!

30 May 2016 - by Talía Noya

The YMCA’s newest Centre of Community officially opened its doors today, May 30! This weekend,...read more
Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs

Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA

27 May 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With spring and warmer weather finally here, leaves on trees are budding and summer camp is...read more
Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series
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Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series

27 May 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Creating inclusive spaces for gender and sexual diversityThe YMCA of Greater Toronto is guided by...read more
The Refugee Next Door
Healthy Communities • Immigrant Services

The Refugee Next Door

24 May 2016 - by June Findlay

"Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.”—Carlos FuentesTaniel is a bright,...read more
My 5 favourite trails in the city
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

My 5 favourite trails in the city

23 May 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After enduring months of bone-chilling temperatures and seemingly endless slush, you deserve some...read more
Celebrate good times as the Markham YMCA turns 10!
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Celebrate good times as the Markham YMCA turns 10!

20 May 2016 - by Talía Noya

The YMCA has committed to creating the healthiest communities in a variety of remarkable places...read more
YMCA camp staff get ready for the summer
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

YMCA camp staff get ready for the summer

19 May 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows

With 46 days left until the first day of camp, the Camp Directors of our 43 YMCA Summer Day Camps...read more

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