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More than a summer job: The Summer Work Student Exchange
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs

More than a summer job: The Summer Work Student Exchange

30 June 2016 - by June Findlay

Ask most young people what their plans are for the summer now that school's done for another...read more
Today’s National Aboriginal Day! Plans are underway for a reconciliation program at YMCA Cedar Glen
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs

Today’s National Aboriginal Day! Plans are underway for a reconciliation program at YMCA Cedar Glen

21 June 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

June is National Aboriginal History Month and today, June 21st, is National Aboriginal Day in...read more
Basketball and Belonging
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Youth Programs

Basketball and Belonging

16 June 2016 - by Talía Noya

Running across the court, he dribbles, cuts right, and shoots – everyone cheers. This isn’t the...read more
The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs

The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth

09 June 2016 - by June Findlay

For many kids at schools across Canada, the field trip is one of the few times during the year...read more
Building healthy communities from the ground up
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness

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
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events • YMCA Health and Fitness

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
Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events

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
Celebrate good times as the Markham YMCA turns 10!
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events

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
Using adventure to build leaders
Healthy Communities • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs

Using adventure to build leaders

11 May 2016 - by Ruth Mills

YMCA Camp Pine Crest has been offering memorable wilderness experiences for children and youth...read more

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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IMMIGRANT SERVICES

Settle in and light up your new life in the GTA with support from Immigrant Services.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Make new friends, hone new skills and find counselling at our Youth Programs.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Give back and shine on with rewarding YMCA Volunteer Opportunities.

SUSTAINABILITY

Find out about our green initiatives and what we're doing to build resilience to climate change.

YMCA ACADEMY

Light up learning at  YMCA Academy, a middle and high school for those who learn differently.