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An educator turns author for a children’s book
14 October 2022 - by Renuka Malhotra
A YMCA educator took inspiration from others, and focused on community support after a...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?
06 October 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Video games often have elements of gambling, and there are blurred lines between games of skill...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
3 absolute favourite camper activities
12 August 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Written by Alisha Badwal There’s no doubt this past year and a half has been unlike any other....read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Self-described city people experience a day of family firsts on Toronto Island
20 July 2020 - by Leigh Coffey
Every summer for the past 30+ years, hundreds of sun-screened campers would board the ferry with...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Stay safe in the water this summer!
17 July 2020 - by Nicole Meredith
As we all do our best to keep our distance and stay cool this summer, many families are finding...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Child Care
Feed your fam, help kids shine
02 July 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Exposing children to nutritious food is crucial during the early years. That’s because food...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
5 2SLGBTQ+ books hand-picked by our child care staff to celebrate Pride
18 June 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
In a region as diverse as the GTA, educating your child about the 2SLGBTQ+ community and what it...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
How to make scratch-off magic paper
25 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
After weeks inside, lots of disappointing news, and an uncertain future ahead, we could all use a...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
4 ways to stay safe if you're gambling online
22 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By: Alex Kleynhans, YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness ProgramI don’t know about you, but I’ve been...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Health and Fitness
Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out
30 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Does it feel like your kids are bouncing off the walls? These fitness challenges will let them...read more