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Orange Shirt Day: Learning, reflection, and recommended reading
26 August 2026 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
This blog post discusses Canada’s colonial systems of harm against Indigenous Peoples,...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
Plus qu’un voyage : le point de vue d’un responsable de groupe sur les échanges jeunesse
17 August 2026 - by Justine Mutombo
Certains des apprentissages les plus significatifs se font à l’extérieur de la salle de...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
More than a trip: A group leader’s perspective on youth exchange
17 August 2026 - by Justine Mutombo
Some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom.For students from YMCA Academy...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs
De la collection de cartes aux « box breaks » : comprendre les risques et aider les jeunes à faire des choix éclairés
10 August 2026 - by YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
La collection de cartes est depuis longtemps populaire auprès des enfants, des jeunes et des...read more
Breaking down stigma around youth substance use: From judgment to understanding
07 August 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
“Substance use and addiction are not moral failures. They are complex. It’s OK not to be OK, and...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs
From card collecting to box breaks: Understanding the risks and helping youth make informed choices
06 August 2026 - by YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
Card collecting has long been popular among children, youth, and adults. Today, online...read more
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Four generations of Camp Pine Crest magic
22 July 2026 - by Julia Morgan
Since the 1930s, four generations of the Pashby Family have attended YMCA leadership camps,...read more
Healthy Communities
Emancipation Day: Remembering the past, shaping the future
21 July 2026 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Source image courtesy of Canadian Heritage"One could say it was an institution that was...read more
Is vaping safe? What youth need to know
13 July 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Vaping is not risk-free, especially for youth. It can harm your health, leading to coughing,...read more
How to connect kids with nature in the GTA
03 July 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
How can you help your child connect with nature in a big city? It’s easier than you might think....read more
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