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Meet a Y educator: Jenny
02 October 2024 - by Tia Chung
Child care educators are the heart of every YMCA child care program. 💚 Their dedication to making...read more
Healthy Communities
Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
06 September 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
For the children taken. For the parents left behind.In the beginningThe Indian Residential School...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
7 lessons your child will learn and love at YMCA Licensed Summer Break Child Care
02 August 2024 - by Sasha Smith
With updates from Tia Chung on August 2, 2024School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t...read more
Healthy Kids
Meet our YMCA International Youth Internship Program group
29 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
As part of the YMCA of Greater Toronto's commitment to empowering youth and strengthening global...read more
A brief history of Emancipation Day and Month in Canada
24 July 2024 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
In Ontario, several communities started celebrating Emancipation Day to mark the day in 1834 when...read more
YMCA Child Care • Meet a Y Educator
Meet a Y educator: Muneeza
12 July 2024 - by Tia Chung
Educators are at the heart of every YMCA Child Care Centre. They not only care for children, but...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: Hats Off to Our 2023-2024 Black Achievers Graduates!
02 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
What an incredible evening! On June 15, 2024, our YMCA held its third annual YMCA Black Achievers...read more
YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Summer Day Camp: Where creativity and imagination create magical experiences
10 June 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The end of June is near. Children are trading their notebooks and pencils for sunscreen and...read more
Support the Y • YMCA Donors
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: The Barrett Family Foundation
07 June 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
YMCA Child Care • YMCA Employment Programs
5 must-know tips for ECE students completing their placement
07 June 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
With updates from Tia Morrison on June 7, 2024As an Early Childhood Education (ECE) student...read more
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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CAMPS AND OUTDOOR CENTRES
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Get the job you want and brighten your career with help from Employment Services.
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.