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Preston’s story: Making a difference in his community with Youth Exchanges Canada
12 April 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) is an exchange program funded by Canadian Heritage that helps...read more
YMCA Child Care • Meet a Y Educator
Meet a Y educator: Josie
09 April 2024 - by Tia Chung
Educators are at the heart of every YMCA child care centre. They not only care for children, they...read more
Alumni spotlight | YMCA Black Achievers grad Saraphina Knights performs with the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra
15 March 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
From participating in the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program to performing her original song...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
Unlocking potential: The benefits of risks for youth
11 March 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Do you let your teen take risks, make mistakes, and accept and learn from their experiences?...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
Stimuler le potentiel des jeunes : Les bénéfices du risque
11 March 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Laissez-vous vos adolescents prendre des risques, faire des erreurs, accepter et apprendre de...read more
Blog Archive • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Employment Programs
5 tips for landing your first child care job
08 March 2024 - by Renuka Malhotra
With updates from Tia Morrison on March 11, 2024The child care sector is brimming with...read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest, powered by Desjardins
29 February 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On February 28, 2024, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted a special awards gala to celebrate the...read more
YMCA Child Care
Liz’s story: How one family found the perfect YMCA March Break program for each of their 3 children
29 February 2024 - by Dawn Yan
With updates from Tia Chung on February 29, 2024March Break is every child’s dream come...read more
Qu'est-ce qu'une machine à griffes ?
13 February 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Les machines à griffes sont populaires auprès des jeunes. Ces jeux demandent aux joueurs...read more
Healthy Communities
Community connections in the spirit of Ubuntu: Black History Month 2024 events and resources
25 January 2024 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
This February, we'll continue our annual commemoration of Black History Month in Canada at the...read more
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