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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Seyedeh Pourmousavi

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Seyedeh Pourmousavi

17 October 2025 - by Steve Johnston

We’re fortunate to have many individuals volunteer with us at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and we...read more
How to build your child care career as a newcomer
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators

How to build your child care career as a newcomer

14 October 2025 - by Tia Chung

When you listen to YMCA educators share their journeys, you hear more than job titles. You hear...read more
Transforming Struggles into Success: Lucas Mychajlyszyn's Inspiring Journey at YMCA Academy and Its Impact on His Academic Career
Y Stories

Transforming Struggles into Success: Lucas Mychajlyszyn's Inspiring Journey at YMCA Academy and Its Impact on His Academic Career

03 October 2025 - by ymcablog

By Lucas MychajlyszynI’m Lucas. I’m a recent graduate from the YMCA Academy. I joined in 2019 in...read more
Reconnect with nature as a family this fall
YMCA Child Care

Reconnect with nature as a family this fall

25 September 2025 - by Tia Chung

When you’re juggling work meetings, school routines, and everything in between, it is easy to...read more
Orange Shirt Day 2025. Stolen lives: Children taken, families left behind
Healthy Communities

Orange Shirt Day 2025. Stolen lives: Children taken, families left behind

19 September 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Orange Shirt Day 2025 and the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of...read more
Infants to tweens: Working in early learning vs. school age programs at the YMCA
Blog Categories • YMCA Child Care

Infants to tweens: Working in early learning vs. school age programs at the YMCA

28 August 2025 - by Tia Chung

As an aspiring YMCA educator, you want to help children shine. But do you know what age group...read more
Growing skills and building confidence: Why sticking with a Y program matters for your child

Growing skills and building confidence: Why sticking with a Y program matters for your child

20 August 2025 - by YMCA GTA Press Centre

Every parent wants to see their child grow. Not only in skill, but in confidence, character, and...read more
Bilingue au Canada : L’immersion linguistique, une force pour les jeunes
YMCA Youth Programs

Bilingue au Canada : L’immersion linguistique, une force pour les jeunes

19 August 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Parler une langue, c’est plus que communiquer, c’est créer des liens. Pouvoir partager ses idées,...read more
Bilingual in Canada: The Power of Language Immersion for Youth
YMCA Youth Programs

Bilingual in Canada: The Power of Language Immersion for Youth

19 August 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Language helps us build relationships. Being able to exchange thoughts, express our feelings, and...read more
5 school readiness tips as summer winds down
YMCA Child Care

5 school readiness tips as summer winds down

14 August 2025 - by Tia Chung

August days are still warm and filled with summer fun. But as September gets closer, families...read more

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