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4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back
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4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back

19 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sasha SmithVolunteering, even at an early age, can teach your child about compassion,...read more
Aurora YMCA Nursery program primes preschoolers for kindergarten
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care

Aurora YMCA Nursery program primes preschoolers for kindergarten

16 October 2017 - by Sasha Smith

It’s an early autumn morning, and soon-to-be-kindergarteners are beginning to arrive at the...read more
How Meghan’s family is giving kids the chance to go to camp
Healthy Kids • Support the Y • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs

How Meghan’s family is giving kids the chance to go to camp

12 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our annual Gratitude Report celebrates our generous donors and shares what inspires them to...read more
YMCA staff help break down accessibility barriers
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care

YMCA staff help break down accessibility barriers

11 October 2017 - by Sasha Smith

People with disabilities have long faced barriers, including inaccessible spaces as well as a...read more
How the Y puts kids on a healthy nutritional track
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How the Y puts kids on a healthy nutritional track

05 October 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The numbers are in, and they’re not good. According to a recent UNICEF report, Canada ranks 37th...read more
How Amelia finally learned to speak up
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care

How Amelia finally learned to speak up

04 October 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The old adage “it takes a village to raise a child” couldn’t ring truer for Whitney and Justin....read more
Common myths about before and after school programs, debunked
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

Common myths about before and after school programs, debunked

18 August 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Before- and after-school programs have long been the answer for parents in need of a space where...read more
5 teachers share their best summertime school prep tips
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

5 teachers share their best summertime school prep tips

02 August 2017 - by Sasha Smith

August is here, and while summer is still in full swing, the thoughts of many parents and kids...read more
4 fail-proof ways to curb the “summer slide” with kids' eating
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

4 fail-proof ways to curb the “summer slide” with kids' eating

19 July 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Barbeques, sporting events, trips to the amusement park, and many other beloved summertime...read more
Oshawa families invited to new YMCA Child Care Centre Open House
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

Oshawa families invited to new YMCA Child Care Centre Open House

10 July 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The St. Kateri Tekakwitha YMCA Child Care Centre has officially opened! And with Infant, Toddler,...read more

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