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Stimuler le potentiel des jeunes : Les bénéfices du risque
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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
5 tips for landing your first child care job
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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

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
Liz’s story: How one family found the perfect YMCA March Break program for each of their 3 children
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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 Morrison on February 29, 2024March Break is every child’s dream...read more
Qu'est-ce qu'une machine à griffes ?

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
Community connections in the spirit of Ubuntu: Black History Month 2024 events and resources
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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
What is a claw machine?

What is a claw machine?

24 January 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Claw machines, also known as crane games, are popular among youth. These games require players to...read more
Celebrate Family Literacy Day: 3 easy ways to raise a reader
YMCA Child Care

Celebrate Family Literacy Day: 3 easy ways to raise a reader

23 January 2024 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With updates from Tia Morrison on January 26, 2024The importance of early...read more
Black Achievers Shine On With Their Holiday Community Initiative

Black Achievers Shine On With Their Holiday Community Initiative

15 January 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In 2022, our Black Achievers Mentorship Program leadership group held a toy drive where they...read more
Tackling Blue Monday with YSAP Connect

Tackling Blue Monday with YSAP Connect

15 January 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Though Blue Monday is a myth — there isn't one day of year that's the most depressing according...read more

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