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Alumni spotlight | YMCA Black Achievers grad Saraphina Knights performs with the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

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
Unlocking potential: The benefits of risks for youth
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
Stimuler le potentiel des jeunes : Les bénéfices du risque
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
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

Revised on March 11, 2024 by Tia MorrisonThe child care sector is brimming with job...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
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

Revised by Tia Morrison on February 29, 2024March Break is every child’s dream come true: No...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
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
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

Last updated on January 26, 2024 by Tia MorrisonThe importance of early literacyFamily Literacy...read more

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