YMCA of Greater Toronto

All Our Programs

The Y is a charity that helps everyone, at all ages and life stages. Below, explore our programs and services, designed to help you turn off whatever's holding you back so you can let your potential shine.


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Adults

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Health and Fitness Memberships

Explore the benefits of a health and fitness membership including access to programs and amenities.

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Employment Services

Find the job that's right for you with help from our free employment services.

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Volunteer

Give back to your community by sharing your talent and time as a YMCA volunteer.

How To Volunteer

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Immigrant Services

Welcome, newcomers! From language assessment and referral to multilingual settlement resources, get all the help and support you need to begin your new life in Canada.

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First Aid and CPR Certifications

Get some of the most competitively priced certification courses in the GTA. Whether you want to be ready to help a loved one in a medical emergency or you need to be certified for work, we have WSIB-recognized courses for you.

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Career Planning and Development

Pursue a meaningful career with assessment tools designed to help you explore your aptitudes, personality, strengths, values and interests.

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Your Kids Shine Bright at the Y

Children

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Licensed Child Care

Discover our high-quality programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children at 290 locations throughout the GTA.

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Children's Programs

From basketball and karate to swimming, find fun and inclusive activities your kids will love.

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Day Camps

Camping is for everyone, and the Y offers a variety of programs at more than 30 locations across the GTA.

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Overnight Camp

Enjoy a traditional camping experience, build lifelong friendships, connect with nature, and challenge yourself at YMCA Camp Pine Crest.

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Free Virtual Children’s Activities

Join fellow YMCA families for your kids’ favourite programs, led by their favourite Early Childhood Educators.

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EarlyON & PlayON

Brighten your days with free programs delivered by EarlyON staff, in-person and online!

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Glow and Grow Together

Families

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Family Camp

Spend quality time together enjoying breathtaking scenery at some of the most beautiful places in Ontario! Our teams will take care of all the planning.

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EarlyON & PlayON

Brighten your days with free programs delivered by EarlyON staff, in-person and online!

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Family Membership

Enjoy staying active together and get unlimited access to our group fitness classes and drop-in sports and rec programs with a family membership.

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Trail Passes and Cottage Rentals

Make memories to last a lifetime with your families! Our two Outdoor Centres offer trail passes, cottage rentals and family retreats so you can enjoy the great outdoors together!

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Family Supports

The Durham Supervised Access Program provides a stepping stone towards renewing relationships in a neutral, child-focused setting.

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Free Virtual Children's Activities

Join fellow YMCA families for your kids’ favourite programs, led by their favourite Early Childhood Educators.

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Luminous Living

Older Adults

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Online Activities for Older Adults

The Bright Spot has more than 25 free virtual programs for older adults every month.

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In-Person Activities for Older Adults

Find a YMCA closest to you and see what we have on our schedule. Choose from a variety of group fitness classes, aquatics programs or try the conditioning room for a self-directed workout.

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Trivia

Sit back and give your brain a workout with our fun weekly trivia challenge.

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Virtual Vacation

Explore and take a (virtual) trip around the world. We’ll (digitally) take you to a variety of destinations, from far off Rome to neighbouring St. John’s, NL.

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Bright at Home

Join Bright at Home every Wednesday at 3pm for all things around the house, in your garden, and in the kitchen. Sessions are fun-filled, including informative topics to help you keep your home bright and organized all year round. We will share tips, tricks and trends for gardening, cooking, home decorating, small renos and repairs. Participate in Bright at Home and share your ideas for topics. We hope you’ll share your knowledge and perhaps learn something new and maybe start a new project (or two).

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Fitness Classes

Every weekday stay active and have fun with low-impact exercise classes like BodyFit (Gentle), Yoga (Gentle) or Weights for Bone Health.

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Spark Your Potential

Youth

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Youth Leadership Programs

Develop your leadership potential and get opportunities to learn, grow and network.

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Teen Nights

Hang out with friends, shoot some hoops, or get involved in interesting workshops and discussions.

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Youth Travel and Exchanges

Explore Canada, meet new people, learn Canada's official languages and explore its cultural diversity.

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Substance Use Program (YSAP)

If you’re looking for support with substance use and misuse problems or know someone who is, we can help with our free, confidential counselling services.

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Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)

Gain awareness and make informed decisions about gambling, with educational prevention advice and healthy, active living.

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First Aid and CPR Certifications

Get some of the most competitively priced certification courses in the GTA. Whether you want to be ready to help a loved one in a medical emergency or you need to be certified for work, we have WSIB-recognized courses for you.

Learn More