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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025: Since time immemorial
13 June 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
“First Peoples have carried the breath and soul of this immense boreal land that is Canada, since...read more
Reach your fitness goals with personal training
12 June 2025 - by YMCA GTA Press Centre
Whether you want to improve your technique or strengthen your core, the YMCA of Greater Toronto...read more
Welcome to the Y: Your starter guide to your health and fitness membership
11 June 2025 - by YMCA GTA Press Centre
The YMCA of Greater Toronto has something for everyone. Whether you’re here to swim laps, lift...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Level Up: Master outdoor skills at camp
21 May 2025 - by Lyara Malvar
Having the most fun possible while developing outdoor skills is what your camper can look forward...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
How to help children cope with stress: Simple ways families and educators can support mental health
09 May 2025 - by Tia Chung
All children feel stress sometimes, whether they’re starting something new, missing someone they...read more
YMCA Child Care
Books that build self-regulation skills: 5 recommendations from YMCA educators
06 May 2025 - by Tia Chung
Big feelings can be beautiful, and sometimes a little overwhelming. One moment, your child is...read more
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Black History Month 2025: Bridging the past and the future
06 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
During Black History Month, youth in the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program learned from...read more
Healthy Communities
New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better
02 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Ready to celebrate more fun, more savings, and shine bright at the Y this summer? On May 1,...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come
15 April 2025 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors that we can...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
What to expect from a Before and After School program
11 April 2025 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
With updates by Tia Chung on April 11, 2025The before and after school program at the YMCA is a...read more
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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CAMPS AND OUTDOOR CENTRES
Explore camps and outdoor centres for fun, adventure, leadership, skills-building and more.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Get the job you want and brighten your career with help from Employment Services.
IMMIGRANT SERVICES
Settle in and light up your new life in the GTA with support from Immigrant Services.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Make new friends, hone new skills and find counselling at our Youth Programs.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Give back and shine on with rewarding YMCA Volunteer Opportunities.
SUSTAINABILITY
Find out about our green initiatives and what we're doing to build resilience to climate change.
YMCA ACADEMY
Light up learning at YMCA Academy, a middle and high school for those who learn differently.