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Spot the Difference: A YMCA Camp game to keep you sane while you work from home
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Spot the Difference: A YMCA Camp game to keep you sane while you work from home

23 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Me [while trying to “work” from home]: Hey [my kid’s name], did you move something off my desk?My...read more
Keep your social distance AND get a breath of fresh air with this “one-step hike”
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Keep your social distance AND get a breath of fresh air with this “one-step hike”

20 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

There’s nothing like the longer and warmer days of spring to get out to your favourite parks,...read more
An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home
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An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home

20 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If there’s one thing all this social distancing is good for, it’s that we have more time to...read more
A fun and easy craft to do with your kids at home! How to make spring window gel clings
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A fun and easy craft to do with your kids at home! How to make spring window gel clings

19 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Looking for a fun and easy craft you can do with your kids at home? Making these window gel...read more
Apps for kids: Can your child really learn from screen time?
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Apps for kids: Can your child really learn from screen time?

18 March 2020 - by Sasha Smith

With the kids staying home from school, they might be seeing a little more than their usual share...read more
The full-body workout you can do at home
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The full-body workout you can do at home

15 March 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

Of course, physical activity is key to your health and well-being. It's not just a matter of...read more
5 simple steps to destress from a YMCA yoga instructor
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5 simple steps to destress from a YMCA yoga instructor

15 March 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

Emilie started her journey at the YMCA as a volunteer, and eventually became a valued member of...read more
4 energy-burning activities you can do with your kids at home
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4 energy-burning activities you can do with your kids at home

15 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As child care centres across our region close and more and more families are staying home, you're...read more
A lasting impact: how Riham helps YMCA Child Care make a difference
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A lasting impact: how Riham helps YMCA Child Care make a difference

10 March 2020 - by Dawn Yan

Riham and her fellow George Brown placement students made a splash on our blog when they shared...read more
YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing
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YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing

27 February 2020 - by Zoja Popovic

Doug Fulford's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms came on suddenly, leaving him — in his words — weak,...read more

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