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From camp counsellor to personal trainer: Aaron’s journey at the YMCA
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From camp counsellor to personal trainer: Aaron’s journey at the YMCA

28 September 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

 To say Aaron’s worn many hats at the YMCA would be a massive understatement. From child...read more
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Melissa's Story
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YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Melissa's Story

21 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

9 years ago, Melissa was a teen mom, struggling through high school. With the help of YMCA Child...read more
Our latest Youth 4 Youth Contest award winner, Amir, tells us what it took
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Our latest Youth 4 Youth Contest award winner, Amir, tells us what it took

17 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Amir is the first grand prize winner of the Youth 4 Youth Digital Media Competition. The contest...read more
YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship
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YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Dexter and Lance are the latest winners of the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund, presented to bright...read more
Award-winning YMCA of Greater Toronto leader is helping to change the lives of youth
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Award-winning YMCA of Greater Toronto leader is helping to change the lives of youth

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Stephanie Chan is one of the latest leaders from YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment Services to...read more
How YMCA’s Learning Opportunities Program Unlocked Krystal’s Post-Secondary Plan
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How YMCA’s Learning Opportunities Program Unlocked Krystal’s Post-Secondary Plan

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Before joining the YMCA’s Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) at the North York Dufferin Street...read more
5 steps I’m taking to make this my fittest fall yet
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5 steps I’m taking to make this my fittest fall yet

04 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

There are only two seasons in Toronto: winter, and construction. What’s worse than trying to get...read more
The deadlift variation I teach my clients
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The deadlift variation I teach my clients

31 August 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

There’s no such thing as a magical exercise that packs all the results you’re looking for into...read more
Sneet’s life-long journey at the Y
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Sneet’s life-long journey at the Y

30 August 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Sneet’s been supporting her Y for decades: as a children’s Health & Fitness program...read more
Youth volunteers bring leadership, enthusiasm, and their hearts to YMCA Summer Day Camps
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Youth volunteers bring leadership, enthusiasm, and their hearts to YMCA Summer Day Camps

29 August 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

If one thing is understood by staff and campers at Milton E.C. Drury Y Day Camp (besides the fact...read more

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