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Why choose a Y Day Camp? Values Beads
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Why choose a Y Day Camp? Values Beads

09 June 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With so many summer day camps out there, choosing the one that is right for your child can feel...read more
The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth
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The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth

09 June 2016 - by June Findlay

For many kids at schools across Canada, the field trip is one of the few times during the year...read more
Building healthy communities from the ground up
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Health and Fitness

Building healthy communities from the ground up

03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Is it OK for kids to be bored?
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Is it OK for kids to be bored?

03 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I’m soooo bored!” This phrase is heard often in households with school-age children.Parents...read more
Why we need to encourage kids to take risks
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Why we need to encourage kids to take risks

01 June 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With summer quickly approaching, you might expect to see more kids playing outdoors – but they...read more
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
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Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!

30 May 2016 - by Talía Noya

The YMCA’s newest Centre of Community officially opened its doors today, May 30! This weekend,...read more
Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA
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Students wrap up the school year with field trips to the YMCA

27 May 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

With spring and warmer weather finally here, leaves on trees are budding and summer camp is...read more
Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series
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Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series

27 May 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Creating inclusive spaces for gender and sexual diversityThe YMCA of Greater Toronto is guided by...read more
The Refugee Next Door
Healthy CommunitiesImmigrant Services

The Refugee Next Door

24 May 2016 - by June Findlay

"Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.”—Carlos FuentesTaniel is a bright,...read more
My 5 favourite trails in the city
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

My 5 favourite trails in the city

23 May 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After enduring months of bone-chilling temperatures and seemingly endless slush, you deserve some...read more

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