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Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs
Day Camp hidden gems: Junior Lifeguard Club, BMX and Multi Sport Extreme, and Global Village
03 April 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone
In the 2017 summer season, YMCA Day Camps is offering an amazing 60 programs at 51 locations...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Maple syrup production is underway at Cedar Glen
22 March 2017 - by Gord Dunlop
The start of spring means that sap is beginning to flow in trees, and this year, staff at YMCA...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Day Camp hidden gems: Photography, Pioneer, and Environmental Science camps
20 March 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone
In the 2017 summer season, YMCA Day Camps is offering an amazing 60 programs at 51 locations...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
5 strategies and recipes to win over the pickiest of eaters
06 March 2017 - by Sasha Smith
From never-ending negotiations — “just take one bite and I’ll give you a cookie” — to that look...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
A practical guide to dealing with cyberbullies
22 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith
The story of fifteen-year-old Amanda Todd, of British Columbia, serves as a tragic reminder of...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Top 6 games to build your child's character
17 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
School breaks are the perfect time to gather everyone around the table to play some classic...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
3 tips for talking about race with kids
15 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith
Whether you’re watching television, scrolling through your Twitter feed, or reading the...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Events • YMCA Health and Fitness
Discover your Y for free on Family Day
14 February 2017 - by Todd Harrison
The YMCA is the perfect place for you and your kids to have fun together this Family Day! On...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Why we need to talk to kids about race
10 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith
Let’s face it: talking about race can be tough. It’s even more difficult when you’re discussing...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
How Marcellus learned and grew at YMCA Day Camps
30 January 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone
Early bird registration for YMCA Day Camps begins today! It’s an exciting time for us for many...read more
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