You are currently viewing YMCA Child Care category

Filter by:
5 strategies to help children cope with stress
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

5 strategies to help children cope with stress

24 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Childhood is often thought to be a carefree time. The outbreak of COVID-19, however, has...read more
Flashlight Fun: an independent quiet-time game for kids
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

Flashlight Fun: an independent quiet-time game for kids

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

From what we can tell, all kids love flashlights, so playing around with one is bound to keep...read more
3 activities that will spark your kids' imagination and give you some time to yourself
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

3 activities that will spark your kids' imagination and give you some time to yourself

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This is the time of year we’re supposed to be escaping our winter hibernation and venturing into...read more
Picky eater pleasers: 3 fruit and veggie packed snacks your kids will love
Healthy KidsHealthy LivingYMCA Child Care

Picky eater pleasers: 3 fruit and veggie packed snacks your kids will love

14 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Rori Caffrey, YMCA Child and Family DevelopmentIf your kids are like mine, their helping of...read more
Cardboard bead threading: a quiet-time activity that builds fine motor skills
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

Cardboard bead threading: a quiet-time activity that builds fine motor skills

09 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The nice thing about this activity is that it’s designed to give everyone — including you! — a...read more
A fun and easy craft to do with your kids at home! How to make spring window gel clings
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

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?
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

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
4 energy-burning activities you can do with your kids at home
Healthy CommunitiesHealthy KidsHealthy LivingYMCA Child Care

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
Healthy KidsY StoriesYMCA Child CareYMCA Volunteers

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
3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back
Healthy KidsYMCA Child CareYMCA Volunteers

3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back

25 November 2019 - by Dawn Yan

With the holiday season right around the corner, your to-do list as a parent is likely expanding...read more

SHINE ON

Visit ymcagta.org to find out more about our programs, services and charitable impact.

DONATE NOW

See the many ways to give to the Y and help build a brighter future.

CHILD CARE

Find child care programs that help children and families shine.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Stay healthy, active and connected at our health and fitness centres.

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.