With the memories of last year’s snow-filled adventures still in our collective memory, The Academy headed back to Cedar Glen for its 2025 edition, albeit during our more traditional late October timeframe. As usual, the bus rolled onto the beautiful 263 acre property on a late morning October day. After unloading bags and organizing on the field, staff and students…
About the Academy
The YMCA Academy is a Ministry of Education–inspected, alternative school in downtown Toronto offering wrap-around special education support.
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The Academy admits young people in grades 6-12 who have learning style differences and/or who seek a smaller, more supportive learning environment.
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The Academy is ideal for students with learning disabilities, mild diagnoses on the autism spectrum, attention issues, and anxiety.
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We went through numerous organizations and schools and no one could offer anything even close to what the Academy offers. My child blossomed and finally started to achieve success after enrolling in the Academy.
My daughter started in Grade 9 this year, and it is the first time in six years that she loves going to school. Her self-esteem and self-confidence has grown immensely. Her motivation to succeed has skyrocketed.
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Spirit Week
The first Spirit Week of the school year was so much fun! Thank you everyone for your participation! Our team-building assembly was a great way to connect at the start of this school year! We began the week with an assembly that brought students and staff together in a fun and meaningful way. Throughout the week, students showed their creativity…
Wrapping Up This Year’s Sports Event with Staff vs Student Basketball
We ended this year’s sports event with our much-anticipated traditional Staff vs Student Basketball game. From the very start, the teachers held a strong lead and maintained it throughout the game with solid teamwork and defense. That said, the students impressed with some fantastic three-point shots and great drives to the basket. Their energy on the court was matched by…