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Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto - Day Two

May 9, 2017

On Monday, our group travelled to Casa Loma, taking in great views of the city as we climbed the hill and stairs to the castle. Our first adventure was walking through the 800 ft tunnel, through the “Toronto The Dark...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto - Day One

May 5, 2017

It was a bright and early Sunday morning, me (Heather), Benny and Spencer carpooled down to Clarence Park. As I...

Community

Open House: Saturday April 29th

Apr 25, 2017

Our Spring 2017 Open House, happening on Saturday, April 29th from 11am until 2pm, is the perfect opportunity to discover...

Community

Colombia: The Last Days on the farm

Apr 21, 2017

  The camp was a success- 24 people in attendance. Youth were the campers and young adult volunteers from the...

Community

Colombia: What does an exchange look like?

Apr 18, 2017

Monday morning I was back at Soliera School. This time, the objective was to promote the upcoming exchange next year...

Community

Colombia: Travelling to Rionegro Town

Apr 12, 2017

Sunday, April 2 was my day off of work, but by no means was I idly sitting in my room....

Community

Colombia: Visiting the Soleira School

Apr 6, 2017

Last Tuesday and Wednesday (March 28 & 29), I was immersed in the Soleira school, which is a private school...

Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Silent Auction

Apr 4, 2017

Last week, with the help of parents, YMCA Health and Fitness staff, and student volunteers, the YMCA Academy held a...

Academics

Leveling the Playing Field

Apr 3, 2017

On March 30, like students throughout Ontario, YMCA Academy students participated in the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Unlike...