What's New at the Y

Summer Food Drive

To Benefit the New Canaan Food Pantry

Saturday, June 3-Friday, June 30

Summer can be a difficult time for families who rely on school meal programs.

Please consider donating non-perishable food items or items recommended below. Collection box to be located in the Front Desk lobby area. All donations are greatly appreciated!

- Kids Snacks-Individually Wrapped

- Canned Spaghetti & Meatballs

- Canned Cheese Ravioli

- Canned Chicken

- Canned Tuna

- Canned Fruit (preferably non-syrup)

- Tortilla Chips & Salsa

- Brownie Mix

- 1 Pound Bag of Rice

- Cereal

- Oatmeal

More at the Y

Welcome to Our New Online Membership System

An Improved Registration Experience

We have launched a new online membership system to improve your Y experience!

Our new system is easier to navigate and provides an improved registration experience for our members and program participants.

What you need to know and how to get started:

All current New Canaan YMCA Members will need to set up a new online account to manage their membership and register online.

Please review the steps below to set up your new online account.

Step 1:

Ensure you have a valid email connected to your New Canaan YMCA membership account. If you do not have a valid email, are unsure, or would like to change your primary email address, please call our Front Desk at 203-966-4528 and we'll help you out!

Step 2:

Navigate to the new registration system. Visit www.newcanaanymca.org/registration or click the button below to set up your new account.

Step 3:

Log in to your account. Enter the email or phone number associated with your New Canaan YMCA membership and select "Forgot your password?". You must then select "Email me a reset password link" and follow the prompt in your email to reset your password.

Step 4:

Enter your new password. Upon creating and entering your new password, you will be ready to search and register online for programs and activities at the Y!

We're here to help!

We know that learning a new system can sometimes be challenging. Please call us during business hours with any questions at 203-966-4528 and we will be happy to help you out!

Set Up My Account Now

Water Safety Awareness Day Event

Free Community Event

Sunday, June 4; 1:00-3:00 PM

Water Safety Awareness Month is an annual observance in May that aims to raise awareness about the importance of water safety and prevent drowning.

This year, we will be celebrating Water Safety Awareness Day in June to splash in the warmer weather as we get ready for the summer season!

Splash around at Free Swim in the Valles Pool, learn hands-only CPR, try on a lifejacket, find out your YMCA swimming level, and join us for a conversation about safety around water!

Event is free and open the community. Walk-ins welcome!

*Free swim at the event will require online registration at www.newcanaanymca.org/registration.

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations and Safety, by email.

Get Ready Save Lives This Summer!

Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Courses

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Option 1:

- Dates: 6/3-6/4
- Times: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM (both days)
- Fees: $450/member, $500/non-member

Option 2:

- Dates: 6/6, 6/8, 6/13, & 6/15
- Times: 4:00-8:30 PM (each day)
- Fees: $450/member, $500/non-member

Blended learning content will be emailed prior to the start of the course. All blended learning content must be completed before attending the first date of the course.

Lifeguard Certification Course registration ends on Thursday, 6/1 at 12:00 PM.

Lifeguard Recertification Courses

Option 1:

- Date: 5/28
- Time: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Fees: $250/member, $300/non-member

Option 2:

- Date: 6/30
- Time: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Fees: $250/member, $300/non-member

Registration

To register for lifeguard certification and recertification courses, contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations & Safety, by email.

Get in the Game!

Middle School & High School Summer Basketball Leagues

Stay active all summer long, join our boys' and girls' middle school and high school basketball leagues this summer!

Boys' Summer Basketball Leagues:

Middle School League (rising grades 6-8)

High School League (rising grades 9-12)

Girls' 4v4 Summer Basketball Leagues:

Middle School (rising grades 6-8)

High School (rising grades 9-12)

Our engaged and energetic coaches will ensure players enjoy friendly competition while improving basketball skills and most importantly, having fun!

Summer Basketball League Information:

Days: Saturdays & Sundays

Dates: June 3-August 12 (10-week session)

Times: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM*

Fees: $240/member, $390/non-member

*Games are played for 50 minutes each hour on the hour.

Registration:

Currently available at the Y's Front Desk or online.

Register for Summer Basketball Leagues

Bouncing Bears Open Gym

Schedule Update

Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)

New Day & Times Effective Tuesday, May 23 through Saturday, June 17:

*Tuesdays: 12:00-12:45 PM & 2:00-2:45 PM

Wednesdays: 5:30-6:15 PM

Thursdays: 5:30-6:15 PM

Fridays: 3:15-4:00 PM & 4:00-4:45 PM

Saturdays: 1:30-2:15 PM & 2:15-3:00 PM

Location: Kid Zone

Fees:

Free with a New Canaan YMCA Family Membership or when enrolled in a Bouncing Bears gymnastics class; $20 for all others.*

*Non-members and local Y reciprocity members must also purchase a day pass.

Please note: For the safety of all, Open Gym is limited to 12 children on a first come, first-served basis. Parents are required stay and supervise play.

Registration:

Registration is available online three days in advance.

Contact:

For additional information and any questions, contact Mason Capozza, Youth Program Associate, at 203-966-4528 ext. 182 or by email.

Register for Bouncing Bears Open Gym

Calling All LemonAiders!

Neighborhood LemondAid Stands for FAFU

Now - Labor Day

Put your budding philanthropist's compassion into action by hosting a LemonAid stand this summer to benefit the needy children at Facing the Future Education Center (FAFU) in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya!

It's Easy!

- Sign up by contacting Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email
- Pick up your LemonAid stand kit (while supplies last) beginning Wednesday, May 24
- Grab your family or some friends and host your LemonAid stand any time between Memorial Day & Labor Day
- Return any LemonAid funds raised for FAFU to the New Canaan YMCA

To learn more about FAFU and our partnership, click here.

Forese Family Pools Closure

Facility Update Through November 1

In partnership with the contractors who designed and installed the Forese Family pools, we have identified areas in need of repair and alterations to improve function, durability, and appearance. To address the issues we've identified, we must close the Forese Family Pool complex Now through November 1.

The Valles Pool will remain open during this time with adapted schedules to support our wide range of aquatic programming. We apologize for this inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time.

The below temporary changes are in effect as of May 1:

Valles Pool Access

Access to the Valles Pool is temporarily rerouted during this time. Please follow the directional signage from the wet hallway to access the Valles Pool. Access through the Forese Pool deck will be restored as work progresses.

Adult Lap, Therapy, and Free Swim

Swim times are available in the Valles Pool. These adapted schedules are available online or on the Y's app.

Youth Swim Lessons

Spring Session 2 is currently in progress.

Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool

Additional swim lessons will be available this summer at the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park. Click here to learn more.

Water Group Exercise Classes

All classes are running as scheduled in the Valles Pool.

Childcare and Summer Camps

Swim times are running as scheduled in the Valles Pool.

Competitive Teams

Teams are each dividing their time between the Valles Pool and off-site locations. Coaches have communicated with participants directly about team schedules.

Reciprocity

As a reminder, members may also take advantage of their reciprocity benefits with other local Ys including the Darien YMCA, Westport YMCA, and Wilton YMCA. We suggest checking schedules and/or calling prior to visiting another Y.

For questions about aquatic programming, please contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations & Safety, by email.

Additional Pool Closure Information

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting

On-site Babysitting Service for New Canaan YMCA Members

Our beloved on-site babysitting service is now open!

Kids Club is available for Y members while they use our facility, open to ages 6 months & older.

New Location!

Kids Club is held in our Kids Unlimited classroom on the main floor.

Days & Hours:

Monday-Friday; 8:15 AM-12:15 PM

Fees:

New Canaan YMCA Family Members

Free! Please stop by the Front Desk to receive your Kids Club pass for each visit.

Non-Family Members

$15.00/90 minutes. Individual day passes can be purchased at the Front Desk.

Contact:

For additional information and any questions, contact Suzy Pfeifer, Senior Director of Childcare, at 203-920-1649 or by email.

Learn More About Kids Club

New! Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool

We are proud to partner with the New Canaan Recreation Department to provide swim lessons at the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park this summer!

Classes are available for ages 6 months (parent/child) through 12 years.

Classes will run June 26 to August 18 as one-week sessions that meet Monday-Friday in the morning.

Participants do not need to be a New Canaan YMCA member, but do need to be a member of the Steve Benko Pool before the first lesson.

Registration:

Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk. Click here to view additional information.

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations & Safety, at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool

Best. Summer. Ever.

Summer Camp 2023 Registration

Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk.

Whether it's making new friends, learning how to swim, or building self-confidence, each child grows at New Canaan YMCA summer camps; developing skills and memories that last far beyond the summer. Join us for your best summer ever at the Y!

Camp Mini: Ages 3-5 (Pre-K) *Currently full, waitlist available.

Camp Y-Ki: Completed Grades K-5 *Limited spots available for certain age groups

Leader-In-Training: Completed Grades 6 & 7

Counselor-In-Training: Ages 14-15

Artistic Swimming Camp: Ages 6-12

Basketball Camp: Ages 6-14

Camp Jam for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs: Ages 13+

Special Cares Support for Campers with Special Needs: Special cares support is offered at Camp Mini and Camp Y-Ki for ages 3-14 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about inclusive support services offered at our camps, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Inclusion & Support Services, at 203-920-1656 or by email.

Register for Summer Camp

Lost and Found

If you LOST it, we may have FOUND it!

If you are missing any items that you think you could have misplaced while at the Y, please take a look in our Lost & Found cabinet. The cabinet is located in the Wet Hallway (on the way to the pools) at the Y. Items found include various articles of clothing, water bottles, and goggles. Please note that unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the month.

'Y' Not Work at the Y!

Employment Opportunities: Join our Team!

Looking for that special job in a special place? ‘Y’ not work here at the New Canaan YMCA? We have job openings!

- Summer Camp Counselors at Camp Mini, Camp Y-Ki, & Special Cares
- Member Relations
- Lifeguard
- Group Fitness Instructor

Did you know? All New Canaan YMCA employees receive a free membership, program discounts, and more!

Apply Today!

Forese Family Pools Closure Updates

Forese Family

Pools

Closed

Now-November 1

Click here to stay up-to-date about the Forese Family Pools closure.

Facility Schedule Update

Group Exercise

*New Cycling Class*

Pedal Pushers

Starting Tuesday, June 6

10:15 AM

Location: Cycling Center

Instructor: Cheryl Curthoys

This 30 minute intro to cycling class is low to moderate intensity that starts with individualized bike set-up to ensure optimum safety and results. Get your heart rate up while enjoying motivating tunes from the past. Perfect for those new to cycling looking for a cardio option to complement classes like Chair Yoga, Fit & Functional, Water Fitness, Chair Fitness, or other lower intensity classes.

Click here to view group exercise schedules.

Dates to Remember

Water Safety Awareness Day

Sunday, June 4

1:00-3:00 PM

Join us for a water safety awareness event, participate in free swim, and more!

Event is free and open the community!

2023 Summer

Swim Lessons at Steve Benko Pool

Registration

Currently Available

Classes Begin

Monday, June 26

Register online.

Click here to learn more about swim lessons at the Steve Benko pool.

2023 Summer Activities

Registration

Begins Monday, June 5

Classes Begin

Monday, June 26

Click here to view our summer brochure.

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Dante's Café Hours

Monday-Friday:

7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM-2:00 PM

Sunday:

Seasonal

Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC