What's New at the Y

Facility Schedule Updates
Forese Family
Pools
Closed
Now-November 1

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

Join us for a Swim!

Valles Pool Adult Lap Swim, Therapy Swim, & Free Swim

The Valles Pool is open for adult lap swim, free swim, and therapy swim!

Adult Lap Swim: Available to members ages 13+ looking to swim for exercise and leisure.

Therapy Swim: An open time for members ages 13+ needing water therapy.

Free Swim: Available for members ages 13+ and with a parent or guardian for ages 12 and under.

*Click here to view aquatic information and policies.

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

View Pool Schedules

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting Summer Location

Available for Ages 6 Months or Older

Kids Club drop-in babysitting is available for Y members while they use our facility. Children must be 6 months or older and able to sit independently.

NEW! Location Change Effective Friday, June 16:

Kids Club will be located in the basement in our on-site babysitting space for the summer.

Days & Hours:

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

Fees:

Kids Club is free for those with a current Family Membership and $15.00/90 minutes for all other members.

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

Dante's Café Summer Hours

Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC

Summer Hours Effective Monday, June 19

Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Let's Get Cooking!

ForeverWell Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, June 20; 12:15-1:30 PM

Do you love to cook or sample new recipes? Join us for a class with Chef Ronnie Fein, as she shares her culinary talent and gourmet summer salads with us! Open to members.

Topic: Summer Salad Cooking Demo & Tasting

Location: Wager Room

*A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

RSVP

RSVP at our Front Desk (203-966-4528) or by emailing Carolynn Kaufman. RSVP Deadline: Monday, June 19.

ForeverWell Program

The Y's ForeverWell program is designed to benefit our active older adult members' total health through a variety of opportunities to get active, stay fit, and be social.

Health and Wellness Book Club

Brought to you by the New Canaan Library & the New Canaan YMCA

Join us for our next Health and Wellness book club meeting!

Wednesday, June 21; 9:15-10:15 AM

We will discuss Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles.

Ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) is a reason for living according to the Japanese. Learn about finding your ikigai - your purpose - to unlock the key to living a long and happy life. Copies of the book are available for loan at the library.

Location: Wagner Room

Open to the community. Register today!

For additional information and any questions, contact Bridget Philipp, V.P. of Healthy Living & Membership at 203-920-1626 or by email.

Register for Health and Wellness Book Club

More at the Y

Left Something Behind?
Lost and Found

Items to be donated Friday, June 16
Please visit our lost and found table which is temporarily located in the Y's lobby entrance and will remain up until the end of next week. On Friday, June 16, we will donate all remaining items.

Build Skills, Confidence, & Character

Basketball Camp 2023

Join us for Basketball Camp at the Y this summer! Offered in six, four-day sessions for ages 6-14.

Basketball camp provides opportunities for all participants to develop and hone their all-around skills through individual and team drills, games, and more.

The Y's engaged and energetic coaches will ensure players enjoy friendly competition while building confidence, character, and most importantly, having fun!

Basketball Camp (Ages 6-14)

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Session 1: July 17-July 20

Session 2: July 24-July 27

Session 3: July 31-August 3

Session 4: August 7-August 10

Session 5: August 14-August 17

Session 6: August 21-August 24

Fees: $220*/member, $320*/non-member

*Fee per session.

Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk.

For additional information and any questions, contact Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Register for Basketball Camp

Bouncing Bears Open Gym

Schedule

Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)

Effective through Saturday, June 17:

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

Host a LemonAid Stand 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 before Labor Day

Return any LemonAid funds raised for FAFU to the New Canaan YMCA

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

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.

Camp Y-Ki: Completed Grades K-5

*Limited spots available for certain age groups.

Registration: Contact Phil Prout by email.

Artistic Swimming Camp: Ages 6-12

Registration: Contact Deb Isidro by email.

Basketball Camp: Ages 6-14

Registration: Register online.

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

Registration: Contact Carolynn Kaufman by email.

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.

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

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