What's New at the Y

Bouncing Bears Open Gym Returns!

Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)

We are excited to announce the return of Bouncing Bears Open Gym beginning Tuesday, March 21!

Bouncing Bears Open Gym is free for New Canaan YMCA Family Members or when enrolled in a Bouncing Bears gymnastics class; $20 for all others.*

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. Open Gym passes will be available at the Front Desk.

Days & Times:

Tuesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM

Saturdays: 1:30-2:25 PM and 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 may not register for Open Gym unless they purchase a day pass in addition to paying admission.

Registration:

Registration will be 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 by email.

ForeverWell Lunch & Learn

A Collaborative Event Between the New Canaan YMCA & Staying Put in New Canaan

Join professional organizer, Randi Hutton, as she discusses decluttering your life and how to part with items that are no longer needed.

You will walk away with different ideas on gifting, consigning, selling, or simply throwing out appropriate items thereby freeing up physical and emotional space for a healthier life.

How Could I Ever Part With That?

Date: Tuesday, March 21

Time: 12:15-1:30 PM

Location: Wagner Room

*Light lunch and refreshments will be served.

Register today by stopping by or calling our Front Desk at 203-966-4528. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17.

For additional information and any questions, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email.

More at the Y

Get Ready to Save Lives this Spring

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses

Learn how to keep others safe in and out of the water through the American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED for the Professional Rescuer certification course!

April Lifeguarding Certification Course:

Saturday-Sunday, April 14-16

Fees: $450/member, $500/non-member

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Lifeguard Courses

Take your Game to New Heights!

Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls Ages 6-14

Join us for Basketball Camp this summer at the Y! Develop and hone your all-round basketball skills with individual and team drills, games, and more! Basketball camp is offered in six, four-day sessions for boys and girls ages 6-14.

Basketball Camp (Ages 6-14)

Session 1: 7/17-7/28

Session 2: 7/24-7/27

Session 3: 7/31-8/3

Session 4: 8/7-8/10

Session 5: 8/14-8/17

Session 6: 8/21-8/24

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

*Register by session. Register today!

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

Register for Basketball Camp

Sponsor a Child, Change a Life!

Facing the Future Child Sponsorship Program

9 children still in need of a sponsor!

The Y's sponsorship program provides individuals and families with the opportunity to make a life-saving and life-changing difference in the life of a child at Facing the Future (FAFU) Child Development Center in Kibera, Kenya; Africa's largest slum. The program is designed to sponsor students in fourth grade, where returning and new sponsors are paired with a new fourth grader each year, enabling every child at FAFU the opportunity to experience sponsorship.

Each sponsor's support provides a FAFU student with:

One year of education and school supplies

Two meals per day

A school uniform

Medical supplies and routine medical check-ups

Sponsors are offered a meaningful experience with opportunities to engage with their sponsored child through letter writing and video calls during the school year.

Become a Sponsor

Become a sponsor today with a donation of $360 for the school year. For less than a dollar a day, you can help change the life of a vulnerable child! Kenya's new school year has just begun. Help us reach our goal of ensuring every fourth-grade child has a sponsor this school year.

Profiles of the children available to sponsor can be found on the poster located in our lobby and online.

FAFU Partnership

Since 2007, the New Canaan YMCA has proudly partnered with FAFU, transforming a one-room school into a life-saving oasis with multiple classrooms, a library, computer center, playground, and medical clinic; providing education, food, and healthcare for over 350 children each year.

Click here for additional information about FAFU.

Questions? Contact Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email.

Become a Sponsor

Best. Summer. Ever.

Summer Camp 2023 Registration

Registration for Year-Round and Summer Youth Members is currently available.

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: Boys & Girls, Ages 6-12

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 Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email.

Registration will be available online or at our Front Desk.

View 2023 Summer Camp Brochure

Diabetes Prevention Program

Supportive Lifestyle Intervention Program

If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you!

We recently launched the YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at our Y in January. This 12-month, evidence-based program helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and modest weight loss. The program provides a supportive environment where participants work together with a trained lifestyle coach in a group setting to achieve the following goals:

-Reduce body weight by 5-7%

-Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

 To find out your participation readiness, fill out the self-assessment form. For any questions, additional information, and if you are interested in enrolling in the Y's DPP program, please contact:

Eva Saint,

Wellness Director

203-920-1623

[email protected]

Melisa Pelikan, RN

Wellness Nurse Coordinator

203-920-1642

[email protected]

Learn More

Commit to Fit 2023

Start Off the New Year with Fitness!

ONE MONTH LEFT!

Commit to fitness with support from the Y! Our popular challenge is back again this year to help you find your routine and the chance to win a $250 New Canaan YMCA online credit.

THE PROGRAM

There are 45 days left to complete 39 workouts or more between now and April 9, 2023! Track your workouts on our New Canaan YMCA mobile app manually or through a connected device.

Any 30-minute workout counts: at the Y, outside, at home, YMCA360 on-demand and livestream classes, and more... The opportunities are endless!

THE REWARD

Make a commitment to wellness while feeling great, getting in shape, and building a routine to keep you motivated all year long.

THE BONUS

Complete 39 workouts and you will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $250 New Canaan YMCA online credit!

HOW TO JOIN

-Download the New Canaan YMCA mobile app for iPhone or Android

-Click the Community tab along the bottom menu bar

-Click Commit to Fit 2023 under Challenges

-Click join and you're in!

Don't have a smartphone to track workouts through the app? Stop by our Wellness Center desk to receive a Commit to Fit workout tracking card.

Join the challenge and start your year off right!

For additional information and any questions, please contact Bridget Philipp at 203-920-1626 or by email.

Dante's Café Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC

Coffee, Smoothies, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks & More!

Dante's Café Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00-2:00 PM

Sunday: Seasonal

About EB222 Catering, LLC

EB222 offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, smoothies, snacks, and much more, including weekly lunch specials and weekend breakfast specials. EB222 also offers full catering services for corporate events and special occasions.

Meet Chef Enrique Blasio, a highly-motivated and professional chef with a real passion for high-quality service. Chef Blasio has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. His diverse experience expands from management of local deli and corporate cafes to working as a chef and sous-chef at five-star country clubs and exclusive catering services.

Chef Blasio will always strive to provide excellent service and an overall high-quality culinary experience. His commitment to excellence is defined as, "Anyone can cook, but unique and high-quality experience can only be provided when you have the love and passion for what you do."

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

My Playroom Attendant

Lifeguard

Group Fitness Instructor

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

Apply Today!

Support for Ukraine

Click here to read more about the Y’s support efforts in Ukraine and please consider making a gift online to help provide emergency support to those affected by this crisis.

In celebration of yesterday's International Women's Day, we are honoring the 100+ female role models at the New Canaan YMCA: coaches, teachers, lifeguards, instructors, personal trainers, camp counselors, volunteers, and many more; who inspire and serve our community every day.

Facility

Schedule Updates

Group Exercise

Class Update Beginning Sunday, March 12:

Power Yoga will run 10:30 AM-12:00 PM to include 30 minutes of meditation at the end of class.

Instructor: Lucy

Dates to Remember

ForeverWell Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, March 21

Topic: Decluttering

Your Life

Register by stopping by or calling the Front Desk. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17.

2023

Summer Camp Registration

Registration Currently Available for Year-Round and Summer Youth Members

Click here to view our 2023 summer camp brochure.

School

Vacation Camp

April Break

April 10-14

Registration is available online or at the Front Desk.

2023

Spring Registration

Session 2 Begins Monday, April 24

Click here to view our 2023 spring brochure.