What's New at the Y

Giving Tree Donations

2022 Annual Support Campaign

The Y is where our community comes together to support each other. Thanks to donations, our Y provides $250,000 in financial assistance each year supporting anyone in our community who needs a helping hand.

Donate to our Giving Tree and give the gift of:

-Swim Lessons

-Summer Camp

-Childcare

-Special Needs Programs

-Youth Programs

-Y membership for kids, adults, seniors, and families

And so much more!

Make a donation today at the Front Desk and add an ornament to our Giving Tree in the Y's lobby!

Donate Online Today!

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Seeking Volunteer Coaches

Youth Basketball League (Y-Ball) 2022-2023 Season

We are looking for volunteer coaches for our youth basketball league's current season.

No experience necessary!

Our Y-Ball league offers professional basketball trainers to help guide volunteer coaches for the first few practices.

Coaches’ responsibilities include attending practice during the week and coaching a team during games on Saturdays throughout the season.

Interested in becoming a volunteer coach? Please complete the fillable volunteer coaches form online and submit to Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, by email.

Become a Volunteer Coach

Toys for Tots

Holiday Gifts for Kids in Need

Ends Today, December 15!

Our Y is once again a proud drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy and help provide a local child in need with a nice holiday Gifts can be dropped of in the Y's lobby. Your support is much appreciated!

Coffee for a Cause

Support Facing the Future Child Development Center

$10 Per Bag, available to purchase at the Front Desk currently available while supplies last! 

Purchase a half pound bag of newly roasted Kenya coffee as a gift or just for yourself. These make great gifts for hosts/hostesses, teachers, co-workers or as grab bags and stocking stuffers!

All proceeds will benefit our friends at Facing the Future (FAFU), in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Enjoy a cup of coffee while also supporting vulnerable children across the globe.

For more information about our partnership with FAFU, click here. To make a donation to FAFU through our Annual Support Campaign, please contact Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email

Diabetes Prevention Program

to Launch January 2023

Learn More at Upcoming Information Sessions

We are excited to announce that we will be offering the YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in January. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle intervention program that can help you actively engage in moving towards your personal health and wellness goals. Participation in this program at the YMCA will connect you with a lifestyle coach and a greater community of like-minded health-seekers that will motivate you in your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you! This small-group program can help you eat healthier, find new ways to engage in regular physical activity, and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Led by trained lifestyle coaches, the program strives to help participants achieve two primary goals:

-Reduce body weight by 5-7%

-Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

If you would like to sign up an upcoming information session or are interested in enrolling in the DPP program, please contact:

Eva Saint,

Wellness Director

203-920-1623

[email protected]

Melisa Pelikan, RN

Wellness Nurse Coordinator

203-920-1642

[email protected]

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!

-Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

-Opening Shift Lifeguards (Part-Time)

-Wellness Associate (Part-Time)

-Youth, Family, & Camp Y-Ki Director (Full-Time)

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.