New Canaan Community YMCA
Weekly E-Newsletter
July 13, 2023

What's New at the Y

Build Skills, Confidence, & Character

Basketball Camp 2023

Begins on Monday, July 17. Register today!

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

More at the Y

Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool

Lessons Running Throughout the Summer

Spots available for sessions 3-8, register today!

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 run through 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

Ready. Set. Save!

Lifeguard Certification & Recertification Courses

CERTIFICATION COURSES

This two-day course will certify participants as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Please see below for available course dates.

Course Dates (two-day):

Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 9

Saturday, July 22-Sunday, July 23

Time: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Fees:* $450/member, $500/non-member

*Lifeguard Certification Reimbursement:

Course participants who obtain their lifeguard certification and successfully become a lifeguard at the New Canaan YMCA are eligible for course fee reimbursement.

RECERTIFICATION COURSES

This one-day course will recertify any current American Red Cross lifeguard with a two-year certification. Participants will demonstrate their skills and brush up on saves, first aid, and CPR/AED. Please see below for available course dates.

Course Dates (one-day):

Saturday, August 12

Saturday, August 19

Time: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Fees: $250/member, $300/non-member

REGISTRATION

Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk. Register today!

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

Register for Lifeguard Courses

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)

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.

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting

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.

Summer Location:

Kids Club will be located on the Y's lower level 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

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

'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 Childcare Teachers (full and part-time)
Lifeguard
Aquatic Instructor
Kids Club Staff

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

Apply Today!