Take the Plunge

Competitive Aquatics Team Try-outs

Interested in joining our Caimans Swim Team or Whirlwind Diving Team? Try-outs are just around the corner for the 2022/23 season.

Caimans Swim Team Try-Outs:

Tuesday, August 30: 5:30-7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 31: 5:30-7:00 PM

To schedule a try-out, please contact Liz Blau at 203-920-1645 or by email. For more information on the Caimans Swim Team, click here.

Whirlwind Diving Team Try-Outs:

Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12

To schedule a try-out, please contact Adam Vance by email. For more information on the Whirlwind Diving Team, click here.

Check Your Garage! Missing a Bike?

The Y has been in possession of an abandoned bicycle for over a month. Think it may be yours? Contact Mary Coleman at 203-920-1630 or by email.

More at the Y

Develop Your Skills & Get In the Game
Basketball Camp

Spots still available! Don't miss out on basketball camp this summer! Develop and hone your all-around basketball skills with individual and team drills, games, and more!

Basketball Camp for Ages 6-14

Session 2: August 1-August 4 (4-day session)

Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session Fee: $220/Member, $320/Non-Member

Registration available online or at the Front Desk. For any questions and additional information, contact Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Register Online

Community Wellness at Kiwanis Park
Free Outdoor Summer Wellness Series

The New Canaan Library & New Canaan YMCA proudly present... Free Outdoor Summer Wellness Series!

Bring your towel or mat, water bottle, and a friend to come enjoy this fun, free series! All classes will be held on the tree-lined, shaded grass area adjacent to the east side of Kiwanis Park parking lot. FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

Wednesdays, Now-August 10 • 7:00-8:00 AM
Pilates in the Park - All Fitness Levels Welcome!
Instructor: Mary Ann

Thursdays, Now-August 11 • 7:00-8:00 AM
Sunrise Yoga - All Fitness Levels Welcome!
Instructors: Martha

Fridays, Now-August 12 • 9:30-10:30 AM
Qigong Under the Trees - All Fitness Levels Welcome!
Instructor: Lucy

Drop-ins welcome for ages 15+, ages 12-14 welcome with a parent. Participant waiver signature required upon the start of class, must be 18+ to sign. Parent must sign waiver for participants under 18 years old. Please note: no prior registration required.

In the event of inclement weather, classes will be held at the Y. Click here to view class schedules or sign up for push notifications on our mobile app for iPhone or Android.

Serve It, Win It, Love It!
Badminton Open Play

Interested in playing Badminton at the Y? Let us know! Our sports department is looking to set up several badminton sessions beginning mid-August. Those interested should reach out to Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Calling All LemonAiders!
LemonAid Stands for FAFU Return this Summer

Now through Labor Day!

Put your budding philanthropist's compassion into action and help support 380 students at Facing the Future Education Center (FAFU) in Kibera, Kenya by volunteering to host a neighborhood LemonAid Stand this summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day!

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 this summer

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

To learn more about FAFU, click here.

Get F.I.T. at the Y
Extended Summer Hours for F.I.T. Pass Holders!

Now through Labor Day, F.I.T. pass holders can use the Wellness Center between 11:00 AM-5:00 PM or at any time with a parent.

As a reminder, F.I.T. pass privileges do not include use of the Zone.

Help us Keep your Address Up-to-date

Have you had a recent change of address or plan to in the future? Please remember to include the Y on your notification checklist and contact our Front Desk with the new information. The Front Desk can be contacted at 203-966-4528 ext. 0.

Support for Ukraine

Ys across the U.S. express solidarity and concern for the young people, families and communities who are directly impacted by the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine.

YMCA of the USA’s World Service Campaign is working in coordination with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe and the World YMCA to help people and communities who are impacted by the conflict. While we work with our Y partners to determine what that response will entail, we know that financial support will be urgently needed.

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.
What Your Gift Provides:

Emergency support, including food, clothing, housing, transportation and psychosocial counseling for Ukrainian refugees (including Y staff and volunteers) in Romania, Moldova, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
-Support for the Ukraine YMCA response efforts in the country if/when the situation permits.
-Coordination of regional response efforts and local, national and regional partnerships.
-Support to re-establish long-term peace and reconciliation, cooperation and youth programs between Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.

'Y' Not Work at the Y!
Employment Opportunities

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

-Infant-Preschool Childcare Teacher (Full-time & Part-time)
-Aquatic Instructor (Part-time)
-Artistic Swim Assistant Coach (Full-time & Part-time)
-Check-In Attendant (Part-time)
-Group Exercise Instructor (Part-time)
-Kids Unlimited Afterschool Childcare Staff (Part-time)
-Lifeguard (Part-time)
-Preschool Gymnastic & Movement Instructor (Part-time)
-Specialty Basketball Clinic Coach (Part-time)

Click here to visit our ADP Job Posting portal to apply for open positions today!

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.