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Healthy Living For All

Outdoor Summer Wellness Series at Kiwanis Park

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

Join us this summer for a 7-week outdoor exercise class series led by New Canaan YMCA instructors at Kiwanis Park!

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 parking lot.

Free & open to the community!

Wednesdays, June 29-August 10 • 7:00-8:00 AM

Pilates in the Park - All Fitness Levels Welcome!

Instructor: Mary Ann

Thursdays, June 30-August 11 • 7:00-8:00 AM

Sunrise Yoga - All Fitness Levels Welcome!

Instructors: Maria (June 30-July 14) & Martha (July 21-August 11)

Fridays, July 1-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.

Class Schedule Updates

Group Exercise

New Class to Start Tuesday, July 5:

- Power Barre Express at 6:00 PM

Current Schedule Changes to Start the week of June 27:

Tuesdays:

- Cycling currently at 8:00am moves to 8:15am

Thursdays:

- Cycling currently on Thursdays at 5:00pm moves to Tuesdays at 5:00pm

- Power Barre currently at 6:00pm movies to 5:15pm

View up-to-date group exercise schedules here.

Dates to Remember

Summer Activities 2022

Session runs Monday, June 20 through

Saturday, August 13

To view the Summer 2022 brochure, click here.

Registration available online or at the Front Desk.

More at the Y

Celebrating Pride

Pride Ride Cycling & Strength Classes

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with us at our upcoming pride ride cycling & strength class!

Saturday, June 25

Time: 9:00-9:45 AM

Instructors: Orlyna & Mariella

Location: Cycling Center

View our group exercise schedules on our mobile app or online.

Summer Camp 2022

Session Dates

Session 1:

Monday, June 20

through

Friday, July 1

Session 2:

Tuesday, July 5

through

Friday, July 15

Session 3:

Monday, July 18

through

Friday, July 29

Session 4:

Monday, August 1

through

Friday, August 12

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.

Interested in earning your F.I.T. pass at the Y? Spots are still available for our Youth Strength Training program for ages 12-14. Program begins Monday, June 20! Click here for additional information and to register.

Swim Lessons

Summer

Session 2

Registration begins Monday, July 18

Quest for the Net

Two NEW Basketball Activities for Summer!

Get in the game this summer and join us for one of our two NEW basketball activities this summer. There's something for every basketball enthusiast, ranging in ages 6 years through Grade 12.

Middle & High School Basketball League for Boys & Girls in Rising Grades 6-12

Saturdays & Sundays, July 9-August 28 (10-week session)

10:00 AM-5:00 PM*

$225/Member, $325/Non-Member

Offered to boys and girls in rising grades 6-12, this summer season consists of 10 games taking place on Saturdays and Sundays, plus single-game elimination playoffs. 

The league comprises eight teams with a maximum of 10 players per team. Our engaged and energetic coaches will ensure players enjoy friendly competition while improving basketball skills and most importantly, having fun! Please note: practice is not included. Evaluation and Draft dates: TBD

Games are played for 50 minutes each hour on the hour between 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. 

Basketball Camp for Ages 6-14

Session 1: July 25-July 28 (4-day session)

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

Session 3: August 8-August 11 (4-day session)

Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Per Session Fee: $220/Member, $320/Non-Member

Join us for basketball camp this summer! Develop and hone your all-around basketball skills with individual and team drills, games, and more!

Registration available online or at the Front Desk. Questions about these basketball programs? Contact Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Summer Fun for Everyone

Summer Activities 2022

Registration NOW OPEN!

Classes begin: Monday, June 20

To view the Summer 2022 brochure, click here.

Registration available online or at the Front Desk.

Rule the Pool!

Lifeguard Course

Full Lifeguard Certification Class

Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 20 at 11:59 PM

Fee: $425/Members, $475/Non-Members

All of these classes contain blended learning content. The blended learning content is attached to the receipt upon purchase. Please make sure a valid email address is used on your profile when paying for the lifeguard course.

Registration available online or at the Front Desk. Questions? Contact Emily Daymonde at 203-920-1652 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.

Community Health Needs Assessment

New Canaan Health Department Survey

We are helping the New Canaan Health Department share the word about its Community Health Needs Assessment, which is conducted every three years. Please share your thoughts on the health and wellness of our New Canaan community by completing the below 10-minute survey. The survey will ask questions about what you think are the most important health issues in our community and what matters to you most. 

The survey closes on June 30 and can be accessed using the following link: https://www.gnyhasurveys.org/CHNA2022 . All survey responses are confidential. 

The CHNA survey results will inform the development of a plan, involving many community partners, to improve the health of our New Canaan community. The survey is also important because its results can impact funding, spending, and other wide-reaching decisions about health care. The survey is open to all community members and residents. 

If you have questions, please contact Ildiko Rabinowitz at [email protected] or please call (475) 279- 9829. The survey results will influence the assessment that will be available on the New Canaan Health Department’s website later in the year.

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!

- Aquatic Instructor (Part-time)

- Artistic Swim Assistant Coach (Part-time)

- Group Exercise Instructor (Part-time)

- Lifeguard (Part-time)

- Member Relations Desk (Part-time)

- Preschool Gymnastic & Movement Instructor (Part-time)

- Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Lead Teacher (Full-time Childcare)

- Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Assistant Teacher (Full & Part-time Childcare)

Click here to visit our ADP Job Posting website to apply for open positions.

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.

We're having a GREAT first week of summer camp making new friends, learning new skills, and most importantly... HAVING FUN at Camp Mini, Camp Y-Ki, and Artistic Swimming Camp!