New Canaan Community YMCA
Weekly E-Newsletter
June 29, 2023

What's New at the Y
Summer Food Drive
To Benefit the New Canaan Food Pantry
Ends Tomorrow, June 30!
Summer can be a difficult time for families who rely on school meal programs.
Please consider donating non-perishable food items or items recommended below. A collection box is located in the lobby. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Kids Snacks-Individually Wrapped
Canned Spaghetti & Meatballs
Canned Cheese Ravioli
Canned Chicken
Canned Tuna
Canned Fruit (preferably non-syrup)
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Brownie Mix
1 Pound Bag of Rice
Cereal
Oatmeal

Dante's Café Schedule Update

Independence Day Weekend Closure

In observance of the Independence Day holiday weekend, Dante's Café will be closed Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4.

The Café will reopen Wednesday, July 5 and operate summer hours.

More at the Y

Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool
Lessons Begin Monday, June 26!

Spots available in multiple sessions, 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

Build Skills, Confidence, & Character

Basketball Camp 2023

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

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

Forese Family Pools Closure

Facility Update Through November 1

In partnership with the contractors who designed and installed the Forese Family pools, we have identified areas in need of repair and alterations to improve function, durability, and appearance. To address the issues we've identified, we must close the Forese Family Pool complex Now through November 1.

The Valles Pool will remain open during this time with adapted schedules to support our wide range of aquatic programming. We apologize for this inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time.

The below temporary changes are in effect as of May 1:

Valles Pool Access

Access to the Valles Pool is temporarily rerouted during this time. Please follow the directional signage from the wet hallway to access the Valles Pool. Access through the Forese Pool deck will be restored as work progresses.

Adult Lap, Therapy, and Free Swim

Swim times are available in the Valles Pool. These adapted schedules are available online or on the Y's app.

Youth Swim Lessons

Spring Session 2 is currently in progress.

Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool

Additional swim lessons will be available this summer at the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park. Click here to learn more.

Water Group Exercise Classes

All classes are running as scheduled in the Valles Pool.

Childcare and Summer Camps

Swim times are running as scheduled in the Valles Pool.

Competitive Teams

Teams are each dividing their time between the Valles Pool and off-site locations. Coaches have communicated with participants directly about team schedules.

Reciprocity

As a reminder, members may also take advantage of their reciprocity benefits with other local Ys including the Darien YMCA, Westport YMCA, and Wilton YMCA. We suggest checking schedules and/or calling prior to visiting another Y.

For questions about aquatic programming, please contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations & Safety, by email.

Additional Pool Closure Information

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