What's New at the Y

Get in the Game this Summer!
Middle & High School Recreational Basketball League

BEGINS NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 9!

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

Register today!

Middle & High School Recreational Basketball League

Ages: boys & girls in rising grades 6-12
Days: Saturdays & Sundays
Dates: July 9-August 28 (10-week session)
Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM*
Fees: $225/Member, $325/Non-Member
Registration:
Middle School Recreational Basketball League
High School Recreational Basketball League

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

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 in July. Those interested should reach out to Lenwood Latta, Sports Director, at 203-920-1634 or by email.

More at the Y
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.

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.

Quest for the Net
Basketball Camp

Join us for 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 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

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.

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

Today is the deadline to participate in the Community Health Needs Assessment!

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