New Canaan Community YMCA Weekly E-Newsletter

What's New at the Y

Calling All LemonAiders!
Neighborhood LemondAid Stands for FAFU

Memorial Day-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!

1. Sign up by contacting Diana Riolo at 203-920-1653 or by email
2. Pick up your LemonAid stand kit (while supplies last) beginning Wednesday, May 24
3. Grab your family or some friends and host your LemonAid stand any time between Memorial Day & Labor Day
4. Return any LemonAid funds raised for FAFU to the New Canaan YMCA

To learn more about FAFU and our partnership, click here.

More at the Y

Support the Caimans Swim Team
7th Annual Silent Auction
Now through Monday, May 8

The Caimans' Silent Auction is held both in the Y's lobby and online via Bidding for Good.

Bid on a diverse array of unique items and experiences donated by local businesses, artisans, and families. Items include amazing experiences like week-long vacations, restaurant dining certificates, thoughtful wine collections, theater tickets, toys & books, jewelry, and more!

To participate in the online auction, visit www.biddingforgood.com/canaanymca and explore the amazing items up for grabs. Let's come together as a community to support our Caimans!

All proceeds benefit the New Canaan YMCA Caimans Swim Team. Click here to learn more about the Caimans.

Bid Today!

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

Bouncing Bears Open Gym Schedule
Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)

New Days & Times Beginning Wednesday, May 3:
Wednesdays: 5:30-6:15 PM
Thursdays: 5:30-6:15 PM
Fridays: 3:15-4:00 PM & 4:00-4:45 PM
Saturdays: 1:30-2:15 PM & 2:15-3:00 PM

Please note: For the safety of all, Open Gym is limited to 12 children on a first come, first-served basis. Parents are required stay and supervise play.

Location: Kid Zone

Fees:
Free with a New Canaan YMCA Family Membership or when enrolled in a Bouncing Bears gymnastics class; $20 for all others.*
*Non-members and local Y reciprocity members must also purchase a day pass.

Registration:
Registration is available online three days in advance.

Contact:
For additional information and any questions, contact Mason Capozza, Youth Program Associate, at 203-966-4528 ext. 182 or by email.

Register for Bouncing Bears Open Gym

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting
On-site Babysitting Service for New Canaan YMCA Members
Our beloved on-site babysitting service is now open!

Kids Club, formerly My Playroom, is available for Y members while they use our facility, open to ages 6 months & older.

New Location!
Kids Club is held in our Kids Unlimited classroom on the main floor.

Days & Hours:
Monday-Friday; 8:15 AM-12:15 PM

Fees:
New Canaan YMCA Family Members
Free! Please stop by the Front Desk to receive your Kids Club pass for each visit.
Non-Family Member
$15.00/90 minutes. Individual day passes can be purchased at the Front Desk.

Contact:
For additional information and any questions, contact Carol Dowd, Childcare Director, at 203-920-1613 or by email.

Learn More About Kids Club

New! Summer Swim Lessons at the Steve Benko Pool
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 will run June 26 to 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.

Best. Summer. Ever.
Summer Camp 2023 Registration
Registration is currently available online and at the Front Desk.
Whether it's making new friends, learning how to swim, or building self-confidence, each child grows at New Canaan YMCA summer camps; developing skills and memories that last far beyond the summer. Join us for your best summer ever at the Y!
Camp Mini: Ages 3-5 (Pre-K) *Currently full, waitlist available.
Camp Y-Ki: Completed Grades K-5 *Limited spots available for certain age groups
Leader-In-Training: Completed Grades 6 & 7
Counselor-In-Training: Ages 14-15
Artistic Swimming Camp: Ages 6-12
Basketball Camp: Ages 6-14
Camp Jam for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs: Ages 13+
Special Cares Support for Campers with Special Needs: Special cares support is offered at Camp Mini and Camp Y-Ki for ages 3-14 on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about inclusive support services offered at our camps, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Inclusion & Support Services, at 203-920-1656 or by email.
Register for Summer Camp

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Saturday: 7:30 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
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