What's Happening at the Y

Hunger Action Month Food Drive

Benefitting the New Canaan Food Pantry

In awareness of September's Hunger Action Month, please join us in supporting the New Canaan Food Pantry's fight to stop hunger in our community!

Please consider donating non-perishable food items or items recommended below. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Accepting Food Donations Now-September 30

Boxed Oatmeal
Pancake Mix
Boxed Non-Refrigerated Milk
Cereal
Boxed Mac & Cheese
Apple Sauce
Canned Fruit
Mayo, Ketchup, & Mustard
Salad Dressing
Ritz & Saltine Crackers
Boxed Brownie Mix
Kid Snacks
Breakfast-to-Go Snacks (small boxed/cup cereals, granola bars, trail mix, etc.)

Please drop off donations to the collection box in the Y's lobby. Thank you for your support!

Celebrating Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15

Join us as we celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society!

September 18-October 15

Participate in the Hispanic Heroes & Heroines Scavenger Hunt and be entered to win a special Y prize!
Pick up your entry form and directions at the Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) table located across from the Member Services Desk. All ages are encouraged to participate!
Help yourself to a coloring page of a famous Hispanic American. Take your artwork home or leave it for us to display!

September 18-October 4:

Help us create a Papel Picado banner! Materials and instructions can be found in the lobby.

September 20 & October 4: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Complimentary empanada tasting by EB222 Catering in Dante's Cafe

September 24-October 1:

Join us at our Zumba classes, dedicated to Latin music all week long! Class schedules are posted outside of the Group Exercise Center and can be found online.


Reclaim the Ride Spinathon

Benefitting the New Canaan LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program

Sunday, October 21 | 11:00 AM

Join us as we support the New Canaan LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program and celebrate 10 years of serving our community's cancer survivors!

THE RIDE

An hour-long, high-energy spin party in support of our community's most inspiring warriors!

All fitness levels and experiences welcome!

THE INSPIRATION

Ride for yourself, ride for a loved one, or ride for the 150+ cancer survivors in our community who have become stronger through this free, life-changing program!

THE GOAL

$25 registration fee plus a $50 fundraising goal (Fundraise on your own or we'll help you create an easy-to-use fundraising page!)

All proceeds will benefit the New Canaan LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program!

STRONGER TOGETHER

This special event is in partnership with the Darien YMCA and Wilton YMCA who will be hosting simultaneous rides for their own community LIVESTRONG programs!

Register Today!

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New Moves, New Music!

Group Exercise Launch Party

Save the Date! Saturday, September 23

Join us for our Group Exercise Launch Party featuring our Saturday class line-up with new choreography and music in our MOSSA classes!

Bring a friend and get ready to sweat together, plus, all attendees will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win special Y prizes!

FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

Class Line-Up:

8:00 AM Group Power* (Group Exercise Center)

8:00 AM Zone Challenge (Zone)

8:00 AM Barre (Mind Body Center)

9:00 AM Group Fight* (Group Exercise Center)

9:00 AM Pilates (Mind Body Center)

10:00 AM Group Active* (Group Exercise Center)

10:15 AM Power Yoga (Mind Body Center)

11:00 AM Zumba (Group Exercise Center

MOSSA classes

Questions? Contact Tetiana Kokorska by email.

TRY THE Y FOR FREE

On Saturday, September 23, the New Canaan YMCA is open to the community all day.

NEW MEMBER OFFER

Join the Y on September 23 and have your joiner fee waived! Learn more at our Member Services Desk.

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Calling all 7th & 8th Graders!

FIT Pass Program Spots Available (Free with a Family Membership!)

Attention Parents of 12-13-year-olds:

Back to school means back to the Y! Don't forget to register your teens for FIT Pass training to allow them to use the Wellness Center from 2:00-5:00 PM daily, or at any time with you.

As a reminder, the Wellness Center is open to members ages 14 years and older and FIT Pass holders.

Note: FIT Pass privileges do not include use of the Zone.

Register for FIT Pass Training


More at the Y

Childcare Spots Available

Rainbow Station Preschool & Kids Unlimited After-School Programs

Spots are available in our Rainbow Station Preschool's 3's and 4's classrooms! Those interested can contact Cathy McClure, Childcare Director, by email.

Spots are available in our Kids Unlimited after-school program for grades K-6! Those interested can contact Kristen Godin, Assistant Childcare Director, by email.

Learn More About Child Development Programs


Bouncing Bears Open Gym Has Returned

Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)

Days & Times:

Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30 PM

Wednesdays: 12:15-1:00 PM

Thursdays: 3:15-4:00 PM

Fridays: 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, 12:15-1:00 PM

Saturdays: 2:00-2:45 PM, 2:45-3:30 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 may not register for Open Gym unless they purchase a day pass in addition to paying admission.

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.


Brand New Programs Launching

This Fall!

Fall Programs & Activities 2023

New Youth Recreation Programs

Lunch Bunch (Ages 3-5)
The Dino Den (Ages 3-5)
Music & Movement (Ages 3-5)
Percussion Power (Grades 5-8) Try the first 4 weeks for free!
Circle of Song (Grades 5-8) Try the first 4 weeks for free!
Middle School Master Crafters (Grades 5-8)

New Red Cross Certification Courses

Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED Training for Teens (Ages 12-17)
Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Ages 16+)
Red Cross Basic Life Support Training for Healthcare & Public Safety (Ages 16+)
Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, & Opioid Overdose Training for the Professional Rescuer (Ages 16+)
Red Cross First Aid, CPR, & AED Training for Adults (Ages 18+)


New Chronic Disease Program

Coming Soon: Pedaling for Parkinson's

Additional Programs
Check out additional youth programs including preschool soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, yoga, Youth @ the Y, Middle School Night, and more.
Additional adult and senior programs include swim lessons, Masters Swim, personal and small group training, pilates apparatus, and pedaling for Parkinson's.
View our fall brochure online and register today!

Registration
Registration is currently available online and by stopping by or calling our Member Services Desk at 203-966-4528.

Register for Fall Programs


Get Certified This Fall!

Red Cross Certification Programs

In addition to our new programs, the Y also offers additional Red Cross certification courses for ages 11-18+!

Red Cross Babysitting (Ages 11-15)

Dates: 9/30 & 11/15

Lifeguarding Recertification (Ages 15+)

Dates: 9/25 & 11/7

Red Cross Wilderness first Aid (Ages 15+)

Date: 9/16

For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse, Director of Aquatic Operations & Safety, by email.

Register for Red Cross Programs


Health and Wellness Book Club

Brought to you by the New Canaan Library & the New Canaan YMCA

Join us for our next Health and Wellness book club meeting!

New Date Added: Wednesday, September 27; 10:00-11:00 AM

We will discuss Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

New York Times bestselling author James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Copies of the book are available for loan at the library.

Location: Williams Room

Open to the community. Register today!

Please note: Wednesday, September 20 is currently full.

For additional information and any questions, contact Melisa Pelikan, Y Wellness Nurse Coordinator, by email.

Register for Health & Wellness Book Club


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.

Fall Location: Kids Club will be located in the Y's Kids Unlimited space on the main level.

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 Davie Cedela at 203-920-1641 or by email.


'Y' Not Work at the Y!

Employment Opportunities: Join our Team!

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

Kids Club On-Site Babysitting Staff (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-12:30 PM)
Kids Unlimited After School Childcare Staff (Monday-Friday 2:30-6:00 PM)
Rainbow Station Infant-Preschool Childcare Assistant Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Wellness Associate
Lifeguards (Early Morning & Afternoon)
Aquatic Instructor
Artistic Swimming Coach

Did you know? All New Canaan YMCA employees receive a free membership, program discounts, and more!

Apply Today