What's New at the Y

Hunger Action Month
Support the Fight to Stop Hunger

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 DONATIONS NOW - SEPTEMBER 30

-Boxed oatmeal
-Boxed non-refrigerated milk
-Cereal
-Apple juice
-Canned fruit
-Mayo
-Salt
-Pepper
-Oil
-Salad dressing
-Crackers/saltines
-Boxed cake mix
-Kid snacks
-Breakfast-to-go snacks (small boxed/cup cereals, granola bars, trail mix, etc.)

Please drop off food donations in the box located in the Y's lobby.

More at the Y

Stay Active & Engaged This Fall
Fall 2022 Youth Sports & Recreation Programs

Register for the following youth sports & recreation programs beginning the week of September 26:

Youth Sports:

-Girls' Volleyball Beginner (Grades 5-8)
-Girls' Volleyball Intermediate (Grades 5-8)

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions about Girls' Volleyball, contact Lenwood Latta at 203-920-1634 or by email.

Register for Girls' Volleyball

Youth Recreation:

-Adventure Club (Grades 5-8)
-Cooking Community (Grades 5-12)
-Non-Traditional Sports Club (Grades 1-8)
-Red Cross Babysitting Course (Ages 11-15)

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions about Youth Recreation programs, contact Matt Busse at 203-920-1643 or by email.

Register for Youth Recreation Programs

Learn to Dive at the Y
Whirlwind Diving Bronze Level (Ages 9 & Under)

Registration for our beginner-level diving program is currently available!

Whether your child wants to learn how to dive to join their summer program next year, or loves the water and wants an activity to learn body awareness in a fun atmosphere, this program is for you!

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Time: 4:30-5:15 PM

Register today! Registration is available online or at the Front Desk. For additional information and any questions, contact Adam Vance at 203-920-1658 or by email.

Register for Whirlwind Diving Bronze Level

Youth @ the Y & Middle School Night
Kick Off Your School Year at our September Events!

Youth @ the Y (Grades 1-4)
Saturday, September 17 • 6:30-9:00 PM

Elementary schoolers will be divided into groups and led by Y staff to various stations around the Y where events will be run by specialist staff. Activities include use of the Forese Family Pool, Group Exercise Center, Wagner Room, Gymnasium, and Kid Zone.

Advance registration is mandatory and available online or at the Front Desk. $30/Members & $40/Non-Members.

Upcoming Youth @ the Y Dates:

October 22 • November 12

Register for Youth @ the Y

Middle School Night (Grades 5-8)
Saturday, September 24 • 7:00-9:30 PM

One Saturday each month, middle schoolers get the Y all to themselves, with access to the Wellness Center, Group Exercise Center, Basketball in the Gymnasium, Forese Pool, and Wagner Room. Not only will there be plenty of fun games and activities but also a concession stand with snacks, drinks, and pizza!

Advance registration is available online or at the Front Desk. $15/Members, $25 Non-Members, & $30/All at Door.

Upcoming Middle School Night Dates:

October 29 • November 19

Register for Middle School Night

Play Bridge, Anyone?
Aspiring Bridge Card Game Club

If you would like to help launch a Bridge Club here at the Y, please stop by or call Mary Coleman's office, Membership Director, at 203-920-1630.

Help us Keep your Address Up-to-date

Have you had a recent change of address or plan to in the future? Please remember to include the Y on your notification checklist and contact our Front Desk with the new information. The Front Desk can be contacted at 203-966-4528 ext. 0.

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.

'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!

My Playroom Attendant (Part-Time)

Do you love kids? Have available time in the mornings, 2 or 3 days a week? We are looking for caring staff to provide a safe environment for play, games, and arts and crafts for our drop-in babysitting program available to our members while they use our facility.

Early Morning Lifeguards (Part-Time)

Calling all early birds! If you are a Rise-and-Shine morning person, the New Canaan YMCA may be the right fit for you! Flexible hours & a great part-time opportunity for students, retirees, or anyone wanting to stay actively employed while still having a large portion of their day free for other interests.

Apply Today on our ADP Job Portal!