New Canaan
Connecticut
New Canaan Community YMCA Weekly E-Newsletter - March 16, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
March 16, 2023
From: New Canaan YMCAWorld Down Syndrome Day Celebration
In Partnership with 21 Strong
Sunday, March 26; 2:00-4:00 PM
We are thrilled to host our 11th annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration at the New Canaan YMCA in partnership with 21 Strong.
World Down Syndrome Day is free and open to the community! Join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family featuring...
Kid Zone • Music • Photo Booth • Crafts • Sports • Martial Arts • Dance Jam • Games • Refreshments & more!
Pre-register by contacting Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email. Walk-ins welcome!
Facility
Schedule Updates
Valles Dive Well
Whirlwind Diving Meet
Friday, March 24-
Sunday, March 26
Valles Pool
Friday, March 24:
Operating normal schedule
Saturday, March 25:
Operating normal schedule
Sunday, March 26:
Reduced lap lanes
7:30-9:30 AM
The Forese Family Pools will be operating normal schedules during this time.
Dates to Remember
ForeverWell Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, March 21
Topic: Decluttering
Your Life
Register by stopping by or calling the Front Desk.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17.
Bring Your A-Game
April Break Basketball Clinic (Grades 1-8)
Monday, April 10-Thursday, April 13
Strengthen your basketball skills while you are off from school! Join us for a clinic over April Break that challenges kids in grades 1-8 to develop all aspects of their game.
Through individual skills development and team drills, our experienced coaches focus on improving participants' overall basketball skillset in a structure, fun learning environment!
Work on your game while enjoying your break!
April Break Basketball Clinic (Grades 1-8)
Monday, April 10-Thursday, April 13 (4-day session)
Fees: $220/member, $320/non-member
Register today!
For additional information and any questions, contact Lenwood Latta at 203-920-1634 or by email.
Register for April Break Clinics
More at the Y
Bouncing Bears Open Gym Returns!
Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)
We are excited to announce the return of Bouncing Bears Open Gym beginning Tuesday, March 21!
Bouncing Bears Open Gym is free for New Canaan YMCA Family Members or when enrolled in a Bouncing Bears gymnastics class; $20 for all others.*
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.
Days & Times:
Tuesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM
Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM
Saturdays: 1:30-2:25 PM and 2:15-3:00 PM
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 will be 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.
2023
Summer Camp Registration
Registration Currently Available for Year-Round and Summer Youth Members
Click here to view our 2023 summer camp brochure.
School
Vacation Camp
April Break
April 10-14
Registration is available online or at the Front Desk.
2023
Spring Registration
Session 2 Begins Monday, April 24
Click here to view our 2023 spring brochure.
Bouncing Bears Open Gym Returns!
Available for Ages 4 and Under (Pre-K)
We are excited to announce the return of Bouncing Bears Open Gym beginning Tuesday, March 21!
Bouncing Bears Open Gym is free for New Canaan YMCA Family Members or when enrolled in a Bouncing Bears gymnastics class; $20 for all others.*
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.
Days & Times:
Tuesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM
Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM
Saturdays: 1:30-2:25 PM and 2:15-3:00 PM
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 will be 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.
Dante's Café Hours
Monday-Friday:
7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Sunday:
Seasonal
Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC
ForeverWell Lunch & Learn
A Collaborative Event Between the New Canaan YMCA & Staying Put in New Canaan
Register by Friday, March 17!
Join professional organizer, Randi Hutton, as she discusses decluttering your life and how to part with items that are no longer needed.
You will walk away with different ideas on gifting, consigning, selling, or simply throwing out appropriate items thereby freeing up physical and emotional space for a healthier life.
How Could I Ever Part With That?
Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 12:15-1:30 PM
Location: Wagner Room
*Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Register today by stopping by or calling our Front Desk at 203-966-4528. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17.
For additional information and any questions, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email.
Get Ready to Save Lives this Spring
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses
Learn how to keep others safe in and out of the water through the American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED for the Professional Rescuer certification course!
April Lifeguarding Certification Course:
Saturday-Sunday, April 14-16
Fees: $450/member, $500/non-member
For additional information and any questions, contact Matt Busse at 203-920-1643 or by email.
Take your Game to New Heights!
Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls Ages 6-14
Join us for Basketball Camp this summer at the Y! Develop and hone your all-round basketball skills with individual and team drills, games, and more! Basketball camp is offered in six, four-day sessions for boys and girls ages 6-14.
Basketball Camp (Ages 6-14)
Session 1: 7/17-7/28
Session 2: 7/24-7/27
Session 3: 7/31-8/3
Session 4: 8/7-8/10
Session 5: 8/14-8/17
Session 6: 8/21-8/24
Fees: $220/member, $320/non-member
*Register by session. Register today!
For additional information and any questions, contact Lenwood Latta at 203-920-1634 or by email.
Best. Summer. Ever.
Summer Camp 2023 Registration
Registration for Year-Round and Summer Youth Members is currently available.
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: Boys & Girls, Ages 6-12
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 Special Needs Programming, at 203-920-1656 or by email.
Registration will be available online or at our Front Desk.
View 2023 Summer Camp Brochure
Diabetes Prevention Program
Supportive Lifestyle Intervention Program
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or believe you may be at risk for developing diabetes, the Y is here to help you!
We recently launched the YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at our Y in January. This 12-month, evidence-based program helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and modest weight loss. The program provides a supportive environment where participants work together with a trained lifestyle coach in a group setting to achieve the following goals:
Reduce body weight by 5-7%
Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week
To find out your participation readiness, fill out the self-assessment form. For any questions, additional information, and if you are interested in enrolling in the Y's DPP program, please contact:
Eva Saint,
Wellness Director
Wellness Nurse Coordinator
Commit to Fit 2023
Start Off the New Year with Fitness!
LESS THAN A MONTH LEFT!
Commit to fitness with support from the Y! Our popular challenge is back again this year to help you find your routine and the chance to win a $250 New Canaan YMCA online credit.
THE PROGRAM
Complete 39 workouts or more between now and April 9, 2023! Track your workouts on our New Canaan YMCA mobile app manually or through a connected device.
Any 30-minute workout counts: at the Y, outside, at home, YMCA360 on-demand and livestream classes, and more... The opportunities are endless!
THE REWARD
Make a commitment to wellness while feeling great, getting in shape, and building a routine to keep you motivated all year long.
THE BONUS
Complete 39 workouts and you will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $250 New Canaan YMCA online credit!
HOW TO JOIN
-Download the New Canaan YMCA mobile app for iPhone or Android
-Click the Community tab along the bottom menu bar
-Click Commit to Fit 2023 under Challenges
-Click join and you're in!
Don't have a smartphone to track workouts through the app? Stop by our Wellness Center desk to receive a Commit to Fit workout tracking card.
Join the challenge and start your year off right!
For additional information and any questions, please contact Bridget Philipp at 203-920-1626 or by email.
Dante's Café Operated by EB222 Catering, LLC
Coffee, Smoothies, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks & More!
Dante's Café Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00-2:00 PM
Sunday: Seasonal
About EB222 Catering, LLC
EB222 offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, smoothies, snacks, and much more, including weekly lunch specials and weekend breakfast specials. EB222 also offers full catering services for corporate events and special occasions.
Meet Chef Enrique Blasio, a highly-motivated and professional chef with a real passion for high-quality service. Chef Blasio has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. His diverse experience expands from management of local deli and corporate cafes to working as a chef and sous-chef at five-star country clubs and exclusive catering services.
Chef Blasio will always strive to provide excellent service and an overall high-quality culinary experience. His commitment to excellence is defined as, "Anyone can cook, but unique and high-quality experience can only be provided when you have the love and passion for what you do."
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!
-Summer Camp Counselors at Camp Mini, Camp Y-Ki, & Special Cares
-My Playroom Attendant
-Lifeguard
-Group Fitness Instructor
Did you know? All New Canaan YMCA employees receive a free membership, program discounts, and more!
Congratulations to the 13-15, Junior, and Senior Aquianas artistic swimmers for winning the High Point Trophies at the 2023 East Zone Championship this month!