Y-Guides and Princesses

Remember when you were small and dad was your hero?  Y-Guides and Princesses is a father/son and father/daughter program for children in kindergarten through grade three.

The goal of the Y-Guide and Princess program is to instill closer family relationships between fathers and their children.  The program fosters togetherness, doing fun things like crafts, hiking, outings, stories, games, and hobbies.  Parents and children join together and participate in small groups called tribes for the program.  Parents become more aware of their children’s needs, and children are provided with the important adult models so necessary to their development.

For more information, contact Davie Cedela, Youth & Family Director, at 203-966-4528, ext. 141.

  Family Swim

Specially designated time in the YMCA’s warm Recreational Pool for families to enjoy informal recreation together. Check our pool schedules.

Healthy Families, Happy Families

…watch for dates and times!

A nutrition program for families with children ages 9-14.  As a family:

• Learn more about making healthy, affordable food choices.
• Have an interactive cooking experience with an experienced chef, followed by a healthy, well-balanced dinner.
• Interact with other families in your community.

This is a FREE program for Y members and nonmembers and is offered as a collaborative effort between the New Canaan YMCA, The Outback Teen Center, New Canaan Department of Youth Services, and Chef 3M.  Families that eat together stay together!