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New Canaan YMCA!
The Y is a place where everyone—regardless of age, ability, or background—can become healthier, happier, connected, and give back to others.
Steve Benko Pool Summer Swim Lessons
Registration Available!
In partnership with the New Canaan Recreation Department, join us for summer swim lessons at the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park!
Lessons are available for ages 3-12.
Lessons will run as one-week sessions that meet Monday-Friday in the morning from 6/23-8/22.
Participants need to have a membership to the Steve Benko Pool before the first lesson. Participants do not need to be a member of the New Canaan YMCA.
Register Today!
Summer Program Registration
Registration Available
This summer, kids can learn to swim or improve swimming skills at the Steve Benko Pool in Waveny Park or at the Y, as well as youth fitness and sports programs that build confidence and character.
Plus, register for adult programs like pilates reformer, small-group training, masters’ swim, men’s open and 40+ basketball leagues, and more.
Browse Summer Program Guide & Register Today!
LemonAid Stands for FAFU
Now-Labor Day
Put your budding philanthropist’s compassion into action by hosting a LemonAid stand this summer!
Neighborhood LemonAid stands directly benefit the vulnerable children at our partner school, Facing the Future Education Center (FAFU) in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.
Grab your family or friends and host LemonAid stand in your neighborhood!
Learn more about our partnership and sign up for a kit today!
Join the Y!
When you join the New Canaan YMCA, you become a part of something special. The bonds that are created here go far beyond classes and programs. When you join our Y, you join a community.
More at the Y!
Count On The Y
Every year, thanks to the generous support of our donors, thousands of kids, adults, seniors, and families are able to count on the Y.
Donations make it possible for our Y to provide over $250,000 in financial assistance each year; offer life-changing programs to kids, teens, seniors, cancer survivors, and individuals with special needs; and provide support to our partner school in Kibera, Kenya.
News at the Y!
Summertime is on the way, meaning pool and beach time for many children and adults. In recognition of National Water Safety Month, the New Canaan YMCA reminds…
The New Canaan Garden Club hosted a spring flower arranging workshop at the New Canaan YMCA on Wednesday, April 23, as part of the Y’s ForeverWell senior…
The New Canaan YMCA held its annual meeting on March 27, where it reported on the organization’s community impact in 2024.
…The New Canaan YMCA’s Youth Basketball League (Y-Ball) season came to an exciting close on Saturday, April 5, featuring 12 championship games played by participants in kindergarten…
New Canaan YMCA Hours:
Phone (203) 966-4528 | HSS Sports Rehab Provided by Stamford Health: (203) 276-8597