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After two years of interruption due to COVID, the long-standing New Canaan YMCA and Y-National program Adventure Guides returns! The Adventure Guides program instills closer family relationships between parents and children. Our program fosters togetherness by doing fun things such as crafts, hiking, overnight camp-outs, stories, games, and hobbies. In the process, participants get to know and understand each other better. Parents become more aware of their children’s needs, and at the same time children are provided with the important adult role models so necessary to their development. Children savor the joys of valued time with their parents, and parents, the fun and value of companionship with their children on a one-to-one basis.
The Adventure Guides program is not only a great way for children and parents to bond, but it also opens the door for new friendships for all involved. By joining the small group known as a “Circle” in the Adventure Guides program, you and your children will create friendships that will last a lifetime. Parents and children also join and participate together in small groups called communities.
Adventure Guides Open House:
The quintessential YMCA Parent-Child program is returning to New Canaan. To rebuild the popular Adventure Guide programs, we invite you to an open house to build and plan for an exciting year ahead!
Saturday, October 14, 12:30 PM
Location: New Canaan YMCA
For additional information and any questions, contact Phil Prout, Youth, Family, & Camp Y-Ki Director at 203-966-4528 ext. 193 or [email protected].
Adventure Guides strengthens bonds between fathers and children with group activities such as hiking, crafts, games, outings, stories, and more. Held at various community locations featuring group outings, this one-on-one time in a fun, special environment strengthens relationships and creates lasting memories. Fathers and their children are grouped into different community locations where they are encouraged to complete Adventure Guides activities together.
Community locations are based on their New Canaan Public Schools (NCPS) district. Please refer below for location information per NCPS district:
Throughout the year the New Canaan YMCA runs several outings and events available only to Adventure Guide participants. We strongly encourage everyone in the program to participate in these fun events. They do require advance registration. More information can be found in the Y’s latest brochure.
Winter Events @ the Y: Held a few time during the winter months, communities get exclusive access to the Y’s facilities after hours for several scheduled events!
Volunteer Days: Held in the winter and spring, these events are open to all Communities wide service events and are planned by your program director and the Compass Bearer.
Refer a friend to join the Adventure Guides program and be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a free private Youth @ the Y or Birthday Party event at the Y!
For additional information, parent volunteer opportunities, and any questions, contact Phil Prout at 203-966-4528 ext. 193 or by email.
Facility Hours:
Monday-Friday:
5:30am-9:00pm
Saturday:
7:30am-6:30pm
Sunday:
7:30am-5:00pm
564 South Avenue
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.4528
EIN: 06-0763077
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