Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team Names Viola Li & Sophia Shen to U.S. National 13-15 Team
The New Canaan YMCA Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team named Viola Li and Sophia Shen to the U.S. National 13-15 Artistic Swimming Team, following great success at the U.S. National 13-15 Championship this spring. Li and Shen are two out of 12 swimmers in the country to earn a placement on the team who will go […]
Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team Succeeds at U.S. National 13-15 Championship
The Aquianas attended the U.S. 13-15 National Championship and 12 & under Invitational in Irvine, California April 28-May 1. The Aquianas earned representation on the podium in every single routine event, placing third in the Team and Free Combination events in the 13-15 age category. Sophia Shen earned a silver medal in the 13-15 Solo […]
Caimans Swim Team Wins Greater Tampa Swim Association Championship
The New Canaan YMCA’s Caimans swim team put the finishing touches on their championship season with 38 swimmers competing in the Greater Tampa Swim Association (GTSA) TYR Championship Invite April 8-10 in Tampa, Florida. Led by Open High Point winner Jack Greiner, the Caimans raced their way to the Team Championship trophy with a commanding […]
Living Our Cause: Cause-Driven Leaders at the Y
We’re extremely excited to announce our Y’s Cause-Driven Leader initiative to recognize staff members who manifest our cause-driven culture in their character and attitude. These employees further the Y’s mission through exemplary service to the Y, our community, and/or their fellow employees. They live our cause each day and are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and […]
Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team Wins East Zone Championship
The Y’s Aquianas Artistic Swimming team recently competed in the East Zone 13-15 & Junior/Senior Championships March 4-6 in Tonawanda, N.Y., successfully taking home the Junior and 13-15 high point trophies. The Aquianas have won the Junior East Zone high point trophy 19 out of the last 21 years. Additionally, this year, Assistant Artistic Swimming […]
FAFU Sponsorship Program Connects Children and Families Across the Globe
The New Canaan YMCA is proudly wrapping up the 2021-2022 school year of its sponsorship program with partner school, Facing the Future in Kibera, Kenya. Now in its fourth year, the sponsorship program provides individuals and families in our community with the opportunity to make a lifesaving and life-changing difference in the life of a […]
New Canaan YMCA Partners with Silver Hill Hospital
The New Canaan YMCA and Silver Hill Hospital are proud to announce their recent collaboration to strengthen support for those in our community recovering from substance use disorders and primary mental health diagnoses. In an effort to empower patients and provide additional support for success, the Y will offer a complimentary three-month membership as a […]
Supporting Ukraine
Y’s across the U.S. express solidarity and concern for the young people, families and communities who are directly impacted by the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine. YMCA of the USA’s World Service Campaign is working in coordination with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe and the World YMCA to help people and communities who are impacted by […]
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Cancer Survivor Program Returns
The New Canaan YMCA welcomed back its LIVESTRONG at the YMCA cancer survivor program this fall, supporting cancer survivors throughout their journey to remission. Funded by donations to the Y, this program is available for free to any cancer survivor within the community. Since 2013, over 100 cancer survivors in our community have participated in […]
Y Welcomes Employees with Special Needs
The New Canaan YMCA is proudly home to one of the largest special needs departments in YMCAs throughout the country. With a dedication to a supportive environment for all, the New Canaan YMCA serves over 130 children, teens, and adults with special needs each year through meaningful programs, events, and resources. Thanks to the support […]