Caimans Swimmer Makes Waves & Team Excels at Last Splash Meet
New Canaan YMCA Caimans swimmer Kalen Anbar earned the High Point award for the 15-18 boys team at the Last Splash swim meet in Orlando, Florida that took place from July 28-31. The High Point award honors the swimmer who accumulates the highest total points within a specific gender and age group at each swim […]
Y’s Special Needs Initiative Continues to Grow in Offerings & Impact
The New Canaan YMCA is proudly home to one of the largest special needs departments in YMCAs throughout the country. With a dedication and commitment to an inclusive and 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. […]
New Canaan YMCA Announces Margaret Riley as Next Executive Director
On April 23, the New Canaan YMCA Board of Directors announced long-time community member and former member of the New Canaan YMCA Board of Directors, Margaret Riley will assume the position of Executive Director for the non-profit community organization effective May 10, 2021. President of the New Canaan YMCA Board of Directors, Chris Pohle, shared, […]
Aquianas’ Sophia Shen Earns 2nd Place in the 2020 UANA Artistic Swimming Virtual Challenge
The New Canaan YMCA is thrilled to announce that Sophia Shen, Aquianas synchronized swimmer, earned second place across the globe in the 12/under Union Americana De Natacion (UANA) Artistic Swimming Virtual Challenge for land skills on Saturday, July 25. Shen competed against 31 countries around the world, showcasing her land skills while representing the United […]
FAFU Thrives Thanks to Community Support
Now, in its 13th year of collaboration, the New Canaan YMCA’s partner school, Facing the Future Child Development Learning Center (FAFU) in Kibera, Kenya, continues to thrive with life-saving food and resources, student and staff accomplishments, and facility renovations thanks to community support. Located in Kibera, the largest African slum, FAFU is a necessary resource […]