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COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS Hosted by Griffin Health & the New Canaan YMCA Dates: Friday, February 18 • 2:00-7:00pm (walk-in, no appointment needed) Location: New Canaan YMCA 564 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840 Vaccines will be administered by Griffin Health… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team earned a variety of placements at the Junior Olympic Championship, taking place at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado from June 26-July 3. The Aquianas had a successful finish for… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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The Griffin Conway Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor and celebrate the life of Griffin Conway. Griffin Conway was a long-time Y-ball participant who promoted sportsmanship and teamwork not only with his teams, but in the overall league… Read More
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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… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA’s Whirlwind Diving hosted its first Masters Diving Invitational on Sunday, January 19, where 10 divers came together from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to compete. Ranging in age from 28-65, divers… Read More
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In its sixth year of the national LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, the New Canaan YMCA recently held its most recent graduation event. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a research-based 12-week, small-group program designed for adult cancer survivors. The program… Read More
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The New Canaan YMCA raised nearly $12,000 at its Buckets for Kibera three-on-three charity basketball tournament held earlier this summer, where all proceeds benefitted Y partner, Facing The Future (FAFU) Childhood Learning Center, based in the African slum of Kibera,… Read More
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The Griffin Conway Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor and celebrate the life of Griffin Conway. Griffin Conway was a long-time Y-ball participant who promoted sportsmanship and teamwork not only with his teams, but in the overall league… Read More
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West Elementary School’s fourth grade class hosted its fourth annual Walk-a-Thon event for Facing the Future Child Development Learning Center (FAFU) in Kibera, Kenya, a partner of the New Canaan YMCA. This year’s Walk-a-Thon raised a record $6,100 for FAFU,… Read More
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Congratulations to the New Canaan YMCA Aquianas who captured Gold in the Solo, Duet and Team categories at the 2019 East Zone Championships this past weekend in Buffalo, NY! Overall, the team was awarded 3 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals,… Read More
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Congratulations to our YSN Theaterworks participants on a fantastic winter production, which featured two stories: Where the Wild Things are and The Three Little Pigs! Also, thank you to those who came to watch the performance!
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On February 9th and 10th the Aquianas Synchronized Swimming Team hosted the East Zone 13-15 Championship competition. Sixteen teams and 125 athletes from across the Northeast competed with the goal of qualifying for US Nationals. The Aquianas won the High… Read More
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On December 8, 2018, Carolynn Kaufman was presented with the ‘Many Hands Award’ in the Constant Contributor category from the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut. As the New Canaan YMCA’s Director of Special Needs Programming, Carolynn has touched the lives… Read More
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Congratulations to Olivia Li (New Canaan) who was named to the 2019-2020 US Junior Synchronized Swimming National Team. The trials were held in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 8 and 9. Fifty-one girls, ages 14-18 competed for 19 spots, and… Read More