Here are some of our favorite web sites, covering everything from health and fitness to parenting, kids events, and issues of interest to active older adults.

Please note that the New Canaan YMCA is not responsible for the content of these sites or their maintenance. If you have any suggestions on future additions to this page, please email Susan Cossette Eng at:  seng@newcanaanymca.org

General

www.ymca.net
The YMCA of the USA's official website. Find a Y-Away facility to visit while your traveling. Includes links to other YMCA's websites.

www.newcanaan.americantowns.com
Community bulletin board for events around New Canaan, including those at the YMCA.

www.newcanaan.info
The official website of the town of New Canaan.

www.ncoutbacktc.com
The Outback:  New Canaan’s Teen Center The Outback is dedicated to providing a positive and enriching environment in New Canaan where teens are able to relax, socialize, participate in self-directed activities, and have the opportunity to contribute to the community.

Children

www.search-institute.org
The Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.  The Search Institute’s research and education framework has been adopted by the YMCA of the USA for its work with children.  Check out this site to learn more about the 40 Developmental Assets, a checklist of positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

www.kidsevents.com
A great resource for Fairfield County parents!  A comprehensive listing of local events and classes for kids (including those at the YMCA), this site also includes a guide to local "family-friendly" restaurants and an online shop for books, educational toys, and sporting equipment.

www.pbskids.org
Download music from your kids’ favorite PBS shows, print out online coloring books, play games!  Includes a caregiver’s guide for getting the most out of PBS children’s programming.

www.parentingtoolbox.com
Parenting tools for single, blended, divorce, step, foster, and grandparent families.

www.naccrra.net
The official website of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.

Health and Fitness

YMCA Healthy Family Home:
A monthly newsletter from YMCA of the USA with resources for families on wellness, nutrition and physical fitness.

Active Older Adults

www.aarp.com
A superior online resource for individuals in their prime!  Health and wellness information, leisure-time resources, and articles on legislative issues affecting older Americans.

Staying Put in New Canaan
A non-profit organization designed to help our residents over age 50 enjoy safer, healthier and more independent lives in their homes. Through partnerships with proven providers of services, Staying Put offers its members preferred access to social and cultural activities, exercise activities, household and home maintenance services, and transportation and shopping assistance, as well as home health care services and assisted living at home.