Programs
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, our Y provides support and opportunities that empower members of our community and our community as whole to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Youth Development
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Arts and Humanitites |
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The Arts & Humanities programs at our Y promote self expression, discovery, and confidence through art and music.
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Child Development |
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The Hargrove Child Development Center at our Y offers programs for infants through children in sixth grade. All programs work to develop the whole child socially, cognitively, emotionally, and physically, and provide children with the opportunity to learn and grow, while taking advantage of all our Y has to offer.
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School Vacation Camp |
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Spend your day off from school having fun with your friends at our Y! In vacation camp, we play in the gym, do arts and crafts, have fun in the pool, and enjoy a special theme activity each day. Theme days include visits from magicians, Lego creations, remote control racing, and inflatable obstacle courses.
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Summer Camp |
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There’s something for everyone at our Summer Camps. Each of camps provide an environment where campers are encouraged to grow, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Youth Education & Leadership |
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Our Education & Leadership programs provide our youth with the opportunity to grow and pursue interests outside of school, while developing leadership skills and building character. Programs include leadership programs for students in middle school and high school, along with Red Cross Certification Courses in Babysitting and Lifeguarding.
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Youth Recreation |
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Kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place and programs where kids are able to be kids in a safe and fun environment.
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Youth Sports and Wellness |
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Our Y promotes healthy living among all ages and provides youth sports and wellness programs that keep kids active while also developing their physical, emotional, and social skills, in addition to building self-confidence.
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Youth Water Activities |
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The New Canaan YMCA Aquatics program offers a fun, safe, and instructive environment for children to become confident and comfortable in the water. Under the direction of our trained and certified staff, children ages 6 months and older learn swimming basics, stroke development, and water safety.
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YSN Special Needs |
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We believe that all children are first and foremost children, regardless of need or ability. All individuals are welcomed and encouraged to participate at our Y! Whether that be within one of our traditional programs with adaptations and accommodations, or in one of our specially designed programs specifically for individuals with special needs.
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Healthy Living
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Adult Health, Well-being, and Fitness |
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We are proud to offer the facilities, programs, and caring staff to assist our members as they work to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Adult Healthy Lifestyles |
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We are constantly working to identify and support the different needs of the members of our community. We offer broad and specialized programs that promote a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and health programs, therapeutic programs, and dedicated programs for members managing or recovering from illness.
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Adult Sports & Recreation |
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Our Adult Sports programs offer fun ways to stay active, get fit, and explore new hobbies. We offer a variety of adult sports leagues and programs that provide fun and healthy activities for adults of all fitness levels.
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Adult Water Activities |
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Through our Aquatics and Wellness departments, our Y offers programs for adults to become stronger and healthier through swim lessons, therapeutic programs, and group exercise classes in the pool.
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Family Time |
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We love our families. Here at our Y, we offer programs and community events where families can come together to be healthier, stronger, and happier.
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Group Interests |
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We are always here for our community and look to provide support and programs that relate to the interests of the individual members and groups within our town─from music lessons to team building and a community film series.
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Social Responsibility
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World Service Initiatives and Global Education |
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While we strive to support our own community, we also realize the need of communities around the world. Our Y partners with Facing the Future to provide childcare, education, and food to children in Kibera, Kenya, one of the largest slums in the world. We encourage our members to learn more about this initiative as we work to provide our members with the opportunity to become involved in world and local causes.
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