New Canaan YMCA Launches New Programs for Kids, Teens, & Adults This Winter

Family Member Priority Registration for Youth Programs Begins November 10. General Registration for All Programs Begins November 12.

Children ages 2-5 Invited to Attend Saturday Arts Classes in November

Offerings include: Visual Arts (Nov. 4), Music (Nov. 11), and Movement (Nov. 18).

Looking for a fun, summer experience for your child age 4 - Grade 9?

Check out this combination of day-camp, athletic and educational offerings.

Summer @ Country School has spots available

Looking for a fun, summer experience for your children ages 4 - Grade 9? Check out this combination of day-camp and educational offerings.

Discovery Fair being held this Saturday for Children age 2-7 & Parents

Saturday, April 22 from 9:30-11 a.m. at New Canaan Country School. Please use 545 Ponus Ridge entrance; parking attendants will guide you.

Children ages 2-7 and parents invited for a morning of fun & discovery

New Canaan Country School is hosting the 6th annual Spring Discovery Fair Saturday, April 22 from 9:30-11 a.m.

Children ages 2-7 and parents invited for a morning of fun & discovery

New Canaan Country School is hosting the 6th annual Spring Discovery Fair Saturday, April 22 from 9:30-11 a.m.

New Canaan Dog Days Scavenger Hunts

New Canaan Dog Days Presented by Pet Pantry Warehouse introduces exciting Scavenger Hunts hosted by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events

Summer @ Country School is now accepting registrations!

Looking for a fun, summer experience for your children ages 4 - Grade 9? Check out this combination of day-camp and educational offerings.

Country School's Visual Arts, Maker & Coding Programs: Come Learn More

Parents are invited to join us Thursday, Feb. 2 from 9-10 a.m. for coffee and an overview of the hands-on, experiential curriculum.

NCCS and YWCA to Host Parent Talk Featuring Local Author, Parent Coach

​​Parents of children ages 3-15 are invited to attend Parenting with Ease a presentation and Q&A Jan 20 from 9-10 a.m. at Country School.

New Canaan Country School invites you to Engage, Explore & Experience

Coming up this week on the school’s admission calendar are a series of Divisional Open Houses. Join us for one or several.

Horizons Giving Day Raises Funds for Year-Round Programming

Donations can be made from May 1 to May 18.

New Research: 42% of CT’s Children Lived in Hardship Pre-Pandemic

Report reveals that federal poverty data undercounts how many children of all races are growing up with financial insecurity.

Thinking About Kindergarten? Curious about Private School?

Want to know what you should expect in a Kindergarten program? Join Beth O'Brien for either a Zoom or in-person information session.

2022-2023 Enrollment: New Canaan YMCA's Rainbow Station 5's Pre-K

Enrollment Available for the 2022-2023 Rainbow Station 5's Pre-K program at the New Canaan YMCA

New Canaan Holiday Lights Scavenger BINGO

Raising funds for ABC House

The Halloween Parade: A Treat of an NCCS Tradition

Members of New Canaan Country School's Pre-K through Grade 9 community celebrated the season with a Halloween parade, and other festivities.

Kindergarten Close-Up Hosted by New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School invites prospective families to take a close look at a typical day in the life of their Kindergarten program.

St. Luke’s Sports Camps are a Smash this Summer

Two sessions in August are still open for registration.

New Canaan YMCA Rainbow Station Introduces New 5's Pre-K Program

New Rainbow Station 5's Pre-K program begins this fall at the New Canaan YMCA.

Y Provides Safe Opportunities for Community’s Kids to Re-engage

The Y’s second session of spring programming offers a variety of activities for youth to re-engage with friends and peers through sports, we

St. Luke's Summer Sports Camp Returns

St. Luke's School will have a five weeks of multisport camp, five weeks of baseball camp and two weeks of football camp this summer

Danbury Car Scavenger Hunt

The ladies from Rock Paper Scissors have added a fourth drivable location.

Registration Open For Summer Art Studios & Camps At Silvermine

Week-long art camps are available for students ages 5-17.

New Canaan YMCA Summer Camp Registration Available

Registration is available for 2021 New Canaan YMCA Summer Camps. Summer Youth members may begin registering on Monday, March 1.

New Canaan Coalition Launches Anti - Vaping Campaign

The New Canaan Coalition is thrilled to partner with eateries in the community to educate and bring awareness to Vaping.

Kids Books To Read Before Visit To Pumpkin Patch Near New Canaan

Easy-to-read books allow for a fun way to prepare for the pumpkin patch near New Canaan.

Summer Swim Lessons Return at the New Canaan YMCA

Private, semi-private, and parent/child swim lessons are offered to members of the New Canaan YMCA this summer.

The Rimless Backboard

Closing basketball courts clearly isn't the worst thing about the pandemic, but losing the community that sports can build really hurts.

Looking for Stars at Home for a Virtual Talent Show!

Make-A-Wish Connecticut invites community to share special talents from home this summer

Witness 450,000 Sunflowers in Bloom!

The 17th Annual Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold will be in full bloom from July 25th through August 2nd.

Sports is a Great Unifier

An athletic field is a laboratory for learning that teaches patience, empathy and respect.

New Canaan To Hold Summer Camps At Waveny Park: Moynihan

First Selectman Kevin Moynihan says the town will impose certain restrictions to keep children safe.

Let's Not Waste This Opportunity to Fix Youth Sports

This forced hiatus–the clean slate–is exactly what youth sports needed.

We Could All Use a Black Belt Attitude

Perseverance, determination and believing in yourself are integral to the martial arts. We could all use some of that these days.

How to Help Your Child Cope With a Cancelled Sports Season

Whatever their age or sport, here's how to help your young athlete navigate their disappointment and grow from the experience.

Your Senior High School Sports Season Was Cancelled. Now What?

As catastrophic as this may feel, it is not a measure of what the future holds for you.

Ingenuity, forgiveness and Humor Help This Mom Survive Quarantine

I am being flooded with ideas for at-home learning, activities and balanced meals that honestly would have been a stretch pre-Covid-19.

New Canaan Coronavirus Update: Birthday Visits For Kids By PD, FD

New Canaan's public safety agencies will provide drive-by birthday greetings to children during the coronavirus pandemic.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.