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Community Clicks is a place to promote events and programs happening in the area that are relevant to the families of East School. Note: we post the events right away on this page and may include in the Monthly Newsletter, when space is available.

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Events and Programs at the Carriage Barn Arts Center

The mission of the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Inc. is to promote the visual and performing arts, and to enrich the community through exhibitions, education, and cultural experiences, and to operate the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Click here for additional information on the center's community offerings

Join a Book Group at New Canaan Library!

New Canaan Library has monthly book groups for everyone in grades K to 8! Join us to read, do crafts, play games, and talk about books. Each book group has its own personality, so please feel free to email child@newcanaanlibrary.org with questions! Register here 

Friends of Waveny Playground

Friends of Waveny Playground is excited to announce our fundraising campaign for an all-abilities playspace located inside Waveny Park! We are asking the community to show support for this incredible endeavor that will benefit our community and beyond. This is a unique opportunity for your family's name to be displayed on a brick via the Legacy Walkway or on our Welcome Sign. Visit our website polarengraving.com/wavenyplayground to view brick options and make a purchase. For sign opportunities, or to ask any questions, email ncwavenyplayground@gmail.com. Thank you!

http://polarengraving.com/wavenyplayground 

Ben Young All-Sports Camp

Camp Overview: The Ben Young All-Sports Camp is entering its 11th year, and there will be four separate, one week, 9 AM-12 PM sessions at New Canaan High School between 6/23-6/27, 6/30-7/4, 7/7-7/11, and 7/14-7/18. This camp is designed for students in (rising) grades K-8, but they do welcome all children turning five this calendar year, and the program strives to get children active in an inclusionary and positive environment where they can take part in fun sports and games. Activities vary from basketball, soccer, tennis, and baseball, to capture the flag, four-square, cornhole, relays, etc., and there are some water activities too. (Over twenty different sports/games will be played each week!) Also, this camp features an incredible crew of certified teachers and high school/college counselors that are all highly charismatic, mature, nurturing, and responsible, and they each genuinely enjoy being with children. (There are 4 certified teachers and over 100 students on staff!)

Background: Ben grew up in New Canaan, going through the public school system here, and graduated from Bucknell University, where he was a 2-year Co-Captain of their Division I tennis team. This is now Ben’s 17th year at Saxe, and he absolutely loves being a 7th grade language arts teacher and a member/advisor of numerous clubs and committees. Additionally, Ben is the proud Head Coach of the recent State Champion Boys Varsity Tennis Team.

Registration is open, but please contact ben.young@ncps-k12.org

https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/90-youth-summer-camps-2025 

Information on 3rd and 4th Grade New Canaan Youth Modified Flag Football

Did you know? New Canaan Youth Football offers a 3rd and 4th Grade Modified Flag Football program! Modified Flag Football, also known as Modified Tackle Football (MTF), is a non-tackle version of football played on a smaller field. Players wear full equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, and football pants) but use flag belts and tackles are made by pulling flags, not by physical contact…NO TACKLING. This modified version of flag football is designed to introduce younger players to the fundamentals of the game in a non-contact format. Modified Flag Football encourages multi-sport participation and players are welcome to play traditional Flag Football in tandem with Modified Flag Football, as well as play other fall sports. It's a great way for kids to build confidence, prepare for future levels of the sport and most importantly build friendships that last both on and off the field!

Registration opens April 1st! Please check out the NCYF website to register and for more details on the program. https://www.newcanaanyouthfootball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1442077

Mather Homestead Workshop

Upcoming Mather Homestead embroidery workshop:
Make-Modern at Mather is back on May 10th from 3-4:30pm! Erika Allen will lead an embroidery sampler workshop, and every participant will make a piece that has been designed specifically for Mather Homestead. The embroidery design is a replica of one the pieces that Bertha Mather McPhearson made at the homestead. Workshop will take place in Mather barn and snacks will be provided. Geared for grades 2nd - 5th grade. Registration: Make-Modern. Mather Homestead is located at 19 Stephen Mather Road, Darien. Reach out to info@matherhomestead.org with any questions. Make-Modern at Mather

New Canaan Cheer

Join the excitement of New Canaan Cheer! Our inaugural sideline cheer program will proudly support the New Canaan Flag Football League for grades one to six. Cheer squads will practice and perform at local flag football games each Saturday, bringing energy, spirit, and teamwork to the field. Join us as we kick off an unforgettable Fall 2025 season! Pre-registration for Fall Cheer Program will take place through May 31, 2025. Registration goes live on June 1, 2025. https://www.ncdanceclinics.com/cheer 

Rockets and Ice Cream Social

Launch a rocket. Enjoy ice cream. Meet the Cub Scout packs. Learn about scouting. Free event. Open to the public. Bring the whole family! Waveny Park, Southern Clearing, 677 South Avenue Register by 8pm June 2nd at Pack 70 New Canaan