Welcome to New Canaan Connecticut

New Canaan CT is located in Fairfield County. It has a population of 20 thousand and covers 22 square miles.  New Canaan is a primarily residential community with many residents commuting to nearby cities and into NY.  The picturesque downtown is a feature that draws many new residents to town.  New Canaan maintains its small town feel, but with a very convenient location. New Canaan has many family-friendly features, including hundreds of acres of open space, nature centers, and parks.  New Canaan has an excellent public school system consisting of 3 elementary schools; 1 middle schools, & 1 high school; with 4,081 enrolled students.   New Canaan is a GREAT place for families, filled with resources for parents and activities for their children.  For additional demographic information on New Canaan, including school performance, CLICK HERE

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Businesses in New Canaan CT

Canaan Ridge School & Summer Program
Celebrating their 30th year, Canaan Ridge is a haven for creativity and summer fun for ages 3-7 in North Stamford.  Program is offered for 8 weeks from mid June to mid August and provides many activities.

Darien / New Canaan Newcomers and Neighbors
This service welcomes new residents to Darien & New Canaan, helping them settle in to their new community with information, special offers, & the KidsEvents Party & Camp Guides! Call Linda Phillips to arrange a visit at 203-655-4450.

Franc-O-Fun
Let your kids immerse themselves in a fun French language camp or classes, where they'll learn French while putting on plays, cooking and singing! Programs offered in New Canaan, Ridgefield, and Wilton CT.

Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children
The first nationally acclaimed early childhood music program created in the U.S in 1972 – locations in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, & Southport. Summer Classes & Music Theatre Camp in Norwalk & Westport.

Music Together of Fairfield County
Music & Movement classes for kids from birth - age 5, & the adults who love them! 9 locations: Fairfield, Westport, Wilton, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Rowayton, Stamford, Greenwich, & Redding.

New Canaan Nature Center
Nature center with a large visitor center and a 40 acre preserve. Many kids programs: summer camps - both day and overnight, onsite preschool & special events.

New Canaan YMCA
Great sports and enrichment programs, plus summer camp - recreational, sports, diving & gymnastics; all in a newly renovated building.

Performing Arts Conservatory Summer Camps
The Conservatory's goal is to awaken, nurture and grow each student’s creative abilities in the performing arts by offering professional training, workshops and exciting summer performance opportunities.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center
The Silvermine Guild Arts Center is a gathering place for artists and art lovers. They offer Art Summer Programs throughout July and August, as well as art classes for adults and children.

Nonprofits in New Canaan CT

Arts for Healing
A nonprofit organization in New Canaan CT providing itegrated arts therapy for those with special needs, including: autism, learning disabilities, seisure disorders, and other developmental issues.

Canaan Ridge School & Summer Program
Celebrating their 30th year, Canaan Ridge is a haven for creativity and summer fun for ages 3-7 in North Stamford.  Program is offered for 8 weeks from mid June to mid August and provides many activities.

New Canaan Historical Society
This organization is dedicated to historical education and research. It hosts school field trips and a popular annual icecream social.

New Canaan Nature Center
Nature center with a large visitor center and a 40 acre preserve. Many kids programs: summer camps - both day and overnight, onsite preschool & special events.

New Canaan Outback Teen Center, New Canaan CT
The Outback is dedicated to providing a positive and enriching environment in New Canaan where teens want to socialize, recreate & contribute to the community.

New Canaan YMCA
Great sports and enrichment programs, plus summer camp - recreational, sports, diving & gymnastics; all in a newly renovated building.

New Canaan YMCA Aquianas Synchronized Swim Team

The New Canaan YMCA Aquianas is a year round USSS and YMCA competitive synchronized swim team, including beginning level swimmers in five Age Groups all the way to Elite National Team level.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center
The Silvermine Guild Arts Center is a gathering place for artists and art lovers. They offer Art Summer Programs throughout July and August, as well as art classes for adults and children.