Summer 2022

Message from the Director Nurse. Teacher. Police Officer. Chiropractor. Coach. 1
Executive Director. Graphic Designer. Engineer.
Entrepreneur. These are some of the people in our interest in spending summer 2022 with us, I would encourage you,
neighborhood…..who are also Parks and Recreation or them, to reach out to learn more about a broad range of available
Department Alumni! Over the years, hundreds of young positions. Not a young person? Not a problem! We welcome ALL
adults have joined our team of counselors, lifeguards, ages to apply. The only pre-requisites are a positive attitude and a
trail crew, parks crew, and shop clerks. These employees desire to have fun!
are the backbone of our seasonal services. They are
essential to our ability to build community through Speaking of employees, I would like to both thank and congratulate
recreation. the administrative team at the Parks and Recreation Department
and the Center for Active Living. Within the pages of this brochure
While the community benefits greatly from the inclusion you will find the compilation of many, many hours of hard work
of young people in Parks and Recreation employment, and planning, all done in an effort to provide this community with
we believe that the young people equally benefit from programs, events, activities and opportunities that are designed
choosing to spend a summer with us. Often these for the enhancement of your physical, mental and social well-
high-profile positions, by nature, build confidence, being. Quality of programming is always a priority over quantity of
communication skills, responsibility, dedication, programming. That said, the number of quality programs, events,
adaptability, discipline, vigilance, pride in community activities, and opportunities that this team has developed is
and an appreciation for giving back. All of which are the impressive.
building blocks in the foundation of developing well-
rounded individuals. I am confident that there is something within these pages for
everyone. My hope for you is that you carve out some time to
In short, seasonal employment with Parks and Recreation participate in a program, enjoy a park, dip your toes in the Atlantic,
is a Win-Win! Sound like a sales pitch? It is! Parks take a mystery trip, kick a ball, or watch a movie on the beach. I
and Recreation has not been immune from the hiring challenge you to TRY SOMETHING NEW! It doesn’t matter how you
challenges that so many businesses, large and small alike, recreate, just that you do. Go on out and make summer 2022 your
are facing. A shortage in staffing for us, has far reaching best one yet!
impacts that will undoubtedly affect our ability to provide
the high-quality public service to which you have become Robin Cogger, Director
accustomed. If you or someone you know has any York Parks and Recreation Department

“If bread is the first necessity of life,
recreation is a close second”

– Edward Bellamy

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2 Town of York Just a short message to bring the community up-to-date with the Parks
and Recreation Board; for nearly the past two years we have had to learn
Board of Selectmen Message from the Parks and Recreation Board to operate in an electronic alternate universe of Zoom meetings, virtual
Michael Estes athletic and community events and unfortunately, at times, to cancel
Todd Frederick, Chair programs where an effective electronic alternative could not be found.
Kinley Gregg
Marilyn McLaughlin On the RECREATION side of things, we are hoping to return as much as
Robert Palmer, Vice Chair possible to events and activities much as they were in the pre-pandemic
times. The evidence of this is, I believe, contained in this most recent
Mailing Address: outstanding edition of YORKS ILLUSTRATED.
186 York Street, York, ME 03909
Tel. (207) 363-1040 At the Center for Active Living, CAL, much the same is true. More
E-mail [email protected] events and face to face activities at the Center are planned as well as
Fax (207) 351-2967 continuation of the Meals Program, including an increase of meals
Website www.yorkparksandrec.org consumed in the dining room.

Office Location: Robin Cogger and the incredibly dedicated and talented Parks and
200 US Route 1, York, Maine Recreation staff are to be commended for successfully seeing us through
Grant House at Goodrich Park these trying times and moving forward into our spring and summer
programs.
Town Manager
Stephen H. Burns At the November 2nd election, the voters approved a Municipal Parks
Ordinance for the Town of York. This is available on the town website
Administration and copies at the York Public Library. While there are many parks and
Robin Cogger, Parks & Recreation Director recreation areas available and known to our residents, there is no formal
Ryan Coite, Parks Foreman identification and designation of these areas. In the current Municipal
Ryan Avery, Creative Marketing and Community Parks Ordinance eight specific areas were identified, ranging in size from
the Flower Garden Island at the intersection of Route 1 and York Street to
Engagement Coordinator the Town owned Property at the summit of Mt Agamenticus.
Andy Kaherl, Recreation Coordinator
Robin Kerr, Mt. Agamenticus Conservation The purpose of the Parks Ordinance is to identify and develop a general
use and management plan for each of these town owned properties. The
Coordinator PRB will be reviewing each of the properties as contained in the Parks
Janice Callaghan, Administrative Assistant Ordinance. As these are developed, they will be reviewed by the Select
Liz Cooper, Special Events Coordinator Board, addressed with at least one public hearing and ultimately approved
Pam Lombardi, Youth Enrichment Coordinator by the voters at a future election.
Jeffrey Patten, Beach Operations Manager
Nick Darby, Recreation Programmer PRB members have chosen to begin this task with a review and plan for
Mt Agamenticus. This area has a long and successful history of functioning
Center for Active Living Staff as a public recreation area in cooperation with the Mount Agamenticus
Jo-Ellen Ross, Director Steering Committee (Town of York, Town of South Berwick, York Water
Art Jacobs, Program Coordinator District, Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Great Works
Nancy Garfield, Chef Regional Land Trust, and York Land Trust).

Senior Citizens Advisory Board The PRB felt we would learn a lot by this process that will help as we
Carollyn Anderson address the remaining seven areas.
Maxine Brown
Greg Fife, Vice Chair The Board is pleased to have been involved in the development of the
Liz Maziarz Parks Ordinance and we look forward to continuing our work in this area
David McQuade in the coming year.
Debbie Meyers, Chair
John Moschetto Michael G. Modern, Chair
Parks and Recreation Board
Sohier Park Committee Town of York, Maine
Brenda Knapp, Chair
Tony Knox
Barry Leibovitz, Alternate
Susan Moran
Carol Plaisted, Alternate
Brian Ross, Secretary
Diane Ross

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Registration Information and Program Policies Registration for all limited programs with a “registration start 3
date” will begin on Thursday, May 19th, 2022. All programs
that are listed as “ongoing” can be registered for now. Please WARNING,
pay close attention to the deadline dates as you review the
programs! Each program session is considered a new class. dates in calendar
All individuals must register for any sessions they wish to
participate in. Please remember that you are not automatically are closer than they appear!
registered into additional sessions until your registration is
complete, including payment. Nothing hurts a recreation program
faster than participants who wait
Registrations for non-residents will begin on Thursday, May until the last minute to register. Please pay
26th, 2022. close attention to the registration dates.

You may register online at www.yorkparksandrec.org or payment. Your online registration receipt will show your
by calling the office. Office hours are between 8:30am and program details.
4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
We will notify you if the class has been filled, canceled, or
Online Registration Helpful Hints: changed. The York Parks and Recreation Department reserves
the right to cancel or consolidate any program that does not
• When you are registering your child for a program and meet minimum registration numbers.

online registration will not allow you to select your If you need to withdraw from a program, you must notify us no
child’s name because they are ineligible by grade, you less than one week prior to the first day of the program. You
need to manually update their grade in your account. will receive a full refund if we are notified at least one week in
Ages automatically update, but not grades. Try this: advance of the program start date.

s Click on “Account” in the upper left hand corner We do not issue refunds after the start of a program!
s Click on the “Edit” button next to your child’s name
s Select their current grade from the drop down menu. If the Parks and Recreation Department cancels the program
you will receive a full refund.
Click “Save.”
We would like all program participants to be advised that
• If you forgot your Parks and Recreation account password the York School Department has priority over all school
facilities. This, on occasion, may cause recreation programs
please do not create a new account. Instead: to be canceled. We will make every effort to avoid this,
however, should it occur, we will do our best to notify
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rescheduled if possible.
emailed to you (Please note that you may change your
password once you are logged in by clicking on “Account”) Non-residents are subject to an adjustment of fees.

s • Can’t find the program you are looking for? All persons participating in Parks and Recreation Department
sponsored programs and activities do so at their own risk and
Visit www.yorkparksandrec.org and select the “Register without recourse to the Town of York, its agents, officers or
employees.
s Now” tab, a list of all current programs will appear.
Or go to the “Programs” drop down menu and choose Programming Considerations in Light of COVID-19
While things are improving, please note that some programs
s “Register Now” for the programming list. may be modified and/or suspended due to Covid-19. All
Type in the program or keyword that you are looking for programs follow protocol that are designed to temper the risk
and click the “Search Filter” button. This should bring up of the community spread of Covid-19 and follow up-to-date
all programs that pertain to your search. federal, state and local recommendations, guidelines, and
executive orders. All programs are subject to change as a result
• Are you still having problems with online registration? of any changing COVID-19 guidelines.

If so, please call the office during normal business hours
and we would be happy to assist you!

Refunds
We do not send or call with confirmations for our programs.
Consider yourself or your children enrolled in the program
of your choice when you complete your registration and

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4 Scholarship Assistance
Stonewall Kitchen and York Community Service Association, in
Behavior & Conduct Policy conjunction with the York Parks and Recreation Department and
All participants in York Parks and Recreation Department programs York Hospital, offer a scholarship program for children in need.
are expected to behave in a proper and respectful manner. We will These scholarships are available to serve our core programs and
not tolerate any hitting, name calling, foul language, destruction do not include special events. Families needing assistance should
of property or any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the pick up a scholarship application at the Parks and Recreation
staff. In accordance with the severity and frequency of behavior, office. Proof of residency is required at the time of application. All
the Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to dismiss requests are confidential. No child in our community is ever turned
participants from the program. No refund will be given. away from participating in our core programs; however, in recent
years our scholarship program has tripled. If you would like to help
Sportsmanship support our Scholarship efforts by making a contribution, please
The York Parks and Recreation Department sets high standards contact the office at 363-1040.
for good sportsmanship! We encourage fans, coaches and players
to enthusiastically support their team, recognize the outstanding The Mike Sullivan Scholarship
performance of opponents, and always exhibit good sportsmanship This scholarship is awarded, annually, to a York High School
in their words and actions. Senior who has shown promise as a young leader through their
commitment to building community. For more information contact
ADA the Parks and Recreation Office. Be on the lookout in our Fall
If you have a disability or injury and need additional accommodations brochure, when we announce this year’s recipient.
to participate in any of our programs, please contact our office. It is
recommended that request for accommodation be made prior to two STAY CONNECTED WITH YORK PARKS
weeks before a program start date to insure that we can do our best to AND RECREATION THROUGH OUR
provide reasonable accommodation. MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER,
SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE WEB!
Pictures Yorks Illustrated Monthly: Be sure to check
We randomly choose pictures of adults and children who our website each month for the most up to
participate in our programs to be printed in our publications or
posted on social media. Please notify us if you do not wish to have date issue of our newsletter, this is where we will
your picture published or posted. post important information and new programs.
Web: www.yorkparksandrec.org
Parking Facebook: www.facebook.com/yorkmaine
Parks and Recreation Department program participants are not Instagram: @yorkparksandrec
exempt from Town of York parking regulations. When participating
in our programs please pay close attention to permit and/or other
meter requirements.

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A Message from the Parks Foreman Why should you work for Parks Maintenance this 5
summer???
The answer is… why shouldn’t you?! Parks, Beaches and Athletic Fields
Joining our team will provide you a rewarding experience The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the
while gaining technical skills that will only broaden your operations and maintenance of public buildings and grounds,
horizons. You will be part of a team atmosphere, work parks, cemeteries, beaches, recreation facilities and school and
outside, have a flexible schedule, and help maintain and municipal athletic fields. York has an expansive parks system that
beautify the Town of York. You will also: extends from the summit park and conservation lands at Mount
Agamenticus to the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. A bustling tourist
• Learn the principles of turf care, types of trees and shrubs, community during the summer months, our beaches are visited by
correct maintenance practices, conservation practices, thousands of visitors each year, and we work hard to maintain a
and sustainable property management. safe and pristine natural environment.
• Learn to operate a variety of maintenance equipment
including, rotary mowers, tractors, loaders, infield Consisting of mostly seasonal staff, our employees are highly visible
machines and utility vehicles. during the summer months. Our parks crews, custodians and
• Learn about engine performance and maintenance lifeguards are all here to serve the public and set high standards
pertaining to vehicles, gas and diesel motors, small for the care of our parks and beaches. Likewise, we encourage
engines, and electric motors. you to treat our public properties with the respect they deserve.
• Learn how to maintain athletic fields and premiere turf. The health and well-being of these natural resources is of utmost
• Learn the basics of irrigation, cultural practices, turf importance and our goal is to protect them for generations to
nutrition,horticultural practices, field preparation and come.
field lining/layout.
• Learn how to identify, plant, and care for annuals, Beach Information
perennials, shrubs, and trees. Our lifeguard program begins on June 18th and runs through
• Acquire the ability to operate commercial trucks, September 5th. Guards will be on duty every day between 9:30am
maneuver a trailer, stripe a lawn, trim shrubs and hedges, and 4:30pm, and will be stationed at Long Sands, Short Sands and
prune trees, plant grass seed and install sod. Harbor Beaches.
• Maintain a variety of public properties such as beaches,
trails, lighthouses, playgrounds, athletic fields, and parks. The restroom facilities at Long Sands and Harbor Beach will be
open daily from mid-April through October 17th. Short Sands
No experience is required. Only a strong work ethic, restrooms will be open from mid-April through Columbus Day.
willingness to learn, ability to communicate and desire Resident parking stickers are available in the Clerk’s office at
to be part of a team atmosphere is required. For more the York Town Hall. Stickers are $40.00 each and $20.00 each
information on working for us this summer, please contact for seniors (cash or check). They are effective from
Ryan Coite, Parks Foreman, at [email protected] May 15th through October 15th and are good for
York Harbor Beach, Long Sands Beach, Cape
Neddick Beach, York Beach Ball Field and the
Wiggly Bridge.

The Town of York participates in the Maine
Healthy Beaches Program. This is part of
a larger statewide effort to insure healthy,
informed opportunities for swimming and
other recreational water activities along
the coast of Maine. Our beaches are tested
weekly at various locations in order to
provide a standardized quality-assured
monitoring and notification system. For more
information about York’s beaches you may
call the Parks and Recreation office or visit
the Maine Healthy Beaches web site at www.
mainehealthybeaches.org.

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6 Permitted
Beach umbrellas shall not be greater than 8 feet in diameter
PLEASE OBEY ALL radiating from a central pole and be no higher than 7.5 feet high.
BEACH ORDINANCES PROHIBITING:
Canopies or Sport-brellas shall be no greater than 5 feet in height,
• Alcoholic beverages 7 feet wide and 5 feet deep and without grounding wires that
• Dogs on the beach between 8:00am and 6:00pm extend beyond the perimeter of the device.
May 20th through September 20th
• Dogs on beaches are required to be on a leash between Umbrellas, Canopies and Sport-brellas shall not be setup prior to
May 20th and September 20th between the hours of 9:00am. If set up prior to 9:00am they will be subject to removal.
6:00pm and sunrise. These devices left unattended for more than 1.5 hours will be
• Between May 20th through September 20th dogs will be subject to removal.
allowed to be unleashed between sunrise and 8:00am, as
long as the dog is under the voice control of its owner or Please enjoy our beaches, and when you leave, may you only
responsible party. (Owners must carry leashes) leave your footprints behind. York Beaches are Carry In/Carry Out.
• Playing baseball, football, golf or horseshoes Please, help to keep our beaches and community healthy, clean,
• Leaving trash, garbage or waste on the beach and safe.
• Building fires
• Removal of sand or rocks Surfing
• Motor vehicles, horses or ponies • Surfing is prohibited at all public beaches from June 14th to
• Bicycles and including Labor Day between the hours
• Dressing or undressing on the beach or in cars of 9:00am and 5:00pm except as provided for below.
• Easy-up or pop-up tents, referring to any structure with
4 corn er poles and is greater than 4 feet wide by 4 feet long. At Long Sands Beach from June 14th to and including Labor Day
between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm surfing is permitted
within the mixed-use zone subject to the following conditions.
(A) A surf leash will be properly always engaged when the
surfboard is in the water.
(B) Surfers shall maintain a minimum distance of 35’ from any
swimmer.
(C) Surfing is prohibited within the Safe Swim Zone.

• Surfing at Short Sands Beach is always prohibited and is
controlled by the Ellis Short Sands Park Ordinances.

How can you help us?
• Help us keep our beaches clean by minimizing the amount of
trash you produce and always picking up after your pets. York
has adopted the Carry In Carry Out policy. There are no trash
receptacles, all trash must be taken with you, including pet
waste. Please, help keep our community clean, and do your part.

• When visiting one of our parks, fields or beaches you can help us
by picking up a piece of litter when you leave.

• Coaches and teams can help us by making sure all trash, water
bottles and clothing is picked up before you leave our athletic
fields. Put goals and benches back to their intended areas.
Recognize wear areas in the turf! Rotate drills so the same area
is not being used constantly. Please don’t practice or play on
a field that has standing water, the damage it causes will take
months to heal.

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Nubble Light Gift Shop and Restroom 7
Hours of Operation
Restrooms: End of April-Late October (7 days per week) is extremely important and is largely dependent on community
7:00am-7:00pm volunteers. Under the watchful eye of the Sohier Park Committee,
Gift Shop: First of May-Mid October (7 days per week) the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for maintenance
9:00am-7:00pm and operations at the Park. Funding is primarily derived from a small
Please note that hours may be subject to change. gift shop, which is located in the Welcome Center at the park. A
team of more than 40 dedicated volunteers help keep the park and
Find Us on Social Media and the Web island in tip-top shape. The Gift Shop is open daily from late April
New Online Store www.NubbleLightStore.com through late October. Please come visit us.
Please visit our website www.NubbleLight.org to see our webcams.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/capeneddick If you can’t visit in person, be sure to check out our online store:
Instagram: @NubbleLighthouse www.NubbleLightStore.com

Nubble Light/Sohier Park All proceeds go to the upkeep of Sohier Park and Nubble Light.
Our community has one of the most beautiful lighthouse parks in
the country. The preservation and upkeep of this historic landmark Nubble Lighthouse needs ambassador volunteers for this season.
Take photos and answer questions from visitors from all over the
world! Volunteer for a few hours per week or more.

If you are interested in becoming a Nubble Light ambassador or gift
shop volunteer, please contact Brian Ross at [email protected].

Nubble Raffles and Donations
We will, once again, be running the “Visit the Nubble” Raffle.
Tickets are available for $10.00 each, at the Grant House and Gift
Shop. Tickets are sold 1,000 at a time and one lucky winner will be
picked from each set of 1,000 tickets sold. Winners, and up to four
friends, will enjoy four hours on the island with complimentary
lunch. We will work with you on a date that fits your schedule and
that of our lightkeeper. All proceeds benefit the lighthouse, park,
and gift shop. Tickets on sale year round!

Donations can always be made at the Gift Shop, from our website,
or by sending a check to:

Nubble Light,
186 York Street,
York, ME  03909

JOHN GRIFFIN

OWNER + DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

[email protected]
Office 207.835.4769 / Cell 207.272.9430

www.griffingriffinlighting.com

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8 Towns of York and South Berwick, The York Water District, Maine
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Great Works Regional
Mount Agamenticus Land Trust, and York Land Trust. Together, these partners strive to
Conservation Program maintain safe, responsible, and enjoyable public access to Mount
One thing that became apparent early A’s trail system while conserving the unfragmented forests and
on in the Covid-19 pandemic, is that biological richness that exists here.
the Mount Agamenticus region is
an essential resource for the local Over the years the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program
community and beyond. Like other staff and volunteers that have worked together to remediate
communities across the country, the trails, improve trail signage, and to enhance visitor understanding,
Mount A area saw a dramatic increase experiences, and safety. Although pandemic protocols limited the
larger volunteer groups seen in previous years, over one hundred
in use as people sought outdoor spaces people assisted with conservation work totaling 758 hours of
where they could be active at a safe social volunteer labor in 2021. Noteworthy accomplishments include
distance. While most other activities were not available, visitation emergency ATV access around RingTrail, 60 acres of invasive plant
in the Mount A region surged. This unprecedented demand survey and removal, replacement of three boardwalks totaling 85
underscores the value that this area has always had as a prominent linear feet, Lodge exterior painting and repairs, GIS inventory of
attraction and community resource. unmarked trails, over 200 new native plantings, summit shrubland
habitat management, trail sign updates, and 70 tons of gravel
Mount A provides a much-needed respite, a place for people to added to Norman Mill Trail.
safely recreate, reconnect, and have fun during this difficult time.
Studies show that being outdoors and in nature has a significant In addition, public outreach and environmental education
impact on overall physical and mental health by reducing stress, continued to help visitors understand the unique resources located
social isolation, depression, obesity, respiratory problems and here and the importance of responsible low-impact recreation as
more. Visiting Mount A’s summit park and trail system is a great they set out to explore the area. We saw the return of school and
way to take in fresh air, the sights and sounds of nature, and be in camp groups to the Learning Lodge in April, and it was re-opened
the company of friends and family. to the public with limited hours from July through October. Staff
led 18 public programs, including monthly partner programs with
Mount Agamenticus is also an economical and environmental the Center for Wildlife and developed two new programs (Youth
benefit to the community, a favorite destination for enjoying Introduction to Hiking & Leave No Trace and monthly Nature
incredible views and miles of well-marked and maintained trails. It Journal Club), and hosted special events such as the Big A 50K, Trail
is an important resource for wildlife habitat and clean water. The Challenge, and an inaugural Plein Air Paint Out.
three-hilled area is home to vernal pool species, rare plants and
animals and is the heart of five watersheds that provide drinking As we look ahead to 2022 with parking lot and restroom upgrades,
water for southern York County residents. we are excited to continue this valuable work and ensure Mount
A continues to be a safe place for all people to form a connection
State, local and non-profit landowners work together to protect
and cooperatively manage this land. These landowners make up
the Mount Agamenticus Steering Committee and include: The

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to the outdoors. Increased use and expanded infrastructure 9
improvements will require increased operational support. A fully
funded and operational Conservation Program is imperative, along a recreational path or hiking trail. Stories are swapped out
allowing us to protect the Town’s and partner investments while seasonally, so new books will be posted at the start of spring,
meeting the public’s needs and expectations. More information summer, and fall! Start your walk at the lowest parking lot on the
about these projects, planning documents, maps and more can be Ring Trail, continue along the west side of Ring, and then up the
viewed on the Mount A website at: agamenticus.org Witch Hazel Trail to finish on the summit. Distance is 1.3 miles.

The following provides information on the many guided, self- Tree ID Loop: This walk consists of 15 stations where visitors
guided and volunteer opportunities available at Mount A this year. can stop and take a moment to try and determine the identity of
We hope you get an opportunity to safely explore Mount A soon, some of Mount A’s common tree species. Trees can be identified
experience it for yourself, and make your own memorable nature by examining the bark, leaves, twigs, and other features. Each Tree
connections! ID Point has a flip-up style sign so that hikers can try to properly
identify the tree before revealing the correct answer. This is a
Visit the Summit Learning Lodge fun, informative, and interactive activity for learners of all ages.
The walk starts on the Big A Trail, takes you across the summit
and Gift Shop park, to the north then down Witch Hazel Trail to Ring, then along
Lodge: For the 2022 season, the summit Learning Lodge will be Hairpin and up the Summit Staircase, where you will finish behind
open to the public on most Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm- the summit Learning Lodge on the eastern side of the summit.
4:00pm from Memorial Day weekend to Indigenous Peoples Distance is .6 miles. A full color PDF map and guide to this walk is
Day. The Lodge is also available during the week for scheduled available at agamenticus.org; click on “Plan Your Visit,” then “Trails
group visits and guided programming. To learn more about the & Activities.”
educational options available, fill out our Group Registration form
located at agamenticus.org or reach out via our contact form.
We’ll be ready for school groups indoors starting mid-May and will
continue to schedule through the end of October! The Lodge is not
currently available for events or functions.

A note about groups: All organized groups or groups with ten
or more people visiting Mount Agamenticus must fill out our
Group Registration form prior to their visit. This form allows us to
determine applicable fees as well as better track the activities that
take place at Mount A and help ensure careful stewardship of the
land. Furthermore, we will be better able to assist groups in planning
their visit, verify that there are adequate staff and facilities and
ensure there are no conflicts with other groups or activities.

Gift Shop: The Gift Shop will be open during Lodge hours, most
Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00pm-4:00pm, starting Memorial Day
weekend to Indigenous Peoples Day. In addition to locally designed
and printed Mount A logo gear, we’re also happy to support
local artists as well as carry products made by companies that
promote sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. All
purchases made at the gift shop directly support the work we do
here at Mount A, from the upkeep of the trails and facilities to our
educational outreach efforts in the Learning Lodge and beyond.
Thank you for helping us grow!

Hit the Trails
StoryWalk: The StoryWalk® program combines the benefits of
physical activity, time outdoors in nature, literacy, and family

time by taking children’s books and posting them, in pieces,

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10 May 14th 10:00am-12:00pm
Pollinator Playdate at Mount Agamenticus
Attend a Guided Program June 18th 10:00am-12:00pm
Mount Agamenticus Nature Journal Club Beginner Bird Hike at the Center for Wildlife
July 9th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Meets the third Sunday of each month May-October Nature’s Night Shift at Mount Agamenticus
9:00am-11:00am August 13th 10:00am-12:00pm
May 15th, June 19th, July 17th, August 21st, September 18th, Summer Stroll and Tree ID (location TBD)
October 16th September 10th 10:00am-12:00pm
A Nature Journal Club is intended to be a diverse community of art Eyes Like a Hawk at Mount Agamenticus
makers and naturalists of all levels, who come together to connect October 22nd 4:00pm-6:00pm
to nature through art. Participants will develop artistic and naturalist Halloween in Nature at Mount Agamenticus
skills and deepen their love of nature. The Mount Agamenticus
Nature Journal Club is open to all ages and artistic abilities! Join us for Special Events
a casual outdoor gathering on the third Sunday of each month from 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out
9:00am-11:00am at the summit of Mount A. Bring your journal and art
supplies with you. We’ll have some supplies available to share! Advance Saturday, July 30th
registration is still required this season, donations are happily We are excited to announce that we will, once again, partner with
accepted (though not required). For more information and to the Friends of Mount A and York Art Association to host artists at the
register visit: agamenticus.org/nature-journal-club. mountain! A Plein Air Paint Out is an outdoor event where artists paint
on site, completing their paintings within several hours on any trail or
Youth Intro to Hiking and Leave No Trace summit vista at the mountain. The public is welcome to spectate while
Grades K-3: Saturday, May 21; June 25; August 27 artists paint. Artists will then exhibit their ready to hang paintings
Grades 4-6: Sunday, May 22; June 26; August 28 during a reception later that evening at the York Art Association and
9:00am-12:00pm will be on display and available for sale the following month.
This program is for beginner and first-time youth hikers (with Stay tuned for more information and a call to artists! Artist registration
their grown-ups). Through a variety of fun games and hands-on and details will be coming soon to www.agamenticus.org.
activities in our summit Learning Lodge and outside at the summit,
participants will receive an overview of the 7 Principles of “Leave Mt. A Trail Challenge 5K/1 Mile – HYBRID
no Trace,” learning how to properly “Plan Ahead and Prepare” for a Virtually from Friday, September 9th- Friday, September 16th
hike. Using what they’ve learned, youth participants will then work Live on Saturday, September 17th
together with staff to plan our group’s hike. We’ll hit the First Hill See Full Details in Road Race Section
trails, kids in the lead, taking plenty of time to stop along the way!
Hike may range from moderate to difficult. Each session is limited Give Back and Help Make a Difference!
to 12 people; youth must be accompanied by an adult. Additional More than 50,000 individuals, families, summer camps, and school
autumn sessions may be announced. $20 per adult/child pair + $8 groups come to the mountain each year to enjoy the summit and
for each additional participant. trails for picnicking, hawk watching, hiking, trail running, mountain
biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and other uses. Seasonal trail
This program is also available to families and individual small crews and volunteers work hard to maintain the area’s extensive
groups; please fill out the Group Registration Form at agamenticus. recreational trail system that is open for public use, however, there
org if interested in scheduling! is still much more to do!

Programs with the Center for Wildlife Join Us on a Community Work Day!
Saturdays Want to help steward an incredible natural resource? The
Join us for a monthly program with our neighbors at the Center for Conservation Crew hosts monthly Community Work Days from
Wildlife and learn about the many facets of conservation work! You’ll April through November. Each Work Day has a theme, with tasks
meet some of the Center’s Animal Ambassadors and have a chance for people of all skill/experience levels. Topics include basic trail
to explore the beautiful habitat we share with them and their wild maintenance, invasive species removal, boardwalk construction,
kin here in the Mount A region. For descriptions of these programs, painting, and many more. Community Work Days are generally held
visit thecenterforwildlife.org/events. Full details (including any on Saturdays, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, with light refreshments
location changes) for each of the programs below will be announced. afterward. We provide the necessary tools and supplies, sunblock,
Registration is required. Mark your calendars! and bug spray for each event. Just bring sturdy shoes, gloves, a
April 16th 10:00am-12:00pm water bottle, and energy.
Wetland Hike at the Center for Wildlife

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2022 Community Work Days: 11
April 23rd 9:00am-12:30pm: Earth Day Trash Clean Up
May 21st 9:00am-12:30pm: Spring Trail Maintenance Check out the Mount A Website for all scheduled events,
June 4th 9:00am-12:30pm: National Trails Day and Intro to Trail Adoption opportunities to get involved, and more at: www.agamenticus.org
July 16th 9:00am-12:30pm: Invasive Species Management
August 6th 9:00am-12:30pm: Boardwalk Construction
September 17th Times TBD: Assist with Trail 5K/1Mi Challenge  
October 1st 9:00am-12:30pm: Shrubland Management
November 5th 9:00am-12:30pm: Summit Park Beautification

Limited spaces are available. Advanced registration required. For more
information and to sign up, e-mail: [email protected].

Adopt-a-Trail
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region depends upon
volunteers to help maintain 15 miles of popular trails. The
Adopt-a-Trail program allows volunteers to take responsibility
for stewardship of a specific trail. Adopters report issues, clear
drainages, trim brush, collect litter, and more. Participants
contribute at their own level, and on their own schedule, with a
minimum requirement of two trail working days a year. Tools and
annual training provided!

Become a Learning Lodge & Summit Park Docent
Seasonal volunteers are needed to greet weekend visitors as they
explore the summit, answer questions, recommend trail routes,
assist with scheduled groups, and help to explain our current work
and conservation goals. Please contact us for more information and
apply today!

More Opportunities to Help
• Looking for a volunteer opportunity for your group or
organization? Consider adopting a summit plant bed and helping
us care for our native plants!
• Join the Friends of Mount A and attend monthly meetings to plan
and advocate for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program
• Donations and monetary contributions are also always welcome
and greatly appreciated!

Many hands make light work!

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Center For Active Living The Center for Active Living is located at 36 Main 13
Street in York Beach and is operated by the Town of
York Parks and Recreation Department. The Center’s Programs and activities change from month to month. Programs
staff is dedicated to providing individuals in our vary from a few times a week to once a season or year. Please see
community, age 50 and over, with opportunities The Scoop monthly for specific programs and details. We tend to
to socialize, learn, recreate, and be well, through program according to the following areas:
participation in activities and programs that are Cards and Board Games
designed to enrich the mind, body, and soul. The Creative Arts
Center is open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, Education
except holidays and between Christmas Eve and New Exercise and Wellness
Year’s Day. Lunch Program
Nature and Outdoor Recreation
The Center publishes a monthly newsletter and Special Events
program guide, The Scoop. If you would like to receive Sport
a copy of The Scoop in the mail, please call the Center Trips
for Active Living office and sign-up to be on the Other Programs
mailing list. The Scoop is available for pick-up at the We always welcome program ideas from participants and potential
Center’s office and at the York Parks and Recreation participants. It is our goal to accommodate everyone who cares
office, as well as being posted on the York Parks and to participate. If you have a special need, please let us know at
Recreation website (https://www.yorkparksandrec. the time of registration, and we will do our best to accommodate.
org/center-for-active-living/senior-programs/). Programs are subject to minimum and maximum participation
In order to receive the monthly newsletter and numbers based on several factors. Please, register early to avoid
periodical emails, you need to register on a yearly disappointment of a cancellation or waitlist.
basis. Registration for 2022-2023 begins in May 2022.
To register, either complete the form that will be in Programming Considerations
the May and June Scoop or call the Center, 207-363- in Light of COVID-19
1036. If you do not re-register by mid-September, you
will miss out on receiving The Scoop by mail and our While things are improving, please note that some programs
regular email updates. If you are a York resident or may be modified and/or suspended due to Covid-19. All
York property taxpayer, registration is free. If you live programs follow protocol that are designed to temper the
outside of York and would like to participate in the
Center’s programs, a $25.00 annual user fee applies risk of the community spread of Covid-19 and follow up-to-
(year goes from July 1st to June 30th). date federal, state and local recommendations, guidelines,
and executive orders. All programs are subject to change as
Most programs are open to all area residents with a result of any changing COVID-19 guidelines. Trips may have
priority given to York Residents. A few programs, additional COVID-19 requirements based on the venue and
however, are reserved for York Residents only. The
vast majority of programs, including meals, require CDC recommendations for transportation.
pre-registration. Some programs are free while other
programs have a fee. Program fees are payable at
the time of registration. Fees are paid either via
credit/debit card or check. Scholarships and payment
plans are available to York Residents. If you would
benefit from the assistance of a scholarship or
payment plan, we’d be happy to help. A few programs
require a certain level of physical functioning (e.g.,
Fitness Walking requires that you can walk a mile
comfortably). To register for programs, including
meals, call the Center at 207-363-1036. You may also
register for most programs (excluding meals) online
via the York Parks and Recreation website.

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including dates, time, pricing, prerequisites,
A warm welcome to new staff and registration deadlines, please consult The
at the CAL! Scoop near the end of each month for the
upcoming month’s programs.

Art Jacobs, Program Coordinator Cards and Board Games
We are thrilled to welcome Art Jacobs to the Parks and Recreation
Team. Art brings with him a diverse and skilled background The following programs are drop-in, self-directed programs; no
in recreation programming for all ages. He is experienced in a cost or reservation needed. All levels of players are welcomed!
variety of older adult recreation programming including one of his Consult The Scoop to be sure the day has not changed. You are also
favorites…the coordination of mystery trips. Art has been married welcome to come in with older adult friends during our regular
to his wife, Michelle, for 31 years. They have two daughters Aubrey hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm) to play a board or card
and Hannah. Art lives in Rochester, NH and has worked for the past game of your choosing, based on available space. A good time
22 years for the Rochester Recreation Department. His hobbies to do this is during our open Café time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-
include spending time with family and friends, Disney, camping, 11:00am, in the dining room.
coaching, hunting, fishing, and any other outdoor activities. Art is • Backgammon, Checkers, Chess – Thursdays, 1:15pm-4:00pm,
excited to start this new chapter in his life with us; he looks forward Dining Room
to meeting each of you, hearing your stories, getting to know you • Bridge – Tuesdays, 1:15pm, Dining Room
and working to provide you with the very best in CAL programming.  • Cribbage – Tuesdays,10:00am, Card Room
• Dominoes/Mexican Train – Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm,
Becky Osgood, Kitchen Utility Associate Card Room
We are equally as thrilled to welcome Rebecca Osgood (Becky) • Hand and Foot Card Game – Tuesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm,
to the team. Becky is a lifelong resident of the area having Card Room
been born in York and now residing in Cape Neddick with her • Mahjong – Fridays, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Card Room
husband of almost 23 years, David. Their daughter Heather and • Poker – Mondays, 12:00pm-4:00pm and Wednesdays,
her husband Cory, along with Becky’s granddaughter Lily, also 1:15pm-4:00pm, Dining Room
reside in Cape Neddick. Becky is an animal lover and enjoys • Scrabble – Mondays, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Card Room
spending time outside on adventures with family and friends. • Wii Bowling – Thursdays, 1:15pm-3:45pm, Activity Room

Bridge Lessons
Thursdays, 1:15pm
If you’ve always wanted to learn to play bridge or need a refresher
course, this program is for you. Register by calling the Center (207-
363-1036) by the Monday prior to the Thursday you desire to begin
instruction so that someone is present to teach you.

Mahjong Lessons
Thursdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm
If you’re interested in learning to play Mahjong, our regular
Mahjong players are ready to help. Register by calling the Center
(207-363-1036) by the Tuesday prior to the Thursday you want to
begin instruction so that someone is present to teach you.

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Craft Club
Tuesdays, 1:30pm-3:00pm the added bonus of helping with fall prevention. We will use various
Do you knit, crochet, or do other needlework? Love to scrapbook? equipment, chairs, and your body. Prerequisite: able to walk without a
Maybe you make cards or jewelry. Are you tired of crafting at home device. Weather permitting, this program will be done outdoors. 
alone? Whatever you enjoy doing, you are invited to pack it up and
bring it to the Center on Tuesday afternoons for a gathering of similar Chair Exercise
minded, craft-loving adults. This is also an opportunity to socialize, Instructor: Jonna Dijkstra, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified
share ideas, and learn a new craft from an experienced crafter. Senior Fitness Consultant, and owner of Inspired Movement.
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:15am
Craft Classes This program is geared towards providing a fun cardio, strengthening,
Each month you will find one or two craft programs offered at the and flexibility exercise program for individuals who either are unable
Center. We will be offering a wide variety of programs including, to exercise standing or prefer to exercise from a sitting position.
but not limited to, card making, rock art, learn to knit and cookie This is a great way to get a good workout, gain cognitively as well as
decorating. Do you have a craft skill that you’d like to share? Let us physically, and have fun without the risk of falling.
know, we welcome new ideas and programs.
Exercise by Video
Exercise and Wellness Programs Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00am-9:45am and
Balance Fun and Workouts Fridays, 10:45am-11:30am
Instructor: Jonna Dijkstra, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Join a drop-in (no registration), self-directed, video-led, free
Senior Fitness Consultant, and owner of Inspired Movement. program. Come ready to move with others and the video.
Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:15am
Jonna will introduce you to a series of workouts that help improve Nordic Walking Sticks
balance and strengthen joints. Balance and strength go hand-in-hand Fall dates to be announced in The Scoop
in preventing falls and maintaining independent living. Classes consist The instructor will lead the group on a walk using Nordic walking
of cardio, flexibility, and strengthening exercise to provide an overall sticks. No experience or equipment needed beyond good walking
fun workout. Jonna can modify any exercise to meet your specific shoes or boots. CAL will provide the walking sticks and poles and
needs. Weather permitting, this program will be done outdoors. show you how to use the sticks to gain the best fitness advantage,
enjoyment, and walking position. The group will venture out to
Brain Games and Movement for Overall Wellness different natural walking areas in York. This is a great way to get
Instructor: Jonna Dijkstra, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified exercise and enjoy the outdoors and socialize; exercise combined
Senior Fitness Consultant, and owner of Inspired Movement. with fresh air are great for the mind, body, and spirit. Participants
Thursdays, 10:00am-10:45am should be able to walk one mile comfortably, outdoors.
Combining thinking and moving is a terrific way to improve your
cognitive skills. This class will focus on our body and mind connection. Line Dancing with Diane Anderson
Jonna will be introducing fun games to keep your mind sharp with Wednesdays, 9:15am-10:15am and Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am
If you enjoy line dancing, plan to join others and kick up your heels!
Based on space, you can select to participate once or twice a week.

Tai Chi
Fridays, 1:00pm – Activity Room
This is a self-directed, drop-in, free program. There is no instructor,
but experienced participants are ready to guide less experienced
participants. Typically, participants utilize a video to guide them
through the exercises.

Walking Groups
Seasonally, the Senior Citizens Advisory Board leads 2 levels of
walking groups. Contact the Center for the summer 2022 schedule.

Zumba
Instructor: Rhonda DiCarlo, Certified Zumba Instructor
Tuesdays, 8:30am-9:30am
An additional time slot may be added so check The Scoop each
month. Get a great fitness workout while engaging in dancing to
Latin and International music.

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Check The Scoop monthly, for up-to-date education program
information. Education programs are offered throughout the year. Dinner Club To Go
A variety of topics are presented including elder law, local history, Wednesday evenings, twice monthly
nature, and wellness. Most education programs are free, have If you are tired of cooking, unable to drive, want to avoid the crowds,
limited number of spaces, and require advanced registration. don’t drive at night, or want to relax and eat at home, then this
program is for you. The Center for Active Living has partnered with a
AARP Smart Driver™ Course few local restaurants to provide a limited choice menu for delivery.
May and June You can order for yourself, your family, and/or invite others to your
On successful completion of the course, you should be eligible for a home to dine together. Volunteers will deliver your meal. To order
multi-year discount on your automobile insurance. The course is taught call the Center for Active Living, 207-363-1036, by the deadline date
by an AARP trained volunteer. Class size is limited so register early. and time. When ordering, please pay by credit/debit card. Meals will
Cost: $20.00 for AARP members; $25.00 for non-members of AARP; be delivered between 5:00pm and 5:45pm. See The Scoop for the
payable by check to the instructor at start of course; no cash or date, restaurant, menu, and deadline for ordering for that month.
credit card payments. Call the Center (207-363-1036) for more There is no delivery charge; you only pay the cost of your meal(s)
information or to register. and, if you choose, a gratuity to the restaurant.

Medicare Basics Special Meals
October Lobster Bake
Medicare annual open enrollment takes place in late October August
to early December. Do you need help understanding Medicare? In keeping with tradition, the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge of York will
Then, this program is for you. This program will be provided by a offer their annual summer lobster bake for the Center on a Friday in
Medicare educator. See The Scoop in September for details. August. The Masons will cook the lobsters and Nancy, CAL Chef, will
provide all the extras to complete the meal. Details, including cost and
Learn About Different Community Agencies and registration deadline date, will be in the July Scoop.
Town of York Services
Periodically, we will have different community agencies or town Steakout
departments come in and chat with you about their services and Presented by York Police Department (YPD)
your needs. Examples include Town of York Departments, York September
Community Service Association (YCSA), York Hospital Hospice and This has become a favorite tradition! The YPD will be grilling steak
Homecare, Heart-to-Heart, and York Police Department. and chicken and serving your meal. Nancy, CAL Chef, will provide
the extras to complete the meal. Watch The Scoop in August and
Technology Assistance Available Upon Request September for details, including cost and registration deadline date.
If you need help with your smart phone, tablet, laptop, or other
device, or want to learn how to use Zoom, we have volunteers ATTENTION
ready and willing to assist you. This service is typically available one
Saturday per month. York Veterans!

Meal Programs York’s Committee for Veterans’ Affairs wants to know
We provide lunch 4 days per week. Three days as Lunch-To-Go, and how we can help, but we need to know who you are!
1 day as Dine-In, for a donation of $5.00 per meal. Periodically, Currently there is no database of veterans who live in
we offer special meals that may have a higher price. Our in-house York. Please assist the committee by contacting any one
chef, Nancy, works to provide the very best in both the variety of the members via our link at https://www.yorkmaine.
and quality of meals. In addition to the lunch menu, Nancy org/442/Committee-for-Veterans-Affairs or directly
provides muffins for purchase most days; 5 muffins for $2.00 or
10 muffins for $4.00. Monthly menus may be found in The Scoop with Committee Chair, Barry Waddell by email at
or on the Parks and Recreation website under Center for Active [email protected], or by phone 207-361-4799.
Living/Programs. To secure a meal or purchase muffins, please
make a reservation by Friday prior to the week of pickup. Contact Our goal: No vet left behind!
the Center to learn more about how you can begin to enjoy our
meal program.

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Candlepin Bowling
Nature and Outdoor Recreation On a monthly basis in spring, fall, and winter, we will be bowling
Introduction to Bicycling and Adapted Cycles at Bowl-A-Rama in Portsmouth, NH. All levels of bowlers are
In collaboration with Northeast Passage, a program of the welcome and for those bowlers who desire, bumpers are available.
University of New Hampshire, College of Health & Human Services, Participants will need to provide their own transportation. See The
Department of Recreation Management and Policy, we will offer a Scoop each month for date and time.
fun opportunity for older adults to get back on a bicycle. Northeast
Passage staff are experts in the field of adapted cycling. They will Introduction to Pickleball
bring a wide variety of bicycles including e-bicycles, handcycles, and Late Spring-Early Fall
recumbent bicycles for you to try out in our parking lot. You also If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play pickleball or feel that
can bring your own bicycle and Northeast Passage staff will check you need to practice your skills before you’re up for a full game,
it out for safety and see if you can safely ride it. Additionally, the then this program is for you. The goal is fun and learning, in a
Town of York’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee will provide a brief recreational, non-competitive atmosphere. The program will be
presentation on safe cycling, and provide you with opportunities to held in the parking lot at the Center for Active Living. All equipment
try out different types of bicycles in our parking lot. will be provided.

Cycling Program/Rides Trips/Excursions
In collaboration with Northeast Passage, we will offer a few We are thrilled to, once
cycling opportunities at parks in the area. Northeast Passage will again, be planning trips
provide adapted cycles, bicycles, and helmets for all participants. for your enjoyment. Each
Participants may also select to ride their own bike provided it is in month we will venture out
safe working condition and the individual can safely ride it. Keep both locally and beyond
an eye on The Scoop for details including dates, location, cost, and York to enjoy a different
registration deadline date. experience. Trips outside
York typically involve
Kayaking on the York River with Northeast Passage transportation on our bus. Here are a few of the trips that are in
One session in July and one session in August, Weekday for 2hrs. the works:
In collaboration with Northeast Passage, a program of the University of • A Day in Portland : Visit Portland Art Museum in the morning,
New Hampshire, College of Health & Human Services, Department of have lunch in the Old Port, take the Duck Boat Tour in the
Recreation Management and Policy, we will provide two opportunities afternoon or spend time on your own in the Old Port - May 18th
for you to venture out on the water in a kayak. Newbies as well as • Puffin Cruise with Audubon Naturalists in New Harbor, Maine -
experienced paddlers are welcome to join. Northeast Passage will Summer 2022, date TBA
provide the ACA certified instructors/Maine Sea Kayak Guides, plus all • Broadway Touring Performance of Hairspray at Merrill
the equipment including life jackets, paddles, and kayaks. Northeast Auditorium, Portland – Wednesday, June 22
Passage has a variety of different paddle-craft to get individuals out • Mystery Trips – dates TBA
enjoying the water and will share their expertise on adaptations for • Sea Dogs Game – date TBA
anyone who may need modifications after injury or illness, or due to
aging. Details including location, date and time, and cost will be in The Other Programs
Scoop in June and July. Bingo For Fun
Monthly
Lawn Games Depending on the weather, we will play BINGO indoors or
May-September outdoors.
Come try your hand at shuffleboard or corn hole. At times, other
lawn games will also be available. We would love to get some Book Club
competition going for those interested. Third Wednesday of Each Month, 2:00pm
Every month a different title will be read and discussed. Books will be
Special Events available on loan from the York Public Library and be picked up from
Throughout the year, the Center for Active Living hosts a variety and returned to the Center for Active Living. Each month, readers
of special events which have included, a spring fling, ice cream will gather at the Center to discuss the book. When possible, the
socials, outdoor concerts, summer cook-out, fall festivals, and book will be announced the month prior to its discussion.
more. We change it up annually so be sure to check The Scoop
regularly to see what we have in store from month to month.

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Peace of Mind S.O.S. Sand Bucket Program
It’s never too early to be thinking about winter safety. If you live in
Twice a month, typically on Wednesday late mornings (dates and York, are unable to obtain a sand bucket on your own, and have no
times in The Scoop each month), Janie Sweeney, Family Service one to help you get a sand bucket to sand your steps, sidewalk, and/
Manager, York Community Service Association (YCSA) will be at or driveway during the winter months, this program is for you. S.O.S.
the Center for Active Living to meet individually with older adults (Serving Our Seniors) is again offering York adults who meet the criteria,
to discuss any concerns or needs you currently have or about the opportunity to obtain a 5-gallon bucket filled with a sand salt
aging in place for yourself or a family member/significant other. mixture for your steps and walkways. This program is a collaboration
She can help you with immediate needs such as grocery shopping, among S.O.S., the York Parks & Recreation Dept., and the Town of
food pantry, financial assistance for home repairs, emergency York Police Department. If you meet the criteria to participate and are
funds for utilities and medical expenses, applications for a variety interested, please call the Center for Active Living in September and
of assistance programs (e.g., fuel assistance). All meetings are October to have a bucket delivered to your home in early November.
confidential between Janie and you.
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Adult Programs Basketball LOCATION: CRES gym
DAYS: Mondays & Tuesdays
Men’s Over 30 Basketball (NO basketball July 4th or 5th)
Men’s Over 30 Basketball will return this summer TIMES: 7:00pm and/or 8:00pm
as pick-up games with teams chosen nightly. This

program is ongoing throughout the year but will Golf Clinics for Adult Beginners

follow a Thursday and Sunday evening schedule for Join us in learning the game of golf from the PGA Professional Staff
at Cape Neddick Country Club. Each day will focus on a specified
the summer beginning Sunday, May 29th area of the game. Participants will
learn the proper way to hold and
STARTS: Ongoing throughout the swing a club as well as rules and
etiquette to ensure they are fully
year – summer prepared to play on the course.
The last day of each session will
schedule goes into effect include time on the golf course
utilizing skills learned. For more
May 29th information about our instructors,
please visit www.capeneddickgolf.com/
COST: $4.00 per player per night

Drop In

$150 for a 1 year unlimited pass

LOCATION: York Middle School Gym

DAYS: Thursday & Sunday

TIME: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Basketball playerdevelopment.

Adult 4 on 4 Summer League CNCC will supply clubs and other

Back and better than ever! This is a 4 on 4 basketball equipment, if needed. Space is limited.

league for those who are over the age of 18. Games In the event of cancellation due to

will be played during the evening at Coastal Ridge weather, the clinic will be rescheduled.

Elementary School. Rosters must have a minimum of REGISTRATION: Ongoing

6 players and a maximum of 10 players. To be eligible DATES: Session 1: June 29th-

for playoffs, players MUST play in at least 4 regular July 20th

season games. Playoff format: teams will be seeded Session 2: August 3rd-

based on their regular season record. A champion will August 24th

be crowned on August 9th. COST: $120.00 per session

REGISTRATION: Ongoing LOCATION: Cape Neddick

STARTS: May 23rd Country Club

ENDS: August 9th DAYS: Wednesdays

COST: $250.00 per team TIME: 3:30pm-4:30pm

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HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training REGISTRATION: Ongoing

at Long Sands Beach DATES: Spring: April 11th - June 16th

Join us on the beach at 6:00am for some High Intensity Interval Fall: September 12th - November 14th

Training (HIIT)! This program is designed to give you a full body COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident

workout at each class! Get your beach body on the beach! Amanda $150.00 for both, morning

has been training a variety of health and fitness classes for 13 and evening programs

years. Her passion is to help people reach their fitness goals and $10.00 Senior Discount

improve their quality of life. Class will meet at the bathhouse LOCATION: York Beach Fire Department

but will use the length of the beach for its workout. Two, 4-week DAYS/TIMES: Morning Session: Mon/Wed: 8:00am-9:00am or

sessions are available. Classes will meet three times a week. Please Evening Session: Tues/Thurs: 5:15pm-6:15pm

bring your own yoga mat, hand weights, towel, and water.

INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Gunter Soccer Games – Co-Ed Pick Up (18 & up)

REGISTRATION: Ongoing The Parks and Recreation Department will be reserving the Bog

DATES: Session 1: June 20th-July 15th Road soccer field on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

(No class July 4th) This is an informal program that is free and open to both men and

Session 2: July 18th-August 12th women. This program has been extremely successful from the

COST: $90.00 Resident/ $100.00 Non-Resident start, and we expect it to be just as popular this year. There is no

$15 Drop-in Fee registration fee or pre-registration requirement. Simply go to the

LOCATION: Long Sands Beach in front of the Bathhouse field and enjoy a couple of hours of informal scrimmaging. The

DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays program will start on Sunday, May 1st. Have fun!

TIME: 6:00am-7:00am STARTS: May 1st

Jacki’s Dance Aerobic Program ENDS: Late fall
It’s never too early to sign up and commit to a fitness program!!
Fitness leader, Jacki Sorensen created her nationally recognized COST: FREE
program of “serious fitness fun” over 30 years ago. This class
appeals to all ages who want the benefits of regular exercise but LOCATION: Bog Road Soccer Field
also want to be motivated to stick with a program. The program
combines the fun of dancing with the health benefits of a balanced DAYS: Sundays
workout. Each hour consists of stretching, strengthening, and easy
to follow aerobic dance moves. Everyone participates at his or her TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
own level. You get a great workout without ever knowing it!!

If you have any question as to whether this class is right for you, please

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Tennis & Pickleball Programming This popular 24/7 online booking program allows York residents
The courts at York High School will be undergoing construction this to schedule court time at the YHS courts. Players are able to
summer. Courts 4 & 5 (upper courts) will have temporary pickleball see the court schedule, and with a simple point and click,
lines for shared mixed use, this summer. bookings can be made. No software downloads are necessary,
During construction, in an effort to help meet the increasing only internet access. This program runs from the close of school
demand for pickleball, the Parks and Recreation Department will until the end of September. This program is for York Residents
offer temporary pickleball courts on the upper parking lot at the ONLY. You may register by calling our office at 363-1040.
Bog Road Athletic Fields Complex. Registrations will be processed daily, and you will receive an
account and password from tennisbookings.com, in your email
Due to the construction on Courts 1, 2 & 3, we will not offer tennis within 24 hours of registration.
lessons this summer. We look forward to the return of tennis Rules:
lessons in 2023! • Registrants may hold no more than one reservation for play,
in any given day. Reservations are
available on a 7-day schedule.
• Registrations are limited to two (2) per household, each at
the $20.00 registration fee.
• Bookings must be reserved in advance and the current day’s
reservations will be closed at 12:01 am.
• Reservations are available for 1 hour time slots.
• Residents may use the courts without reservations on a
space-available basis, without charge.
• Players must yield to a registrant who has booked the court.
• Any abuse of the system, we reserve the right to cancel your
membership.
• We reserve the right to change the policies of the program.
• We reserve the right to limit the number of registrations per
year.
• Use of courts for profit is not allowed.
• All courts are subject to closure for renovations or repairs at
any time.
Note: Courts 1, 2 & 3 will be under construction this
summer.
• Courts 4 & 5 (upper courts) will be lined for shared mixed
use, this summer, allowing for tennis and pickleball play.
• Bog Road Courts will be available for pickleball use for the
summer of 2022.
• York residents only. Proof of residency required. If you are
not listed in town census please provide copy of electric bill.
• Must have actually dated booking receipt in hand to use
courts, registration receipt is not valid.

Be on the lookout for complete information, and how to
register for this online scheduler at our website, www.
yorkparksandrec.org.

Please Note: Courts are not available during High School
Practices, Matches, P.E. Classes, or Town Tennis and Pickleball
Lessons/Programs.

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Tennis or Pickleball Ladder - Adult Yoga Outdoors with A Welcome Haven

Have you ever wanted to play tennis or pickleball but couldn’t find Our meditative, gentle yoga classes will move at a steady pace,
anyone to play with? Do you always end up playing against the
same person, repeatedly? Would you like to play against a variety slowly cycling through a series of stretches, breath practices and

poses. Though one can expect a few standing poses, as well as

of opponents throughout the summer? Would you like to schedule balance exercises, we’ll spend most of the class on our mats. While

matches at the convenience of both you and your opponents? The the intensity may be lower, the focus and commitment are high.

Parks and Recreation Department will be providing the service of This class is appropriate for all levels and ages of practitioners.
organizing both an adult tennis ladder and an adult pickleball ladder.
Players will contact each other to arrange playing times and will be Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear loose fitting clothing to

allow for easy movement.  

responsible for scheduling their own court time. The High School INSTRUCTOR: Maria Lovo 500 RYT

courts by the track are available for tennis and pickleball ladder play, REGISTRATION: Ongoing
during construction of the lower courts. Additionally, temporary
pickleball courts will be available at the Bog Road Athletic Complex. DATES: Session 1: June 2nd-June 30th

Session 2: July 2nd-July 30th

The ladder will run from Monday, June 20th throughout the summer. Session 3: August 2nd- August 30th   

Participants must be 16 years and older. NOTE – an email address is COST: $50 Resident

required. If you do not have an email address, simply come in and $60 Non-Resident per session
pick up your roster at our office.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing $15 Drop-In Fee

LOCATION: Moulton Park

STARTS: June 20th DAYS: Tuesdays, Thursdays,

ENDS: August 19th and Saturdays
COST: FREE
LOCATION: York High School Courts 4 & 5 Mixed Use TIME: 8:30am-9:30am

Bog Road Courts 1, 2, 3 & 4 Pickleball Only

TIME: Self-Schedule

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Yoga at Short Sands Beach Yoga On York Beach Yoga - Harbor Beach

Our class includes yoga postures (asanas) encompassing full body Aaaahhhh Summer on the Seacoast of Maine!!!! Come enjoy an
stretching, flexibility and balance movements. This class is designed athletic, all levels vinyasa yoga class with Yoga On York on Maine’s
for all ages and is of benefit to deconditioned participants as well beautiful Harbor Beach. This class is both vigorous and calming.
as to athletes. It can be a class to get you back in contact with your Breathing deeply, moving mindfully…. the soothing sounds of the
body or alleviate soreness and tightness from your athletic/sports ocean waves, the poignant smells of salt air, the gentle morning
pursuits or routine activities. No experience is necessary. This will sun (or not), the occasional nibble of a gnat (or not), the sounds of
not be a boring, “Am I done yet??” class. Try it, you will like it! nature, and the visit from a random dog while you are in down dog all
make this beach yoga bliss. At Yoga On York’s Beach Yoga classes you
Please bring water, a mat and/or large beach towel. We will use yoga will be clearly guided with verbal queues to bring your attention to
healthy body alignment. Various options of the poses are instructed to
blocks and yoga straps (which are provided) to enhance your practice. accommodate all levels of experience. Time to mindfully stretch and
strengthen your body, moving to the flow of your deep breathing and
INSTRUCTOR: Andy Ferragamo the sound of the ocean does wonders for health and wellness!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through July 3rd

DATES: June 28th-September 8th

COST: $125 Resident / $145 Non-Resident You should be able to get up & down from the ground with ease to

$15.00 per day drop-in fee – cash or check only! attend this class.

LOCATION: Short Sands Beach REGISTRATION: Ongoing until start date or drop-in

DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays STARTS: May 30th (Only Monday of the Summer)

TIME: 7:00am-8:00am ENDS: September 11th

DATES: May 30th, June 5th, 19th, & 26th, July 3rd,

17th, & 24th

August 14th & 28th, September 11th

COST: $150.00 for the summer session or

$20.00 per day drop-in

LOCATION: Harbor Beach

DAYS: Sundays (one Monday on May 30th)

TIME: 7:00am-8:00am

Already a member at Yoga on York? You can use your class card for

any of the Sunday beach classes.

Rain cancellations, for those who register for the session, can be
made up at any Yoga on York studio yoga class that week.

Reminder! Parks and Recreation Department program
participants are not exempt from following Town of York

ordinances governing beach parking regulations.

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Yoga On York Mt. A Yoga – Mt. Agamenticus GOT GEAR?

Come enjoy an athletic, all levels vinyasa yoga class with Yoga on EQUIPMENT SWAP PROGRAM
York on the top of Mount Agamenticus. Mount Agamenticus is
known for its unique trail system and rich natural resources. State, Join the York Parks and Recreation Community Equipment Swap
local, and non-profit landowners are working together to balance Page on Facebook! Feel free to advertise/ post items you are
protection of these lands for wildlife habitat and water quality looking to swap, donate or sell (on your own terms). Too often
while providing opportunities for safe and sustainable recreation. we find out after the fact that people have thrown away gently
At Yoga on York’s Mount Agamenticus classes you will be clearly used gear when people in our community are looking for just
guided with verbal queues to bring your attention to healthy that item. Hopefully this helps you clean out your closets or, on
body alignment. Various options of the poses are instructed to the receiving end, helps you get equipment for kids just starting
accommodate all levels of experience. Time to mindfully stretch or soon to grow out of expensive new equipment. We do not
and strengthen your body, moving to the flow of your deep monitor deals, money transactions etc. This is simply a group
breathing and the sound of nature and beautiful views for health to post your items or request items. For items being exchanged
and wellness! you are welcome to use the Grant House as a drop off and pick
up location, which will prove helpful as we’re open from 8:30am
You should be able to get up & down from the ground with ease to – 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Items must be picked up within 48
hours at the office as we have very limited storage space.
attend this class.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing program start date or drop-in

STARTS: June 12th

ENDS: September 18th

DATES: June 12th, July 10th & 24th, August 7th & 21st,

September 4th & 18th

COST: $150.00 for the summer session or

$20.00 per day drop-in

LOCATION: Mt. Agamenticus summit

(by the overlook, by the picnic table)

DAYS: Sunday

TIME: 7:30am-8:30am

(7:00am if you’d like to hike to the top before class)

Are you up early and ready to get the day going? Join Yoga on York Staff

at 7:00am and hike (Blueberry Bluff) to the summit for yoga class.

Already a member at Yoga on York? You can use your class card for
any of the Sunday beach classes.

Rain cancellations, for those who register for the session, can be
made up at any Yoga on York studio yoga class that week.

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Youth Programs Programming Considerations Junior Adventure Camp
in Light of COVID-19
Ages 5-8
While things are improving, please note that
some programs may be modified and/or Junior Adventure Camp will meet at Village Elementary School,

suspended due to Covid-19. All programs follow beginning, Monday, June 27th and ending Friday, August 19th.
protocol that are designed to temper the risk of
the community spread of Covid-19 and follow up- JAC offers a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and
to-date federal, state and local recommendations,
guidelines, and executive orders. All programs games. If you’re looking for a week of fun, JAC is the place for you!
are subject to change as a result of any changing
Field trips are included in the weekly camp rate.
COVID-19 guidelines.
MEET THE STAFF: We will provide an opportunity for campers to
Summer Adventure Camps
Finally, we’re back! Junior and Outdoor Adventure meet our day camp staff and share important information that will
Camps will be going on field trips for the first time
since the pandemic began. help make your camp experience a success. Be on the look-out in

Our Adventure Camps are designed for Monday- early June for counselor bios and camp information.
Friday, all day, all week fun! Build new friendships,
explore your creativity, and develop skills, all while REGISTRATION: Opens 8:30am, Thursday, May 19th online,
having FUN!
phone, or in-person registration
There will be 8 weeks of camp, June 27th-August
19th. Weekly registration ends at 4:00pm on the

Camp hours will be 7:30am-5:00pm. Thursday prior to each week of camp.

Registration will be by the week only, no daily STARTS: Monday, June 27th
registrations.
ENDS: Friday, August 19th
No camp on July 4th
COST: One Week: $285.00 Resident/$300 Non-Residents
Junior Adventure Camp will be for ages 5-8.
Outdoor Adventure Camp will be for ages 9-14. Includes all activities and field trips.
Registration will open for JAC and OAC on Thursday,
May 19th, and will be on a first come, first serve LOCATION: Village Elementary School
basis.
DAYS: Monday-Friday, full week registration only
All 8 weeks of camp will be open for registration.
Full payment will be due at the time of registration. TIME: 7:30am-5:00pm
You must register by 4:00pm on the Thursday prior
to the week of camp you wish to register for. If You Snooze, We Lose ... Please Register Early!!!

If you would benefit from a scholarship in order to Many programs are adversely affected every year due to
attend camp, please contact our office, to apply, participants waiting until the last minute to register.
PRIOR to Wednesday, May 18th.
There is a point when a program must be cancelled or modified
if there are insufficient registrations. All programs require a high
level of coordination which includes facility scheduling, staffing,
volunteer recruitment, and the purchasing of supplies. You will
notice many of our programs have registration deadlines. If there is
room after a deadline, late registrations will be accepted with a late
fee and if it is a youth program your child may not be guaranteed a

t-shirt, hat, ball, etc. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Outdoor Adventure Camp Athletic & Sports
Camps, Leagues and
Ages 9-14 Other Programs, too…

Outdoor Adventure Camp will meet at York Middle School, We are happy to offer a wide variety of camps, leagues, and ongoing programs. There’s sure to be something to keep everyone active this
summer. Please note that camps are listed alphabetically by category.
beginning, Monday, June 27th and ending Friday, August 19th.

OAC offers a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and

games. If you’re looking for a week of fun, OAC is the place for you!

Field trips are included in the weekly camp rate.

MEET THE STAFF: We will provide an opportunity for campers to

meet our day camp staff and share important information that will

help make your camp experience a success. Be on the look-out in

early June for counselor bios and camp information.

REGISTRATION: Opens 8:30am, Thursday, May 19th online, phone,

or in-person registration

Weekly registration ends at 4:00pm on the

Thursday prior to each week of camp.

STARTS: Monday, June 27th

ENDS: Friday, August 19th

COST: One Week: $285.00 Resident / $300 Non-Residents

Includes all activities and field trips.

LOCATION: York Middle School

DAYS: Monday-Friday, full week registration only

TIME: 7:30am-5:00pm

Rec by the River

Ages 3 ½ & 4

Rec by the River is designed for our youngest of campers. This is a

great opportunity to introduce the little ones to a camp experience,

meet new friends and build relationships. Time will be spent doing

activities such as outdoor sports, games, arts & crafts, trail hikes

and story walks. Rec by the River will be held at the Grant House

at Goodrich Park. The camp will be filled with outdoor activities,

but we will use the barn for some small group, indoor projects.

Campers must be potty trained.

REGISTRATION: May 19th until full

Weekly registration ends at 4:00pm on the

Thursday prior to each week of camp.

DATE: Week 1: July 18th-22nd

Week 2 : July 25th-29th

Week 3 : August 1st-5th

COST: One Week: $135.00 Resident/$150.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Grant House at Goodrich Park

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

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Refund Policy:

We do not issue refunds after the start of a program!
Full refund issued, only, if we are notified, at least,
one week prior to the start date of any program.
Full refunds issued if a program is cancelled.

Basketball - Little Wildcat Hoop Camp Basketball - Oceanside Hoop Camp

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Children Entering 3rd-8th Grade
This fun-filled week of basketball is geared toward our youngest Oceanside Hoop Camp provides a go–go–go, fun, pressure-free
learning environment while teaching fundamentals along with
hoopsters. The emphasis will be on FUN!! Through games and game decision making situations. The program will improve
individual skills through small group and team activities. The
activities, campers will learn proper shooting technique and shooting daily schedule will build confidence and self-esteem in all players
skills, along with the fundamentals of dribbling and passing. Hoops regardless of their current abilities. We are committed to improving
will be lowered to build confidence. Camp Director and Certified skills and enjoyment of the game. Join us in developing into a
better basketball player with coaches who love to teach. Campers
Board Official, Seth Cole is no stranger to youth basketball as he has should bring a willingness to have fun, plenty of water, sunscreen,
sneakers, and lunch.
been coaching Lil Ballers and K-1 Basketball for several years. Seth

will, again, be accompanied by Luke Mackey, who has been a part of Returning Camp Directors, Lani Silversides and Sam Leal bring with
camp since its inception. Luke, a teacher in the York School system, is them years of personal experience and instructional basketball
also part of the York High School coaching staff. knowledge. Lani and Sam will be accompanied by former and
current high school stars along with high school and middle school
Please be sure to send your camper with comfortable clothes and coaches. The entire Oceanside coaching team loves the game of
sneakers, a re-fillable water bottle, and sunscreen (please apply basketball and they are all enthusiastic about helping you develop
your game.
before arrival).

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

STARTS: July 25th Camp Features:
ENDS: July 29th
COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident • Every camper will receive a reversible camp jersey at check-in

LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary • Team and individual awards will be presented throughout the

DAYS: Monday-Friday week
TIME: 9:00am-11:00am
• Team games

• Olympic Games Day

• Age and ability grouping

• Baskets that can be lowered for youngest basketball players if

necessary

• Funk fun dress up day

• New/exciting fundamental teaching stations

• Fun free throw and shooting competitions

• Tournament games with balanced teams

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 8th, or until full

STARTS: July 11th

ENDS: July 15th

COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-resident

LOCATION: York High School Gymnasium & Parking Lot

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

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Basketball-Wildcat Camp with on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The
league will be split up into two divisions: 4th-6th grade and 7th-
York High School Coaches & Players 9th grade. The 4th-6th grade division will have their games on
Tuesdays and the 7th-9th grade division will have their games on
Grades 3rd-9th Wednesdays. If we miss a Tuesday or Wednesday, the make-up will
take place that same week on Thursday. These will be competitive
Join York High School Boys Basketball coaches Jerry Hill, Josh games but having fun is priority #1. Rosters will be created by
the York Parks & Recreation Department. While our basketball
Herbein, and Luke Mackey, along with other coaches and York High camps and winter leagues emphasize instruction, skill-building
and fundamentals, the goal of Summer Swish is to give kids an
School players, for a week of development guaranteed to take your opportunity to put what they’ve learned, in those settings, to
practice through game play. We do understand that players may
game to the next level. Jerry Hill is currently the York High School not be able to make every game.

Boys Head Basketball Coach and a Social Studies teacher. He

coached for 31 years in New Jersey before moving to Maine.

He has coached many Division I, II and III players over the course of

his coaching career. Jerry played Division III basketball at Ramapo

College of New Jersey. All aspects of the game will be covered,

jam-packed into a week of serious fun!

Camp Features: A reversible game jersey will be provided to all players. Please bring

• Camp T-Shirt a water bottle with plenty of water, and sunscreen (please apply

• Instruction in all phases of the game before arrival).

• Game Competition REGISTRATION: Ongoing through June 21st

• Individual Skills Test Documentation STARTS: Week of June 28th

• Foul Shooting Competition ENDS: Week of August 10th

• 3-Point Competition COST: $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-Resident

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through June 10th, or until full LOCATION: Bog Road Outdoor Court

STARTS: June 20th DAYS: Grades 4-6 - Tuesdays

ENDS: June 24th Grades 7-9 - Wednesdays

COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident Makeup days on Thursdays

LOCATION: York High School TIME: 5:30pm-7:00pm

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm CrossFit Harpoon – Pre-Teens Youth Camp

Basketball-Summer Swish Ages 8-12

Evening Summer Basketball League The CrossFit Harpoon Youth program is a great way for kids to do

Grades 4th-9th (Grade your child is entering in the fall) physical activity in a fun and engaging format. Our goals for the
Taking it back to its roots and heading outside this summer!
SWISH has become a summer favorite for basketball players of all Youth Program are far reaching as well as immediately focused: we
ages. Summer Swish runs from June 28th through August 10th,
teach them sound points-of-performance in athletic movements

that have universal application as well as how to develop motor

recruitment pathways, ensuring safe and efficient movement now

as well as into the future. Along the way, we hope that we instill

a healthy understanding with what fitness is and what it means

to them. Our classes also provide an opportunity to hone life

skills, such as persevering, working hard, acknowledging personal

responsibility, accepting feedback, working with others, following

rules, and exhibiting etiquette.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

STARTS: August 8th

ENDS: August 12th

COST: $150.00

LOCATION: CrossFit Harpoon, 1090 US Rte. 1, York

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 10:00am-1:00pm

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Farm Camp while increasing self-confidence and making new friends. Through

Ages 6-12 a variety of field hockey drills, games, and development stations,
Enjoy educational and fun days at a horse farm! Campers will learn
about horses, goats, chickens, bees, butterflies, and gardening. you will be able to practice all of the techniques used in the sport,

They will also participate in light farm chores including grooming such as; dribbling, passing, and receiving, ball control, shooting,

horses and collecting eggs from the chickens. Campers will enjoy defensive tackling, positioning, etc. This program is open to all skill

adventurous nature walks with our goats and go for pony rides! levels and players are grouped based on previous experience, to
Farm Camp would not be complete without STEM activities, arts
& crafts, sprinkler fun and water games. Campers should bring ensure that everyone receives the appropriate instruction.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 23rd, or until full

long pants with boots and shorts with sneakers. They should also STARTS: August 8th

bring lunch, snacks, drinks, sunscreen & bug spray. Bathing suits ENDS: August 12th
and beach towels are optional for the water games. Certified riding
helmets will be provided when campers take pony rides. COST: $150.00 (Includes T-Shirt)

LOCATION: York High School Field Hockey Field

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full DAYS: Monday-Friday

DATES: Session 1: June 27th-29th TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 2: July 11th-13th Golf Clinics for Juniors
Session 3: July 18th-20th
Session 4: July 25th-27th Ages 6-9
Join us in learning the game of golf from the PGA Professional Staff at
Session 5: August 1st-3rd Cape Neddick Country Club. Each day will focus on a specified area of
the game. Participants will learn the proper way to hold and swing a
Session 6: August 8th-10th club as well as rules and etiquette to ensure they are fully prepared to
Session 7: August 15th-17th play on the course. The last day of each session will include time on
Session 8: August 22nd-24th the golf course utilizing skills learned. For more information about our
instructors, please visit www.capeneddickgolf.com/player development.
COST: $295.00 per session, per camper

(max of 12 per session)

LOCATION: Mahogany Bay Farm, 44 Major McIntire Road CNCC will supply clubs and other equipment, if needed. Space is
York, ME 03909
DAYS: Monday-Wednesday limited. In the event of cancellation due to weather, the clinic will

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm be rescheduled.

Field Hockey Camp - Seacoast United REGISTRATION: Ongoing

Grades 3rd-8th DATES: Session 1: June 27th-July 25th (No clinic July 4th)
Seacoast United’s Field Hockey camp is designed to help beginner
and emerging players develop individual and team skills, while Session 2: August 1st-August 22nd
improving their technique and understanding of the game. The
emphasis will be to build a solid foundation, through small group COST: $100.00 per session

LOCATION: Cape Neddick Country Club

DAYS: Mondays

TIME: 12:00pm-1:00pm

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Lifeguard Camp
Ages 10-12
The York Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program is a week-
long program for aspiring lifeguards, taught by our USLA Certified
Lifeguard staff, that provides instruction in first-aid, CPR, ocean safety,
rescue techniques, rescue equipment, jet ski and water rescue boat
training and on the job training experiences. Instruction, supervision,
and activities are managed by experienced certified lifeguards
and educators. Swimmers, ages 10-12, who can swim (the Crawl)
a minimum of 25 yards, are welcome. Additional activities include
interpretive and educational presentations from members of the local
community. For example, presentations and hands-on experiences
with the York Rescue Water Emergency Tactical Team will be a part of
this program.

SAFETY FIRST! The York Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program

offers step-by-step skill development with a safety-first motto.

We take pride in offering a variety of challenging activities in a fun

atmosphere designed for young people who want to be safe at the

beach and learn about what it takes to be a member of the York Beach

Ocean Rescue Lifeguard service. Camaraderie, respect, building self-

esteem, physical conditioning and good clean fun are all important

aspects of this exciting and engaging program.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 17th, or full

STARTS: July 18th

ENDS: July 22nd

COST: $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident

Golf Clinics for Juniors LOCATION: Long Sands Bathhouse

Ages 10-13 DAYS: Monday-Friday

Join us in learning the game of golf from the PGA Professional TIMES: 9:00am-12:00pm

Staff at Cape Neddick Country Club. Each day will focus on a REQUIREMENT: Swimmers, ages 10-12, who can swim the crawl

specified area of the game. Participants will learn the proper way a minimum of 25 yards

to hold and swing a club as well as rules and etiquette to ensure

they are fully prepared to play on the course. The last day of each

session will include time on the golf course utilizing skills learned.

For more information about our instructors, please visit www.

capeneddickgolf.com/playerdevelopment.

CNCC will supply clubs and other equipment, if needed. Space is

limited. In the event of cancellation due to weather, the clinic will

be rescheduled.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

DATES: Session 1: June 27th-July 25th (No clinic July 4th)

Session 2: August 1st-August 22nd

COST: $100.00 per session

LOCATION: Cape Neddick Country Club

DAYS: Mondays

TIME: 1:30pm-2:30pm

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Lifeguard Camp rider instruction and adult supervision for the 2-hour sessions.

Ages 13-16 Your child’s safety will be their priority. Beyond safety we will be

The York Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program is a week- developing rider skills and confidence.

long program for aspiring lifeguards, taught by our USLA Certified Want to volunteer to ride coach? Are you a parent of a rider willing

Open Water Lifeguards, that provides instruction in first-aid, CPR, to ride a long and help? To sign up as a volunteer coach visit the

ocean safety, rescue techniques, rescue equipment, jet ski and website below.

water rescue boat training and on the job training experiences. REGISTRATION: http://www.seacoastvelokids.com/summer-ride-

Instruction, supervision, and activities are managed by experienced program.html

certified lifeguards and educators. Swimmers, ages 13-16, who STARTS: July 13th

can swim 50 yards without stopping, are welcome. Additional ENDS: August 17th

activities include CPR Training and interpretive and educational COST: $5.00 suggested donation per ride,

presentations from members of the local community. For example, or $40.00 for the 7-week session

presentations and hands on experiences with the York Rescue LOCATION: First night meet at Coastal Ridge Elementary School

Water Emergency Tactical Team will be a part of this program. DAYS: Wednesdays

SAFETY FIRST! The York Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Program offers step-by-step skill development with a safety-first YOU NEED: Your own bike and helmet - we will provide snacks,

motto. We take pride in offering a variety of challenging activities in hydration and loads of fun.

a fun atmosphere designed for young people who want to be safe Kids needing a bike can contact us for use of our

at the beach and learn about what it takes to be a member of the 20”, 24”, 26” and 27.5” bikes - supplies are limited.

York Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeguard service. Camaraderie, respect,

building self-esteem, physical conditioning and good clean fun are

all important aspects of this exciting and engaging program.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 17th, or full

STARTS: July 25th

ENDS: July 29th

COST: $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Long Sands Bathhouse

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

REQUIREMENT: Swimmers, ages 13-16, who can swim 50 yards

without stopping.

Mountain Biking – Summer Ride

with Seacoast Velokids

Ages 6 and up
We are pleased to be working with Seacoast VeloKids to bring
Mountain Biking to York. Seacoast VeloKids is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the introduction and promotion of
cycling to the youth of New Hampshire and Maine’s Seacoast
communities. The goal is to promote cycling as a lifelong activity as
part of a healthy lifestyle. Summer Ride is back with 2 locations and
2 days of the week. Seacoast VeloKids will continue their regular
program at Stratham Hill Park on Sundays, and have a Wednesday
Night Program right here in York! This program is geared towards
young kids who are ready to take riding to the next level. The
program is open to self-sufficient riders who can manage basic
trails with no assistance. Instructors will be teaching these riders
more advanced skills to allow them to become more confident
riders as well as allowing them to experience the fun of riding
with their peers. Time will be allocated to discuss trail stewardship

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Sailing 101 – An Introduction to Seamanship Soccer - Seacoast United Grassroots Camp

Boys and Girls Ages 8-10 and 11-13 Ages 3-5 with Parent Participation
We are pleased to have partnered, once again, with the Agamenticus
Yacht Club to offer this unique introduction to Seamanship. In this Seacoast United Grassroots Camp is a unique opportunity for
2-day mini-camp, participants will be introduced to the basics of
sailing; knot-tying, points of sail, wind & tides, parts of the boat, and young children to get involved in the game of soccer. In each
more. The first day of the camp will be spent preparing to set sail on
day 2, aboard one of the Club’s J-22 Sail Boats. If sailing is something class, the main objective is to teach while having fun. The overall
that you’ve always wanted to try, this is the opportunity for you! No
boating or sailing background is necessary. This camp is run by AYC’s theme is for children to relate having fun with playing soccer
knowledgeable staff. All campers will be provided a list of items to
bring, including appropriate clothing and footwear, prior to the camp and to develop the necessary skills to be a competitive player
start date. Space is limited, please register early.
in the future. The program offers a unique learning experience

for all involved. Each age group is appropriately challenged with

specifically designed developmental games and activities.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 1st

STARTS: August 8th

ENDS: August 12th

Please Note: The 2nd Saturday times may vary, slightly, to allow COST: $90.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)

ample time for sailing. A makeup session will be offered if LOCATION: Bog Road Fields

cancellation due to inclement weather occurs. DAYS: Monday-Friday

INSTRUCTOR: Agamenticus Yacht Club Staff TIME: 9:00am-9:45am

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

DAYS/DATES: Saturday, June 25th and Saturday, July 2nd

(Rain Date July 9th)

COST: $60.00

LOCATION: Agamenticus Yacht Club, York Harbor

TIMES: Ages 8-10: 10:00am-12:00pm

Ages 11-13: 1:00pm-3:00pm

We are pleased to announce, that together with the Town, the

Agamenticus Yacht Club will be hosting the 2022 Maine State C420

Sailing Championships on August 1st and 2nd. See complete event

details in the York Days Section of this brochure.

Soccer - York High School

Wildcat Soccer Camp

Grades 2nd-8th

Champions are built in the offseason

This one-week camp for children grades 2nd-8th, aims to get each

player to their own personal next level. Dribbling, passing, defending,

and shooting skills, along with team concepts, will be introduced

by current York boys and girls high school soccer players under the

supervision of current York Boys Varsity Coach, former Clemson

Tiger, Julie Johnson and current York Girls Varsity Coach, Nick Hanlon.

Players will leave camp with tools that, with enough practice, can take

them to the next level! Players will be divided by grade level at camp.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 25th

ENDS: July 29th

COST: $75.00 Resident / $85.00 Non-Resident

(T-shirt included)

LOCATION: York High School

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm

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Soccer - Seacoast United Half Day Camp IT’S BACK! Street (Ball) Hockey League

Ages 6-14 Grades 3rd-6th

Seacoast United Half Day Camp program is a fantastic way for your Street (Ball) Hockey is a form of ice hockey, except it is played on

child to be introduced to SUSC’s fun developmental approach to the dry ground and in sneakers. Anyone can play because knowing

game. Our professional, dedicated, full time coaching staff will offer how to ice skate is not a requirement! Participants will have

sessions full of fun technical challenges and game play. This allows the opportunity to put a stick in their hands and then learn the

players to develop a love for the game while developing important basics of the game without the challenges of on-ice concerns. The

skills. Seacoast United’s Summer Skills Half Day Soccer Camp program will begin with learning the fundamentals and progress

appropriately challenges in a fun learning environment. This program to weekly games. Sticks provided. T-Shirt included.

will focus on individual skills which are crucial to all players’ confidence REGISTRATION: Ongoing

with the ball. These classes will also incorporate their skill work into STARTS: June 27th (no meeting on July 4th)

scrimmage play allowing all players a chance to recognize how their ENDS: August 8th (make-up date,

confidence with the ball relates to game play situations and success. if necessary, August 15th)

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 1st COST: $65.00 Residents / $75.00 Non-Residents

STARTS: August 8th LOCATION: Bog Rd. Upper Parking Lot

ENDS: August 12th DAYS: Mondays

COST: $155.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included) TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm

LOCATION: Bog Road Fields

DAYS: Monday-Friday Strong Girls –

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm Program by SG United Foundation

Grades 2nd-5th

The SG United Foundation is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization

whose mission is to empower girls to be strong, confident,

and resilient through sports, physical activity alongside mental

health and well-being activities. Through physical activity, sports,

mindfulness, and positive education curriculum this program

teaches girls how to develop their strong bodies and tap into their

kind hearts and unstoppable minds.

Once your Strong Girl is registered, please visit the following to

enter additional information: https://sgunitedfoundation.org/

participant-registration

Please send your child with a snack, sneakers, and a water bottle.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

STARTS: August 1st

ENDS: August 5th

COST: $95.00

LOCATION: York High School Track

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-11:00am

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Surf Camp – Ride the Five!

Ages 8-15

Liquid Dreams is offering “Ride the 5” surf camp, once again, for

kids ages 8 to 15! This camp is designed to teach all 5 wave and

watercraft activities LDS has to offer: surfing, boogie boarding, skim

boarding, stand up paddling, and body surfing... all in 5 days!

Each day, the Ride the 5 camp will begin at 10:00am at our Long

Sands location in York, where students will be equipped with

wetsuits and surfboards for a 1-2-hour morning surf lesson.

Following the lesson, the students will break for lunch, and maybe

a sandcastle or two...After lunch, students will learn another of

the water activities that best fit the conditions that day. Ride the Surfing Camp

5 camp will break at 3:00pm every day, with student pickup at

3:15pm. Students should bring a lunch, bathing suit, towel, and Ages 6-9

sunscreen. If you own your own board or wetsuit feel free to bring Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor will

it to class. guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They will cover

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the waves.

DATES: Week #1: July 18th-July 22nd Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will also be

Week #2: August 1st-August 5th discussed. Classes will be offered mornings from 8:00am-9:00am

COST: $395.00 in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive

This is a $100.00 discount for these 3 weeks, by 7:45am. All equipment and supplies will be provided by Liquid

only through Parks & Recreation! Dreams surf shop, however, if you own your own board or wetsuit

LOCATION: Liquid Dreams – Long Sands Beach feel free to bring it to class.

Students meet at Liquid Dreams REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full

DAYS: Monday-Friday DATES: Week #1: June 27th-July 1st

TIME: 10:00am-3:15pm Week #2: July 4th-July 8th

Any student that takes a class with Liquid Dreams (Yes! There will be camp on July 4th)

Surf Shop can receive a 10% Week #3: July 11th-July 15th

discount on wetsuits and all accessories, plus Week #4: July 25th-July 29th

$50.00 off the purchase of a board. Week #5: August 1st-August 5th

COST: $90.00

LOCATION: Surfing area at Long Sands Beach -

students meet at Liquid Dreams

DAYS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

TIME: 8:00am-9:00am (Please arrive by 7:45am)

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Surfing Camp

Ages 10 and Up

Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor

will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They will

cover paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the

waves. Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will

also be discussed. Classes will be evenings from 5:30pm-7:00pm

in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive

by 5:15pm. All equipment and supplies will be provided by Liquid

Dreams Surf Shop, however, if you own your own board, feel free

to bring it to class. Classes are limited, so be sure to sign up now!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full

DATES: Week #1: June 27th-July 1st

Week #2: July 4th-July 8th

(Yes! There will be camp on July 4th)

Week #3: July 11th-July 15th

Week #4: July 25th-July 29th

Week #5: August 1st-August 5th

COST: $135.00

LOCATION: Surfing area at Long Sands Beach –

students meet at Liquid Dreams

DAYS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

TIME: 5:30pm-7:00pm (Please arrive by 5:15pm)

Tennis Programming

Due to the construction on Courts 1, 2 & 3, and in an effort to
reduce demand on Courts 4 & 5, we will not offer youth tennis
lessons this summer. We look forward to the return of lessons
in 2023!

Track & Field

Ages 6-14

The York Parks and Recreation Track & Field Program is designed

specifically to introduce the sport at the recreation level. This is an

instructional program where participants will learn about correct

stretching and conditioning exercises to avoid injury, as well as

running, sprinting, shot put, and relays. Returning coach, Cori

Galante, has created a welcoming and exciting environment where Register On Time...

everyone will have fun! Nothing hurts a recreation program faster than
participants who wait until the last minute to register.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing Please pay close attention to the registration dates.

STARTS: June 28th Youth Intro to Hiking and Leave No Trace
Grades K-3 and 4-6
ENDS: August 11th (if necessary, See full program details in the Mt. A section of this catalog!

make up day August 16th)

COST: $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York High School Track

DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays

TIMES: Ages 6-9 from 8:30am-9:45am

Ages 10-14 from 10:00am-11:15am

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Youth Enrichment Art Camp – Let’s Create! sculpture, and mixed-media techniques. An important part of being
Programs
Ages 5-6 an artist is finding inspiration in the world around you, so artists will
have time to be playful and enjoy being in a creative environment
Ready, set, create! In Art Camp artists will together. Artists will take home their artwork when they finish it.

use a variety of art materials to create This camp is for everyone who loves art!

masterpieces. We will explore 2D and Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink.
INSTRUCTOR: Alexis Kochka - VES Art Teacher
3D materials and use paint, printmaking, REGISTRATION: Ongoing

sculpture, and mixed-media techniques.

An important part of being an artist is STARTS: July 18th

finding inspiration in the world around ENDS: July 22nd

you, so artists will have time to be COST: $115.00 Resident / $125.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Village Elementary School Art Room
playful and enjoy being in a creative DAYS: Monday-Friday

environment together. Artists will take

home their artwork when they finish it. TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm

This camp is for everyone who loves art!

Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink. Birding for Beginners

INSTRUCTOR: Alexis Kochka - Ages 5-8

VES Art Teacher This camp is for the birds! We will be learning to identify birds by their

REGISTRATION: Ongoing calls and songs, their patterns of behaviors, and by their plumage.

STARTS: July 18th Each day we will have a different activity centered on bird behavior,

ENDS: July 22nd bird habitat, or learning about a particular species or type of bird. All

COST: $115.00 Resident / skill levels are accepted and no birding experience is required.

$125.00 Non-Resident Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink.

LOCATION: Village Elementary Please wear outdoor clothing, if bad weather we will be inside in

School Art Room Maker Space.

DAYS: Monday-Friday INSTRUCTOR: Candra Glen

TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm REGISTRATION: Ongoing

Art Camp STARTS: July 26th

Ages 7-10 ENDS: July 29th
Ready, set, create! In Art Camp artists will
use a variety of art materials to create COST: $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident
masterpieces. We will explore 2D and
3D materials and use paint, printmaking, LOCATION: Natures Classroom at Village Elementary

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday

TIME: 8:00am-11:00am

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Building in Nature’s Classroom ENDS: July 21st
COST: $135.00 Resident / $145.00 Non-Resident
Ages 5-8 LOCATION: York Middle School – Home Ec Room
DAYS: Monday-Thursday
Come and build with us outside! Each day will give us a new TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm

challenge from setting up tents and pitching tarps to making “fairy

houses” and constructing shelters from natural materials. This

camp is all about building and making, as well as about learning Cooking with Ellen - Basic Beginner

how to find or make shelter in the outdoors. Ages 6 and up

Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink. Our littlest cooks head back into the kitchen with Ellen!!! Learn how

Please wear outdoor clothing, if bad weather we will be inside. to prepare and cook a meal. All new recipes and make sure you come

INSTRUCTOR: Candra Glen hungry!! We will be preparing yummy favorites such as homemade

REGISTRATION: Ongoing chicken tenders, magic of pizza and dough, pierogis, and desserts

STARTS: July 5th like cookies, homemade ice cream and pots of chocolate fondue.

ENDS: July 8th Each class includes time to cook, play games and make a craft while

COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-Resident waiting for the timer to ding! In this week-long camp we will go over

LOCATION: Natures Classroom at Village Elementary the basics and have fun doing it! A real hands-on experience teaching

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday skills that will last a lifetime! Kids will put together and take home a

TIME: 8:00am-11:00am fun cookbook that they can add to as they learn.

Cakes, Cakes and more Cakes with Ellen Please note this camp uses dairy products.

Ages 7 and up Please bring in a large container with a cover each day to bring

Calling all cake lovers!!!! What is your favorite cake flavor and what home goodies for your family to share!!

type of frosting do you love?!!! In this camp we learn the basics of INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Michniewicz, Chef Extraordinaire

cake making with a cake competition! Cake Chefs will be given the REGISTRATION: Ongoing

opportunity to learn all the ins and outs to baking the BEST cakes STARTS: July 11th

you have ever had! We will cover some of the science behind baking, ENDS: July 15th

different elements that can completely make or break your food, and COST: $135.00 Resident / $145.00 Non-Resident

students will learn valuable cooking skills that they will use for the rest LOCATION: York Middle School – Home Ec Room

of their lives. Kitchen safety, proper food handling, presentation and DAYS: Monday-Friday

clean-up will also be part of the learning experience. TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Please note class uses dairy products.

Please bring in a large container with a cover each day to bring

home goodies for your family to share!!

INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Michniewicz, Chef Extraordinaire

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 18th

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International Cooking and Baking with Ellen

Ages 9 and up

Calling all chefs from across the globe! We’ve got your passport ready.

Let’s take your palate on a world tour and enjoy flavorful favorites

from different countries. We will be branching out and doing some

cooking from around the world. We will explore cuisine and prepare

foods, and Chefs will be given the opportunity to do some menu

planning, kitchen safety, proper food handling, presentation and clean

up. This is a fast paced camp, for the more advanced or adventurous

Chef. Pack up your adventure bags and let’s get cooking!

Please note class uses dairy products.

Please bring in a large container with a cover each day to bring ENDS: July 15th
COST: $325.00 Resident / $335.00 Non-Resident
home goodies for your family to share!! LOCATION: York Middle School Art Room
DAYS: Monday-Friday
INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Michniewicz, Chef Extraordinaire TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 11th

ENDS: July 15th

COST: $135.00 Resident / $145.00 Non-Resident Fashion - Business of Fashion

LOCATION: York Middle School – Home Ec Room Ages 12-14

DAYS: Monday-Friday In this stylish program for boys and girls, campers gain knowledge

TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm of the fashion industry and develop skills in fashion design, fashion

Fashion - Aspiring Fashionistas marketing, fashion journalism and branding. Campers develop

Ages 8-11 sketching skills, explore popular brands, analyze industry trends

In this stylish program for boys and girls, campers gain knowledge (e.g., athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their

of the fashion industry and develop skills in fashion design, fashion own brand, and explore careers in fashion and more!

marketing, fashion journalism and branding. Campers develop Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible.

sketching skills, explore popular brands, analyze industry trends Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink.

(e.g., athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy

own brand, and explore careers in fashion and more! Please bring REGISTRATION: Ongoing

iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible. STARTS: July 11th

Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. ENDS: July 15th

INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy COST: $325.00 Resident / $335.00 Non-Resident

REGISTRATION: Ongoing LOCATION: York Middle School Art Room

STARTS: July 11th DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

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Get Ready for Kindergarten Kids Rock!

Students Entering Kindergarten in York in 2022 Ages 5-8
Celebrating our 14th year offering this great program. There will
be choice of a morning or In this session we will be learning all about rocks and soils! We
afternoon session, for this
3-day program. Sign-up early will be digging in the dirt, learning about erosion, and hunting
to reserve your spot!!!
for different types of rocks. We will make art using rocks, build

with rocks, and in general, have fun exploring the different

fundamentals of geology. Campers should expect to get down and

Come learn all about Village dirty so it is recommended that they bring a change of clothes.

Elementary School and Please bring a shovel, kid sized work gloves.

Kindergarten!!! During this Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink.

program, kids will get a Please wear outdoor clothing, if bad weather we will be inside in

glimpse and a feel of their Maker Space.

new school. We will do INSTRUCTOR: Candra Glen

games and activities, inside REGISTRATION: Ongoing

and outside, so kids will learn some of the things they can look STARTS: August 9th

forward to during their first year at VES. We have found that this ENDS: August 12th

gives Kindergarteners (and their parents) great comfort with their COST: $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident

first step in getting ready for school! LOCATION: Natures Classroom at Village Elementary

Bring snack and drink. DAYS: Tuesday-Friday

INSTRUCTOR: Kindergarten Teacher, Kayleigh Hatch TIME: 8:00am-11:00am

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: August 15th

ENDS: August 17th

COST: $65.00

LOCATION: Village Elementary

DAYS: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

TIMES: Morning Session: 9:00am-11:00am

Afternoon Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Get Ready for 5th Grade

Students Entering Grade 5 at York Middle School in 2022

Everything you will ever need to know about coming to 5th grade!!!!

Are you a little nervous about entering York Middle School? This

camp will help! We will tour and explore the building so we can find

our way around, spend some time in different classrooms, talk about

what we will be learning and studying in Grade 5, go over some

study and organization tips, play some games, and ... everyone’s

favorite...practice opening lockers!! Enter fifth grade feeling

relaxed and ready. Come join Mr. Geranis and have a blast learning

everything you always wanted to know about 5th grade!!!!

INSTRUCTOR: Andy Geranis, 5th Grade Teacher

at York Middle School

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 9th

STARTS: August 15th

ENDS: August 16th

COST: $65.00

LOCATION: York Middle School

DAYS: Monday & Tuesday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

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LEGO® Camp Mad Science - Eureka! The Inventor’s Camp

Ages 5-12 Grades 1st-6th

This year LEGO® camp will return to a more interactive version Inspire the inventor and scientist in you during this week of

between campers. Campers will have access to Motorized discovery and invention. Each day children will be given a series

Mechanisms (Mindstorms and WeDo) as well as a large amount of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials,

of traditional LEGO® to use their creativity to build. There will be a simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most

few sets, but most building will be from camper’s imagination. We important thing of all – your mind! If you were stranded on a

will have a daily challenge to inspire creativity. Halfway through desert island, how would you survive? You will need to build a

each day we will take a break and go outside to play and eat a shelter, find food and purify water, protect yourself and your

snack, weather permitting. There will be morning and afternoon teammates from the elements and find a way off the island.

sessions offered this summer. Don’t miss out, sign up early! Sign up Journey to the future and examine the ultramodern inventions of

for multiple sessions, there’s always a new, creative thing to build! the 23rd century. Then design the future - today! Create mini light

Bring a snack and drinks. sabers, mini-space stations, and electric flying contraptions. With

Instructor: Andrea Gould, York Middle School math teacher for a little bit of ingenuity, you’ll construct catapults and forts, build

the past 20 years. She loves math and science and bringing them Ruberg contraptions that perform simple tasks, and experiment

together in creative, educational ways.   with humanoid robots. Take home projects include ping-pong ball

INSTRUCTOR: Andrea Gould launchers, mousetrap contraption cars, mystery sticks, tubular

REGISTRATION: Ongoing blow darts, and other wacky contraptions. While Thomas Edison

DATES: Session 1: July 18th-22nd said, “invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration” this camp

Session 2: July 25th-July 29th is 100% FUN!

COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident Please bring, lunch, snacks and plenty to drink.

LOCATION: York Middle School-Library INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science Instructor

DAYS: Monday-Friday REGISTRATION: Ongoing

TIMES: Morning Session 9:00am-12:00pm STARTS: August 1st

Afternoon Session 1:00pm-4:00pm ENDS: August 5th

COST: $310.00 Resident / $320.00 Non-Resident

Little Inventors - SPARK LOCATION: York Middle School Art Room

Ages 5-8 DAYS: Monday-Friday

Are you ready to innovate with SPARK? Get your creative juices TIME: 9:00am- 3:00pm

flowing in this project-based program. You will identify the need Mad Science – Underground Explorers!

for an invention, think on your feet, and create real structures

and solutions. Campers also learn about famous inventors and Grades 1st-6th

internalize how recent innovations improve our lives. Kids will learn about archeology and the techniques scientists

Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible. use to excavate long lost cities! Discover ancient civilizations

Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink. and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life. Study

INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils to

REGISTRATION: Ongoing understand what they can tell us about history! Each class includes

STARTS: August 1st a make-and-take-home project, such as a fossil reproduction,

ENDS: August 5th an amber time capsule, as well as coins from around the world.

COST: $200.00 Resident Explorers will take home geodes, fossils and so much more!

$210.00 Non-Resident Please bring, lunch, snacks and plenty to drink.

LOCATION: Village Elementary School INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science Instructor

DAYS: Monday-Friday REGISTRATION: Ongoing

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm STARTS: August 8th

ENDS: August 12th

COST: $310.00 Resident / $320.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York Middle School Art Room

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am- 3:00pm

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Marine Science Camp Money Matters for Littles - Spark

Grades K-8th Ages 5-8

Must be 5 years old by start date Earn, save, spend, and donate! Let’s learn about money! This

Award winning Marine Science Camp focuses on the preservation innovative program provides a solid foundation on financial

of the marine ecosystem through active, hands-on learning. literacy for kids in a fun setting. Games and hands-on activities

Curriculum includes Manatees, Sharks, Undersea Volcanoes, help campers internalize key concepts (like money, budgeting

Fish ID and much more! Data collection will be submitted to our and saving) in an engaging and supportive environment fostering

Citizen Science project, campers will be helping ongoing research! teamwork. This unique experience empowers campers with the

Water quality, seining and environmental awareness in an outdoor mindset to start making sound financial decisions and develop into

learning environment. T-shirt included. Campers must bring the responsible global citizens.

following: Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible.

Water shoes for sampling. Anything with a closed back like old Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink.

sneakers! INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy

Walking shoes for non-aquatic activities (flip flops, sandals etc.) REGISTRATION: Ongoing

Water (at least two reusable bottles are recommended) STARTS: July 25th

Food. Attendees in our full-day programs must also be prepared ENDS: July 29th

with their own packed lunch. As we are an active outdoor program, COST: $200.00 Resident / $210.00 Non-Resident

snacks are recommended for all sessions. Peanut and tree-nut free LOCATION: Village Elementary School

food items are preferred. Reusable containers are preferred. DAYS: Monday-Friday

Extra bottle of sunscreen for re-applying TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Sun protection (hat, rashguard over swimsuit, etc.).

Towel Money Matters – Spark

Swimsuit for sampling Ages 8-10

Sense of wonder Earn, save, spend, donate! Let’s learn about money! This innovative

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full program provides a solid foundation on financial literacy for kids in a

STARTS: August 15th fun setting. Games and hands-on activities help campers internalize

ENDS: August 19th key concepts (like money, budgeting and saving) in an engaging and

COST: $375.00 supportive environment fostering teamwork. This unique experience

LOCATION: Long Sands Beach – Drop off and Pick up empowers campers with the mindset to start making sound financial

at Long Sands Bathhouse decisions and develop into responsible global citizens.

DAYS: Monday-Friday Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible.

TIME: 9:00am-2:00pm Please bring snacks and plenty to drink.

INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: August 1st

ENDS: August 5th

COST: $200.00 Resident / $210.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York Middle School

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Mount Agamenticus Nature Journal Club

Meets the third Sunday of each month May-October
See full program details in the Mt. A section of this catalog!

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My First Food Truck - Spark Safe Sitter Summer Camp

Ages 8-11 MUST BE 11 and up

Campers select a food theme, choose an ideal location, This course is taught by a nurse and is intended to improve your

identify target customers, design appealing menus, and form child’s care skills needed for babysitting. Founded in 1980, Safe

a comprehensive business plan covering strategy, marketing, Sitter® is the only national nonprofit training program exclusively

operations and finance, including capital-raising needs. Activities devoted to preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised

include drafting mission statements, setting prices, estimating settings, whether babysitting, sibling sitting or home alone.

expenses and learning key financial metrics. This program offers a The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in

tasty way to develop business savvy! grades 6-8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, child care skills,

Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible. first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter® courses

Please bring, lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. are instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and

INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins. Your child

REGISTRATION: Ongoing will be very prepared to start their babysitting career. Each student

STARTS: July 25th completing the course will receive a certificate that verifies this

ENDS: July 29th training for caring of small infants and toddlers. The Safe Sitter course

COST: $325.00 Resident / $335.00 Non-Resident has a great deal of information presented in a short period of time. It

LOCATION: York Middle School is important you are available for the whole class.

DAYS: Monday-Friday Please sign-up early, as we need to order books ahead of time and

TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm don’t want you to miss out!!!!

Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink.

My First Lemonade Stand - Spark INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Pannier has been teaching

Ages 5-7 Safe Sitter since 2005

Let’s sell lemonade! Young campers become “lemonade REGISTRATION: Ongoing until June 3rd for Session 1

entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn and until August 5th for session 2

money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating DATES/DAYS: Session 1: Saturday, June 18th

profits to experimenting with recipes, campers have fun all week Session 2: Monday, August 15th

while developing business savvy. As an optional showcase event, COST: $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident

campers launch the lemonade stand on Friday to raise money for a Cost includes a $40.00 book fee

charity they select! LOCATION: York Middle School – Home Ec Room

Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible. TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm

Please bring snacks and plenty to drink.

INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy Sports Management - Spark

REGISTRATION: Ongoing Ages 11-14

STARTS: July 18th For the sports lover, future team General Manager, sports team

ENDS: July 22nd owner or ESPN analyst, this unique program helps campers view the

COST: $200.00 Resident / $210.00 Non-Resident world of sports from a business perspective. Campers participate in

LOCATION: Village Elementary School fun mock drafts for various sports and analyze different sports topics,

DAYS: Monday-Friday including the value of sports teams, player compensation, college

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm sports, endorsements, and the Nike vs Under Armour competition,

sports agents, the Super Bowl, e-sports and more!

Programs with the Please bring iPad, Chromebook or Laptop if possible.

Center for Wildlife Please bring, snacks and plenty to drink.

Saturdays INSTRUCTOR: Spark Business Academy
See full program details in the
Mt. A section REGISTRATION: Ongoing
of this catalog!
STARTS: August 8th

ENDS: August 12th

COST: $200.00 Resident / $210.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York Middle School

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

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Step Up To CRES Theater Games Camp

Incoming 2nd graders in 2022 Ages 9-18
Are you a student who just finished first grade at VES? If so, you’ll If you love theater, we have a jam-packed week planned for you!
be coming to CRES next year! It’s an exciting time to meet new Sign up for a week of improvisation, movement, team building,
friends, gain new teachers, get to know a new principal, and have a public speaking and theater games galore!!! We’ll prepare a
whole new world of experiences! monologue, and on Friday, present a showcase for parents and
friends to see all the exciting things you have been learning!
But you may be a bit nervous...How will I find my way around?
What are the teachers like? What will we learn? How do things Please wear clothing you would feel comfortable moving around in
work in the cafeteria? Will I have fun?
and sneakers. Classes will be held at York High School, both inside

If you have any of those questions, this camp is for you! We will and outside!

tour the school, meet any staff members who are around, discuss Please bring snack and drinks.

what we will learn in 2nd grade, spend time on the playground INSTRUCTOR: Katy Hunt

(including walking or running some laps around our track), sing REGISTRATION: Ongoing

songs, play games, and more! There are so many amazing things STARTS: August 1st

that make CRES unique...from “Wake up and Read” to the “Mile ENDS: August 5th

Run” program, Friday assemblies, live student-broadcasts, Kids COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-Resident

Cabinet, Civil Rights Team, and so much more! There may be former LOCATION: York High School Community Auditorium

2nd graders with us for some of the time to explain what CRES is DAYS: Monday-Friday

like and answer some of your questions in “kid-language”! TIME: 9:00am-11:00am

This fun introduction to CRES is sure to make your start to 2nd Wacky Theater Camp

grade more relaxing and enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Sign Ages 5-8

up for “Step Up to CRES!” Come spend a few hours in a world of pure imagination! Each day

Please bring a snack, lunch and drink. is a new theme for your young one to grow, play and improvise

INSTRUCTOR: Sarajane St. John using movement and team building with fun theater games! We

REGISTRATION: Ongoing encourage each child to dress for the theme of the day:

DAY/DATE: Monday, August 22nd Day 1: Prop Day (Bring a show-and-tell item we can use to create

COST: $65.00 fun scenes and get to know you!)

LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary Day 2: Wacky Hair Day (Come in with your wildest hair-do)

TIME: 9:00am-1:00pm Day 3: Art Day (Wear those craft clothes, we’re creating something

fun today!)

Day 4: Fantasy Day (Come as your favorite prince/princess/

superhero!)

Day 5: PJ Day (Wear your comfy clothes and bring a favorite book!)

Please wear clothing you would feel comfortable moving

around in and sneakers. Classes will be both inside and

outside.

Please bring snack and drinks.

INSTRUCTOR: Katy Hunt

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 25th

ENDS: July 29th

COST: $90.00 Resident /$100.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York High School Community Auditorium

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIME: 9:00am-11:00am

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Water, Water

Everywhere…

Ages 5-8

This camp is all about

water! Where does it

come from? Why does

it rain? What are the

different types of water?

How do people use water?

How far can you throw a

water balloon? We will

explore all these questions

while participating in

water-themed activities,

games, and art. Campers

should expect to get wet

and should bring a change

of clothes.

Please bring snacks and

plenty to drink.

Please wear outdoor clothing, if bad weather we will be inside in

Maker Space.

INSTRUCTOR: Candra Glen

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 12th

ENDS: July 15th

COST: $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Natures Classroom at Village Elementary

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday

TIME: 8:00am-11:00am

Who Lives in the Woods?

Maine Recreation and Parks Ages 5-8
Association Ticket Program
In this camp we will learn about the various animals that share our
Reduced Price Tickets for Area Amusements; a Maine Recreation
& Parks Association Program! environments, about their habitats, their signs, and about the changes

Available for purchase at the Parks and Recreation Office that might be taking place that can affect the local wildlife. In this
200 US Rte. 1 South | Grant House | York, Maine | 207-363-1040
session we will be learning about identifying different types of insects,
Funtown/Splashtown Combo Passes
These are ONE DAY passes and provide access to both Funtown mammals, birds, and reptiles. We will explore a variety of interests and
AND Splashtown and all rides/slides. Passes are for anyone
48 inches and taller. Combo passes are $40.00, a $10.00 savings work on projects related to our favorite woodland animals.
per pass!
Please bring snacks and plenty to drink.
At the time of printing, pricing for York’s Wild Kingdom and
Aquaboggin tickets was not available. Please, check our website Please wear outdoor clothing, if bad weather we will be inside in
for updated information. www.parksandrec.org.
Maker Space.

INSTRUCTOR: Candra Glen

REGISTRATION: Ongoing

STARTS: July 19th

ENDS: July 22nd

COST: $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Natures Classroom at Village Elementary

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday

TIME: 8:00am-11:00am

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