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LEGO® Camp Summer Me and My Dog – Sports! ▲
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LEGO® Camps provide quality enrichment learning and activities Kids and their dogs continue bonding and relationship building and ▲
they learn about the canine sport of Rally, Agility and Scent Work. In ▲
for campers ages 6 -12 years-old. Campers will use STEM concepts Rally, kids and dogs team up to navigate a course of numbered stations ▲
indicating a variety of manners tasks to perform such as sits, downs, ▲
(science, technology, engineering, and math) while playing with halts, and turns. Kids and dogs enjoy this sport because they work ▲
close together as they clap, whistle and even sing to their dogs to
LEGO® bricks and education kits. Campers will be divided into two encourage them through the course.

groups of similar age ranges. One group will work in pairs and explore

age-appropriate LEGO® Education themes, such as Simple Machines,

Motorized Mechanisms, Pneumatics, WeDo Robotics and Mindstorms

NXT Robotics of their choice, while the other group spends time in the

free build area. After about an hour and fifteen minutes, the groups Agility is a sport that builds skills in handling dogs over and through a ▲
course of obstacles of ramps, tunnels, jumps and weave poles in a low ▲
will take a break and have a snack, then the groups will switch roles in pressure positive environment. This is a great way for dogs and kids to ▲
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the free build and LEGO® Education areas. Feel free to sign-up for all 4 ▲
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Instructor: Andrea Gould, York Middle School math teacher for the past Scent work is a hot new sport that will teach kids to set up training ▲
scenarios and direct their dog to use dog’s natural ability of scenting ▲
20 years. Andrea loves math and science and bringing them together in to search for toys or treats. Scent work will burn your dog’s mental ▲
and physical energy, can be done anywhere, and requires no special ▲
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Session 2: July 15th-July 19th Canine communication, canine care, and positive reinforcement ▲
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Session 3: July 22nd-July 26th training will also be covered. Mutual respect and responsible dog

Session 4: August 5th - August 9th ownership will be emphasized throughout the camp program.

Cost: $90.00 Resident /$100.00 Non-Resident Spaces are registered by 1 child per dog.

Location: York Middle School Library Please call 207-363-0099 before you register with the Parks and

Days: Monday-Friday Recreation Office to conduct a pre-qualifying phone interview.

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm REGISTRATION: Ongoing

Me and My Dog – Kids Camp STARTS: July 15th

Level I ENDS: July 19th

Ages 8 - 14 COST: $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-resident

There is more to loving a dog than hugging it. Enrich the bond LOCATION: Off Birch Hill Road / 3 White Birch Lane

between kids and their dogs at this fun filled summer camp set in DAYS: Monday - Friday

the countryside of York at “It’s a Dog’s World.” One on one, children TIMES: 9:00am - 11:00am

can learn to handle their dogs with confidence using “Positive ▲

Reinforcement” training. In this course they will work with their dogs ▲

to train for good manners and tricks. Games, grooming, proper canine ▲

care and the sport of agility will also be introduced. Mutual respect and ▲

responsible dog ownership will be emphasized. All dogs must be pre-

qualified for temperament by “It’s a Dog’s World” staff. ▲

Please call 207-363-0099 before you register with the Parks and ▲

Recreation Office to conduct a pre-qualifying phone interview. ▲

Spaces are registered by 1 child per dog. ▲

REGISTRATION: Ongoing ▲

STARTS: July 8th ▲

ENDS: July 12th ▲

COST: $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-resident ▲

LOCATION: Off Birch Hill Road / 3 White Birch Lane ▲

DAYS: Monday - Friday ▲

TIMES: 9:00am - 11:00am

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▲ New! Mindfulness & Leadership Practices for Safe Sitter Summer Camp
▲ Peak Performance (MLP3)
Ages MUST BE 11 & Up
▲ Please see program write-up in the Athletic Camp section, page 36 of This course is taught by a nurse and is intended to improve your child’s
care skills needed for babysitting. Founded in 1980, Safe Sitter® is
▲ this catalog. the only national nonprofit training program exclusively devoted to
preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether
▲ Painted Picket Fence Fish babysitting, sibling sitting or home alone.

▲ Ages 5 & Up The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens,
▲ Make your own painted Picket Fence Fish! Join local driftwood artist
▲ Cherie Herne and her assistant Salty Gals for this fun class where and covers the following areas: safety skills, child care skills, first
▲ you can let your imagination go wild! Campers will leave with a
aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter® courses are
▲ finished Picket Fence Fish.
instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills
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practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins. Your child will be
Class fee includes instruction and all the necessary supplies and
▲ materials to create a Picket Fence Fish including, a wooden fish cut very prepared to start their babysitting career. Each student completing
▲ from old picket fences, driftwood, acrylic paint, beads, glitter, shells
▲ and lots of inspiration! the course will receive a certificate that verifies this training for caring

of small infants and toddlers. The Safe Sitter course has a great deal of

▲ information presented in a short period of time. It is important you are

▲ Registration includes all supplies, and light refreshments. available for the entire class.
▲ Instructor, Cherie Herne grew up in York, Maine. Folklore has it Cherie
Samantha Pannier has been teaching Safe Sitter since 2005.
is part mermaid. With her graphic design education, a coastal wild
▲ spirit and her passion for the sun, sand and sea, Cherie has created Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink
▲ a successful online Etsy Shop that has generated upward of 6,000
▲ sales. Using local natural resources Cherie has become known for her INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Pannier

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 5th

▲ stunning, one-of-a-kind driftwood and sea glass wreaths. STARTS: July 11th

▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing ENDS: July 11th

▲ DATE: July 31st COST: $120.00* Resident / $130.00* Non-Resident

▲ DAY: Wednesday LOCATION: York Middle School – Home Ec Room

▲ COST: $55 Resident / $65 Non-Resident DAYS: Thursday

▲ LOCATION: Salty Girl Outdoor Studio – 463 US Route 1 TIMES: 9:00am-3:00pm
(behind Mum’s Cheesecake)
▲ 10:00am–11:30am *Price includes a $35.00 book fee.

TIME: Scrapbooking Camp

▲ Ages 8-13
Would you like to make a scrapbook with favorite pictures and
▲ Piano Camp memories? Come to this camp to make a complete scrapbook! Please
send your child with a 12 X 12 scrapbook on the first day of camp as
▲ Ages 6 & Up well as pictures, cards, mementos, etc that your child would like to
▲ Have you ever wanted to play a piece on the piano, or accompany your incorporate into their scrapbook. Campers will have tons of paper
▲ family during celebrations? Here is your chance to learn the basics of choices and stickers to use during the time! Sign-up early, this class will
fill up fast!!
▲ piano, and practice for a few hours a day so you can perform some

▲ pieces and jump start your piano study. Take advantage of this great

▲ opportunity to learn how to use both hands on the piano, how to read

▲ treble and bass clef, how to count half, quarter, and whole notes, and Please bring a snacks and drinks every day!

▲ even compose a melody, if you are so inspired! We will also perform a INSTRUCTOR, Kaitlin Mulqueen is a teacher at Village Elementary

▲ song or two for our family and friends at the end of the week! School. She was a counselor and director of Outdoor Adventure Camp
Bring snacks and drinks everyday
for 10 years. Kaitlin loves arts and crafts!
▲ INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank – Middle School music teacher
▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 12th

▲ STARTS: July 15th STARTS: July 16th

▲ ENDS: July 19th ENDS: July 18th

▲ COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident COST: $95.00 Resident / $105.00 Non-Resident

▲ LOCATION: York Middle School LOCATION: Village Elementary School

▲ DAYS: Monday-Friday DAYS: Tuesday-Thursday

▲ TIMES: 1:00pm-3:00pm TIMES: 1:00pm-4:00pm

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NEW! Sewing Class- Creative Accessory Camp Sewing – Fashion Camp Summer ▲
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Ages 8-13 Ages 8-13 ▲
Campers will learn how to sew/create various accessories for IT’S BACK! TIME TO GET YOUR FASHION JAM ON! ▲
themselves, or their rooms/homes. This could include belts, bags, Back by popular demand, the intense need to create, and, to add to ▲
scarves or even quilts or room organizers. some already pretty amazing wardrobes! This year we will return to ▲
Follow the pattern guidelines to purchase your fabric and notions. our roots and have the campers create “Whatever” they want (within ▲
Come to camp with your fabric pre-washed/preshrunk, and away we reason). Campers should hit the fabric stores, and internet for patterns ▲
will go! Camp will continue to conclude with a Fabulous Fashion Show, for what they really want to learn how to make. Follow the patterns ▲
highlighting the week’s creations. We hope that campers are able to guidelines to purchase their fabric and notions. Come to camp with ▲
supply their own machines, but if not, we should be able to have them their fabric pre-washed/preshrunk, and away we will go! Camp will ▲
covered. Every effort will be made to teach an understanding of how continue to conclude with a Fabulous Fashion Show, highlighting ▲
to use a machine - not to just sew, but also how to thread it, wind the the week’s creations. We hope that campers are able to supply their ▲
bobbin, un-jam it, etc. Campers should bring their own pins, sewing own machines, but if not, we should be able to have them covered. ▲
scissors, as well as their material and pattern. If the camper is unable Every effort will be made to create an understanding of how to use a ▲
to settle on a pattern prior to camp, we have a stash that they can machine, not only to sew, but also, how to thread it, wind the bobbin, ▲
check out. un-jam it, etc. Campers should bring their own pins, sewing scissors, as ▲
well as their material and pattern. If the camper is unable to settle on a ▲
Fashion Show will be on Friday, July 26th, Time TBD pattern prior to camp, we have a stash that they can check out. ▲
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Please bring snacks and plenty to drink. Sewing seems to make Fashion Show will be Friday, July 19th, Time TBD ▲
people ravenous, and can we talk about the “heat” generated from ▲
all of that creativity? Please bring snacks and plenty to drink. Sewing seems to make people ▲
ravenous, and can we talk about the “heat” generated from all of that ▲
Contact the Susan at 323-240-8575 or [email protected] for supply creativity? ▲
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INSTRUCTOR: Susan Hirsch – Seamstress Contact the Susan at 323-240-8575 or [email protected] for supply ▲
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REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 19th list.

STARTS: July 22nd INSTRUCTOR: Susan Hirsch – Seamstress

ENDS: July 26th REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 12th

COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident STARTS: July 15th

LOCATION: York Middle School~ Home Ec Room ENDS: July 19th

DAYS: Monday-Friday COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident

TIMES: 9:00am–12:00pm LOCATION: York Middle School - Home Ec Room

DAYS: Monday-Friday

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▲ Singing and Dancing Camp REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 19th

▲ Ages 7 & Up STARTS: July 22nd

▲ If your child loves to sing, and enjoys moving with the songs, and wants ENDS: July 26th

▲ to learn how to sing well and create a scene with their song, then this COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident

camp is for them. We will learn vocal technique and how to make your LOCATION: Village Elementary School
voice stronger for performance. We will learn how to choose songs, and
▲ DAYS: Monday-Friday

▲ perform them with facial expressions and movements to go with the TIMES: 1:00pm-3:00pm

▲ songs. We will have a celebration of learning and a performance at the Spirit Squad Summer Cheer Camp

▲ end of the week. All ages are welcome

▲ *Bring snacks and drinks everyday Spirit Squad is available to anyone interested in sideline cheering,

▲ INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank or just wants to have fun for the week! The group will learn cheers,

▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 5th motions, basic stunts, and a routine. Mix in team bonding, games,

▲ STARTS: July 8th arts/crafts, and a practice day on Long Sands Beach for more fun and

▲ ENDS: July 12th excitement! Come join us and build your spirit!!
▲ COST: $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-Resident
▲ LOCATION: York Middle School **Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink!
Monday-Friday
DAYS: 1:00pm-3:00pm INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Pape
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REGISTRATION: Ongoing
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STARTS: July 15th

▲ Singing for Littles ENDS: July 19th

▲ Ages 4 & Up COST: $140.00 Resident / $150.00 Non-Resident

▲ Singing in many countries is a part of every day!!! We have often lost LOCATION: York High School – Athletics Room

▲ our natural love for singing, but what a wonderful way to bring it back, DAYS: Monday-Friday

▲ in the next generation! In this camp, we will sing old American songs TIMES: 9:00am-2:00pm

▲ that your grandparents might recognize, as well as learn little daily songs Step Up to CRES

▲ with motions that help us through our chores. We will enjoy circle time York Incoming 2nd Graders
with songs, and if the weather is nice, we will go outside and play singing Are you a student who just finished first grade at VES? If so, you’ll be
▲ games in the sunshine. At the end of the week, we will share some of the coming to CRES next year! It›s an exciting time to meet new friends,
and teachers, get to know a new principal, and have a whole new
▲ songs and hand plays we have learned in a short performance, so you world of experiences!
▲ can begin to sing along with your children after the week is over.
But, you may be a bit nervous... How will I find my way around? What
▲ *Bring snacks and drinks everyday are the teachers like? What will we learn? How do things work in the
cafeteria? Will I have fun?
▲ INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank
If you have any of these questions, this camp is for you! We will tour the
▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 26th school, meet any staff members who are around, discuss what we will
learn in 2nd grade, spend time on the playground (including walking
▲ STARTS: July 29th or running some laps around our track), sing songs, play games, and
more! There are so many amazing things that make CRES unique...From
▲ ENDS: August 2nd “Wake up and Read” to the “Mile Run” program, Friday assemblies, live
student broadcasts, Kids Cabinet, Civil Rights Team, and so much more! I
▲ COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident will try to have former 2nd graders with us for some of the time to explain
▲ LOCATION: York Middle School what CRES is like and answer some of your questions in “kid-language”!
▲ DAYS: Monday-Friday
1:00pm-3:00pm This fun introduction to CRES is sure to make your start to 2nd grade
TIMES: more relaxing and enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Sign up for
“Step Up to CRES!”
▲ Please bring a snack and drink every day.
INSTRUCTOR: Sarajane St. John
▲ Spanish Immersion for Kids REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 9th

▲ Grades K-4th
▲ The best time to learn a foreign language is when you are a kid! Studies
▲ have shown the earlier we introduce children to a foreign language, the
▲ easier it is for them. Come join us for this fun Spanish immersion camp
▲ that will immerse your child with activity based language learning. We
▲ will have fun playing games inside and outside of the classroom and
▲ learning new songs.
▲ INSTRUCTOR: Magda Cardenas

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STARTS: August 13th is part mermaid. With her graphic design education, a coastal wild ▲
ENDS: August 14th ▲
COST: $50.00 Residents Only spirit and her passion for the sun, sand and sea, Cherie has created ▲
LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary ▲
DAYS: Tuesday and Wednesday a successful online Etsy Shop that has generated upward of 6,000 ▲
TIMES: 9:00am-11:00am ▲
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Sun Catcher Wall Hanging Camp – Salty Girl DATE: July 24th

Ages 5-8 yrs DAY: Wednesday
Learn to make a colorful, boho-style driftwood sun catcher. Use
coordinating colors to match your bedroom. Join local driftwood artist COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
Cherie Herne and her assistant Salty Gals for this inspiring class of
creativity and fun. Campers will leave with a finished wall hanging, and LOCATION: Salty Girl Outdoor Studio, 463 US Route 1
the know-how to design and create more pieces on their own.
Class fee includes instruction and all the necessary supplies and (behind Mum’s Cheesecake)
materials to create a gorgeous sun catcher, including driftwood
branches, wire, ribbons, yarns, fabric strips, beads, shells, sea glass and TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm
lots of inspiration!
Don’t miss our Salty Girl Adult offerings in the Adult section of this ▲
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Registration includes all supplies, and light refreshments. Theater Camp - Jump, Jive and Wave! ▲
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Instructor, Cherie Herne grew up in York, Maine. Folklore has it, Cherie Ages 7 & Up ▲
This brand new theater class will involve students in all the basics ▲
is part mermaid! With her graphic design education, a coastal wild of putting on a show, including acting, dancing and singing. This ▲
interactive theater class will feature music from today and yesterday, ▲
spirit and her passion for the sun, sand and sea, Cherie has created as students help to create the story of how one kid fights boredom by ▲
letting fantasies and daydreams run wild! Stage fights; hip-hop, tongue ▲
a successful online Etsy Shop that has generated upward of 6,000 twisters, improvisation, games, mind benders and stand-up comedy ▲
will all be used to help your child learn to work with others. Don’t sit ▲
sales. Using local, natural resources, Cherie has become known for her on the sidelines when you can be part of the action! Learn to present ▲
yourself in a manner that will surprise your parents as theater skills ▲
stunning, one-of-a-kind driftwood and sea glass wreaths. of movement, speech interpretation, and problem solving are used to ▲
create a once in a lifetime performance! ▲
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 19th ▲
Jump, Jive and Wave will be a 2-week camp, from July 8th-July 19th. ▲
DAY: July 22nd Monday thru Friday, at the York Community Auditorium, Robert
Stevens Drive, York, ME. The final performance will be presented
DATE: Monday Friday, July 19th, at 5:30pm.

COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: Salty Girl Outdoor Studio, 463 US Route 1

(behind Mum’s Cheesecake)

TIMES: 10:00am–12:00pm

Sun Catcher Wall Hanging Camp – Salty Girl George Hosker-Bouley is the former Artistic and Executive Director of ▲
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Ages 9-15 yrs the Prescott Park Arts Festival who has won 17 Spotlight on the Arts ▲
Learn to make a colorful, boho-style driftwood sun catcher. Use ▲
coordinating colors to match your bedroom or dorm room. Join Awards. George is the Drama Director of the York High School and the ▲
local driftwood artist Cherie Herne and her assistant Salty Gals for ▲
this inspiring class of creativity and fun. Students will leave with a York Middle School; manages the Portsmouth Underbelly Tours and is ▲
finished wall hanging, and the know-how to design and create more ▲
pieces on their own. the founder of CARPE DIEM Inc., a theater production company that ▲
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Class fee includes instruction and all the necessary supplies and has presented original work to more than one million people! ▲
materials to create a gorgeous sun catcher, including driftwood ▲
branches, wire, ribbons, yarns, fabric strips, beads, shells, sea glass and INSTRUCTOR: George Hosker-Bouley, Jr. ▲
lots of inspiration!
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 5th
Registration includes all supplies, and light refreshments.
Instructor Cherie Herne grew up in York, Maine. Folklore has it, Cherie STARTS: July 8th

ENDS: July 19th

COST: $170.00 Resident /180.00 Non-Resident

LOCATION: York High School Auditorium

DAYS: Monday-Friday

TIMES: 9:00am-12:00pm

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▲ Creative Theater For Kids Wild Dinosaur Camp

▲ Ages 4-7 Ages 4 to 7

▲ Back by popular demand, this camp teaches how to create a story and run Dinosaurs ruled the world at a certain point, and many young children
▲ with it, from beginning to end. We will use simple story lines, and simple
are fascinated by them, and enjoy playing games and creating
costumes and scenery that we create, and the children will write the play,
▲ and act in it. At the end of the week we will perform the original play for experiences with them. Dinosaur camp is a great place for young
▲ our families, and enjoy the fruits of our labor. No experience necessary,
▲ just enthusiasm for storytelling and being in front of an audience. children to find other dinosaur lovers. If your child is like this, then

this camp is for you! Each day children in the camp will create a

dinosaur craft, sing dinosaur songs, listen to dinosaur stories and enjoy

▲ Bring snacks and drinks everyday imaginary play with their dinosaur friends. This camp is for any child

▲ INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank – Middle School music teacher who wants to know more about dinosaurs, or who wants to share their

▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing until June 26th knowledge and fascination with dinosaurs with their peers. Bring all

▲ STARTS: July 29th your dinosaur friends with you! There will be “Dino” play-time outside,

▲ ENDS: August 2nd weather permitting.

▲ COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident Bring snacks and drinks everyday
▲ LOCATION: York Middle School
Monday-Friday INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank
DAYS: 10:00am-12:00pm
▲ TIMES: REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 5th

▲ STARTS: July 8th

▲ Unicorns Are Real! ENDS: July 12th

COST: $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-Resident

▲ Ages 4 & Up LOCATION: York Middle School

▲ Many young children love stories about unicorns, love to play with DAYS: Monday-Friday

▲ unicorn friends, love songs about unicorns. This camp will celebrate their TIMES: 10:00am-12:00pm

▲ interest in these topics, and will immerse them in as many stories, songs, Yoga – Summer Family Yoga

▲ and games, as we can fit into a week! Children will make friends with Caregiver and Child: crawling through 2 years
A class designed for joyful connection with your child, crawlers through
▲ other children who are also interested in unicorns!! Bring your unicorn 2 years old. In this active class, caregivers will be guided through
playful yoga stories filled with poses, songs, and mindful movement
▲ friends with you, stuffed animals, and toy figures are all welcome. balanced with stillness. Join us for this unique exploration of play.
Bring snacks and drinks everyday
▲ INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank
▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 12th
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July 15th Please bring a drink each day

▲ ENDS: July 19th Instructor Deneen Bernier, RYT-200, RCYT, has been working with

▲ COST: $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-Resident youth since 1995, focusing on children’s yoga and nature connection

▲ LOCATION: York Middle School since 2008. Her greatest passions in nurturing young people are in

▲ DAYS: Monday-Friday building relationships to self, others and the surrounding environment;

▲ TIMES: 10:00am-12:00pm connecting to nature through sensory experiences; accompanied by

▲ intentional living with mindful health and wellness.

▲ REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 8th

▲ STARTS: July 9th

▲ ENDS: July 12th

▲ COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident

▲ LOCATION: Village Elementary

▲ DAYS: Tuesday-Friday

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Yoga – Nature Yoga for Preschoolers Young Hacks Academy – Tech Leadership ▲
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Designed for preschoolers, this program engages children through their Do You have what it takes to become a leader in the 21st century? ▲
curiosity. Yoga stories envelop the whole child through movement, Young Hacks Academy (http://www.younghacks.com) is a summer day ▲
music and playful connection. Children will build skills in awareness of camp in which kids build video games about big challenges facing us ▲
self, social interaction and connection to nature in this indoor/outdoor on the local and global level, like clean water, endangered wildlife, and ▲
program. Creative expression, yoga-based games and energetic homelessness. We aim to equip kids with a foundation in computer ▲
exploration will balance this mindful morning of Nature Yoga. programming, and to instill a passion for creative problem-solving and ▲
a commitment to service.
Please bring a drink each day

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COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident to change the world? YHA Agent Training wants you!

LOCATION: Village Elementary REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday STARTS: July 8th

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Yoga – Children’s Nature Yoga COST: $300.00

Ages 5-8 LOCATION: York High School
For school-age youth, this indoor and outdoor yoga program balances
energizing movement with compassionate stillness… self-awareness DAYS: Monday - Friday
exploration with building connections to peers and the natural
world. Join us for this playful morning fueled with yoga stories & songs, TIMES: 9:00am - 4:00pm
creative expression, sensory exploration and adventurous learning.
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STARTS: July 23rd being a healthy adolescent, like identity, self-respect, and connectedness.

ENDS: July 26th Unleashing confidence and life skills in a week full of creativity, design,

COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident color, and fun, YHA Team Elektra prepares today’s generation of middle

LOCATION: Village Elementary school girls to become inspirational leaders of tomorrow.

DAYS: Tuesday-Friday REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full

TIMES: 9:00am-11:00am STARTS: July 22nd

ENDS: July 26th

COST: $300.00

LOCATION: York High School

DAYS: Monday - Friday

TIMES: 9:00am - 4:00pm

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▲ Road Races can be a great way to get the whole family moving…we along with free T-shirts to the first 200 that register. The 4th of July
▲ encourage runners and walkers alike to join us for one or all of our is traditionally a family day and the “Four on the 4th” road race
▲ scheduled races this season. Each race offers its own unique flair, offers a festive family atmosphere to running families and spectators.
▲ there’s a course for everyone! For more information or to register Refreshments will be available following the race. Check-in and
▲ for any of the races in this line-up please visit our website at www. registration will be in the York High School Gymnasium, 1 Robert Stevens
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▲ have those too. $100 cash prize awarded to each of the overall male and female winners.
Prizes also awarded to first, second and third place division winners. A 1
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Mail-in registration forms and online registration information is
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Mt. Agamenticus Annual York Days 5K: Miles for Smiles Road Race
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▲ time outdoors in nature, literacy and family time by taking children’s July 28th
▲ books and posting them, in pieces, along a recreational path or hiking The Parks and Recreation Department will once again sponsor this 5K
▲ trail. Discover this spring’s feature: Over in the Forest by Marianne York Days Road Race to be held Sunday, July 28th at 8:00am at York
▲ Berkes and illustrated by Jill Dubin. Then be sure to check back this High School, 1 Robert Stevens Drive, York, ME. The race offers mile
▲ summer for What Makes an Oppossum Tick by local author Lyn markers, water, professional chip timing, prizes, raffles, police and
▲ Smith, with illustrations by Jamie Hogan. Start the StoryWalkTM at the ambulance. Free T-shirts will be given to anyone registered by July
▲ Mountain Road base parking area and then follow the pages along the 1st. This race will be immediately followed by a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.
▲ Ring trail to the west and Witch Hazel trail to the summit. Kick off the week- long York Days Celebration with this scenic race.
Proceeds from this race benefit York Parks & Recreation Department
▲ York Hospital 5K Road and Cross Country Race Youth Programs. This race is one of 8 races in this year’s Seacoast
Road Race Series. For more information on the series visit www.
▲ June 1st proportsmouth.org/seacoastseries.cfm Mail-in registration forms and
▲ Enjoy this early summer, June 1st, run through scenic York Village and online registration information is available on our website at www.
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Learn the common names of popular tree species on a gentle
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▲ Saturday, June 8th, 10:00am-12:00pm look at leaf evidence, bark, buds, seeds, and more to assist in
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▲ the state and is home to three threatened and endangered species. demonstration, including their resident porcupine ambassador, Henry!
Come and learn about Henry’s favorite foods like black birch, oak,
Join us and the Center for Wildlife with live turtle ambassadors to learn hemlock, maple, and of course acorns! Program and walk open to all
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▲ Your donation of $7/person makes this program possible.

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Join The Parks & Recreation Department for our first Giant Yard Sale ▲
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finishers, plus all runners are eligible for our raffle prizes!

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PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 18th and prizes all intended to teach children the importance of water ▲
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LOCATION: Mount Agamenticus Summit team and York Lifeguards, will be shown throughout the day. Just for ▲
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November 30th the coordinators in planning.
The York Rotary Club has scheduled the Annual Turkey Trot for
Saturday, November 30th at Village Elementary School. The Trot is a PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00pm
scenic 5K road race through York Village and York Harbor. The race
offers mile markers, water, police traffic control, on-course ambulance REGISTRATION: Ongoing through July 10th.
and professional timing. T-shirts will be given to all who register by
October 31st. Race to benefit the York Food Pantry & the York High COST: Free
School Track & Field Program. Mail-in registration form and online
registration information will be available at our website at www. LOCATION: Long Sands Beach, In Front of Bath House
yorkparksandrec.org starting in September.
DATE: Saturday, July 13th

TIMES: 10:00am-2:00pm

PARKING: York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Drive.

Summer Family Fun Nights Free shuttle to event site

Long Sands Beach, behind the Bath House and beginning at 8:00pm. Please register at the Parks and Recreation Office or at parksandrec.org ▲
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▲ Friday, July 19th Sunday, July 28th
See details in Race Section of this catalog.
▲ Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the
▲ 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by York Days Co-Ed Softball Tournament

Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite Saturday, August 3rd
▲ legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The Dig out those bats and balls and spend the weekend at the York
▲ NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extraordinary shows we High School and Village Elementary School softball fields. This will be
▲ have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, a double elimination tournament limited to 8 teams. Each team will
have a maximum of 15 players, four of which will be female. ASA rules
▲ Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod will govern all play. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
teams, so get your team together and we’ll see you Saturday, August 3rd.
▲ Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, REGISTRATION: May 1st, Ongoing until full
REGISTRATION FEE: $175.00 per team
▲ Tom Jones, and many, many more, hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS
York Days Craft Fair
▲ FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocal.
August 4th & 5th
▲ TICKET SALES: Ongoing Until Sold Out. Purchase on Eventbrite, via The York Days Craft Fair will be held at the York Beach Ball Field on
the link on our social media pages and website Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, August 4th
▲ www.yorkparksandrec.org from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We would like to welcome both artisans and
▲ $45.00-$55.00 per ticket shoppers to participate in the display of crafts and family activities.
York High School, Community Auditorium Food, photography, sand art, a children’s inflatable, pottery, crafts,
COST: Friday, July 19th jewelry, paintings and clothing are just a few of the attractions.
▲ LOCATION: 7:30pm-9:30pm Visit our website for vendor information & applications www.
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August 4th
▲ End of Summer Concert Sponsored by the York Beach Fire Department, Sunday, August 4th at
Short Sands Beach, 9:00pm.
▲ Saturday, August 31st
Additional York Days Events are being planned, details were not ready
▲ Celebrate the end of summer with some live music from the Long at the time of the printing of this publication. Please be sure to check
our website for more details. www.yorkparksandrec.org
▲ Sands Beach Bathhouse from 11:00am-1:30pm. We look forward to
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▲ Family Movie Night on Long Sands

▲ Friday, July 26th
▲ Join The Parks & Recreation Department for a family movie night on
▲ Long Sands Beach, from the Bathhouse. The film will begin at 8:00pm,
▲ so bring blankets, a picnic and enjoy! The film will be announced via
▲ social media outlets and our website www.yorkparksandrec.org

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▲ Annual Christmas in July celebration on Sunday, July 28th. Our summer
▲ residents and vacationers will have a chance to see the Nubble as it

▲ appears each year during the Christmas season. A spectacular view

▲ from Sohier Park features the keeper’s house and tower entirely

▲ outlined in white lights. The Seacoast Wind Ensemble, beginning at

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July 24 Hank & Dixie and the Knotty Pine Boys 14 Hank & Dixie and the Knotty Pine Boys ▲
25 Portsmouth Symphony Brass Quintet 15 On Tap Band ▲
3 The Visitors 26 Bel Airs 16 Delta Knights Band ▲
4 Rich DeSoto – Fireworks 27 Amherst Town Band 17 Rich DeSoto ▲
28 Truth About Daiseys 18 Schools Out Band ▲
Sponsored by Ellis Park 31 Dock Squares 21 Miraj Band ▲
5 Big Picture Band 22 Mark Marquis Band ▲
6 Jerry T Band August 23 The Morlocks ▲
7 Doc & Shari 24 Windham Swing Band ▲
10 Johnny Bubar and the Rogue Wolf Band 1 Freddy Dame, Jr. 25 Doc & Shari ▲
11 ELVIS 2 ELVIS 28 Brian Walker ▲
12 The Morlocks 3 Merrimac Valley Concert Band 29 Miraj Band ▲
13 After Hours Band 4 60’s Invasion - Fireworks 30 Knock On Wood ▲
14 Amherst Brass Quintet 31 Blue Soul ▲
16 New Magnolia Jazz Band Sponsored by York Beach Fire Department ▲
17 Shadow Play 7 The Visitors September ▲
18 Blue Soul 8 World Famous Grassholes ▲
19 MPG Band 9 Alan Roux Band 1 Marquis Family Band ▲
20 Seacoast Wind Ensemble 10 Terrie Collins Band
21 Eastern Sound Orchestra 11 Dover Community Band

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YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR FALL 3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls ▲
Tryouts for the girls and boys 3rd & 4th grade travel basketball teams ▲
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”- Theatre Production will be held after Christmas break. Practices will be held twice a week ▲
and the game schedule consists of approximately 10 games plus ▲
It is never too early to think about the holidays! Planning for this year’s tournament play. You MUST play in the York Parks & Rec. 3rd & 4th ▲
production of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” is in full swing. Join Father grade basketball league to be eligible to try out. ▲
Christmas, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the ghosts for a fanciful good ▲
time filled with songs and dance. This year’s performance is scheduled 5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls ▲
for December 6th, 7th, and 8th. Be on the look-out for registration to Try-out dates will be announced in the fall, please check our website ▲
open in mid-September with rehearsals to begin in early November. and e-newsletters! ▲
Tryouts for the girls and boys 5th & 6th grade travel basketball teams ▲
Basketball will be held in the fall (date TBA). Practices will be held twice a week ▲
and the game schedule consists of approximately 12 games plus ▲
Our youth basketball program involves nearly 400 children (grades tournament play. All students in grades 5 & 6 who are interested in ▲
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beginning in November and ending in early February. Our basketball ▲
programs, at all levels, are designed to emphasize individual skill Before you make the decision to tryout, please consider the following: ▲
development through fun-filled, healthy competition, and hard work. Please be aware that cuts are made. In some rare cases, additional ▲
This includes, skills, drills, and games. teams may be added should large participant numbers and available ▲
gymnasium space allow. Be sure to talk to your child about this before ▲
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▲ we should know about, communication with our office must be made Soccer This Fall With York Soccer Club
prior to the first try-out date. This program will require travel to and
▲ from games. We will do our best to keep the distance to within an hour yorksoccerclub.com York Soccer Club offers two programs to
accommodate the different age levels of our players:
▲ of York but in some cases the travel may be slightly longer than one Early Development Soccer (K-2nd grades): Mid-September – Late
▲ hour. This program is a large commitment of time. Practices and games October. This program is for our entering Kindergarten through 2nd
grade players. The focus of this program is on the early development of
▲ begin by mid-November and the season wraps up by mid-March. If you basic soccer skills (dribbling, kicking, shooting, etc.)
Travel Soccer (U9-U14): August – Early November- For our older
▲ have any questions about this program before making the decision to players—those entering grade 3rd through 8th grade. This program
continues to develop basic skills and includes weekday practices and
▲ have your child tryout, please contact Andy Kaherl at any time. weekend games with other area soccer clubs.
For more information or to register for evaluations please visit the York
▲ Soccer Club website at www.yorksoccerclub.com.

▲ Football This Fall With York Youth Football Spirit Squad – Cheerleading Program

▲ Grades 3 - 8 Elementary & Middle School Students
▲ Come join the York Youth Football team! The goal of the York Youth
▲ Football (YYF) program for grades 3 through 8 is to provide pre-high Side line cheering is back by popular demand! This program is open

school aged York youth with a positive and safe experience in the game to all Elementary & Middle School students who would like to spread
▲ of football. YYF’s objectives are that participants have fun, learn the
▲ values of team sports and discipline, and learn the fundamentals of the cheer and spirit on the sidelines of football games this fall or basketball
▲ game of football in a coaching environment where safety comes first!

▲ Contact York Youth Football for information or to sign-up. www.

▲ yorkyouthfootball.com

▲ this winter. This begins at an introductory level, focusing on learning

▲ Hammerhead Wrestling Club cheers, chants, and promoting teambuilding and school spirit. As the

▲ For Southern Maine, Based in York! The Hammerhead Wrestling program grows, so too will the technical levels, including tumbling

▲ Club seeks to provide basic instruction and advanced training in and advanced stunts. There will be an informational meeting for all
Folkstyle wrestling & in the Olympic styles of wrestling (freestyle and
▲ Greco-Roman). Wrestling basic skills (hand fighting, balance, agility, interested participants on Thursday, August 1st at 5:30pm at the Parks

▲ foot-speed) prepare athletes for success in any sport. The club uses and Recreation Office.

▲ a proprietary instructional and belt-level system, focused on skill REGISTRATION: Ongoing

▲ attainment, academic success, respect, and perseverance and seeks STARTS: Mid-August

▲ to reinforce and support these themes directly into area middle school ENDS: Early November

▲ and high school wrestling programs. Club members are encouraged COST: Fall Session: $65.00 / Full Year: $120.00

▲ to compete when ready; competition is fostered through a detailed DAYS: Varies; 1-2 practices per week, games on weekend

▲ matrix of skill-appropriate competition events, including local beginner TIMES: Varies

▲ tournaments and culminating in regional, national, and international LOCATION: Information meeting at Grant House, 200 US Rte. 1
▲ championships for motivated individuals. Open to wrestlers aged
▲ 6 - Adult; this program is held in conjunction with the York Parks and

Recreation Department. Be on the lookout to register through the York
▲ Parks and Recreation Department in the fall. Each session is open to all
▲ area wrestlers regardless of town of residence and runs 8 weeks in the

▲ fall, winter, and spring. Check out www.hammerheadwrestling.com for

▲ more details or call Bryan Thompson at 207-337-3959.

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▲ Fall Run Club

▲ Grades K-4

▲ One of our most popular new programs, Run Club returns this fall. Run
▲ Club is designed to promote physical activity and gives boys and girls
▲ grades K-4 the opportunity to experience running in a fun, friendly

and safe environment. Participants will learn how to build endurance,
▲ running techniques/form, and nutrition. It’s time to get moving!
▲ We are still coordinating dates and times for Fall “Run Club” so stay
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Registration can be done on line from the comfort of your home or ▲
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Through the generosity of the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach in GOLF CLINIC FOR ADULT & BABY BOOMERS ▲
York, we are again able to offer swimming lessons this fall and winter. SEE DESCRIPTION, DATES AND TIMES UNDER ADULT PROGRAMS. ▲
Thank you!! These Red Cross Certified swimming lessons will be ▲
geared toward Parent-Tot and Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and stroke enhancement Jacki’s Dance Aerobic Program ▲
swimmers. Classes are held once a week, for an 8-week session on ▲
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons for 45 minutes. These Adults ▲
classes are limited and fill quickly, so don’t hesitate to register. Please ▲
have your child ready to swim when you arrive. There is a small It’s never too early to sign up and commit to a fitness program!! ▲
changing room for use after the class. ▲
Fitness leader, Jacki Sorensen created her nationally recognized ▲
Children ages 5 and up are eligible to register for swimming levels. ▲
Children under age 5 must take Parent-Tot swimming lessons. program of “serious fitness fun” over 30 years ago. This class appeals ▲
Registrations will be taken at York Parks and Recreation Office, Route ▲
1, Grant House/Goodrich Park, York, ME 03909 or on our website. to women who want the benefits of regular exercise but also want to ▲
Resident registrations may be done in person or online on registration ▲
day. Telephone registrations will be accepted the day following be motivated to stick with a program. The program combines the fun ▲
registration day. Non-resident registrations will be accepted the ▲
following Monday. of dancing with the health benefits of a balanced workout. Each hour ▲
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moves. Everyone participates at his or her own level. You get a great ▲
We are currently restructuring class offerings. ▲
Be on the lookout for class levels, exact dates and times workout without ever knowing it!!! Classes will be offered Monday and ▲
for each class on our website www.yorkparksandrec.org. ▲
Wednesday mornings from 8:00am – 9:00am, beginning September
The REGISTRATION DATE will be SEPTEMBER 19TH.
9th, or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15pm – 6:15pm.,

beginning, September 10th, at the York Beach Fire Department. If you

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

free to try a class on us. We’re sure you’ll decide to join us.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing - September 6th

STARTS: Week of September 9th

ENDS: Week of November 11th

COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-resident

$10.00 Senior discount / $130.00 Both programs

LOCATION: York Beach Fire Department

Wildcat Field Hockey – For the Fall TIMES: 8:00am-9:00am / 5:15pm-6:15pm

Grades 3-6 DAYS: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs

Coach Heidi is back and ready to go, are you? We will be offering a Reminder! Parks and Recreation Department program participants are ▲
not exempt from following Town of York ordinances governing beach ▲
Monday afternoon field hockey program again this fall for students parking regulations. ▲

in the 3rd - 6th grade. This program has become very popular and is

limited to 25 players, so don’t hesitate in signing up. ▲

Along with the Monday clinics, games with surrounding towns will also ▲

be offered. Marshwood, Kennebunk, Wells and Saco have teams that ▲

we have played in the past and we’ve had a blast. These games are ▲

low key and are played as a part of the learning process. There will be ▲

lots of teaching, learning new skills and having a ton of fun. So, don’t ▲

forget…sign up now for this fall program. This program will run for 6 ▲

weeks. Shin guards, mouth guards, sticks and goggles are a must. ▲

REGISTRATION: Ongoing – September 7th, or until full

STARTS: September 9th ▲

ENDS: October 14th ▲

COST: $50.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-resident ▲

LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School ▲

DAYS: Mondays ▲

TIMES: 3:00pm - 4:30pm ▲

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▲ Citizen of the Year Nomination – Sponsored by the Greater York
▲ Region Chamber of Commerce and the Festival of Lights Committee.
Please help us recognize a deserving citizen who gives their time and
▲ Events talent for the benefit of our community by nominating them for Citizen
▲ of the Year. If you have nominated someone in the past - you may re-
submit an application - each year many are nominated, but only one
▲ person is chosen annually.

▲ More event information will be available in the 2019 fall and The Process:
▲ winter brochure. Selection: Five finalists voted on by Festival of Lights Committee – Final
votes by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. All decisions
▲ are final.

▲ Join York Parks & Recreation for the Patriots Criteria:
Volunteer efforts must benefit the town of York, Contributions to the
▲ York Parks & Recreation is partnering with Jay Pince Tours to bring town must be non-job related, Nominee does not have to be a resident
▲ you to two Patriots games this fall, be on the lookout for dates of York, Chamber Board of Directors are not eligible.

▲ 2nd Annual Scarecrow Making Event Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 6th. Winner will be
announced by the Greater York Chamber of Commerce and will be the
▲ Wednesday, October 9th Grand Marshall at the Festival of Lights parade on Saturday, December
7th. Questions? Call Liz Cooper or Ryan Avery, Festival of Lights, Co-
▲ Chairs, at the York Parks and Recreation Department, 207-363-1040 or
the Greater York Chamber of Commerce at 363-4422.
▲ Costume Parade & Halloween Hop
Applications can be downloaded on our website at www.
▲ Tuesday, October 29th yorkparksandrec.org or the Greater York Chamber of Commerce
▲ A free, family favorite! website at www.gatewaytomaine.org. Applications will also be
available to pick up at the York Town Hall, York Parks and Recreation
▲ Veterans Pancake Breakfast Office and the Greater York Chamber of Commerce.

▲ Sunday, November 10th

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▲ Turkey Trot 5K

▲ Saturday, November 30th
▲ See above under Road Races

▲ Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Festival

▲ Saturday, November 30th

▲ Save the Date for the 2019 Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Festival.

▲ You’ve seen our Nubble Lighting, but this year we have new

▲ things in store for you and your family.

▲ Polar Express

▲ Thursday & Friday, December 5th and 6th
▲ The York Polar Express returns!

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▲ Breakfast With Santa

▲ Saturday, December 1st

▲ A free, family favorite!

▲ Festival of Lights Parade

▲ Saturday, December 7th

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▲ Wreaths Across America

▲ Monday, December 9th

▲ Join the Parks and Recreation Department at Goodrich Park for a
▲ community celebration and reviewing of the caravan as it travels
▲ through York.

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and mailing of this brochure would not be possible without you, our sponsors. With your help, you have given us the latitude to print a quality ▲
brochure that you can be proud to advertise in. Additionally, the money raised each year helps to support the programs within this brochure. We ▲
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3 Bridges Yoga Coastal Landscaping and Moonlight Graphics Wayside Trailer Park ▲
207-363-6333 Garden Center 207-363-2273 207-363-3846 ▲
207-363-6202 ▲
Abbott Bros., Inc. Norma’s Restaurant When Pigs Fly ▲
207-363-3762 Dixon’s Campground 207-363-3233 207-439-3114 ▲
207-363-3626 ▲
Agamenticus Plumbing and Rhodes Plumbing and Heating Williams Realty Partners ▲
Heating Estes Oil Burner Service, Inc. 207-439-0334 207-351-8188 ▲
207-216-3333 207-363-4172 ▲
Rick’s Restaurant YFI Custom Homes ▲
Amidon Family Dentistry Family Ear, Nose & Throat, LLC 207-606-0556 207-363-8053 ▲
207-363-5242 207-351-3525 ▲
Servpro of Southern York Co. York Bark & Play ▲
Anchorage Inn Fox’s Lobster House 207-324-4400 207-361-4758 ▲
207-363-5112 207-363-2643 ▲
Shoreline Construction York Community Service ▲
Anthony’s Food Shop Graystone Builders, Inc. 207-363-2972 Association ▲
207-363-2322 207-363-6085 207-363-5504 ▲
Stephen Carr Property Services ▲
Atlantic Dental Association Griffin & Griffin Lighting 207-451-0156 York Golf and Tennis Club ▲
207-363-2406 207-835-4769 207-363-0130 ▲
Stonewall Kitchen ▲
Bean Group of York Hale’s Landscaping, Inc. 207-351-2712 York Harbor Marine Service ▲
800-450-7784 207-361-2800 207-363-3602 ▲
Straw Hat Lawn Care ▲
Bob the Screenprinter It’s a Dog’s World 207-337-3696 York Hospital ▲
207-892-8220 207-363-0099 207-363-4321 ▲
Tapley Insurance Agency, Inc. ▲
Brixham Montessori Kennebunk Savings Bank 207-363-7894 York House of Pizza ▲
Friends School 207-985-4903 207-363-6171 ▲
207-351-2700 The Central Bean & Bakery ▲
Key Ford 207-606-0744 York Maine Rotary Club ▲
Bullshirt, LLC 207-363-2483 207-361-4552 ▲
207-363-9363 The Goldenrod ▲
Leeward Landing Thrift Store 207-363-2621 York Police Department ▲
Burrito Betty’s 207-361-4085 207-363-4444 ▲
207-451-4013 The York River Landing ▲
Libby’s Oceanside Camp 207-351-8430 York Trolley Company LLC ▲
Camp Eaton 207-363-4171 207-363-9600 ▲
207-363-3424 Union Bluff Hotel
Lobster Cove 207-363-1333 York’s Wild Kingdom
Century 21 – Atlantic Realty 207-351-1100 207-363-4911
207-363-4053 VFW Post 6977 Boardman-Ellis
Lunchbox Louie’s 207-363-9827
Clark & Howell, LLC 207-351-8643
207-363-5208 Village Laundry
Maine Center for Elder Law, LLC 207-363-1986
Coastal Aesthetics Medi-Spa 207-467-3301
207-363-2300 Village Scoop Ice Cream
Moody’s Collision 207-363-0100
Coastal Fitness 207-363-7961
207-438-0888

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