Youth Recreation Programs
Youth Recreation Programs - Pre-K & Up
Our youth recreation programs provide an endless array of opportunities for students Pre-K and up! We offer youth sports & fitness programs year round in addition to specialty sports camps.
Interested in being a volunteer coach?
We're always looking for volunteer coaches to help us provide the quality programming. All volunteer coaches must complete a Background Check Authorization Form and submit to our office before coaching.
Fall Swimming Lessons - Ages 5 & Up
Swimming Lessons at the Anchorage Inn - Ages 5 and Up
Thanks to the generosity of the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach in York for providing an opportunity for swim lessons. These “Learn-to Swim” classes are taught by Paul Slovenski, a certified, knowledgeable, and caring instructor who can help swimmers at every level feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level. Our swimming classes are tailored to the needs of each child, so they can progress at a comfortable pace. Classes are held once a week, on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoon. These classes are limited to (7) swimmers per class and fill quickly, so don’t hesitate to register. Please have your child ready to swim when you arrive. There is a small changing room for use after the class. To ensure maximum safety at all times, parents are asked to stay during swimming lessons, this not only helps increase the child’s comfort level in water but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes. Children who cannot stand flat footed in the shallow end of the pool are not eligible to register. The pool is 4 feet at the shallow end.
Level 1 - Beginner (Guppy) Beginners should be readying themselves to be prepared for: blowing bubbles in water with mouth first and then nose second, putting eyes under water, closed at first, but then briefly opening both, putting ears under water while leaning forward first and afterwards backward, bobbing repeatedly with whole head submerged entirely beneath surface, floating on front initially then on back eventually.
Level 2 - Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray) Advanced Beginners should be preparing to be ready for: gliding on front first and back second, kicking on front first then back next, dog paddling both with face out and with face in, rollover sideways from floating on your front to floating on your back, back crawl complete with breathing and front crawl without breathing at first but later turning to breathe exchanging air.
Levels 3 & 4 - Intermediate/Advanced (Shark) Intermediates/Advanced should be preparing themselves to be ready for: squeeze kick/frog kick utilized in breaststroke, elementary backstroke, underwater swim, and survival stroke, side swiping arm pulls used while doing said strokes, floating by tucking chin forwards to chest on front but then arching neck to float backwards on back, scissor leg kick plus arm pull-push synchronized for necessary timing mastery of effortlessly relaxing sidestroke coach’s favorite, slow motion hovering moves enabling one to both tread water easily & efficiently.
Mondays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Shark)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
Tuesdays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Shark)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
Wednesdays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Shark)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
REGISTRATION: York Residents begins Monday, September 30th
Non-Residents Monday, October 7th
STARTS: October 21st
ENDS: December 18th (No classes the week of November 11th and November 25th)
COST: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Anchorage Inn, Long Beach Avenue
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
TIMES: See schedule above
Hammerhead Wrestling, Grades 1-8 - Advanced: Grades 5-8
Hammerhead Wrestling Club
Grades 1-8 - Advanced Wrestlers: Grades 5-8
For Southern Maine, Based in York! The Hammerhead Wrestling Club seeks to provide basic instruction and advanced training in folkstyle wrestling & in the Olympic styles of wrestling (freestyle and Greco-Roman). Wrestling basic skills (hand fighting, balance, agility, and footspeed) prepare athletes for success in any sport. The club uses a proprietary instructional and belt-level system, focused on skill attainment, academic success, respect, and perseverance. We seek to reinforce and support these themes into area middle school and high school wrestling programs. Club members are encouraged to compete when ready; competition is fostered through a detailed matrix of skill-appropriate competition events, including local beginner tournaments, and culminating in regional, national, and international championships for motivated individuals.
Check out www.hammerheadwrestling.com for more details or call Bryan Thompson at 207-337-3959.
“The Hammerhead Wrestling Club is mindfully developing wrestlers to achieve at the highest level and has created a curriculum and belt system that will motivate, inspire, and challenge all athletes. I strongly recommend the Hammerhead Wrestling Club to any wrestler looking to reach their goals.” - Braumon Creighton, 2x NCAA National Champion
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS: November 26th (No practice during school holiday breaks)
ENDS: February 13th
COST: $120.00 Resident / $130.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: York High School Wrestling Room
DAYS: Beginner: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Advanced: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
TIME: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Basketball - Lil Ballers, Ages 3 & 4 - Parent Involvement
Lil’ Ballers - Ages 3 & 4 – Parent Involvement
We’ll use a variety of fun games to develop balance, movement, and basketball skills as well as listening to instructions in this 4-week program. Participants will use a size 3 basketball and shoot on smaller hoops to slowly introduce them to competitive play. Parents will be encouraged to participate with their child to make this fun for the whole family. Sneakers required, shorts recommended.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until January 20th
STARTS: February 8th (No basketball on February 22nd)
ENDS: March 8th - Makeup date March 15th, if necessary.
COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Coastal Elementary School
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: 8:00am-12:00pm (Each session will be 45 minutes)
Basketball - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Basketball - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Our 6-week Kindergarten and 1st grade basketball program is designed to introduce young players to the game of basketball. This program will allow children to learn the basic skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. Sneakers required, shorts recommended.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 25th
STARTS: December 14th (No basketball December 28th)
ENDS: January 25th - Makeup date February 1st, if necessary.
COST: $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Village Elementary School
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: One-hour sessions between 8:00am-1:00pm
Basketball - 2nd Grade
Basketball - 2nd Grade Co-Ed
This 7-week program is designed to teach 2nd graders fundamental concepts of basketball. This program focuses on technique via clinics and scrimmages, helping players gradually increase their ability to do and understand a skill that will help them play basketball. Volunteer parent coaches may be needed for this program, please consider helping if you can. Sneakers required; shorts recommended.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 25th
STARTS: December 14th (No basketball December 28th)
ENDS: February 1st (Make-up date, if necessary, February 8th)
COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: One-hour sessions, mornings between 8:00am-12:00pm
Basketball - 3rd & 4th Grade, Boys & Girls
Basketball -3rd & 4th Grade, Boys & Girls
Our 3rd & 4th grade league will take place at Coastal Ridge Elementary School, Village Elementary School, and York Middle School beginning the week of November 18th. This league will focus on the development of individual skills, technical progression, and teamwork. Weeknight team practices will be one hour long and will be led by a volunteer coach. Team placement, and practice times will be communicated once your child is placed on a team and rosters are finalized. Games will be played on Saturdays between 8:00am-2:00pm. The first round of the playoffs will begin March 1st. Sneakers required; shorts recommended. There will be no practices December 23rd through January 3rd and February 17th through February 21st.
If you are interested in coaching, please complete the Volunteer Coach Form on our website, www.yorkparksandrec.org.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 15th
STARTS: Practices start the week of December 2nd - Games begin December 14th
ENDS: March 8th (No games December 28th or February 22nd)
COST: $75.00 Resident / $85.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Practices at Coastal Ridge Elementary or Village Elementary
Games at York Middle School
DAYS/TIMES: Practice 1 weekday evening
Games on Saturdays between 8:00am-2:00pm
Basketball - 5th & 6th Grade, Boys & Girls
Basketball - Grades 5-6, Boys & Girls
Our 5th and 6th grade league will take place at Coastal Ridge Elementary and York Middle School and games & practices will begin the week of December 2nd. This league will focus on the development of individual skills, technical progression, and teamwork. Weeknight team practices will be 1 hour and will be led by a volunteer coach. Team placement and practice times will be communicated once your child is placed on a team and rosters are finalized. Games will be played on Saturdays between 2:00pm-7:00pm. The first round of the playoffs will begin on March 1st. Sneakers required; shorts recommended. There will be no practices December 23rd through January 3rd and February 17th through February 21st.
If you are interested in coaching, please complete the Volunteer Coach Form on our website, www.yorkparksandrec.org.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 15th
STARTS: Practices start the week of December 2nd - Games begin December 14th
ENDS: March 8th (No games December 28th, January 4th, or February 22nd)
COST: $75.00 Resident / $85.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Practices at Coastal Ridge Elementary
Games at York Middle School
DAYS/TIMES: Practice 1 weekday evening
Games on Saturdays between 2:00pm-7:00pm
Winter - Swimming Lessons - Ages 5 & Up
Swimming Lessons at the Anchorage Inn - Ages 5 and Up
Thanks to the generosity of the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach in York for providing an opportunity for swim lessons. These “Learn-to Swim” classes are taught by Paul Slovenski, a certified, knowledgeable, and caring instructor who can help swimmers at every level feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level. Our swimming classes are tailored to the needs of each child, so they can progress at a comfortable pace. Classes are held once a week, on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoon. These classes are limited to (8) swimmers per class and fill quickly, so don’t hesitate to register. Please have your child ready to swim when you arrive. There is a small changing room for use after the class. To ensure maximum safety at all times, parents are asked to stay during swimming lessons, this not only helps increase the child’s comfort level in water but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes. Children who cannot stand flat footed in the shallow end of the pool are not eligible to register. The pool is 4 feet at the shallow end.
Level 1 - Beginner (Guppy) Beginners should be readying themselves to be prepared for: blowing bubbles in water with mouth first and then nose second, putting eyes under water, closed at first, but then briefly opening both, putting ears under water while leaning forward first and afterwards backward, bobbing repeatedly with whole head submerged entirely beneath surface, floating on front initially then on back eventually.
Level 2 - Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray) Advanced Beginners should be preparing to be ready for: gliding on front first and back second, kicking on front first then back next, dog paddling both with face out and with face in, rollover sideways from floating on your front to floating on your back, back crawl complete with breathing and front crawl without breathing at first but later turning to breathe exchanging air.
Levels 3 & 4 - Intermediate/Advanced (Shark) Intermediates/Advanced should be preparing themselves to be ready for: squeeze kick/frog kick utilized in breaststroke, elementary backstroke, underwater swim, and survival stroke, side swiping arm pulls used while doing said strokes, floating by tucking chin forwards to chest on front but then arching neck to float backwards on back, scissor leg kick plus arm pull-push synchronized for necessary timing mastery of effortlessly relaxing sidestroke coach’s favorite, slow motion hovering moves enabling one to both tread water easily & efficiently.
Mondays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Shark)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Beginner (Guppy)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
Tuesdays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Beginner (Guppy)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
Wednesdays
3:10pm-3:45pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Shark)
3:50pm-4:25pm – Beginner (Guppy)
4:30pm-5:05pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
5:10pm-5:45pm – Advanced Beginner (Manta Ray)
REGISTRATION: York Residents begins Monday, December 9th
Non-Residents Monday, December 16th
STARTS: January 6th
ENDS: March 5th (No classes the week of January 20th or the week of February 17th)
COST: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Anchorage Inn, Long Beach Avenue
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
TIMES: See schedule above
Winter - Hot Wheels Garage - Grades 5-8
Hot Wheels Garage - Ages 5-8
Playing with cars is FUN! And it’s beneficial for child development. Playing with toy cars provides an opportunity for the development of social skills and aids in emotional and physical development. During this 5-week session, we will build a variety of tracks, create life-like destinations, and create scenarios such as racing, crashing, oil changes, and more. Some structure will be provided, but participant imagination will be the “driving” force in this program. Participants are invited to bring their favorite Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars & trucks, but there will also be plenty of cars and props available to share. We hope you will plan to join Recreation Coordinator, Andy Kaherl (a real-life race car driver) for this fun-filled creative play program. Each participant will receive a Hot Wheels car on the first day.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full, space is limited.
STARTS: February 24th (no meeting on March 17th)
ENDS: March 31st
COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Center for Active Living, 36 Main St. York
DAY: Mondays
TIME: 4:30pm-5:30pm
February Vacation Camp - Grades K-6
February Vacation Week Camp
Grades K-6
School vacation means more time for adventure and play! Join us for February Vacation Camp at York Middle School Tuesday–Friday, February 18th-21st. We’ve secured some of your favorite summer day camp counselors and they are excited to facilitate a week of fun, fun, fun! Camp will consist of a combination of seasonal outdoor activities, crafts, indoor games, sports, and a field trip. All campers should come to camp prepared to play inside and outside!
Only week-long registrations will be accepted. There will be strict minimum and maximum participation requirements, and registration in advance is required. All campers should pack 2 snacks, lunch, water bottle, snow gear (hats, gloves, snow pants, jackets) sleds, extra set of dry clothes, sneakers, and comfortable indoor play clothes. Field trip and camp T-shirt included.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until February 7th, or until full
STARTS: Tuesday, February 18th
ENDS: Friday, February 21st
COST: Resident $165.00 / Non-Resident $175.00
LOCATION: York Middle School
DAYS: Tuesday-Friday
TIME: 8:00am-5:00pm
DROP OFF: 8:00am-9:00am
PICK UP: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Please note, weekday vacation camps fill up quickly. If you plan to attend, please register early!
Indoor Soccer - Ages 3-7
Indoor Soccer - Ages 3-4 & Ages 5-7
Join us for indoor gym soccer at York Middle School. Our “goal” (pun intended) will be FUN! We’ll be focusing on the skills of confidence, dexterity, coordination, endurance, positioning and rules. This program is designed for children ages 3-7 and will be offered on Saturdays, beginning March 15th. Sneakers required; shin guards recommended.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing through February 28th
STARTS: March 15th
ENDS: April 19th
COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: York Middle School
DAY: Saturday
TIME: TBD – Based on # of teams
April Vacation Camp
April Vacation Week Camp - Grades K-6
Looking for something to do during April Vacation? We’ve secured some of your favorite summer day camp counselors and they are excited to facilitate a week of fun, fun, fun! Camp will consist of a combination of seasonal outdoor activities, crafts, indoor games, sports, and a field trip. All campers should come to camp prepared to play inside and outside! Only week-long registrations will be accepted. There will be strict minimum and maximum participation requirements, and registration in advance is required. All campers should pack 2 snacks, lunch, water bottle, outside play gear appropriate for the April weather conditions, extra set of dry clothes, sneakers, and comfortable indoor play clothes. Field trip and camp T-shirt included.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 11th, or until full
STARTS: Tuesday, April 22nd
ENDS: Friday, April 25th
COST: Resident $165.00 / Non-Resident $175.00
LOCATION: York Middle School
DAYS: Tuesday-Friday
TIME: 8:00am-5:00pm
DROP OFF: 8:00am-9:00am
PICK UP: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Spring - Hammerhead Wrestling - Grades 3-12
Wrestling - Hammerhead Program - Spring 2025
Grades 3-12 – Boys & Girls
Olympic Styles – Freestyle/Greco Roman
Did you watch the Paris Olympics this summer? The US Olympic wrestling team is one of the top teams in the world!! The Hammerhead Wrestling Club will once again be offering a travel team based in Maine. Focused on the Olympic styles of wrestling, freestyle and Greco-Roman, the club will offer sessions to boys and girls, grades 3-12, and USA Wrestling senior level athletes (post-grads). You must have a USA Wrestling card to compete…The club will attend and compete at the Maine State Freestyle Championships, the Massachusetts State Championships, the USA Wrestling Northeast Regionals, the national championships in Fargo, ND, and other tournaments. We encourage experienced wrestlers to give freestyle and Greco a try! Both styles enhance the folk style (middle school/high school/collegiate) style of wrestling, and college coaches know this! Any questions, please call Bryan Thompson, club director, at 207-337-3959 or email info@hammerheadwrestling.com
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS: Tuesday, March 11th
ENDS: Thursday, May 22nd
COST: $150.00 Resident / $160.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: York High School Wrestling Room
DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Spring - SG United - Strong Girls - Grades 2-4
Strong Girls - Program by SG United Foundation
Grades 2-4
Foundation is a 501© (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower girls to be strong, confident, and resilient. Through physical activity, sports, mindfulness, and positive education curriculum, this after school program teaches girls how to develop their strong bodies and tap into their kind hearts and unstoppable minds. This program will be led by YHS student Chloe Whitbread and other volunteers!
Please send your child with a snack, sneakers, and a water bottle.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full
STARTS: April 7th
ENDS: May 12th (No Strong Girls April 21st – Patriot’s Day)
COST: $95.00 York Residents Only
LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary
DAY: Mondays
TIME: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Baseball - Lil Sluggers - Ages 3 & 4
Lil’ Sluggers Baseball - Ages 3 & 4
Lil’ Sluggers is designed to prepare boys & girls ages 3 & 4 for their journey into organized team play. Our goal is to help our young athletes improve and continue to develop social and physical skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lil’ Sluggers will help build confidence, reinforce team play, and foster a love for the game. Having FUN, building confidence, learning baseball, in that order. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children for some family fun. Baseball glove, sneakers or cleats required. All other equipment is provided.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 17th
STARTS: May 3rd
ENDS: May 31st
COST: $45.00 Residents / $55.00 Non-Residents
LOCATION: Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: Mornings
T-Ball - Ages 5 & 6
T-Ball - Ages 5 & 6
This is an instructional league designed to help develop physical and social skills while learning the fundamentals of baseball. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. Each team will play one game a week on either a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Baseball glove, sneakers or cleats required. All other equipment is provided.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 8th
STARTS: Begins Week of April 22nd
ENDS: Ends Week of May 27th
COST: $55.00 Residents / $65.00 Non-Residents
LOCATION: Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAYS: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
TIME: 5:30pm or 6:30pm
Lacrosse - Grades 1 & 2
Lacrosse - 1st & 2nd Grade
This is an instructional, developmental program that introduces the basics of the game. No previous experience is necessary. Volunteer coaches will teach fundamentals, introduce game concepts, and provide instruction in a fun, non-competitive, enthusiastic environment. There may be an in-house scrimmage or two to end the season. T-shirt included. The only equipment necessary at this level of play is a mouth guard, and a lacrosse stick. Softer developmental lacrosse balls will be used for this program. Not co-ed.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 18th
STARTS: April 27th (no lacrosse May 25th)
ENDS: June 1st
COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00/Non-Resident
LOCATION: Bog Rd. Recreation Complex
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: 9:00am-10:00am
Lacrosse - Grades 3 & 4 - Boys & Girls
Lacrosse - Grades 3-4 - Boys and Girls
This is a developmental program to introduce players to fundamental lacrosse skills while building on their knowledge of the game. The team will practice twice a week. Practice time will focus on rules, techniques, and skill development such as throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting along with the rules of the game. The game schedule is completed by the Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL) and will be released at the end of April. Most games will be played on Saturday or Sunday, however, there will be occasional games scheduled during the week. Girls will need goggles, a mouth guard, gloves, and a stick. Boys will need a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves, and a mouth guard.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until March 14th
STARTS: Week of April 7th – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS: June 8th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST: $120.00 Resident / $130.00 Non-Resident (Includes reversible jersey)
LOCATION: Practices & Home Games Played at Bog Road Fields
DAYS/TIMES: TBD by Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL)
Lacrosse - Grades 5 & 6 - Boys & Girls
Lacrosse Grades 5-6 - Boys and Girls
This is a developmental program to introduce players to fundamental lacrosse skills while building on their knowledge of the game. The team will practice twice a week. Practice time will focus on rules, techniques, and skill development such as throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting along with the rules of the game. The game schedule is completed by the Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL) and will be released at the end of April. Most games will be played on Saturday or Sunday, however, there will be occasional games scheduled during the week. Girls will need goggles, mouth guard, gloves, and a stick. Boys will need a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves, and a mouth guard.
REGISTRATION: Ongoing until March 14th
STARTS: Week of April 7th – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS: June 8th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST: $120.00 Resident / $130.00 Non-Resident (Includes reversible jersey)
LOCATION: Practices & Home Games Played at Bog Road Fields
DAYS/TIMES: TBD by Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL)
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