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Baseball and T-ball for Boys and Girls T-Ball – Boys and Girls ages 4 - 6 This is a six-week program designed for boys and girls ages 4 – 6 years of age. The intent is to teach the basic rules and skills of the sport as well as promote team play and sportsmanship. At this level the majority of players hit from a tee. Four year old boys and girls are eligible to participate if they are 4 years old by March 31st, 2010, and parents feel they are ready. COACHES ONLY should report to the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House, on Wednesday, April 21st at 5:00pm. National League Baseball – Boys and Girls ages 7 and 8 This is a developmental baseball program for boys and girls ages 7 and 8. All hitters are pitched to from the mound or a pitching machine is used and particular emphasis is placed on skill development. Pre-season scrimmages are held at the end of April. Coaches only should report to the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House, on Wednesday, April 21st at 5:00 pm. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through April 13th STARTS: T-Ball, May 3rd / Baseball Scrimmages, end of April ENDS: June 11th COST: $60.00 Residents / $70.00 Non-residents LOCATION: Village Elementary School and Middle School DAYS: Weeknights and some Saturdays TIMES: T-ball 5:30 or 6:30pm / Baseball 6:00pm Basketball - Kindergarten and 1st Together This will be a fun-filled program, with the main emphasis on FUN! Children have an opportunity to learn shooting skills and fundamentals of dribbling and passing. The hoops will be lowered to 8 feet. This 10-week program is held Saturday mornings at the York Village Elementary School Gym beginning Saturday, November 28th, and running through January 30th. COACHES ONLY will meet at York Parks and Recreation Office, Grant House/Goodrich Park at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, November 24th. This is an opportunity for coaches to pick up uniforms, and rosters, meet the other coaches and ask any questions concerning their responsibilities as a coach. NOTE: Please be advised that there is a deadline date for sign-ups on all programs to allow us the time to organize teams and league schedules. There will be a $10.00 late fee per child for our basketball programs. We hope this will encourage you to sign up early, as registrations will only be accepted, after the deadline date, if room permits. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through November 12th STARTS: November 28th ENDS: January 30th COST: $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-resident – 1 ticket to a Red Claws game included in the price LOCATION: York Village Elementary School Gym DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: Weekly Rotating Schedule of 1 hour drills and games played between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm – depending on number of teams Youth Basketball League – 2nd Grade Students The 2nd Grade students will play in a league of their own and the program will run for 12 weeks. The season will begin with 2 weeks of skill development. The next 10 weeks you will continue to learn new skills and drills as you play in this non-competitive league. This second grade program allows us to offer more individual attention in learning the fundamentals and skills of the game. COACHES ONLY will meet at the York Parks and Recreation Office, Grant House/Goodrich Park at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, November 3rd. This is an opportunity for coaches to pick up uniforms, and rosters, meet the other coaches and ask any questions concerning their responsibilities as a coach. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through October 23rd STARTS: November 7th ENDS: January 23rd COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident – 1 ticket to a Red Claws Game included in the price LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School Gym DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: Weekly Rotating Schedule of 1 hour games played from 8:00 am on - depending on number of teams Youth Basketball Leagues Grades 3rd – 9th JR BOYS (3 & 4TH GRADES) DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE JR GIRLS (3,4,5TH GRADES) DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE INTERMEDIATE BOYS (5TH & 6TH GRADES) DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE SR CO-ED - BOYS (7TH GRADE) AND GIRLS (6TH & 7TH GRADES) DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE SR CO-ED (BOYS & GIRLS 8-9TH GRADES) DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE 9th Grade is NEW this year! Play Every Day!!! Our youth basketball program involves nearly 500 children, volunteer coaches and officials in a fun-filled instructional setting every Saturday from November through January. All games are played either at York Middle School or Coastal Ridge Elementary School between 8:00am and 3:00pm, beginning November 7th. Games are played every hour on the hour and schedules will be available prior to the start of the season. Taking up where we left off last year are some additions to the program that we felt really added to the quality of our basketball program and were exceptionally popular: We are adding 4 additional weeks to the basketball program again this year. The first 2 weeks will consist of skill development, so that you start the basketball season with some knowledge under your belt. Throughout the season we will continue to offer skills and drills during the games, and between games. The last 2 weeks, we will play more competitive ball, with strict ref calls. This is your chance to put all you’ve learned to the test. Last year’s clinics on Sunday afternoons were a huge success, so we have added them to the schedule again this year. Sunday Clinics are held at the York Middle School Gym, times as follows: Girls 3/4/5 2:45 – 4:00 Girls 6/7/8/9 11:30 – 1:15 Boys 3/4 4:00- 5:30 Boys 5/6 1:15 – 2:45 Boys 7/8/9 11:30 – 1:15 Schedules for skill development, as well as all our programs can be found on our website at www.yorkmaine.org. COACHES ONLY will meet at York Parks and Recreation Office, Grant House/Goodrich Park at 5:00pm, Tuesday, November 3rd. This is an opportunity for coaches to pick up uniforms, and rosters, meet the other coaches and ask any questions concerning their responsibilities as a coach. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through October 23rd STARTS: November 7th ENDS: February 6th COST: $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-resident – 1 ticket to a Red Claws game included in the price LOCATION: York Middle School or Coastal Ridge Elementary Gym DAYS: Saturdays with Sunday Clinics TIMES: Weekly Rotating Schedule of 1 hour games played from 8:00 am on - depending on number of teams Basketball Boys' Tryouts Saturday – November 21st 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm and Sunday – November 22nd 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Girls' Tryouts Saturday – November 21st 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 22nd 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm. SCHEDULE FOR TRAVEL TEAMS Travel Tryouts this year are later than in years past in an effort to allow boys and girls to have several weeks of recreation ball under their belt, before the tryouts. Tryouts for the girls and boys 5th and 6th grade traveling basketball teams will be November 21st and November 22nd. Practices for this league will be held twice a week and the game schedule consists of approximately 12 games plus tournament play. All students in grades 5 & 6 who are interested in playing in this competitive league are encouraged to try out! Before you make the decision to tryout, please consider the following: Unlike our Saturday basketball program, the traveling teams consists of just 2 girls teams and 2 boys teams, therefore, please be aware that there will be cuts made. You must make both tryouts in order to be considered for the team. This program is a large commitment of time. Practices begin in December and the season runs through March. Coaches for our travel basketball program will be chosen after the tryouts have taken place. If you are interested in coaching one of the teams please contact Sarah at the Parks and Recreation Office. We are looking for several volunteers to help at the tryouts. If you are interested, please contact the office. REGISTRATION DATES: No registration necessary – just show up for tryouts STARTS: End of November ENDS: Mid to late March Approximately 12 games plus tournament play COST: $80.00 due AFTER tryouts LOCATION: TRYOUTS at York Middle School Games According to Schedule – Travel Teams DAYS: Varies according to schedule TIMES: Varies according to schedule 4 0n 4 Basketball Mud Season League 5 & 6th, 7 & 8th and 9 & 10th Grade Boys and Girls This 4 on 4 Basketball Mud Season League will allow students to continue to work on their basketball skills in this fun 4 on 4 format. There will be 6 players per team, so every player will have the opportunity to play a lot. We will need a certain number of students to make this work out. I hope all of you join and continue to work on your basketball skills in a really low key and fun environment. Saturday, February 13th Schedule at York Middle School Grades 5/6 9:00am – 10:30am Grades 7/8 10:30am – 12:00pm Grades 9/10 12:00pm – 1:30pm Schedules for the remaining weeks will be passed out the first day. Please come ready to play!!! REGISTRATION: Ongoing through February 7th STARTS: February 13th ENDS: April 11th COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School Gym DAYS: Saturday, Sunday TIMES: 1 1/2 hour sessions – Schedule to be determined Maine Recreation and Parks Association Local Hot Shot Competition DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED No Charge – January 2010 The Hot Shot Competition is a basketball skills competition for boys and girls ages 9 – 18 years who are not participating in a varsity or college program. The competition involves shooting from five “Hot Spots” marked on one end of the basketball court. The competition tests each contestant’s speed, dribbling and rebounding ability. Local winners advance to regional competition. Registration forms will be available on our website. Celtics NBA Developmental League and York Community Night – January 15th….Mark your calendars now!! Everyone wants to make a difference, to be the hero, but not everyone gets the chance to be. The Maine Red Claws believe that everyone, no matter how big or small, rich or poor, young or old, can make a difference. The Red Claws organization has a simple hope when it comes to their role in the community: to use the power and magic of basketball and the Maine Red Claws – its people, team, properties and events – to help better the community in which we live. As they enter their first season as Maine's newest professional sports team, they aim to be active and involved with the state of Maine and the many organizations that work hard every day to make this such a great place to live. This is where the community of York comes in: We hope to have organizations from our booster clubs, our music clubs and our sports programs be a part of this night. Some examples of how you can be involved are: By having your group or organization sell 25 tickets, you or the group will have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem on the Court at the January 15th game. By having your group or organization sell 50 tickets they can form a fan tunnel for the players to run through as they are introduced before the January 15th game. There are many, many other opportunities, just give us a call if you are interested in finding out more. To start off this York Community night, we have included 1 ticket to the Red Claws in your youth basketball registration!!! 16th Annual Christmas Basketball Tournament Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 DOWNLOAD TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The York Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Basketball Tournament to be held during Christmas Vacation, Saturday, December 26th through Sunday, January 3rd, 2010. This tournament is open to boys and girls in grades 5 & 6 and 7 & 8. This is a double elimination tournament and the number of teams is limited. Teams must register early. Trophies will be awarded to the top two teams in each division. Registration forms available in office or at our website www.yorkmaine.org. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS TOURNAMENT FILLS QUICKLY – DO NOT HESITATE TO REGISTER. REGISTRATION DATES: As long as space is available through December 10th STARTS: Saturday, December 26th ENDS: Sunday, January, 3rd COST: $150.00 per team LOCATION: Varies according to schedule DAYS: Christmas Vacation Week TIMES: Varies according to schedule
We are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the York High School Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Programs, we will be hosting this new and exciting tournament during the Christmas vacation week. We invite you to join us to cheer on the Home Town Wildcats as they take on varsity teams from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Games will be played at the York High School Gymnasium beginning at 3:00pm on Monday, December 28th and Tuesday, December 29th. The admission fee is $2.00 per student and $4.00 per adult. Come to one game or take them all in. Full concessions available along with half time fun planned for fans. Paint your face, bring some signs, wear blue and white, get in the spirit and plan to join us to cheer our YHS Wildcats on to victory. Please check our website; www.yorkmaine.org for a complete tournament schedule in December. Memorial Basketball Classic DOWNLOAD TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The York Parks and Recreation Department, along with the York Police Association will be sponsoring the Annual Charlie Brown Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament beginning Friday, February 26th – Sunday, March 7th at the York Middle School and York High School Gyms. Our previous tournaments have been a huge success. Since it’s inception in 1990 this tournament has raised nearly 200,000.00 for youth-based community initiatives. We are looking forward to another exciting and profitable tournament. Tournament divisions are boys and girls 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade and 7th and 8th grade. The tournament is double elimination and prizes are awarded to the winners in each division. Team registrations are available at the office or at our website www.yorkmaine.org. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS TOURNAMENT FILLS QUICKLY – DO NOT HESITATE TO REGISTER. We welcome all teams from recreation level, school teams and AAU. REGISTRATION DATES: As long as space is available through February 10th STARTS: Friday, February 26th ENDS: Sunday, March 7th COST: Grades 3 – 8 $150.00 per team LOCATION: Varies according to schedule York High School and York Middle School DAYS: Varies according to schedule TIMES: Varies according to schedule We are very excited to be celebrating the 20TH ANNIVERSARY of the CHARLIE BROWN MEMORIAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC! PLEASE be on the lookout for details regarding special 20TH ANNIVERSARY community events coming in February/March 2010.
Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) is the Seacoast’s premiere Dance Education Center. Established in 2009 by founder Elisa Gerasin, GBAD's foundation is built upon 29-years of excellence in dance education from its predecessor, Ballet New England. Our mission is to educate dancers of all ages about the various forms of dance and movement with excellence and integrity and in a manner that embraces a passion for the art form. Explores the fundamentals of ballet technique and establishes the basic positions of the body. Students will gain an understanding of elementary physical and verbal ballet vocabulary while developing coordination, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and grace. Students will also work on balance, proper body alignment and will start building a strong base for proper technique. This is a 4 week mini-session that will introduce your child to dance. This is a perfect amount of time to see whether your child and dancing are the perfect fit. Eight week sessions will be offered beginning in January. Be on the look out for flyers coming home through the school. STARTS: November 20th ENDS: December 11th COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Fitness Center DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) is the Seacoast’s premiere Dance Education Center. Established in 2009 by founder Elisa Gerasin, GBAD's foundation is built upon 29-years of excellence in dance education from its predecessor, Ballet New England. Our mission is to educate dancers of all ages about the various forms of dance and movement with excellence and integrity and in a manner that embraces a passion for the art form. Students will be expected to use the foundation learned in Ballet I to become more physically expressive. Students will begin to utilize different movement and musical qualities as they develop their dancing. Proper alignment of the back, arms, legs and head will be emphasized to establish posture and balance. Students will continue to build on that vocabulary, fostering an understanding of the terms, rather than pure memorization. This is a 4 week mini-session that will introduce your child to dance. This is a perfect amount of time to see whether your child and dancing are the perfect fit. Eight week sessions will be offered beginning in January. Be on the look out for flyers coming home through the school. STARTS: November 20th ENDS: December 11th COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Fitness Center DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ages 3 – 5
Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) is the Seacoast’s premiere Dance Education Center. Established in 2009 by founder Elisa Gerasin, GBAD's foundation is built upon 29-years of excellence in dance education from its predecessor, Ballet New England. Our mission is to educate dancers of all ages about the various forms of dance and movement with excellence and integrity and in a manner that embraces a passion for the art form. GBAD is competition free; our students do not participate in dance competitions. Instead we focus on providing excellence in dance education and enriching performance opportunities that help all our dancers to develop confidence, stage presence, and artistry and skills that exist beyond our students' lives at GBAD. Visit www.gbadance.com for further information. Creative Movement: Ages 3-5, specializes in fostering a love of movement and music in the littlest of dancers. The class will develop your child's coordination, as well as an understanding of basic dance concepts such as time, space and energy, to develop your child's creativity and problem solving skills. Students will also increase their vocabulary by learning concepts such as moving through using expression while dancing, making basic patterns and dancing independently, with a partner and as a group. This is a 4 week mini-session that will introduce your child to dance. This is a perfect amount of time to see whether your child and dancing are the perfect fit. Eight week sessions will be offered beginning in January. Be on the look out for flyers coming home through the school. STARTS: November 21st ENDS: December 12th COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Fitness Center DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: 9:30am – 10:15am
Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) is the Seacoast’s premiere Dance Education Center. Established in 2009 by founder Elisa Gerasin, GBAD's foundation is built upon 29-years of excellence in dance education from its predecessor, Ballet New England. Our mission is to educate dancers of all ages about the various forms of dance and movement with excellence and integrity and in a manner that embraces a passion for the art form. Open to all ages, is a high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today's hottest video choreographers, to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This beginner class will introduce the different styles of Hip Hop and start building strength and a dance vocabulary, while learning how to dance in a manner that is safe for the body. This is a 4 week mini-session that will introduce your child to dance. This is a perfect amount of time to see whether your child and dancing are the perfect fit. Eight week sessions will be offered beginning in January. Be on the look out for flyers coming home through the school. STARTS: November 20th ENDS: December 11th COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Fitness Center DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Boston Celtics vs. New Jersey Nets Friday, February 5th On Friday evening, February 5th, the Boston Celtics will be taking on the New Jersey Nets at the TD Bank Garden in Boston and we want you to be there! Leave the headache and expense of driving and parking to us and make plans to join us for what is sure to be a great game! Ticket price includes round trip motor coach transportation to the garden (driver gratuity not included) and ticket to balcony seating at the game. Reserve your spot today, limited number of tickets available. Do you have a Celtics fan on your Holiday Shopping List? Wouldn’t this be a great gift! REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until sold out DATE: Friday, February 5th COST: $95.00 per person LOCATION: TD Bank Garden – Boston DEPARTURE LOCATION: Exact location TBA DEPARTURE TIME: TBA impaKt Sports and the York Parks and Recreation Department presents. . .Flag Football Leagues Grades 5 – 8 - Middle School level programs Considered by many as the skills version of American Football, Flag Football is a version of American Football that is popular across the U.S. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the professional game, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier ("de-flagging") to end a down. Players wear a belt with flags around the waist. The only contact is above the waist blocking at the line of scrimmage. Like touch football, flag football was designed in an effort to minimize injuries that playing tackle football could bring. Our emphasis is on fun and friendly competition, as well as an opportunity for kids to practice the “skill” portions of the game. Depending upon numbers, we will look to create balanced teams, which compete each week. Fun, fitness and skill development are the themes. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, as is the play. Each week will begin with 15-20 minutes of warm-up featuring dynamic stretching followed by game play. Dynamic stretching focuses on “limbering” the body during athletic movements. It is an effective means of preparing the body for athletic play. INSTRUCTOR: Kirk Butterfield of Impakt Sports and others (depending on numbers). REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through October 29th REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until a week before each session begins STARTS: Session 1 – 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/09 Session 1I – 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 113, 1/20 Session III – 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 (NO SESSION February 17th - vacation week) COST: $75.00 per session LOCATION: York Sports Center DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 2:30pm – 4:00pm The Ledges Golf Course Grades 5 - 8 Children’s golf is an extremely popular part of our program, so this year we are offering a golf league for students in grades 5 – 8 at the Ledges Golf Course on Route 91. We chose this course after the kids in our Seacoast Tour overwhelmingly picked the Ledges as a favorite course, albeit a little difficult. This league is designed to give junior players the opportunity to play nine holes once a week, with players their own age for 6 weeks. Points will be accumulated each week for such things as shooting par, low number of puts, bogies, etc. The league will culminate with a get together immediately following your last round at the Ledges with good food, prizes and raffles. Although you don’t have to be a scratch golfer or even have a handicap to join the league, COURSE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Players will be expected to keep a score card. Cards will be collected at the end of each round so that points can be issued. An overview of rules and etiquette expectations will be made available to all participants prior to the first round of golf play. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through April 29th STARTS: May 16th—tentative depending on course readiness ENDS: June 27th –tentative depending on course readiness COST: TBA—Be on the lookout for a flyer in the spring LOCATION: The Ledges Golf Course DAYS: TBA—Be on the lookout for a flyer in the spring TIMES: TBA Children's Shaolin Kenpo Karate 8-week sessions, two weeknights, on going, year-round The Parks and Recreation Department will be offering karate classes for children ages 5 and up. Martial arts training for kids will show marked improvement in confidence, mutual respect, self-esteem, academics, coordination and concentration. Seacoast Martial Arts combines traditional and modern teaching methods making this program motivational and fun. These classes will be offered Monday and Wednesday evenings at the York Middle School PE Room, beginning Monday, November 30th, and will run for 8 weeks through Monday, January 20th, 2010. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through October 29th – unless classes fill STARTS: November 30th ENDS: January 20th COST: $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School Multi Purpose Room DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays TIMES: Beginner White Belt – Orange 5:00 – 5:45 pm Intermediate Purple Belt – Blue 5:45 – 6:30 pm Advanced Blue Stripe and up 6:45 – 7:45 pm We will be offering a third and fourth grade, “mostly” in house program on Saturday mornings at the Bog Road Fields. Girls will need goggles, mouth guards, gloves, and sticks. Boys will need a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves and mouth guard. Practice time will focus on rules, techniques and skill development such as throwing, catching, cradling and shooting along with the rules of the game. This league will be mostly instructional with time set aside for non-competitive play. Each year, we are able to schedule a few games with other towns that have 3/4 teams such as Marshwood and Biddeford, so there may be some travel involved in your schedule. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through April 28th STARTS: May 1st ENDS: June 19th COST: $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Bog Road Fields DAYS: Saturday mornings - possible weekday practice TIMES: 9:00 – 10:30am Boys and girls at this level will have their own teams. The league will once again focus on skill development, throwing, catching cradling and shooting. Games will be scheduled with surrounding area towns, so be prepared to travel. This program requires a major commitment of time. A typical week will include at least 2 practices and a 10 – 12 game season. We strongly recommend that you choose just one activity during this spring season as all practices for lacrosse are mandatory in order to play in the games. Space is limited to 25 players – so don’t delay in registering. Shirts, balls and goalie equipment will be provided for all levels of play. The coaches meeting will be held Tuesday, April 1st at 5:00 pm at the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House. Email addresses are requested at the time of registration, to help in our communication with you concerning changes in practices or schedules, due to inclement weather. All changes will also be posted on our website at www.yorkmaine.org. Be sure to check daily for updates. Boys will need to bring a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves and mouth guard. Girls will need goggles mouth guards, gloves and a stick. REGISTRATION DATES: Grades 3/4 - Ongoing until March 25th Grades 5/6 & 7/8 - Registration is Wednesday, March 3rd ongoing until full **** Limited to 25 players STARTS: Mid April- depending on when we can get on the fields ENDS: Mid June COST: Grades 5 – 8 $70.00 Residents / $80.00 Non-residents LOCATION: Bog Road Fields DAYS: Weeknight/weekend games and practices TIMES: Varies according to schedules Shawnee Peak “Ski…riffic” Program The York Parks and Recreation Department will be offering this program to all Middle School students and High School Students beginning Friday, January 15th. Shawnee Peak is the longest running ski area in Maine and offers the most night skiing in New England. Snowmaking is a constant and the freestyle terrain Park is huge with the double “C” box, rainbow rail slide, straight rail, jumps and hits of all sizes. Wow, what a blast. We will be heading to Shawnee Peak in the comfort of a coach bus from the Middle School and the York High School on the following dates at 2:15 pm. Friday, January 15th Friday, January 22nd Friday, January 29th Wednesday, February 3rd (early release day) EARLY RELEASE: Leave School 11:15 am and RETURN between 7:15 & 7:30 pm. Friday, February 5th Friday, February 12th Friday, February 19th Friday, February 26th Pre-registration is mandatory and will be taken on a first come first serve basis. A parent or guardian must fill out release forms in advance. Space is limited (the deadline for each trip is the Monday before the next ski date). Rentals are available at an additional $15.00 charge. If you are interested in chaperoning, please call the office and speak to Sarah at 363-1040. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing – Deadline is each Monday prior to the next ski date. STARTS: January 15th ENDS: February 26th COST: $39.00 per trip / $15.00 for rentals These are 2008/2009 costs that may change slightly for 2009/2010 season. Check out our website for updates LOCATION: York Middle School and York High School DAYS: Mostly Fridays and one Wednesday early release TIMES: Leave School 2:15pm – On bus at 9:00pm Back to YMS or YHS 10:45pm Healthy Hometowns Cross Country Ski Program – Don’t Miss out!!! For Children Ages 8 – Adult (There is a limited amount of equipment available for younger children) Many people choose to live in Maine for the healthy, safe lifestyle we're able to enjoy here. Contrary to the image of our state, however, Maine is ranked at, or near the top of the nation for the incidence of childhood obesity, childhood type II diabetes, childhood smoking and asthma. Alcohol and drug use among middle school and high school populations have reached alarming levels as well. If we are to make a difference in the lives of Maine's children, we must commit to the hard work of being there for them on a daily basis, identify the barriers they face in living healthy lives and address each of them in sustainable, practical and effective ways. Through the Healthy Hometowns Ski Program, Maine Winter Sports Center is already making a difference in the lives of thousands of Maine children. So let’s make a difference and take it outside! With the help of the Healthy Hometown ski program and the Maine Winter Sports Center, you can rent cross country boots, skis and poles for the season. On November 19th at 5:00pm at the Grant House we will have a sizing night for all those people interested in renting equipment. The Equipment will then become available for you to pick up at the Grant House sometime around Mid December and you get to keep it for the entire season. Additionally, on Saturday, January 9th, at 10:00am, at York High School, an instructor from the Maine Winter Sports Center will be offering a clinic to all those who have rented equipment and would like some coaching and to learn some techniques for cross country skiing. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until November 16th STARTS: Mid December – Read above ENDS: End of winter COST: $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-resident for the entire season DAYS: Sizing night – November 19th TIMES: 5:00pm at the Grant House We will also be offering an after school enrichment program as an add-on to this program to allow your child to have as many opportunities to “get outside” as possible. Be on the lookout for more information on our website at www.yorkmaine.org and also through flyers sent home in your child’s backpack. (That’s Play Every Day!) We are pleased, to once again, offer Maine In Motion, a program of the Maine Governor’s Council on Physical Activity. This program is FREE of charge to all kids grade k-8. This program runs in 8 week sessions and is geared toward getting kids moving, getting fit and staying fit! Plan to join us to get fit this fall and winter. It’s easy! You just have to follow a few simple steps (pun intended): Register and receive your official packet, set some daily goals, keep track of your activity , report your progress and then collect your prizes! REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through November 2nd or January 4th STARTS: November 2nd or January 4th ENDS: December 25th or February 26th COST: FREE LOCATION: Wherever you like to play DAYS: Every Day TIMES: You can choose at Mt. Agamenticus Can you exercise and read with your family at the same time? YES! Combining physical activity and literacy may seem like an odd mix but thanks to the brainstorm of Anne Ferguson, in conjunction with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT. Story Walk™ has taken off and is sweeping Vermont, New Hampshire and now York. We are excited to be continuing this self-guided fitness element in our recreation line-up. The Story Walk™ 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, along a recreational path or hiking trail. What better place for a Story Walk™ than the scenic vistas, rich forests and secluded trails of Mount Agamenticus? Join us throughout the fall as we present In A Nutshell by Joseph Anthony along the Ring trail. Be sure to look for the sign letting you know that your Story Walk™ is about to begin and follow the story as it guides you to the summit of Mt. A. Please be sure to let us know about your experience in our visitor journal at the end of your hike. Enjoy! The Ring Trail is a family friendly hiking trail. You should plan to wear comfortable shoes/sneakers with support. Flip flops and crocs might not be the best choice here. START LOCATION: Base of Mt. Agamenticus ENDS: Summit of Mt. Agamenticus DATES: October and November COST: Free LOCATION: Mt. Agamenticus Ring Trail NOTE: There WILL be swimming lessons held on Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving week Through the generosity of the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach in York, we are again able to offer swimming lessons this fall and winter. Thank you!! These Red Cross Certified swimming lessons will be geared toward Parent-tot and levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and stroke enhancement swimmers. Classes are held once a week, for an 8-week session on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons for 45 minutes. These 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 changing room for use after the class. Children ages 5 and up are eligible to register for swimming levels. Children under age 5 must take parent-tot swimming lessons. FALL SESSION IS FULL NOTE: There WILL be swimming lessons held on Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving week Fall & Winter Schedule Monday 3:45 Parent-tot 5:00 Level III
Tuesday 4:30 Level 111 5:15 Level IV & Stroke Enhancement
Wednesday 5:15 Level IV & Stroke Enhancement CLICK HERE FOR SWIM LEVEL 1 REQUIREMENTS CLICK HERE FOR SWIM LEVEL II REQUIREMENTS CLICK HERE FOR SWIM LEVELS 3 REQUIREMENTS CLICK HERE FOR LEVEL 4 & STROKE ENHANCEMENT FALL SESSION IS FULL NOTE: There WILL be swimming lessons held on Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving week Fall and Winter Sessions REGISTRATION DATES: Fall Session Registration begins Wednesday, October 7th Winter Session Registration begins Wednesday, January 6th STARTS/ENDS: FALL SESSION IS FULL Fall Session - Week of October 26th, 2009 NOTE: There WILL be swimming lessons held on Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving week. through Week of December 14th Winter Session - Week of January 18th, 2010 Winter Session Ends Week of March 15th (No classes February vacation) COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Anchorage Inn, Long Beach Avenue DAYS: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday TIMES: Varies by levels shown above
Lil Tikes Ages 3 & 4 and Mites Ages 5 & 6 Your child will be given an introduction to the exciting game of indoor soccer. The fundamentals stressed at this level are very basic, such as positions and rules. The main emphasis of this program will be to have tons of fun for you and your child. This program is designed for children ages 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 and will be offered on Saturdays, beginning February 27th. COACHES ONLY will meet on Tuesday evening, February 23rd, 2010, at 5:00pm at the Grant House. This is an opportunity for coaches to pick up uniforms, and rosters, meet the other coaches, and ask any questions concerning their responsibilities as a coach. NOTE: Please be advised that there is a deadline date for sign-ups on all programs to allow us the time to organize teams and schedule leagues. There will be a $10.00 late fee per child for our soccer programs. We hope this will encourage you to sign up early, as registrations will only be accepted, after the deadline date, if room permits. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through February 11th STARTS: February 27th ENDS: April 17th COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident / $10.00 Late Fee LOCATION: York Sports Center DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: 8:00am – 11:00am – Varies according to schedule This indoor soccer program is designed for boys and girls in 2nd grade through 9th grade. We are looking forward to another successful and fun-filled season. Bantams, grades 2 & 3 will play on Saturdays, beginning February 27th. The Midget and Youth Leagues will play on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at 5:00pm, 6:00pm Or 7:00pm. COACHES ONLY will meet on Tuesday evening, February 23, 2010, at 5:00pm at the Grant House, to meet the other coaches, receive team rosters, uniforms schedules and to ask any questions they may have concerning the program. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through February 11th STARTS: February 27th ENDS: April 17th COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident / $10.00 Late Fee LOCATION: York Sports Center DAYS: Bantams on Saturdays Midget and Youth Leagues on Tuesday or Thursday TIMES: Bantams 8:00am on - Varies according to schedule Midget and Youth 5:00pm or 6:00pm For Children in Grades K – 5 We are so fortunate to have Charlie Caramihalis coaching this program for us! Charlie has years of coaching and wrestling experience and expertise, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Join us as we begin another year of peewee wrestling. We will be heading up this program for children in grades Kindergarten – 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 5th. Peewee wrestlers will practice basic fundamentals in the multi purpose room at the York Middle School. Sundays, the participants can take part in meets at various locations in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. Tournament fees which range from $7.00 to $12.00 per tournament depending upon site are paid for by parents. Parents are also required to provide transportation to and from the tournament sites.
K-3 Description Program focuses on fundamentals of folk style wrestling. Participants will learn basic wrestling moves from the three starting positions of neutral, offense, and defense. Team approach, good sportsmanship, and agility building games are stressed. K-3 wrestlers should wear shorts, tee-shirt, sneakers or wrestling boots. As there will be no tournament competition, there are no uniform requirements. Grades 4/5 Description Program focuses on folk style wrestling and basic wrestling moves from the three starting positions in a highly structured environment. Program is designed for those wishing to compete in Pee Wee Wrestling tournaments throughout Southern Maine which are typically held on Sundays. Although wrestlers are not required to participate in these tournaments, they are expected to be attentive during practices and focus on drills which promote proper wrestling technique. Grade 4-5 wrestlers should purchase wrestling boots available at sporting goods stores. Although uniforms are not required to compete, most wrestlers like to purchase their own. These can be purchased at most tournament sites from vendors who sell these as well as boots, headgear, etc. Wrestlers may practice in uniforms or shorts, tee-shirts, wrestling boots, and white socks. Coaches will choose only those tournaments they feel are appropriate for the team to attend and will coach each wrestler when it is their time to compete. We will be offering a parents meeting on Wednesday, December 9th, at the York High School Commons at 4:30pm. This is your opportunity to meet Coach Caramahalis and ask any questions you may have. We strongly recommend that you try to make this meeting. There will be a varsity meet after the meeting and you are encouraged to bring your child to watch. Please note: Nothing kills a program quicker than waiting until the last minute to register. Don’t let this happen to you. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through December 29th, 2009 STARTS: K – 5th Grades - January 5th ENDS: K – 3rd - February 9th ENDS: Grades 4/5 - February 18th COST: K – 3 $30.00 Resident /$40.00 Non-resident Grades 4/5 $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-resident Meets cost approximately $7 to $12 each LOCATION: York Middle School Multi-purpose Room DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays – Meets are typically on Sundays TIMES: K-3 - 6:00pm – 7:00pm / Grades 4/5 - 4:30pm– 6:00pm CANCELLED Grades 5 – 8 It's time to try out the new theater that has been built in the YMS Team Room. Mr. Carbone, Horizons teacher at York Middle School, is offering acting classes for 5th-8th grade students. You will be learning how to create believable characters. We will perform monologue and a brief scene with other actors. Since we will only be meeting for ten sessions, you must be able to attend all of them. We will perform for family and guests during an evening program at the end of the class. Please note: participation is limited to the first fifteen students who register. So “act “fast!!! - (Pun intended) INSTRUCTOR: Bob Carbone REGISTRATION: Through October 20th STARTS: October 27th ENDS: December 15th (No class November 24th) COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Mondays & Tuesdays TIMES: 2:00pm-4:00pm PERFORMANCE: December 15th, Time TBA Grades K - 1 Come participate in some out of the ordinary games and activities with Mr. Gray. We will learn rules and strategies to activities that you may have never heard of or never played before. Dress appropriately, we may get outside. INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Gray (PE Teacher at VES) REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: December 1st (No class November 24th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades 2 – 4 Come participate in some out of the ordinary games and activities with Mr. Gray. We will learn rules and strategies to activities that you may have never heard of or never played before. Dress appropriately, we may get outside. INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Gray (PE Teacher at VES) REGISTRATION: Through October 14th STARTS: October 21st ENDS: December 2nd (No class November 25th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm
Girls Ages 7 - 12 The honor of your presence is requested for afternoon tea! The York Harbor Inn has, once again, graciously opened their Hillcroft Room for this very special event and we hope that you and your doll will plan to join us. We’ll treat you both like princesses…serving you tea, finger sandwiches, pastries, petit fours and hot fudge sundaes. We’ll even teach you some tea party etiquette. You and your doll will have the opportunity to participate in some fun activities including some favorite crafts of a few of the American Girl Dolls. There will be tea party favors and wonderful memories, not to mention a delicious plateful of cookies to take home with you. For the cookie swap please bring 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies to share. We ask that you please include a recipe card for those that may have food allergies. Space is limited at the Inn – we encourage you to register early! REGISTRATION: Ongoing - while space is available STARTS/ENDS: Sunday, December 6th COST: $30.00 per girl LOCATION: The York Harbor Inn, Rte. 1A, York Harbor TIMES: 1:00–2:30pm Grades 1 - 4 Local artist James Kevin Ayer will teach children to create gifts made from nature. These treasures of art are unique and fun to build. Children will learn how to use a large spectrum of artistic styles in a short time. Art from nature can be fun for gift giving. Leave class with a piece of art that will surely catch your eye. INSTRUCTOR: James Ayer REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 21st ENDS: December 2nd (No class November 25th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm LIMIT: 12 students CANCELLED Grades 5 - 8 Local artist James Kevin Ayer will teach children to create gifts made from nature. These treasures of art are unique and fun to build. Children will learn how to use a large spectrum of artistic styles in a short time. Art from nature can be fun for gift giving. Leave class with a piece of art that will surely catch your eye. INSTRUCTOR: James Ayer REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 22nd ENDS: December 3rd (No class November 26th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 2:15pm - 3:15pm LIMIT: 12 students Youth Arts and Crafts Series –Back by Popular Demand! We are excited to, once again, be offering these “mini-camps” - they’re perfect for any student ages 7 and up who would like to create wearable/usable projects. We’ve scheduled these classes right after school so that those elementary school students wishing to come by bus may do so. Middle School students are also welcome, to join us at 3:20pm. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House in the conference room. There will be no repeat projects from last year; all new projects will be presented! These three weeks are geared toward projects with a fall flair. We’ll be making pumpkins, candles, jack-o-lanterns and more. Everything you need to get in the spirit of the season. REGISTRATION: Ongoing, however space is limited STARTS: Wednesday, October 7th ENDS: Wednesday, October 21st COST: $30.00 LOCATION: York Parks & Recreation - River Room at Grant House DAYS: Wednesdays - 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 TIMES: 3:20 – 4:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Robin Cogger SESSION 2 – Get Ready for the Holidays Youth Arts and Crafts Series –Back by Popular Demand! We are excited to, once again, be offering these “mini-camps” - they’re perfect for any student ages 7 and up who would like to create wearable/usable projects. We’ve scheduled these classes right after school so that those elementary school students wishing to come by bus may do so. Middle School students are also welcome, to join us at 3:20pm. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House in the conference room. There will be no repeat projects from last year; all new projects will be presented! In this session we will be concentrating on some gift-giving ideas including ornaments, decorations and more. REGISTRATION: Ongoing, however space is limited STARTS: Wednesday, December 2nd ENDS: Wednesday, December 16th COST: $30.00 LOCATION: York Parks & Recreation - River Room at Grant House Wednesdays 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 TIMES: 3:20 – 4:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Robin Cogger SESSION 3 – Paint Your Own Pottery Youth Arts and Crafts Series –Back by Popular Demand! We are excited to, once again, be offering these “mini-camps” - they’re perfect for any student ages 7 and up who would like to create wearable/usable projects. We’ve scheduled these classes right after school so that those elementary school students wishing to come by bus may do so. Middle School students are also welcome, to join us at 3:20pm. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House in the conference room. There will be no repeat projects from last year; all new projects will be presented! Have you ever been in a ‘paint your own pottery’ studio and not known where to begin? Then this session is for you! With the help of Naked Plates in York and Dover, NH we’ll work on bisque projects that will need to be kiln fired and will be usable when completed. This class will be held at the York location of Naked Plates at the Atlantic Place Plaza on Rte. 1 In addition to painting the pieces, we’ll see first-hand how your pieces will be glazed and see the kilns that your masterpieces will be fired in. REGISTRATION: Ongoing, however space is limited STARTS: Wednesday, January 13th ENDS: Wednesday, January 27th COST: $30.00 LOCATION: Naked Plates Studio, Rte. 1 in York DAYS: Wednesdays 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 TIMES: 3:20 – 4:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Robin Cogger Youth Arts and Crafts Series –Back by Popular Demand! We are excited to, once again, be offering these “mini-camps” - they’re perfect for any student ages 7 and up who would like to create wearable/usable projects. We’ve scheduled these classes right after school so that those elementary school students wishing to come by bus may do so. Middle School students are also welcome, to join us at 3:20pm. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Parks and Recreation Office at Grant House in the conference room. There will be no repeat projects from last year; all new projects will be presented! In this session we’ll be making a variety of jewelry using wire and glass beads. You’ll learn some tricks that make jewelry making easy and fun. Jewelry will include earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Make some for you, make some for a gift. REGISTRATION: Ongoing, however space is limited STARTS: Wednesday, March 3rd ENDS: Wednesday, March 24th COST: $30.00 LOCATION: York Parks & Recreation - River Room at Grant House DAYS: Wednesdays 3/3, 3/17, 3/24 (NO CLASS March 10th - early release day for York Schools) TIMES: 3:20 – 4:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Robin Cogger
Grades 1 – 4 Are you interested in learning how to work with watercolors? Would you like to learn some tips and tricks? Come join our classes, and have fun. Michele Freytag, local teacher and artist, will introduce a new topic each class. After a brief demonstration, you will work on your own painting, with Michele guiding you step-by-step. Students will complete several paintings over the 6 week period. Please bring a $12.00 material fee to be paid to instructor at the first class. INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Freitag REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 23rd ENDS: December 4th (No class November 27th) COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm CANCELLED Grades 2 - 4 Students interested in starting an instrument and joining a band may elect Beginning Jazz Band. The Jazz Band is open to students wishing to play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and keyboard. Other instruments may be considered on an individual basis, contact instructor. Students wishing to play the drum set may also be considered with Mr. Killam’s permission. Students will learn basic sound production techniques and music reading skills. Music will be chosen based on instrumentation. Due to the cumulative and performance nature of being a member of a band, students are highly encouraged to participate for the full year. Partial year participation will be considered on an individual basis with Mr. Killam’s permission. Students playing other instruments may join if they have previous experience. Students must provide their own instrument and music stand. Contact the Recreation Department for information on instrument rentals. Performances are TBA. There will be 4 six week sessions. You may sign-up for a session at a time, but students are encouraged to participate in all four sessions. If you are interested in any of Mr. Killam’s offerings but have schedule conflicts, please be sure to indicate your interest anyway. Mr. Killam will make every effort to include students in the program. Instructor: David Killam- Has taught private lesions, performed in the Boston area, and directed jazz ensembles and chamber music ensembles for over 20 years and is currently teaching in the After School Program at Seacoast Academy, an independent middle school in Hampton Falls. REGISTRATION: Through October 14th STARTS/ENDS: ALL SESSIONS CANCELLED Session 1: October 21st / December 9th Session 2: December 16th / January 27th Session 3: February 10th / March 31st Session 4: April 7th / May 26th *** No classes 11/25, 12/30, 2/17, 3/10, 4/21, 5/12 COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident per session LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm
Grades 5 - 8 Everyone loves cartoons! In this class learn how to make your own! You will learn how to draw your own characters and make your own stories. You will learn proportions and how to make your art come to life in the form of a story. This is a very involved class and you will make new friends while having fun doing it. INSTRUCTOR: Tricia Sanborn REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: December 1st (No class November 24th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm Beginner Robots - Ages 7 and up This workshop introduces students to the exciting world of robotics. Each participant will build their own “Rockit Robot” that walks on the ground and moves forward, backward and changes direction with simple commands. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through February 1st – no refunds after this date STARTS: February 6th ENDS: One day class COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Grant House / Goodrich Park DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: 9:00am – 12:00 noon Intermediate Robots – Ages 8 and up Does your child love robots? Are they ready for the next challenge? Participants will build a soccer robot with three motors and six operational legs. When completed, it will be able to kick and retrieve the provided ball. Guaranteed to provide hours of fun! Please bring a lunch to class. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through March 1st – no refunds after this date STARTS: March 6th ENDS: One day class COST: $75.00 Resident / 85.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Grant House / Goodrich Park DAYS: Saturday TIMES: 9:00am - 1:00pm - Bring lunch Holiday Keepsakes – Ages 3 and up Think Christmas and/or Easter! This is a make and take program for the holidays that children can use photos of themselves and/or computer art and insert them into several different art/photo projects such as mouse pads, picture frames, calendars, etc. Each project will be printed on high quality paper and can be used as gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. or kept as a special keepsake. Most of the frames will be 4 x 6, so if you have a favorite photo that you’d like to bring in feel free to do that. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through November 27th or March 22nd – no refunds after these dates STARTS: December 3rd or March 27th ENDS: One day class COST: $15.00 Resident / $20.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Grant House / Goodrich Park DAYS: Thursday, December 3rd and/or Saturday, March 27th TIMES: 9:00am – 10:00am Robots for Tots – Ages 3 an up Introduce children to the exciting world of robots with Lego Robotics. Participants will learn basic parts and functions. We will build simple robots and program them to complete simple commands. Each child will have a chance to work with a robot and take home a picture with their favorite one. ***The kids will not keep robots for these classes; they’ll just work with them. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through January 18th - no refunds after this date STARTS: January 21st ENDS: One day class COST: $10.00 Resident / $15.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Grant House/Goodrich Park DAYS: Thursday TIMES: 9:00am - 10:00am Grades K - 4 Have you ever wanted to star in your own comic? Now you can. Learn how to create a comic version of yourself and star in your own comic. Students will use comic life in the computer lab at Coastal Ridge Elementary School to create their very own comic. Color copies will be printed and taken home by the student authors. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Lawson REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 22nd ENDS: December 3rd (No class November 26th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades K - 4 Take a walk on the wild side with the Seacoast Science Center! Meet a host of cool critters as naturalists from the Center introduce kids to marine and coastal wildlife. Every program will feature a different live animal. Explore fascinating facts about some very special creatures and the habitats where they live. We’ll bring the rocky shore or woods to you each week! Join us for games, activities, and fun! INSTRUCTOR: Seacoast Science Center REGISTRATION: Through October 14th STARTS: October 21st ENDS: December 2nd (No class November 25th) COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades 3 - 4 Do you love to eat? Do you like experimenting in the kitchen to create some delicious snacks? Are starving after a long day at school? Then come and pig out with our very own Mrs. Trigge in creating foods from around the world. Each week you will learn to cook a new food from many different countries. Some of the tasty recipes will include: sweet treats, fondues, pastries, and much more. Cooking is a fun way to learn about different cultures around the world. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Trigge REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 22nd ENDS: December 3rd (No class November 26th) COST: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm CANCELLED Grades 5 – 8 Using the Apple software Garage Band, students will become an expert songwriter in just a few hours! We’ll use Garage Band’s tools such as music, jingles, and even sound effects to bring our writing and songs to life. At the end of the session, each student will have a CD of their work to share with friends and family INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Sovetsky REGISTRATION: Through October 12th STARTS: October 19th ENDS: November 23rd COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm Grades 3 - 4 Treasure hunting is always fun, especially when technology can help you. Learn how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) to find little treasures all around York. The students will learn all about this fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. This program will be held at Coastal Ridge on Mondays. Students will become members of geocaching.com, a free web based community that gives hints to where all of these treasures are hidden. They will learn how to use GPS handheld unit to find treasures hidden around CRES, and discover how to hide their very own geocache. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Lawson REGISTRATION: Through October 12th STARTS: October 19th ENDS: November 30th COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm CANCELLED Grades 5 - 8 Get ready for the season of gift giving and have fun doing it!!! Would you like to make homemade gifts for your family, friends, and the family pet for the holidays? The classes include some baking, sewing, felting (bring an old sweater), arts and crafts, homemade mixes in jars and more. Grab a friend and join us for some fun. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Trigge REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: December 1st (No class on November 24th) COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm HoloDek After School Program – At the Play On Fun Center on Route 1 - just over the line in Kittery Games, Games, Games Galore!!! HoloDek and the Play On Fun Center will offer your children a clean, safe, fun environment at which to spend your after school hours. Our unique venue uses games and technology to create a fantastic atmosphere for your kids. HoloDek will supply supervision, study space, and entertainment that will have them asking to come back! HoloDek will even offer weekly lessons on the important tools of modern technology such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Photoshop all at an affordable rate. Call the HoloDek at the Play On Fun Center to register for this after school program. They take all major credit cards over the phone. After school hours will last until 5:30pm *** $20/Day - $60/Week - $5/Each Additional Half Hour*** If you are registered for this program you will receive 25% off on food $1 Tokens for the Batting cages and $3 for mini-golf. Parents must complete personal information sheet prior to your child’s first day of the program. You can pick one up at the Fun Center or have it emailed to you, just give them a call. It is hard to describe what we have to offer, so we ask that you please come down and see the place for yourself! Tell them you heard about this in the York Parks and Recreation Department’s brochure and receive a short tour and a free trial hour for your kids! Located at 506 US Route 1, Kittery, ME, 03904 – Your child can be dropped off at the Fun Center by school bus. You must send a note in to school asking to be transported by the #26 bus. REGISTRATION: Ongoing throughout the year STARTS: Ongoing COST: $20 Day / $60 Week / $5 Each Additional Half Hour LOCATION: Play On Fun Center, 506 US Route 1 DAYS: Monday - Friday TIMES: After school – 5:30pm Grades 2-4 Are you afraid that with all the technology these days, your child will lose the opportunity to carry on all the wonderful, crafty family traditions? Or would you like your child to learn a skill he or she can take with them anywhere for the rest of their lives? Would you imagine your child could make all the family holiday gifts and more? Then this class is for YOU!!!! We will teach the basics of knitting, and first learn to make a simple scarf for a doll or a child, and then after that, if time allows, we can make a pocket purse. Helpers welcome, and knitting needles welcome also. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: December 1st (No class November 24th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades 5 – 8 Here’s an opportunity for you to make and wear your own jewelry creations! Learn the tools of the trade to create unique cast pendants, silver rings, bangles and polymer clay art pins. Come join us, you will have a BLAST! This program has four classes. INSTRUCTOR: Maureen Maloney, has been teaching jewelry at YHS for 15 yrs. REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: November 9th COST: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Monday 10/26 and 11/9, Tuesday 10/20 and 11/3 TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm Keepsake Reindeer Plate – Back by Popular Demand! We’ll be joining NAKED PLATES, a ‘paint your own pottery’ studio, in their new York location to help you preserve your child’s hand and footprints on this memorable keepsake plate. We’ll cleverly use your child’s hand and foot prints, along with a few other tricks, to paint Rudolph on a 14” dinner plate. A wonderful idea for Holiday gift-giving (grandparents love ‘em!) or for serving up Santa’s cookies. We’ll walk you through the project with complete step–by-step instructions. When completed, Naked Plates will kiln fire your plate and return your finished piece to us. This will take approximately 1 week and we’ll let you know when you can pick the pieces up at Naked Plates. What a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit! SPACE IS LIMITED AND ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE AMPLE SUPPLIES ON HAND. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through December 2nd STARTS/ENDS: Monday, December 7th COST: $20.00 per plate LOCATION: Naked Plates Studio, Rte. 1 in York TIME: 3:30 – 5:00pm (Please arrive promptly at 3:30.) There will be no Kindergym on Nov. 11(Veteran's Day) or Nov. 25 (the day before Thanksgiving) This program is ongoing - - come and join us any Friday! We're looking for children who are walking up to age 3 to bring their parents along to our Kindergym program! This is an opportunity for the parent and child to engage in activities geared toward coordination, mobility, and large motor skill development. It will also be a great social atmosphere for children and parents alike! This will be a wonderful bonding time for you and your child. Join us at our new location on Route 1 at the York Fitness Center directly across from York’s Wild Kingdom on Wednesday mornings beginning September 23rd. REGISTRATION: No pre-registration necessary. STARTS: September 23rd - Program on-going, pay-as-you-go There will be no Kindergym on Nov. 11(Veteran's Day) or Nov. 25 (the day before Thanksgiving) COST: $5.00 per child - $8.00 per family LOCATION: York Fitness Center, Rte.1, York DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 10:00 - 10:45am – Join us! CANCELLED Grades 5 - 8 This class will teach you the beginning of knitting: casting on, the knit stitch, purl stitch, decreasing and casting off. Once comfortable with the basics we will start on a simple project. Choose from an mp3 holder, belt, or an easy hat. INSTRUCTOR: Martha Borden REGISTRATION: Through October 12th STARTS: October 19th ENDS: November 30th COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm Grades K - 2 A class for new interpreters of the world through self-expression. There are many dance programs in town, for the choreographed, structured dancer. This class is more for the interpretive, budding artist, the one who dances when she walks, dances when she eats, dances when she climbs the stairs: in other words, the child who sees the world through music, rhythm, and movement. There are many directions I wish to take this class: re-interpret Disney songs, for example, and interpret them in innovative ways. We will dance through colors, shapes, seasons, the forces of nature, and using evocative music to explore many possibilities of movement and dance. There is no prerequisite for this class and no tutus or special shoes are required - just a wonderful natural imagination and love of music. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Frank REGISTRATION: Through October 14th STARTS: October 21st ENDS: December 2nd (No class November 25th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades 1-4 Come see what all the excitement is all about! Give your child more of what they want - time for adventures in the outdoors! Join the nature club for fun and educational games as we explore nearby woodlands, learning about the plants & animals we share our world with. The nature club is an all outdoor program- come dressed for the weather. INSTRUCTOR: White Pine REGISTRATION: Through October 12th STARTS: October 19th ENDS: November 23rd COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:45pm Grades 1 - 4 Come join me in getting our hands dirty making sculptures, bowls, mugs and more in this pottery class. We will be using the potter’s wheel, along with our hands and glazing our work to take home. We will get down and dirty. INSTRUCTOR: Brittany Brown (Teacher at YHS) REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 22nd ENDS: December 3rd (No class November 26th) COST: $65.00 Resident $75.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:20pm - 4:20pm Grades 5 - 8 This class is for the future actors and actresses! In this class you will learn skills used in professional theater, and you will be able to make your own masks and puppets as we go along. By the end you will have made your own props and you will be able to use them like a professional. INSTRUCTOR: Tricia Sanborn REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS: October 22nd ENDS: December 3rd (No class November 26th) COST: $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:20pm Must be 11 and Up This course is taught by a nurse and is intended to improve your child’s care skills needed for babysitting. Your child will be very prepared to start their babysitting career. Each student completing 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 available for all classes. There will also be a paper that must be signed by both parent and camper. Please contact the Recreation Department for details. There is a limit, so sign-up early. Price includes a $25.00 book fee. INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Pannier REGISTRATION: Through October 15th STARTS/ENDS: Session I - October 25th - November 8 Session II – March 7th – March 21st COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Sundays TIMES: 1:00pm - 4:30pm Snack and juice included Join the Parks and Recreation Department as we journey to Sesame Street at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland on Friday, December 11th. This year’s 10:30am show is a 90-minute extravaganza titled “Elmo’s Green Thumb” with all of Elmo’s friends, including Bert & Ernie, Big Bird, Grover and the rest of the gang. The fee is $12.00 per person and includes snack and juice served at your seat. Fun for the whole family! Please note - a limited number of tickets are available. Transportation for this trip is not included. Directions to the Civic Center are available on our website www.yorkmaine.org. What a great way to kick off your toddler’s Holiday Season! REGISTRATION: Ongoing until sold out COST: $12.00 per person LOCATION: Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine DAYS: Friday, December 11th TIME: 10:30am Grades 5 - 8 If you like the outside, having fun, and learning cool things about nature, survival, and the wilderness, try the popular YMS Outdoor Club. Each week, we focus on learning a new wilderness skill such as primitive fire making, animal tracking, making forest forts, or learning about wild edible plants INSTRUCTOR: White Pine REGISTRATION: Through October 13th STARTS: October 20th ENDS: December 1st (No class November 24th) COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident LOCATION: York High School DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 2:20pm - 3:40pm School In-Service Activity Days Back by popular demand! We will again be offering activity packed days for children in grades K-6 on the following Teacher In-Service dates: Friday, October 9th – COCO KEY Water Resort CANCELLED Drop off at 8:30am - Pick up at 5:30pm at the York Middle School. A fun-filled day at the COCO key Indoor Water Park located in Danvers, MA. Be sure to check school flyers or our website for detailed information. March 19th, 2010 Watch for detailed flyers with specific information in late April. Costume Parade and Halloween Hop The York Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the PAL (Parents Alternative to Latchkey) Program and with special help from the York Police Department, is pleased to once again host this Halloween event to be held Thursday, October 29th 2009 at Village Elementary School. Included in the nights' events is a costume parade that begins at the Town Hall at 4:30pm, and a Halloween Hop, with great music and snacks. This event is sure to have something for everyone in the family. Start planning those costumes now and be sure to join us! EVENT DATE: Thursday, October 29th, 2009 COST: FREE LOCATION: Parade at Town Hall - Hop at Village Elementary School DAY: Thursday TIME: Costume Parade at 4:30 pm – events to follow until 6:30 pm Breakfast goodies provided Children through age 12 (and their families) are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department, at Mainiax Café with Santa, December 5th, from 8:00am - 10:00am for juice, muffins, doughnuts, and other breakfast nibbles. Relax by the fireplace, and start your day off enjoying breakfast with Santa. Children have the opportunity to write and mail their wish lists to Santa. (If you happen to write your letter at home before you come, please include your name and address.). He has promised us, that with the help of his elves, he'll return the correspondence. Your visit with Santa is on us, enjoy! You are welcome to take your own personal photos with Santa. A special “Thank You” to Mainiax Café for their hospitality in helping us host this event again, in 2009 REGISTRATION: None COST: FREE - There is no charge for this event! LOCATION: Mainiax Café (located behind Rite Aid on Rte 1) DAY: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 TIME: 8:00 - 10:00am Paint With Santa—NEW THIS YEAR! Children, through age 12 are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department at Naked Plates Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, December 5th, from 1:00-2:30pm for ornament painting with Santa. What a great opportunity to visit with Santa and make some beautiful ornaments for your own tree or for gift-giving. Lots of ornament shapes to pick from. After being painted, your ornaments will be kiln No pre-registration needed, just stop by and join the fun! REGISTRATION: No pre-registration needed. COST: $2.00 per child, per ornament LOCATION: Naked Plates Studio, Rte. 1 (South) in York DAY: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 TIME: 1:00 - 2:30pm ‘Twas the Night Before the Festival …. and The Polar Express is coming to town! Kick off the Festival of Lights celebration by joining us, in your pajamas for this Polar Express Event. Your evening begins with a “trolley express” ride through scenic York Beach. We’ll venture to the Nubble Lighthouse to view its spectacular Christmas Lights. The backdrop of the Lighted Nubble is the perfect spot for the telling of the classic Chris Van Allsburg story THE POLAR EXPRESS. Upon our return, we invite you to join us in the warm and cozy Daily grind Café for some of Santa’s favorites; hot chocolate and cookies. We might even be lucky enough to have a visitor join us at the café (hint: he’ll be dressed in red!). This is an evening your family won’t want to miss; maybe you’ll even be chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas! SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT AND REGISTRATION IS A MUST! DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS, RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE! Special thanks to Joshua’s Book of Dreams for donating a hardcopy of THE POLAR EXPRESS to be read and raffled at each session of this event and to the Daily Grind for their gracious hospitality. REGISTRATION: Ongoing, however space is limited DATE: Friday evening, December 4th TIME: 4:00pm, 5:00pm, OR 6:00pm. Please specify time choice when registering LOCATION: The Daily Grind Café, Railroad Ave. in York Beach COST: $12.00 per person
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