2015-16 Fall, Winter and Spring Brochure
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2015-16 Fall, Winter and Spring Brochure
Registration Information and Policies You may register online at www.yorkparksandrec.org using a credit card. Each program session is considered a new class. All individuals must register for all sessions they wish to participate in. Please remember that you are not automatically registered into additional sessions until your registration is complete, including payment. Online Registration Helpful Hints: When you are registering your child for a program and online registration will not allow you to select your child’s name because their grade is either “Too High” or “Too Low”, try this: • Click on “Account” in the upper left hand corner • Click on the “Edit” button next to your child’s name • Select their current grade from the drop down menu • Click “Save”. This should solve the problem when you try to register them again (Unfortunately our online registration program does not automatically roll over grades each year). If you forgot your Parks and Recreation account password please do not create a new account. Instead: • Click on the “Login” button in the upper left hand corner • Click on the “Forgot Password” link • Enter your email address and a new password will be emailed to you (Please note that you may change your password once you are logged in by clicking on “Account”) Can’t find the program you are looking for? • Visit www.yorkparksandrec.org and select the “Programs” tab at the top of the page • Rather than selecting the “Youth”, “Adult” or “Senior” links, please scroll down a little further and click on the following link: https://secure.rec1.com/ME/york-parks-recreation/reg.php • Type in the program or keyword that you are looking for and click the “Search Filter” button. This should bring up all programs that pertain to your search. Still having problems with online registration? If so, please call the office during normal business hours and we would be happy to assist you! You may register by mail or by phone with a credit card anytime. We accept all major credit cards with the exception of American Express. You can also come into the office and make a payment for the activity by check, cash or credit card. To register yourself or your child through the mail for a program, you must use the registration form provided. Please fully complete the participant and responsible party information. Indicate the programs you wish to register for and include your check made payable to York Parks and Recreation for the total amount due. Refund Policy We will notify you if the class has been filled, canceled, or changed. The York Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any program that does not meet minimum registration numbers. No refunds will be given after the activity begins. Complete (100%) refunds will be given if the Parks and Recreation Department cancels/changes the program. If you need to cancel a program, you must notify us no less than one week prior to the first class. After this time, you may receive a full refund if a replacement can be found (wait list has priority), the withdrawal does not affect course minimum enrollment, or there is an unlimited enrollment. We do not give refunds after the start of the program. We would like all program participants to be advised that the York School Department has priority over all school facilities. This, on occasion, may cause recreation programs to be canceled. We will make every effort to avoid this, however, should it occur, we will do our best to notify program participants in advance. All canceled programs will be rescheduled if possible. Non-residents are subject to an adjustment of fees. All persons participating in Parks and Recreation Department sponsored programs and activities do so at their own risk and without recourse to the Town of York, its agents, officers or employees. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Along with our website and bi-annual brochure, we send many flyers with updated information and new programs through the schools, throughout the year. Please check the schools websites along with our website to keep in touch with the latest new offerings through Parks and Recreation. You will find a link on the homepage of the York Schools. We also publish a monthly newsletter and have a Facebook page where we often post information, cancellations, and pictures. If you have any fun recreation photos or recreation news that you would like to have included, please contact Ryan Avery at reavery@ yorkmaine.org or Robin Cogger at [email protected] Pictures We randomly choose pictures of adults and children who participate in our programs to be printed in our publications, Facebook page, or sent out to area papers. Please notify us if you do not wish to have your picture published. If you have any suggestions for new programs, please give us a call. We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting programs to offer the community! 2 Registration Form Registration Form ADULT or RESPONSIBLE PARTY INFORMATION (Please fill in the information below – if you are registering more than 2 people, photocopy this form as needed) Last Name Mo/Day/Yr First Name MI Date of Birth Resident Mailing Address City ( State ) — ( Phone number Non-Resident Zip Code ) — Emergency Number Email Address: PARTICIPANT #1 INFORMATION (Please fill in the information below – if you are registering more than 2 people, photocopy this form as needed) School Grade in Fall of 2015 Last Name Date of Birth First Name MI PARTICIPANT #2 INFORMATION Mo/Day/Yr (Please fill in the information below – if you are registering more than 2 people, photocopy this form as needed) School Grade in Fall of 2015 Last Name Date of Birth First Name Participant Name MI Program Name Will you coach this team? Y or N Sid Sample – WE DO NOT Youth Soccer League - Mites Yes CONSIDER YOURSELF ENROLLED SEND CONFIRMATIONS Mo/Day/Yr Program Fee $45.00 No refunds given after activity begins. All persons participating in Parks and Recreation Department programs do so at their own risk and without recourse to the Town of York, its agents, officers or employees. Make Checks Payable to: York Parks & Recreation Department Mail Registration Form to: York Parks and Recreation Department 186 York Street York, ME 03909 TOTAL Your Check # _____________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian or Responsible Party York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 $ 3 Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program Mount Agamenticus is a natural treasure and an invaluable resource for wildlife, water, and recreation! The three hilled area is home to vernal pool species, rare plants and animals and is the heart of five watersheds that provide drinking water for southern York County residents. It is also a recreational destination point for over 40,000 area residents and regional visitors annually. It boasts scenic vistas, large unfragmented forests, biological richness, and miles of maintained trails. State, local and non-profit landowners work together to protect this land and to manage recreational opportunities while conserving wildlife habitat and water quality within the region. These landowners make up the Mount Agamenticus Steering Committee and include: the Towns of York and South Berwick, The York Water District, Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Great Works Regional Land Trust, York Land Trust, and The Nature Conservancy. Together, these partners strive to maintain safe, responsible, and enjoyable public access to Mount A’s trail system without compromising the integrity of the area’s ecologically significant habitat. Thanks to the collaborative conservation efforts of our partners, crew, volunteers and donors, Mount A has become a wonderful place for the local community to enjoy the outdoors, experience its scenic beauty, and to appreciate its significance as one of Maine’s Last Great Places. Experience Mount A thru Work & Play! StoryWalkTM - Year-round The StoryWalkTM 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. Discover this fall’s NEW feature: “When the Wind Stops”, by Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Stefano Vitale. Then be sure to check back for a new winter feature: “The Snowy Day”, by Anna Milbourne and illustrated by Elena Temporin. To find the beginning, start at the base parking area and then follow the pages along the western side of the Ring Trail to Witch Hazel Trail and finish near the summit. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Together, many hands make light work! Adopt - A-Trail - Year-round This program is an all-volunteer effort that provides community members and trail users with an opportunity to become involved in conserving and maintaining the many miles of multiple use trails threaded throughout the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region. Volunteers can help by “adopting” a favorite trail and take responsibility for its upkeep. Adopters assist the Conservation Crew by monitoring, maintaining and enhancing trails and trailhead facilities. Once trained, volunteers work at their own pace and on their own schedule with a minimum requirement of two trail working days a year. York Parks and Recreation Information Office Location: Phone: Mailing Address: E-Mail: Website: 200 US Route 1 Grant House/Goodrich Park, York, ME (207) 363-1040 186 York Street, York, ME 03909 [email protected] www.yorkparksandrec.org York Parks and Recreation Staff: Michael J. Sullivan, Director Email: [email protected] Robin Cogger, Assistant Director Email: [email protected] Ryan Coite, Parks Foreman Email: [email protected] Ryan Avery, Recreation Specialist/ Nubble Light Email: [email protected] Robin Kerr, Conservation Coordinator Email: [email protected] Erin O’Dea, Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Lynzi Pacitti, Special Event and Recreation Coordinator Email: [email protected] Pam Lombardi, After School Enrichment Coordinator Senior Center Staff: Brenda Bracy, Facility Coordinator Janis Marshall-Colby, Membership Services Coordinator Nancy Garfield, Chef Parks & Recreation Board: Join a community work party - October 18th; April 24th; Brenda Knapp Ron McAllister, Chairman Michael Modern Nancy Stolberg Timothy Ward June 4th 9:00am – 12:30pm Senior Center Advisory Board: Enjoy some camaraderie with like minded individuals and help keep Mt. A worth coming back to! We will host the last volunteer work day of the season to repair and maintain facilities and trails. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, water bottles, and food for a picnic lunch at the summit of the mountain. Bruce Rennie, Chair Jeanette McGrath, Vice-Chair Carollynn Anderson Emily Cambray Jacqueline Valentino Deborah Meyers, Alternate York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 4 Guided Programs and Adventures Halloween in Nature- A nightfall adventure & owl prowl! Saturday, October 24th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ever wonder what those bumps, howls, hoots and screeches in the night really are? Come find out with our friends from the Center for Wildlife! We will meet at the Learning Lodge for a program with live animal ambassadors, then grab your flashlight and join us on a twilight hike, calling for owls and listening for other animals that go bump in the night! Reservations required along with a $7 suggested donation. Three Hill Hike Sunday, November 1st, 9:00am – 3:00pm Take advantage of the peak fall foliage season and discover Mt. A’s elusive Third Hill. Join Great Works Regional Land Trust and Mt. A guides as we ascend all three hills. Repaint the picture of the past by walking down old logging roads, ski trails and alongside stonewalls, foundations and rock piles. Moderate to difficult hike; $5 suggested donation. Beaver Moon Adventure Wednesday, November 25th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Join the Center for Wildlife & Mount A staff for an adventure guided by the light of the full beaver moon. Learn how busy beavers prepare for winter, their important role in the ecosystem, and other wildlife night-time antics. Moonlight hike follows. Presentation and hike recommended for ages 10+; $7 suggested donation. Wildlife Shenanigans: Restless Winter Nights Saturday, January 23rd, 5:30pm – 8:00 pm There’s a full wolf moon tonight, a time when many wildlife are restless and on the move! Join CFW educators and nocturnal ambassadors inside the Learning Lodge to learn about the different critters running around at night. We’ll learn about their winter adaptations, natural history, and then head out to explore the trails in the moonlight to see who is out and about! Open to all ages; moderate hike; $7 suggested donation. Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Friday - Sunday, February 12th - 14th, times TBA Celebrate being active outside in Maine by connecting friends and neighbors with the natural world, promoting fun, physical activity, and good health! Enjoy the outdoors at Mt. A and take advantage of several offered events and programs with Mount A, Center for Wildlife, and White Pine Programs. Activities in the works: • Seeking Sweethearts (Center for Wildlife), Saturday, 10:00am – 12:00pm • Guided Snowshoe/Hike/Ski • Do You Want to Build A Snowman • Backtracking Bobcat (White Pines Program) Stay tuned for more details! For more info on the state-wide celebration, visit greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org. Springtime Surprises Sunday, March 20th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Join us in celebrating everything spring time in nature has to offer. There will be many outdoor opportunities for all ages to discover the wonders of the season: trail treasure search, Easter egg hunt, Nature’s Nesters program and bird box building with Center for Wildlife, Storywalk, photos with the Easter bunny, prizes, and more. Come dressed for the weather and bring your own basket or bag. Stay tuned for more details! Earth Day Workday Walkabout Sunday, April 24th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm People all across the World gather together on this weekend to demonstrate support for the environment. Top off your April vacation by learning about your local wildlife and their habitat needs with CFW educators and live animal ambassadors. Then help clean up Mount A, a local natural treasure- for you and for wildlife. Program is open to all ages with a $5 suggested donation; volunteering is free but its rewards are priceless! Signs of Spring Bird Walk Saturday, May 21st, 9:00am – 11:30am Shed that winter jacket, feel the warmth of the sun, smell the emerging flowers, watch those critters scurry and listen to their calls. Join CFW educators and ambassadors to learn about local wildlife including native birds and how to identify them in the wild. Then test your new skills on a hike around the trails at Mount Agamenticus as we search for birds and other indicators of the changing season. As a special treat at the end, take a quick tour of the Center’s baby bird room- a sure sign of spring! Open to all ages, moderate hike; $7 suggested donation. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 5 Signs of Spring Bird Walk Saturday, May 21st, 9:00am – 11:30am Shed that winter jacket, feel the warmth of the sun, smell the emerging flowers, watch those critters scurry and listen to their calls. Join CFW educators and ambassadors to learn about local wildlife including native birds and how to identify them in the wild. Then test your new skills on a hike around the trails at Mount Agamenticus as we search for birds and other indicators of the changing season. As a special treat at the end, take a quick tour of the Center’s baby bird room- a sure sign of spring! Open to all ages, moderate hike; $7 suggested donation. The Kids’ Corner at Mount Agamenticus Learning Lodge A Free, Drop-In Program for Families Featuring Guided, NatureInspired Crafts Plus A New Kids’ Summit Camp for 2016 Our Kids’ Corner program inspires kids to explore and look more closely at Nature while spending time with their parents in an environment that encourages connection with nature in the wild forest of the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area. Each weekend we present fun natural science topics created especially for kids that gives them and their families an opportunity to create an inspired and related craft. In the 2015 summer season we made big brown bats after the CFW’s “Brownie” the bat ambassador visited. We made wood pendants while exploring xylem & phloem and made a cacophonous “human tree” with parents and kids alike. We tried sumac tea and met the “laughing trees” at the summit. Our topics on dog poop and water pollution ignited rousing, sometimes wet fun. Please join us this fall to make hooty owls, GORP, hawks, dream catchers and more. Delve into basic sciences in a fun way with your younger children, or more in-depth with your older ones. We gear our activities toward the participant regardless of age. It’s for the young and young at heart and requires some degree of parent participation for younger kids. Our weekend program will close for the winter along with the Learning Lodge on October 11, 2015 and re-open again in Spring 2016. Please watch for announcements regarding the 2016 programs on the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area website: www. agamenticus.org, our FaceBook page: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Area, and updates from York Parks & Recreation. In 2016 will we be offering a kids’ Summit Camp. From participating as a citizen scientist, to hiking & backpacking, birding and sensory awareness -- we’ll offer related projects, games, special hikes, arts & crafts, introduce guest educators and 2, 4, 6, and 8-legged ambassadors. SEE YOU AT THE SUMMIT! For more information please contact: [email protected] Additional Opportunities: • Join the Friends and come to monthly meetings to plan and advocate for the Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Program • Donations and Monetary Contributions are also always welcome and greatly appreciated! To sign up for a program or workday or to learn more about the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program please visit our website: www.agamenticus.org , connect with us on facebook. com/MountAgamenticus, or contact the Conservation Office at 207/361-1102. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 6 York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 7 York Parks and Recreation Department Senior Center The York Senior Center, located at 36 Main Street in York Beach, is a member based organization run by the Town of York Parks and Recreation Department. The Center’s Staff is dedicated to providing individuals in our community, age 50 and over, with opportunities to socialize, learn, recreate and be well through participation in activities and programs that are designed to enrich the mind, body and soul. Senior Center Annual Membership runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Membership is open to Residents for a $15.00 fee and Non-residents for a $22.00 fee. All members receive a monthly newsletter and program guide, “The Scoop”. For non-members interested in what’s going on at the Senior Center, copies of “The Scoop” are available in our office and on the Town’s website. Programs are also posted on the public access television channel 3. Some of our programs are reserved for members only, however there are many programs offered to the community at large, we welcome all to join in! We offer our members wireless internet access. Members are welcome to bring lap top computers, iPads, Kindles and any other devices that you might have that require internet service. While our programs and activities change from month to month, the following programs are offered on a regular daily, weekly or monthly basis. We welcome you to give them a try. Meal Program We serve home-cooked meals at 12:00pm, Monday - Friday. Our in-house chef works to provide you with the very best in both the variety and quality of meals. A meal donation of $4.00 per member is suggested. Non-member guests are always welcome at a suggested donation of $5.00 per person. Reservations for dining may be made up until 4:00pm the day before you wish to join us. In some cases, should space permit, we will accept reservations until 9:00am on a given day. Monthly menus may be found in The Scoop or on the website. In addition to noon time meals, complimentary (donations appreciated) coffee and “nibbles” are available each morning for our members. Lunch & Learn Series Diabetic Series – October 14th, November 19th and December 16th – 10:15am Blood Pressure Series – Coming February 2016 Contact the Senior Center for more detailed information and to register. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 8 SENIOR PROGRAMS Bowling - WII Did you know that Wii Bowling is fast becoming more popular than BINGO among retirees? Yes, it’s true! Who doesn’t remember their first date at the bowling alley or those bowling shirts and personalized bowling balls? The best part of Wii bowling is that anyone can do it, even you! No need to worry about throwing your back out or hauling around a heavy ball. Success can be found with the gentle motions of a remote control. You can even sit, if it’s easier for you. We hope that you’ll plan to give it a try, it’s a ton of fun and ALL are welcome. COST: Free LOCATION: York Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 1:00pm Craft Club – Bring your own Are you a knitter? Love to scrapbook? Maybe you make cards or jewelry? Are you tired of crafting at home alone? Whatever your fancy, you are invited to pack it up and bring it to the Senior Center on Tuesday afternoons for a gathering of similar-minded, craft loving folk. What a productive way to socialize and share ideas. COST: Free, bring your own craft project LOCATION: York Senior Center Dining Room DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 1:00pm Cribbage Are you a cribbage player looking to play more often? There’s always a game or two going at the Senior Center. COST: Free LOCATION: York Senior Center Card Room DAYS: daily TIMES: 8:00am – 11:00am Dominoes Our group plays the game called “Mexican Train”. If you know it, that’s great, if you don’t we’ll teach you. All are welcome to play this exciting game; we look forward to seeing you here. COST: Free LOCATION: York Senior Center Dining Room DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays TIME: 1:00pm FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS “JINGLE JUNQUE” & LUNCHEON EVENT Visit the York Senior Center on Thursday, December 3rd, from 10:00am – 2:00pm and Friday, December 4th from 10:00am – 2:00pm for this year’s Festival of Light’s Event at the Senior Center. There’s sure to be something for everyone; “flea market” treasures, York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 costume jewelry table, and some craft items. Luncheon will be served both days from 11:00am – 1:00pm and will include chili and hot dogs, chowder and more. Line Dancing Due to many requests we will now be offering Line Dancing on Fridays. We are so excited that one of our members, Dianne Anderson, who currently teaches Line Dancing at the Wells Senior Center, has agreed to teach here at the York Senior Center too. Mark your calendars and plan to join us and kick up your heels! COST: $2.00 Payable to the instructor LOCATION: Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Fridays TIME: 10:30am MahJong MahJong is a game that originated in China, commonly played by four players. Similar to the game of Rummy, MahJong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation that involves a certain degree of chance. The game is played using a set of 136 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. If you are a MahJong player looking for a game, we welcome you to join us. If MahJong is a game that you would like to learn be sure to check in with us as we occasionally offer lessons. COST: Free LOCATION: York Senior Center Card Room DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 1:00pm SENIOR PROGRAMS 9 Out N’ About Breakfast Club – location varies monthly Tai Chi Join us FOR OUR MONTHLY Breakfast Clubs. Each month we venture out to various locations and enjoy Breakfast on our own. This is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. We hope that you’ll make plans to join us at 8:30am. Occasionally, we offer you to ride on our Mini Bus you sign up, please let us know if you will be traveling on your own or taking our mini bus. Our Mini Bus leaves from the Senior Center. Don’t miss out as the York Senior Center ventures out into the community! REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE AT THE SENIOR CENTER (363-1036) IS A MUST, SPACE IS LIMITED SO BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY! Cost for Mini Bus transport: $3.00. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that is well known for its health benefits including balance, memory and meditation. We are fortunate to have instructor Bob Porter on hand for this class and we welcome you to join him. No experience is necessary, just wear comfortable clothes and shoes and Bob will guide you through the rest. COST: $5.00 per class LOCATION: York Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Fridays TIMES: 1:00pm Out N’ About Dinner Club – location varies monthly Our Breakfast Club has been a HUGE success and due to many requests, we are offering a “NEW” Dinner Club. We will venture out to local eateries and enjoy dinner on your own. As a courtesy, we are offering our mini bus for a ride to each outing, should you decide not to drive yourself. When you sign up for the Dinner Club, please let us know if you will be traveling on your own or taking our mini bus. Our Mini Bus leaves from the Senior Center. Don’t miss out as the York Senior Center ventures out into the community! REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE AT THE SENIOR CENTER (363-1036) IS A MUST, SPACE IS LIMITED SO BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY! Cost for Mini Bus transport: $3.00 Scrabble Calling all Scrabble players! Scrabble is a great way to meet new people, learn new words, use ones that you know and keep that memory going strong. All levels are welcome to join in the fun and challenge; we’ll be sure to pair you up according to your level of play. COST: Free LOCATION: York Senior Center Dining Room DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 1:00pm Swim Program (Passes Available Beginning November 9th) Our annual swimming program for Senior Center Members at the Anchorage will return beginning November 18th. This year we have a limited number of swim passes that will only be available to members who’ve renewed their memberships by November 1st. This year the pool will be available from 9:00am until 1:00pm Monday through Friday. This is a great way to exercise through the winter months. Please call for price information at (207) 363-1036. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 10 SENIOR PROGRAMS Yoga for Strong Bones with Pat Fitzgerald, E-RYT Yoga for Strong Bones is a modified series of traditional poses, which can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. We’ll place special emphasis on “bone-safe yoga” (for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia), balance, and fall prevention. Props, chairs, or walls can be used to make poses accessible and to provide support and safety in balance poses. The class gently helps you build strength, increase flexibility, improve mental clarity, and energize the body. Flexibility is an outcome of yoga, not a prerequisite. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one and your favorite props and wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Pat FitzGerald, e-RYT, is a certified yoga instructor, an osteoporosis educator, and an older adult fitness instructor. COST: $5.00 drop-in fee LOCATION: Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 12:45pm Yoga for You with Andy Ferragamo, M.Ed. Join Andy at The Senior Center to experience the many benefits of yoga no matter what shape you are in. You don’t have to be young, thin, or flexible to do yoga. You can begin right where you are with YOGA FOR YOU. This class of gentle stretches and accessible yoga postures, using a chair as an aid for balance and stability is for YOU. Yoga promotes health through physical movement. Yoga will increase your flexibility, improve muscle and bone strength, reduce joint pain, combat fatigue and enhance your overall well-being. Simple yoga poses circulate oxygen and nutrients through the body and help remove toxins and wastes from tissues and cells. Andy is a Health Education/Fitness Trainer who also instructs Stand Up Paddle Board, Fitness Training and Yoga. COST: $5.00 drop-in fee LOCATION: Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIMES: 10:30am Zumba Gold Zumba gold sure has the Senior Center shakin’ and there’s always room for one more! If good music makes you want to move, then you should plan to join us for this fun, friendly, dance fitness class. Be sure to wear comfortable work out clothing and sneakers and bring your “ready to party” attitude! All classes are instructor-led. COST: $5.00 drop-in fee LOCATION: York Senior Center Activity Room DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays TIMES: 8:30am York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 One Day and Overnight Trips Rolling Out of York Trips Christmas Show/ Shopping Excursion December 9th - 11th Join us for a three day Christmas Tour to the White Mountain Hotel in North Conway, NH beautifully decorated for Christmas. Enroute to our destination after shopping at Settler’s Green, we will have a lunch stop at the Muddy Moose! Your trip includes 3 holiday entertainment shows, a Christmas gift, a train ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad “Apple Cider Express” with a stop at the White Mountain Cider Company, two Breakfasts and two Dinners off the menu, one included lunch, and lots of opportunity for some tax free shopping in time for the holidays. During our stay we will enjoy three magnificent Xmas shows, “special cocktail” pricing Balance is now due. Rooms are limited so sign so sign up early. Cost: Members: $419 /pp dbl Non-Members: $449 /pp dbl.: Members: $519/pp single Non-Members: $549/pp single Call (207) 363 – 1036 for further information. Myrtle Beach Show Trip & Charleston, S.C. April 10th - 16th, 2016 Enjoy the start of spring in beautiful Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC. We are currently in the process of finalizing this trip. While in Myrtle Beach enjoy evening shows at the Carolina Opry, Alabama’s Theatre, Palace Theatre, etc where you will be marveled at a show “Cirque Extreme.” . Visit Broadway at the Beach, enjoy a stroll as we tour the magnificent Brookgreen Gardens, which will be in full Spring bloom, a guided to of Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC. Enroute we will be visit and tour the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC as well as make a stop at the famous JR’s Outlet where you can certainly hit a bargain before we head back to York plus much more. Seats are limited so make your reservation early starting December 8. A deposit of $75 is due by January 12, 2016 and the remaining balance will be due by February 1, 2016. All lodging, admissions, and ten meals are included. For further information, please contact us @ 363-1036. It’s going to be a great time!! Member Cost: TBA Non-member cost: TBA. Trip insurance is available for a minimal fee. Watch your SCOOP or call the York Senior Center for more information (207) 363-1036. TRIPS 11 John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum & The Edward M. Kennedy Institute Les Coudres Canadian Island June 21th – 26th, 2016 Our Les Coudres trip this year has been so successful and our waitlist was HUGE! We realize we are advertising this trip a year early, but due to high demand and requests to have this trip again sooner, we have reserved this trip again for 2016. In fairness we will be offering our waitlist persons from this year the first opportunity to join us on this fun & relaxing trip. So mark your calendars and let me know if you would still be interested. Just a reminder a passport or passport card is needed for this trip. Please check your information to make sure they are not expired. If so or you need to get a passport or passport ID card, now is the time. All lodging, admissions, and ten meals are included. Trip insurance is available at a minimal cost. Cost. TBA NEW! Mini Bus Trips Friendly reminder! In order to provide such great prices for these trips, we do have to follow strict minimum and maximum enrollment numbers along with firm payment deadlines. If you reserve a seat for one of our bus excursions, your reservation will be held only until the final payment date (unless other arrangements have been made). In the event the trip does not meet the minimum number and the trip has to be cancelled you will receive a full refund. After the final payment deadline date, participant cancellations are not refundable. As a courtesy, we are now offering the availability for you to be picked up at the Baldwin Center and also at Yorkshire Common. Please watch your Scoop for pick up times at these locations for the various trips. Just a friendly reminder, please remember to still call the Senior Center (363-1036) and reserve your seat/ticket. Please remember that our mini bus does not have restroom facilities but we will make an effort to make a rest stop when available should the day trip ride to destination be over 1 ½ hours or upon need. Wednesday, November 18th November is a month many of us associate not only with Thanksgiving but also the assassination of one our great all time Presidents, John F. Kennedy. To honor his memory and his great accomplishments, we will be visiting The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. During this solemn time, the Library has special exhibits which we will have access to. The library and museum sits on a ten-acre waterfront park overlooking Boston and the Harbor Islands. The Kennedy Presidential Library is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries in the United States, but the only Presidential Library in New England. The Museum walks visitors through President Kennedy’s thousand days in office and brings to light the hope, dreams, accomplishments, and memories of a President who remains highly popular today. At Presidential Libraries, history lives beyond the pages of a textbook or the walls of a classroom. It offers a wide array of engaging exhibits for visitors to immerse themselves into the early 1960’s as well as the Presidency of John F. Kennedy. The past meets the present for all generations to experience. Upon our arrival we will be welcomed with an orientation of the library. We will then begin our tour with a 20 minute film covering his early life up to the 1960 Democratic Convention where he received the Democratic nomination for President. After the film you will start the journey through th campaign, on to the Inaugural Address, then onto the White House years. After the tour we will enjoy a box lunch (Choices TBA) in the café and you will have time to visit the Museum gift shop. After at 1:30pm we will visit the NEW Edward M. Kennedy Institute. The institute was dedicated by President Barack Obama on March 30, 2015 with Vice President Joseph Biden in attendance prior to its opening to the public on March 31, 2015. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a non-profit educational institution founded in 2009 and named after Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who first envisioned it in 2003. The institute’s mission will be to educate the general public, students, teachers, new senators, and Senate staff about the role and importance of the United States Senate. In 2009, Peter Meade was named to lead the Institute.[2] In 2014, former University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Jean MacCormack was named interim president. Upon our arrival we will have an overview of the institute and attend 2 live programs. These programs are designed to allow you see what it would like to be an actual Senator in Washington, DC. The first program in the recreated Senate York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 12 TRIPS Chamber is called “Today’s Vote” where you will actually see the recreated Senate Voting process. Following this we have been invited to view a live actual “Senate Great Debate” where you will have the opportunity to be part of a recreated senate debate. Enroute home we will be stopping at the Prince Spaghetti House in Saugus for dinner on your own. Seats are limited so make your reservation starting October 8 as long as space permits. Payments are due by October 26th unless other arrangements have been made and your reservation is non-refundable after October 26th Resident/Member Cost: TBA: Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA Non Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA (includes transportation, tours, special exhibits, special programs, boxed lunch & gratuity) Magic of Christmas Friday, December 18th Mark your calendars and join us as we “Roll Out Of York” in our new mini bus as we travel to Portland to enjoy the 35th anniversary Christmas spectacular, The Magic of Christmas performed by the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Robert Moody strikes up the biggest band in town as he celebrates the 35th anniversary of Maine’s finest holiday extravaganza. Come and celebrate the traditions, story, and spirit of the season. Following the show enjoy dinner on your own at the Cracker Barrel in Portland. Seats are limited so make your reservation starting November 8th as long as space permits. Payments are due by November 30th unless other arrangements have been made and your reservation is nonrefundable after November 30th. Resident/Member Cost: TBA: Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA Non Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA (includes transportation & show) Holiday Invitation Night Newburyport, MA, Shopping Excursion Friday, December 4th We are currently in the process of detailing a shopping excursion to Newburyport, MA for their Holiday Night Shopping Downtown Newburyport, MA. Local businesses decorate the town and stay open from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM to offer wine tasting, cheese samples, salsas, plus much more including street music and of course “sales” to help finish your Christmas shopping. Before shopping, enjoy dinner on your own at the local eateries on the waterfront & downtown Newburyport. Seats are limited so make your reservation starting November 8th as long as space permits. Payments are due by November 20th unless other arrangements have been made and your reservation is non-refundable after November 20th Resident/Member Cost: TBA: Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA Non Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA (includes transportation) York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Holiday Craft Fair Shopping Day Pine Grove School, Rowley, MA Saturday, December 6th With the Holiday season fast approaching, are you looking for a special unique or homemade gift for that special person? If so this is your opportunity to venture out with us as we Roll into Rowley, MA for their annual Craft Fair. Each year the Pine Grove School hosts a HUGE craft fair with 250 vendors. All three floors of the school are filled with a variety of local crafters displaying their goods for sale. The We are currently in the process of detailing this trip so watch your SCOOP for more information or call the York Senior Center for further details. Seats are limited so make your reservation starting November 8th as long as space permits. Payments are due by November 20 unless other arrangements have been made and your reservation is non-refundable after November 20th Resident/ Member Cost: TBA: Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA Non Resident/ Non Member Cost: TBA (includes transportation) Pippin February 2016 Pippin is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything you have ever seen! Come experience Pippin, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” Join us... for a magical, unforgettable new Pippin.Following the show, enjoy dinner at Maggiano’s. Seats are limited so make your reservation starting November 8th as long as space permits. Payment is due by TBA unless other arrangement are made. Please note after TBA, reservations are non-refundable. Resident/Member Cost: TBA: Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA: Non Resident/Non Member Cost: TBA (includes transportation, dinner & show) Adult Programs 13 Baby Boomer Golf Clinic at Cape Neddick Country Club Beginner and Advanced Teachings – Spring 2016 Is golfing one of those things still on your bucket list? Or did you put the clubs away years ago but have the hankering to get them out again? Now’s the time! Last year’s Baby Boomer Clinics were such a hit that we’re bringing them back in 2016, and we’ve even added an Advanced Teachings option for those who are no longer beginners. We have, once again, partnered with Cape Neddick Country Club to provide anyone aged 55 and over the opportunity to learn to play golf, or continue to develop your game, in a nonintimidating, friendly, environment. Dustin and his staff will surely have you swinging the club, and loving it, in no time! Don’t have clubs and not sure if you want to make the investment just yet? No problem, they have clubs available to borrow for both righties and lefties. This spring program is already in the planning stages, be sure to check with us in the early spring to see what dates and times we have in store. Jacki’s Dance Aerobic Program It’s never too early to sign up and commit to a fitness program!! Fitness leader, Jacki Sorensen created her nationally recognized program of “serious fitness fun” over 30 years ago. This class appeals to women who want the benefits of regular exercise but also want to be motivated to stick with a program. The program combines the fun of dancing with the health benefits of a balanced workout. Each hour consists of stretching, strengthening, and easy to follow aerobic dance moves. Everyone participates at his or her own level. You get a great workout without ever knowing it!!! Classes will be offered Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00am – 9:00am, beginning January 4th, or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15pm – 6:15pm, beginning, January 5th, at the York Beach Fire Department. If you have any question as to whether this class is right for you, please feel free to try a class on us. We’re sure you’ll decide to join us. REGISTRATION: Ongoing - January 1st STARTS: Week of January 4th ENDS: March 3rd COST: $90.00 resident / $100.00 non-resident $10.00 senior discount $130.00 both programs LOCATION: York Beach Fire Department TIMES: 8:00am – 9:00am / 5:15pm – 6:15pm DAYS: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs Men’s Open Gym Basketball The York Parks and Recreation Department offers an opportunity for men to gather for an evening of impromptu basketball. The schedule for open gym nights is shown below and players pay by the night. CRES- Every Wednesday, Mid-November through May, open gym is offered at 8:00pm at Coastal Ridge Elementary School YHS – Every Wednesday, September – Mid-November and MidMay - Mid-June open gym is offered at 8:00pm at York High School YMS - Every Sunday beginning Sunday, September 13th, open gym is offered at 8:00pm at York Middle School REGISTRATION: Ongoing throughout the year COST: $150.00 for a one year unlimited pass or $4.00 per player per night LOCATION: York High School / Coastal Ridge Elementary School / York Middle School DAYS: Wednesdays (CRES or YHS) or Sundays (YMS) TIMES: 8:00pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 14 ADULT PROGRAMS Nordic Walking Pilates Burn more calories, improve balance & stability after joint replacement – 4 week program With the Holidays right around the corner, wouldn’t it be nice to burn extra calories and reduce stress while enjoying a smart physical outdoor activity with maximum health benefits? Nordic Walking is easy to learn and best of all it combines fun and convenience. Nordic Walking is like fitness walking with specialized walking poles. Our starter clinic is perfect for all ages and abilities so now is the perfect time to discover what Finland fitness buffs have known for years… Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories, increases upper body strength, improves balance, and reduces stress on your hips, knees and spine. The first of four starter clinics will meet on Long Sands Beach in front of the bath house and will begin with information on the history of Nordic Walking, pole fitting, and then we will head out on our first Nordic Walk. Subsequent classes will meet at various local spots so we can explore and enjoy the best walking spots right here in our own town. Poles will be provided by and returned to the instructor. Lauren DeLong is the owner of York Nordic and a certified Nordic Walking instructor. Lauren’s passion for Nordic Walking began when her mother had hip replacement surgery and the surgeon recommended Nordic Walking as a way for her mother to maintain balance while strengthening her hip during recovery. She teaches Nordic Walking around Southern Maine from Kittery to Saco and throughout New England. She has designed and manufactured her own poles which will be provided for use during the clinic. www.YorkNordic.com is a great resource on the history of Nordic Walking, the scientific research behind the benefits, as well as helpful tips on proper form. She is excited to share her passion for this sport with others. INSTRUCTOR: Lauren DeLong REGISTRATION: Ongoing until October 20th STARTS: October 26th ENDS: November 16th COST: $40.00 Resident / $50.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Long Sands Beach, meet on the beach in front of the bath house 171 Long Beach Ave., York DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 8:30am - 9:30am We are planning more Nordic Walking for this spring! Please be on the look-out for more detailed information on our website, www. yorkparksandrec.org and in our monthly newsletters. Attend this 6 week workshop and learn the exercises first developed by Joseph Pilates. Pilates exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints .Join Deb Hovde, certified Stott Pilates Instructor, as she will first introduce the Five Basic Principles, the foundation for the exercises,then using small props, teach the repertoire. Preparatory exercises and modifications will also be taught to allow this technique to be appropriate for many different body types and abilities. Benefits include increased core strength, improved body awareness and posture, and a decrease occurrence in back pain. Whether you are a young athlete training for a specific sport or an older adult trying to stay strong to maintain a healthy fitness level, you will benefit from this workshop. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Mats and props are provided. No special footwear required as pilates is done either barefoot or with socks. Deb Hovde, B.S., has been teaching exercise and fitness in the Seacoastfor 25 years to a variety of populations. She now teaches out of her studio, “The Fitness Studio at Chases Pond” on Chases Pond Rd. York, ME. She can be contacted by phone at (207) 3617114 or email [email protected] with any questions. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until January 1st STARTS: January 5th ENDS: February 9th COST: $150.00 Resident / $160.00 Non-resident LOCATION: The Fitness Studio at Chases Pond DAYS: Tuesday TIMES: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Pickleball – INDOOR - MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Kittery Community Center What is the fastest growing sport in the country right now? You guessed it… PICKLEBALL! Pickleball is a racquet sport in which two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a Badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid-1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but has quickly become popular among adults as a fun game for players of all skill levels. Currently, the sport of pickleball is exploding in popularity. The number of places to play has nearly doubled since 2010. There are now well over 2,000 locations on the USAPA’s Places to Play map. The spread of the sport is attributed to its popularity within community centers, PE classes, YMCA facilities and retirement communities. The sport continues to grow worldwide as well with many new international clubs forming and national governing bodies now established in Canada and India. We were excited to bring Pickleball to York this summer and are equally enthusiastic about collaborating with Kittery Recreation for Indoor Fall/Winter Pickleball! If you haven’t tried it, you should, it’s a lot of fun. Pickleball can be played by all level of players at the same time, so you should not feel intimidated if you are a beginner. Each session will be facilitated by recreation staff and equipment is available for your use, however those who have become hooked have preferred purchasing their own paddles. REGISTRATION: No pre-registration needed, drop-in STARTS: Wednesday, October 14th ENDS: Spring 2016 – date TBA COST: $3.00 per person, per day LOCATION: Kittery Community Center, 120 Roger Road, ADULT PROGRAMS DAYS: TIMES: 15 Kittery Monday and Wednesday Monday - 3:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesday – 5:00pm – 6:45pm FREE PICKLEBALL CLINICS – In the coming months we will continue to offer FREE Pickleball clinics for new and/or returning players. Be on the look-out on our website, e-newsletters and facebook page for details. Pickleball – OUTDOOR – SPRING 2016 When Mother Nature allows, we’ll be returning to the YHS courts for spring/summer Pickleball action. Be on the lookout for details in our monthly e-newsletters. New! Spring Adult CO-ED Flag Football New this spring we will be offering an opportunity for adults to get together on Sunday mornings for some friendly flag football competition. Players of any skill level are welcome to join. Our emphasis will be on fun, friendly competition. This will be a drop-in style format and teams will be determined daily. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide the flags, a lined field to play on, and one game official. So gather your friends, dust off your cleats and join us for some spring football. Watch our website, www.yorkparksandrec.org, and e-newsletters for more detailed information as spring approaches. REGISTRATION: Drop-in STARTS: Early April, weather depending ENDS: End of May COST: $5.00 daily drop-in LOCATION: Field TBA DAYS: Sundays TIMES: 9:00am 207.363.5208 York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 16 ADULT PROGRAMS Tennis Scheduling Online SEASON RUNS FROM JUNE 20th TO SEPTEMBER 30th ANNUALLY The Parks and Recreation Department is offering an online court scheduling program for use by the community. A $20.00 annual membership fee allows you to schedule court time over the web 24/7 with no software downloads needed. All you need is an internet connection. No more illegible paper schedules. NEW! Surf Point Stables Women’s Horseback Fitness Class Surf Point Stables has long been successfully working with children in our community. They are excited to be adding this new six week women’s fitness class to their line-up of programming. This class will meet once per week , beginning on Wednesday, November 11th, for a two hour session of core strengthening, balance exercise, leg workouts and more, all while working around and on some of our well-schooled lesson horses. For more detailed information you are welcome to contact the trainer at Surf Pont Stable directly at 207-361-7149. In addition to community recreation offerings, Surf Point Stables provides private and semiprivate lessons for all ages and abilities. For more information contact Surf Point directly 207-361-7149 REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until November 6th STARTS: November 11th ENDS: December 16th COST: $375.00 per person LOCATION: Surf Point Stables – Surf Point Road, York DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 6:00pm – 8:00pm This program provides efficient, controlled access to the real time court schedulers with a complete computerized log of all court, school, and town activity. Players can see the court schedule visually, and then, a simple point-and-click and the booking is made. Online viewing makes it so much easier to coordinate a convenient time with your playing partner(s) – no more playing phone tag with everyone. Making it easier for you to book, means you get to play more tennis! Rules: • Permit holders are allowed to hold no more than one permit for play in any given day. Schedules are available on a 7 day schedule. • Permit holders are limited to two (2) per household, each at the $20.00 permit fee. • Permits must be reserved in advance and the current day’s permits will be closed at 12:01 am. • Any abuse of the system, we reserve the right to cancel your membership. • We reserve the right to change the policies of the program. • We reserve the right to limit the number of permit holders per year. • Reservations are available for 1 ½ hour time slots. • Residents may use the tennis courts without permits on a space-available basis, without charge. • Players must yield to a permit holder. • Use of tennis courts for profit is not allowed. • All courts are subject to closure for renovations or repairs at any time. *Subject to construction conditions and/or closure. • Proof of residency required. If you are not listed in town census please provide copy of electric bill. • Must have actual dated permit in hand to use courts, application only is not valid. • Only one application will be approved per household or email address. York Residents only. COURTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICES, MATCHES, P.E. CLASSES, OR TOWN TENNIS LESSONS. Visit the online scheduler at www.yorktennisbookings.com York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 CO-ED Volleyball ADULT PROGRAMS 17 This program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner, intermediate or advanced volleyball player, so in other words, join in the fun of Sunday morning volleyball. Teams will be chosen each Sunday morning and pick-up games will be played from 8:00am - 10:00am, at the York Middle School Gym. Sunday morning play emphasizes fun with a competitive edge. Players must be 18 years of age and older to participate. REGISTRATION: No pre-registration necessary. STARTS: October 4th - program ongoing, pay-as-you-go ENDS: May 8th COST: $4.00 per person, per day LOCATION: York Middle School Gym DAYS: Sundays TIMES: 8:00am – 10:00am Volleyball League – CO-ED – King or Queen of the Court Once again we will be offering a coed volleyball league on Wednesday evenings at the York Middle School. This league will run for 12 weeks. “King or Queen” candidates carry accumulative point totals from each match with them throughout the league. Most points at the end of the league is……”King or Queen of the Court”. Prior to each match, teams are determined by luck of the draw. Registration is on an individual basis, game points are on an individual basis. Sound like fun? Well, it is! Join us. MUST BE CLASS “C” PLAYER OR ABOVE REGISTRATION: Ongoing STARTS: Session I - October 7th and Session II – early February 2016 ( date TBA) ENDS: Session I - mid-December and Session II - late March COST: $60.00 per Resident / $70.00 per Non-Resident LOCATION: York Middle School Gym DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 6:30pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 18 Children’s Programs 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 December 31st, 2015, and parents feel they are ready. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through April 15th STARTS: League Begins Week of May 2nd ENDS: Week of June 13th COST: $60.00 Residents / $70.00 Non-residents LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School DAYS: Weeknights TIMES: 5:30pm or 6:30pm 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. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. REGISTRATION: STARTS: ENDS: COST: LOCATION: DAYS: TIMES: Ongoing through April 10th National League Begins week of May 2nd Week of June 13th $60.00 Residents / $70.00 Non-residents Bog Road Field Weeknights and Saturday TBA based on number of teams York Little League Opening Day Festivities are scheduled for May 7th, 2016. ALL T-BALL AND NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYERS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND JOIN IN THE FUN. Mark your calendars now but be on the look-out for more details this spring. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Baseball and Softball – York Little League Boys and Girls ages 8 and up York Little League is governed by the rules and regulations of the Little League Organization and is committed to creating a fun, instructional, and safe environment where children can enjoy the game of baseball or softball. We strive to provide a culture that encourages participation and makes each child feel like an important part of the team. All participants including players, coaches, umpires, parents and fans are required to practice healthy, sportsmanlike behavior. By offering a positive experience and friendly competition, we expect the players to learn life lessons that will extend well beyond the playing field. Baseball eligibility: Children who turn 8 on or before August 31st, 2016 are eligible to play. Softball eligibility: Children who turn 8 on or before December 31st, 2016 are eligible to play. Be on the lookout for registration information on the Little League website: www.yorklittleleague.net CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 19 Basketball – Kindergarten and 1st Together Youth Basketball Leagues – Grades 3 -9 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, December 12th, and running through February 20th Our youth basketball program will run for 12 weeks and involves nearly 500 children, volunteer coaches, and staff in a setting that emphasizes individual skill development through fun-filled, healthy competition, and hard work. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. 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: STARTS: ENDS: COST: LOCATION: DAYS: TIMES: Ongoing through November 30th December 12th (No games 12/26 & 1/2) February 20th $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-resident York Village Elementary School Gym Saturdays Schedule of one hour skill development, drills and games played between 9:00am and 3:00pm – 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. This second grade program allows us to offer more individual attention in learning the fundamentals and skills of the game. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through October 23rd STARTS: November 7th (No games 11/28, 12/26 or 1/2 ) ENDS: February 13th COST: $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School Gym DAYS: Saturdays TIMES: Weekly Rotating Schedule of one hour skill development, drills and games played from 8:00am on - depending on number of teams SATURDAY – GAME DAY All games are played at either the Coastal Ridge Elementary School or York Middle School gymnasiums between 8:00am and 3:00pm, beginning Saturday, November 7th. All registered participants will be placed on age appropriate teams. Two teams are scheduled to play each hour, on the hour. The hour will consist of a balance of instruction, drills and game play. SUNDAY – SKILL DEVELOPMENT Sundays this year will be dedicated to player development. Player development is key to individual and team success. Each age group will have a dedicated time slot at the York Middle School gym to work under the instruction of the program directors on individual skill development. This will be achieved through creative drills, hard work, repetition and coaching that focuses on ball handling, shooting, defense, footwork and many other essential elements of the game. u Please keep in mind when registering that you are part of a team. The success of your team depends on player participation both during games and skill development. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. New this year! Program Directors will be conducting a volunteer coach training clinic which will be accessible on our website. A schedule of games and skill development will be available before the program starts. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through October 23rd STARTS: November 7th ENDS: February 13th ( No games or skills on Nov. 28 & 29, Dec. 26 & 27 and Jan. 1 & 2) COST: $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary School or York Middle School DAYS: Saturday games and Sunday skill development TIMES: Saturday - weekly rotating schedule of one hour games played from 8:00am on – depending on number of teams Sunday – set, weekly schedule of one hour blocks based on number of participants York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 20 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Before you make the decision to tryout, please consider the following: Unlike our Saturday basketball program, the travel teams consist of just 2 girls teams made up of 12 players maximum, and 2 boys’ teams made up of 12 players maximum, therefore, please be aware that there will be cuts made. Be sure to talk to your child about this before the tryouts in order to avoid disappointment. You must make all tryouts in order to be considered for the team. In the event that there are extenuating circumstances that we should know about, communication with our office must be made prior to the first try-out date. 5th & 6th Grade Travel Basketball Boys’ Tryouts Wednesday, November 4th - 5:00pm – 6:30 pm and Thursday, November 5th - 5:00pm – 6:30pm at York High School. Girls’ Tryouts Wednesday, November 4th - 6:30pm – 8:00pm and Thursday, November 5th - 6:30-pm – 8:00pm at York High School. NEW THIS YEAR! Pre-Try-Out Shoot Around Sunday, November 1st Anyone planning to try-out for the travel teams is invited to an open gym on Sunday, November 1st from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at York Middle School. This will be a time for you to shoot around, work on your skills and ask any of our on-hand staff for help with your game. Tryouts for the girls and boys 5th and 6th grade traveling basketball teams will be November 4th and November 5th 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! This program will require travel to and from games. We will do our best to keep the distance to within an hour of York but in some cases the travel may be slightly longer than one hour. This program is a large commitment of time. Practices begin in November and the season runs through March. If you have any questions about this program before making the decision to have your child tryout, please contact Robin Cogger or Ryan Avery at any time to discuss. We are looking for several volunteers to help at the tryouts. If you are interested, please contact the office. REGISTRATION: Please register to let us know that your child is trying out – no fee required until after tryouts STARTS: End of November ENDS: Mid to late March Approximately 12 games plus tournament play PRE-TRY-OUT SHOOT AROUND: Sunday, November 1st (5:00pm YMS) TRY-OUTS: November 4th and 5th (see times above –YHS) COST: $85.00 due AFTER tryouts LOCATION: TRYOUTS at York High School, November 4th and 5th Games According to Schedule – Travel Teams DAYS: Varies according to schedule TIMES: Varies according to schedule Many programs are adversely affected due to participants waiting until the last minute to register. There is a point when a program must be cancelled or modified if there are insufficient registrations. All programs require a high level of coordination which includes facility scheduling, staffing, volunteer recruitment and the purchasing of supplies. You will notice many of our programs have registration deadlines. If there is room after a deadline, late registrations will be accepted with a late fee and if it is a youth program your child may not be guaranteed a t-shirt, hat, ball, etc. We appreciate your cooperation. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 21 Apres Basketball Season 3rd and 4th graders Annual Christmas Travel Basketball Tournament 3rd and 4th grade travel teams are developing across Southern Maine and we thought this should be addressed in our community. The towns that are developing these programs often do not offer a recreational basketball program for their youth, so their alternative is to offer travel teams for the children that are interested. Because we offer a quality youth basketball program to all the children in York, we will not offer a travel team for this age group, as we have a large number of children participating in our program, and do not agree philosophically with cutting children at this young age. It could potentially water down the recreation program to the point that it would adversely affect the existing program, leaving many children with no alternative for play. Grades 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 The York Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the Annual Christmas Basketball Tournament to be held during Christmas Vacation week. 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. Awards will be issued to the top two teams in each division. Registration forms available in our office or on our website www. yorkparksandrec.org. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS TOURNAMENT FILLS QUICKLY – DO NOT HESITATE TO REGISTER. REGISTRATION: As long as space is available through December 4th STARTS: TBA ENDS: TBA COST: $150.00 per team LOCATION: Varies according to schedule – York Schools DAYS: Christmas Vacation Week TIMES: Varies according to schedule With that said, many coaches and parents pick up a team at the end of the season and play in the Charlie Brown Tourney as well as other tourneys in the area and we will support this effort to obtain practice time in the gyms at the end of our season. We think this is the right option for the kids, but we certainly welcome all feedback. Please contact Robin Cogger with any questions or concerns. Mud Season Basketball 5th – 8th Grade Boys and Girls This six week program is for students grades 5-8 that are looking to improve their game of basketball through individual evaluations and player oriented goals. Are you looking for some help and/or direction for your game? Are you looking to renew your confidence and skill preparation? Are you looking to identify goals? This developmental program is for you. The program will be geared toward individual and team concepts. Fridays and Saturdays will focus on skill prep, including but not limited to, shooting, position specific skills, defense, rebounding, boxing out, ball handling and footwork. Sundays will be the day you can put all of your hard work to the test by playing games that will reinforce the learned skills. The program will run three days a week for an hour each session and will be limited to 12 participants per hour. We’ll add as many hours as needed to accommodate all those interested in developing their skills. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through March 4th STARTS: March 11th ENDS: April 17th COST: $60.00 resident / $70.00 non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School Gym DAYS: Friday, Saturday and Sunday TIMES: Friday evening / Saturday morning / Sunday evening York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 22 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Wildcat Invitational Holiday Tournament We are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the York High School Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Programs, we will be, once again, hosting this 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.yorkparksandrec.org for a complete tournament schedule in December. 26th Annual Charlie Brown Memorial Basketball Classic 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 6th 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 well over $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 in our office or at our website www.yorkparksandrec.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: As long as space is available through February 5th STARTS: Friday, February 26th ENDS: Sunday, March 6th COST: $150.00 per team LOCATION: York High School and York Middle School DAYS: Varies according to schedule TIMES: Varies according to schedule York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Flag Football League Ages 7 & 8 and Ages 9 & 10 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 Flag Football 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-ups and skill development 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. REGISTRATION: Ongoing until February 19th STARTS: March 3rd ENDS: April 7th COST: $75.00 resident / $85.00 non-resident LOCATION: York Sports Center DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:30pm – 4:30pm School Vacation Week Horseback Riding Camp at Surf Point Stables Come experience the joy of horses with the folks at Surf Point Stables! Campers will ride daily in a structured lesson as well as have the opportunity to play games on horseback. Daily activities will be based around learning the basics of horse and stable care including grooming, tacking and un-tacking, bandaging, braiding, breeds, lunging, first-aid, bathing and much more. Campers will also do horse related crafts during each of these 4-day camps. A fun horse show will take place at the end of each camp. Campers should bring a daily water bottle, lunch and snack. Long pants are needed for riding and campers should be dressed for cold winter temperatures. Closed toed shoes with a heel are needed. Surf Point sill supply certified helmets but campers are welcome to bring their own. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through December 18th or February 5th STARTS: December 28th and February 16th ENDS: December 31st and February 19th CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS COST: LOCATION: DAYS: $350.00 Resident / $360.00 Non-resident Surf Point Stables – Surf Point Road, York December – Monday - Thursday February – Tuesday - Friday TIMES: 9:00am – 2:00pm Looking for a fun place to have a birthday party? Surf Point Stables is happy to help you host your child’s next party. For more information contact them at 207-361-7149. Children’s Shaolin Kenpo Karate 8-week sessions, two weeknights, ongoing, 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 16th, and will run for 8 weeks through Wednesday, January 6th. REGISTRATION: Ongoing throughout the year in 8 week sessions STARTS: November 16th ENDS: January 6th COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School Multi-Purpose Room DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays TIMES: Beginner - White Belt – Orange - 5:00pm – 5:45 pm Intermediate - Purple Belt – Blue - 5:45pm – 6:30pm Advanced - Blue Stripe and up - 6:45pm – 7:45pm 23 Winter Lacrosse For grades K-2 Co-ed , Grades 3 – 8 Boys, and NEW! Grades 3 – 8 Girls Gear up for spring…. We will be offering a K-2 and 3 -8 boys and girls lacrosse program on Thursdays at the York Sports Center. The kindergarten – 2nd grade program is co-ed. Grades 3 – 8 boys and girls programs will meet separately. The goal of the program is to have our players leave as better skilled, more confident athletes. We will help to develop a player’s all-around game, while allowing each athlete time to focus on different player positions. We will work to improve their general lax IQ, emphasizing strategy, techniques, and teamwork. This understanding of the game of lacrosse will be taught through drills and intra-camp scrimmages. Boys & Girls K – 2 need only provide their own stick if possible (we will have some on hand). Girls grades 3-8 will need to bring goggles, mouth guard, gloves and stick. Boys grades 3 – 8 will need to bring a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, glove and mouth guard. Our instruction will cover the following skill set: catching, throwing, cradling, shooting, dodging, checking (boys only), defending, attacking, goalie skills, passing, switching hands, and face off. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through February 26th STARTS: March 10th ENDS: April 14th COST: K – 2: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-resident Grades 3 – 8: $85.00 Resident/ $95.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Sports Center, Route 1 DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: Co-ed grades K – 2: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Boys grades 3 – 8: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Girls grades 3 – 8: 7:00pm – 8:00pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 24 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Spring Lacrosse For grade K - 2 Our program for grades K - 2 is designed to teach the basics of lacrosse to beginners and to provide a great learning experience while developing each individual player to his fullest potential in a safe, fun environment. Player development is the most important (yet often times, least emphasized) component of youth lacrosse. This program enhances and encourages lacrosse-specific skills and teaches players how to implement those skills in game situations. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through April 29th STARTS: May 7th ENDS: June 25th COST: $55.00 Resident / $65.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Bog Road Fields DAYS: Saturday mornings TIMES: 10:30am – 11:30am The only equipment necessary at this level of play is a mouth guard and a lacrosse stick. Lacrosse For grades 2 (with prior experience), 3 & 4 We will be offering a third and fourth grade program on Saturday mornings at the Bog Road Fields. Second graders with some lacrosse experience, and at the discretion of the program director, are welcome at this level. Beginner second graders should plan to play in the K-2 program. Additional practices during the week will be added at the coaches’ discretion. • 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. We will be scheduling several games with other towns that have 3/4 teams such as Marshwood and Wells, so there will be travel involved in your schedule. REGISTRATION: Ongoing through April 17th STARTS: Late April, depending upon weather and field condition ENDS: Mid-June COST: $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-resident, Cost includes game jerseys LOCATION: Bog Road Fields DAYS: Saturday mornings, weekday practice and some weeknight games TIMES: Varies depending upon schedule York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Lacrosse For grades 5 - 8 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 -3 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. This program will not be limited this year, however, it is still necessary to register before the deadline date. With that in mind, volunteer coaches and assistants are needed. No experience is necessary, as we will be offering a coaches training clinic to teach new volunteers the basics of the game. Please consider volunteering your time….Give us a call! • 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. Shirts, balls and goalie equipment will be provided for all levels of play. 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.yorkparksandrec.org. Be sure to check daily for updates as historically changes occur on a regular basis. REGISTRATION: Ongoing – April 1st STARTS: Mid April - depending on weather and field condition ENDS: Mid June COST: $115.00 Residents / $125.00 Non-residents LOCATION: Bog Road Fields DAYS: Weeknight/weekend games and practices TIMES: Varies according to schedules CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 25 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 in January. 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 2:15pm. Friday, January 8th Friday, January 15th Friday, January 22nd Friday, January 29th 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 charge. If you are interested in chaperoning, please call the office and speak to Robin at 363-1040. Parent chaperones ski free! ***If a trip is cancelled we will do our best to make it up, however, please remember you must re-register for the trip. We will not automatically transfer your registration *** REGISTRATION: Ongoing – Deadline is each Monday prior to the next ski date. STARTS: January 8th ENDS: January 29th COST: TBA- Prices were not available at the time of print LOCATION: York Middle School and York High School DAYS: Friday evenings TIMES: Leave School 2:15pm – On bus at 9:00pm / Back to YMS or YHS 10:45pm Back by Popular Demand! Gunstock Mountain February Friday Night Ski Trips When most mountains go to sleep, Gunstock Mountain Resort comes alive. The Magic begins with a flick of the switch! Whether it’s after work, after school, or after you’ve got it all done, catch the winter thrill of skiing, riding, and tubing at Gunstock Mountain Resort on 21 well-lit trails and 5 lifts. When the sun goes down, so does the price of cruising and playing. And best yet, Gunstock Mountain Resort is committed to making your night on the slopes just as good as your day. Rentals are available at an additional charge. If you are interested in chaperoning, please call the office and speak to Robin at 363-1040. Parent chaperones ski free! See more at: http://www.gunstock. com/winter/night/#sthash.ue8ALT3B.dpuf REGISTRATION: Ongoing – Deadline is each Monday prior to the next ski date. DATES: February 5th and February 12th COST: TBA- Prices were not available at the time of print LOCATION: York Middle School and York High School DAYS: Fridays TIMES: Leave School 2:15pm – On bus at 9:00pm / Back to YMS or YHS 10:45pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 26 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Cross Country (Nordic) Skiing Healthy Hometowns Cross Country Ski Rental Program – Don’t Miss out!!! For Children Ages 5 – 8th Grade 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. Now for the Nuts and Bolts of this unbelievable opportunity: 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 Thursday, December 3rd 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. REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 24th STARTS: December – Read above ENDS: End of winter COST: $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-resident for the entire season DAYS: Sizing Night – Thursday, December 3rd TIMES: Grades K-4 – drop-in between 5:30pm and 7:00pm Grades 5-8 – drop –in between 7:00pm and 8:00pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Grades 1 – 4 We have once again partnered with the Agamenticus Ski Club to make this opportunity available. This program will be a fun , 10-week long ( Tuesdays only) youth cross country ski program for children in grades 1-4. The focus will be on creating a fun learning atmosphere through on & off-snow games that teach children the basics of classic and skate skiing, balance development through play, movement on skis, and a sense of accomplishment & appreciation of a lifelong sport of Nordic Skiing. We provide an opportunity for children to learn the benefits of long-term commitment, outdoor preparedness, and a solid love of the outdoors! This year’s Head Coach will be Scott Doughty. Scott is the CoFounder of the Agamenticus Ski Club and a former USA Biathlon Team Skier as well as a UNH Ski Team Member. Scott will be assisted by Amy Fullerton, Sarah McLaughlin and Jana Doughty. All ASC coaches have a very supportive and positive attitude and love to share their passion of skiing with children. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS EQUIPMENT RENTAL It is highly recommended that Youth Skiers Rent skis, boots and poles!! Rental equipment is available through the Maine Healthy Hometown Ski Rental Program (see listing in this catalog and sign-up early!!). The rental program is separate from the grade 1- 4 ski program itself. The rental program is the best way of getting your children started with minimal out-of-pocket purchases and on the RIGHT equipment for maximum enjoyment. Rental equipment does NOT have “fish scales” on the bottom - so children are unimpeded in the learning process and are free to glide and kick properly. Renting is the way to go! Please note that the Rental Program is separate from the Nordic Ski Program and requires additional fees and registration. Please see information listed above. ***MANDATORY Parent & Skier Informational Meeting Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:00pm at York Parks and Recreation. At least one parent or Guardian must attend. In an effort to make it easier for parents and participants, the parent meeting will be immediately followed by the ski rental fitting for those who need rentals. REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing until November 20th STARTS: December 8th ENDS: March 8th PARENT MEETING: December 3rd (5:00pm) COST: $105.00 per skier includes coaching, ski wax, USSA Club Level & Agamenticus Ski Club Membership plus an end of season recognition/ski celebration. DAY: Tuesdays TIMES: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Highland Farm Preserve Trails – York Land Trust (Rt. 91) or alternate location as dictated by snow. *Optional ski days (on weekend days) require additional trail pass fee. (Harris Farm Trails, Dayton, ME, Pineland Ski Center, and Gunstock will be made available to skiers, if necessary, in the event of no local snow.) The Agamenticus Ski Club, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit regional ski club which provides educational ski coaching & programming, locally groomed XC ski trails and opportunities for regional skiers. Agamenticus Ski club is also NENSA affiliated ski club and provides an early link into regional youth XC ski racing opportunities within New England and additional coaching opportunities for those children and families that are interested. Please see the Agamenticus Ski Club website at: http://agamenticusski.org for more information. 27 Agamenticus Ski Club/York Middle School Cross Country (Nordic) Ski Team Grades 5 – 8 This program is designed to introduce and improve (for returning skiers) children in grades 5th - 8th (U12-U14 classes) to train and try nordic ski racing. The program focuses on developing and improving ski technique, general on-ski skills and continuation/ development of classic & skate skiing. Skiers can also look forward to an occasional “backcountry ski” and optional weekend day ski trips at significantly discounted rates. Skiers are highly encouraged to compete in MPA Sanctioned Maine Middle School sanctioned races (age appropriate distances) and to travel with parents to weekend events. Please note: 5th grade skiers will NOT be allowed to race in MPA Sanctioned Maine Middle School sanctioned races, but instead have the opportunity to practice and compete in any “open” ski race opportunities. Fall dry-land training begins the first week of December through the end of February. We provide the opportunity for children to learn the benefits of long-term commitment to a challenging set of skills that involve self-discipline, outdoor preparedness, and a love of the outdoors. At the finish of the ski season we celebrate with an on snow family barbecue and recognition of all skiers! ***MANDATORY Parent-Skier Informational Meeting at York Middle School on November 18th at 6:30pm. ALL Parents must attend prior to first practice session. EQUIPMENT RENTAL It is highly recommended that beginning Middle School Skiers Rent skis, boots and poles! Rental equipment is available through the Maine Healthy Hometown Ski Rental Program (see listing in YPR catalog and sign-up early). The rental program is the best way of getting your children started with minimal out-of-pocket purchases and on the RIGHT equipment for maximum enjoyment. Rental equipment does NOT have “fish scales” on the bottom - so children are unimpeded in the learning process and are free to glide and kick properly. Renting is the way to go! Coaches: Laura Creagan, is a US Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) Coach, Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) and New England Nordic Ski Association member coach. In 2014, Laura also served as the U16 New England JR. National Girls XC Ski Team Coach in the USSA Jr. National Championships in Stowe, Vermont. Previously, Laura served as New England Jr. National XC Ski Team Coach in 2003 Alaska, 2004 NY and 2009 Utah. Lara will be assisted by Scott Doughty, Brian Taracena, and Shelby Aseltine. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 28 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Registration for this program opens Oct 1st at: www.ascyorkmiddleschoolskiteam.teamsnap.com info on the UNH ski swap contact: [email protected]. ***MANDATORY Parent-Skier Informational Meeting at York Middle School on November 18th at 6:00pm. Coaches: Laura Creagan, is a US Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) Coach, Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) and New England Nordic Ski Association member coach. In 2014, Laura also served as the U16 New England JR. National Girls XC Ski Team Coach in the USSA Jr. National Championships in Stowe, Vermont. Previously, Laura served as New England Jr. National XC Ski Team Coach in 2003 Alaska, 2004 NY and 2009 Utah. Rental Ski Fit Night is December 3rd at 7:00pm REGISTRATION: Through Agamenticus Ski Club www. ascyorkmiddleschoolskiteam.teamsnap.com STARTS: December 2nd ENDS: March 8th COST: $290.00 per skier includes coaching, ski wax, USSA Club Level & Agamenticus Ski Club Membership plus an end of season recognition/ski celebration. DAY: Wed/Fri in December Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thurs (Race days), Friday in January and February TIME: 3:00pm – 4:00pm – December 3:15pm – 4:45pm – January and February (based on daylight) LOCATION: Highland Farm Preserve, York, Maine or alternate location based on snow. NEW THIS YEAR! Agamenticu Ski Club/York High School Cross Couontry (Nordic) Ski Team Grades 9 - 12 This program is designed for new and returning skiers in grades 9-12 (U18-U16 classes) to train and try nordic ski racing. The program focuses on developing and improving ski technique, general on-ski skills and continuation/development of classic & skate skiing. Skiers compete in MPA WMC Sanctioned Maine High School Weekly Races and to travel to weekly events. Fall dry-land training begins the first week of December through the beginning of March. ***MANDATORY Parent-Skier Informational Meeting at York Middle School on November 18th at 6:30pm. ALL Parents must attend prior to first practice session. EQUIPMENT Skiers will need to purchase their own equipment for the program. We will have a Team night at a local ski shop (date TBA at the Parent Meeting). Also - not to be missed! UNH ski swap on Sunday November 1st, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Not to be missed if you are looking for used nordic ski racing skis and deeply discounted equipment. For more York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Shelby Aseltine, is a 2x time New England Jr. National XC Ski Team member and a former Bowdoin College XC Ski Racer. Shelby is pursuing her Level 100 USSA Coach Certification and brings high level of energy and passion to the sport. Registration for this program opens October 1st at: www. ascyorkhighschoolskiteam.teamsnap.com ***MANDATORY Parent-Skier Informational Meeting at York High School – first week of November 5th at 6:00 pm. Team Ski Equipment Night will be around the second week of November (Date TBA at info. Night). REGISTRATION: Through Agamenticus Ski Club www.ascyorkhighschoolskiteam.teamsnap.com STARTS: December 2nd ENDS: End of February or up to March 20 (for reg. qualifiers) COST: $400 per skier includes coaching, ski wax, USSA Club Level & Agamenticus Ski Club Membership plus an end of season recognition/ski celebration. DAY: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Wednesdays are race days in January and February TIME: 2:00pm – 5:00pm – (based on daylight) LOCATION: Highland Farm Preserve, York, Maine or alternate location based on snow. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 29 Swimming Winter Registration Date! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13th Registration can be done on line from the comfort of your home or office, or you can register at the office. No registrations will be taken over the phone the first day of registration. WinterKids Passport The WinterKids Passport is your family’s ticket to winter fun! Everyone knows the Passport has free and discounted tickets to go skiing and snowboarding, but it’s so much more than that! You can also use your WinterKids Passport for snow tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and dog sledding! Use your Passport all winter to get discounted tickets, lessons and rentals at more than 50 winter sports areas all over Maine! It’s a value of more than $1800! Order your Passport at winterkids.org, or call us at 871-5700 ext. 106. Get Outside! Get Active! Be a Winter Kid! $25 scholarships available. Limit one per child. Visit our website FMI. WinterKids FunPass Want to go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? The WinterKids FunPass offers your youngest children the chance to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails at 19 locations for FREE! Visit winterkids.org today to download your free FunPass! Get Outside! Get Active! Be a Winter Kid! 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. Registrations will be taken at York Parks and Recreation Office, Route 1, Grant House/Goodrich Park, York, ME 03909 or on our website. Resident registrations may be done in person or on line on registration day. Telephone registrations will be accepted the day following registration day. Non-resident registrations will be accepted the following Monday. To insure maximum safety at all times, parents are asked to stay during swim lessons, so please plan accordingly. Winter Schedule Monday 3:45 Parent-tot 4:15 Level I & II 5:00 Level III Tuesday 3:45 Level I & II 4:30 Level III 5:15 Level IV and stroke enhancement Wednesday 3:45 Level I & II 4:30 Level I & II 5:15 Level IV and stroke enhancement REGISTRATION: Begins Wednesday, January 13th at 8:30am STARTS/ENDS: Starts Week of January 25th Ends Week of March 21st (No classes February vacation) COST: $45.00 Resident / $55.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Anchorage Inn, Long Beach Avenue DAYS: Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 30 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS L’il Tikes, Mites and Bantam, and Youth Indoor Gym Soccer Lil Tikes Ages 3 & 4, Mites Ages 5 & 6, Bantams Ages 7 & 8, and Youth Ages 9 & 10 This spring we’re taking it to the gym! Join us for indoor gym soccer at York Middle School. Our “goal” (pun intended) will be on FUN! We’ll be focusing on the skills of confidence, dexterity, coordination, endurance, positioning and rules. This program is designed for children ages 3 - 10 and will be offered on Saturdays, beginning March 12th. REGISTRATION: STARTS: ENDS: COST: LOCATION: DAYS: TIMES: Ongoing through March 4th March 12th April 16th $40.00 Resident / $50.00 Non-resident York Middle School Saturdays 11:00am – 2:00pm – Varies according to schedule and number of teams York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 31 Hammerhead Wrestling Program Hammerhead Wrestling Systems seeks to provide instruction in all areas of amateur folk style & freestyle wrestling, to prepare athletes for success in the sport of wrestling. This is to be achieved through a proprietary instructional and belt-level system. Much like the martial arts, Hammerhead Wrestling recognizes and ranks skill attainment and progression with award belts similar to those made popular in MMA and the UFC. Open to wrestlers Grades 1 - 12; this program is being held in conjunction with the York Parks and Recreation Department. Each session is open to all area wrestlers regardless of town of residence. Take advantage of our NEW Full Year Options which includes all sessions for Youth and Middle School/High School Divisions (see pricing and dates below). Check out www.hammerheadwrestling. com for more details or call Bryan Thompson at 207-337-3959. This program will be run at the York High School and York Middle School Wrestling rooms. The schedule is as follows: The Hammerhead Wrestling Club, based right here in York, is back and bigger than ever! Youth Wrestling Grades 2-5 Times for all sessions: Every T/Th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Fall Session – 6 Weeks - October 6th through November 12th Registration fee - $80.00 Winter Session – 10 Weeks - December 15th, 2015 through March 3rd, 2016 (No wrestling during school vacation) Registration fee - $120.00 Spring Freestyle / Greco Roman Team Session - 8 weeks March 15th, 2016 – May 12th, 2016 Registration fee - $95.00 SPECIAL! Full Year Fee - $275.00 Middle School/High School Grades 6 – 12 Times for all sessions: Every T/Th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Fall Session – 6 Weeks – October 6th through November 12th Registration fee - $80.00 Winter Session – 10 Weeks - December 15th, 2015 through March 3rd, 2016 (No wrestling during school vacation) Registration fee - $120.00 Spring Freestyle/GrecoRoman Team Session – 8 weeks – March 15th, 2016 – May 12th, 2016 Registration fee - $95.00 SPECIAL! Full Year Fee - $275.00 Any questions or details - please contact Bryan Thompson, club director, at 207-337-3959 or visit www.hammerheadwrestling.com for more information. Much like the martial arts, Hammerhead Wrestling Systems seeks to recognize and rank skill attainment and progression with award belts. Fashioned after championship belts made popular in MMA and the UFC, the proprietary belt system and instructional program focuses on instruction in all areas of amateur folk style & freestyle wrestling, to prepare athletes for success in the sport. The ultimate objectives of the Hammerhead system are: •To provide guided early instruction in a non-competitive environment. •To build leadership, academic, responsibility, and self-discipline attitudes. •To continue mastery of folk style/freestyle technique through the encouragement of competition and leadership in later stages of the system. •To ensure the enjoyment of the sport of wrestling into high school and beyond. Please don’t hesitate to volunteer to coach! You don’t have to be in the coaches’ hall of fame to help coach any of our leagues. In every situation, the parks and recreation department provides leadership on the field or on the court, with a program director who runs the league and refs the games. Your job, in most situations, is to make sure every child has equal playing time and to insure that the kids are having fun…so please think about it. Our programs are only as good as the volunteers who help us. Thank you! York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 32 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS York High School Athletic Hall of Fame The York High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2011 to recognize those individuals who through their accomplishments have brought pride and distinction to the school community as an athlete, coach, administrator, or as a contributor to the development and success of the York High School Athletic Program. Nominations are now being accepted. If you know someone worthy of this distinction, please consider nominating them. Nomination papers are available to download from the Hall of Fame website at www.yorkhsmainehof. org/ Or by contacting York High School Athletic Director, Andy Wood at 207-363-3621. York High School Athletic Hall of fame is now on face book ,be sure to LIKE us at York High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Fall on the Beautiful Eastern Trail Have you seen the bike-walk bridge over Route 95 when you head north? The off-road Eastern Trail comes as far south as the Kennebunk Elementary School, where you can park your car and then ride your bike or walk all the way to South Portland if you want to! This fall, discover the Eastern Trail - a multi-use trail for the use and enjoyment of walkers, cyclists, equestrians, birders and many others. Someday the off-road trail will continue all the way to the NH boarder. Go to easterntrail.org to view and download maps to parking areas and explore as much or as little of the Eastern Trail as you want to! Contacts for Other Organizations York Little League: Email: [email protected] Website: www.yorklittleleague.net York Youth Hockey: Written Correspondence: York Youth Hockey PO Box 36 York, ME 03909 Website: www.yorkhockey.com York Youth Football: Written Correspondence: PO Box 411 York ME 03909 www.YorkYouthFootball.com York Soccer Club: President: Dean DeLuca VP of Travel Soccer: Bob Schilling Email: [email protected] Phone: 363-3130 Website: www.yorksoccerclub.com York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Youth Enrichment Programs 33 IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTORS MEET ALL BUSSES FOR THE YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS WHEN STUDENTS ARE GOING FROM ONE SCHOOL TO THE OTHER! “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Ages: Young and Old – ALL AGES – COME ONE, COME ALL It is never too early to think about the holidays as this years’ production of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” is full of changes, including new set pieces and a new dance. Join Father Christmas, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the ghosts for a fanciful good time filled with songs and dance. There is one thing we still need: YOU! Join us this year for our annual full-scale production of this classic that is fast becoming York’s liveliest tradition. All of your favorite songs, scenes and dances that have entertained us over the years will remain while this updated script will give performers even more to cheer about. A roving gang of narrators will hit the streets and tell the story of the old miser who finally discovered the true meaning of Christmas after he is visited by three ghosts. Say no to Bah Humbug! Have you always wanted to be a part of a Christmas classic in your own hometown but thought it would never happen. Well now is the time for you and for all the members of your family to become a part of the York Parks and Recreation Departments annual production of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”. This experience is one for the whole family to enjoy, as this community event will feature performers both young and old, from the experienced to the novice. Why not do it with your whole family? Rehearsals will take place weekly after school. Come and be a part of this new, York tradition. Performances are Saturday December 5th at 7:30pm and Sunday December 6th at 2:00pm at the York High School Auditorium. Elementary age students can bus to the Middle School and will we meet them at the bus. REHEARSALS START MONDAY, November 2nd! The week before the performance, rehearsals will be at the high school (more information to come). The Parks and Recreation Department is also looking for adult volunteers to assist with costumes, sets, lighting, and concessions. For more information on how to be a part of this Christmas classic, please call the York Parks and Recreation Department at (207) 363-1040 or sign-up on-line at www.yorkparksandrec.org. *Please note: Please make sure when signing up your child that we have your correct email address, as there will be correspondences throughout the next few months. Also, please pack a snack for your child. Also children busing over from the elementary schools may do so, (we will let you know what bus # to take) and they will be met at the bus stop in front of YMS. George Hosker-Bouley has worked in York for many years with the Youth Enrichment and Summer camps. He has staged more than 22 original productions not to mention the more than 40 full scale musicals he produced as the Executive/Artistic Director of the Prescott Park Arts Festival and CARPE DIEM Inc. Hosker-Bouley also performs and runs the Portsmouth Underbelly Tour and currently teaches improvisational theater throughout New England. He is no stranger to this holiday season as his A Dickens of a Christmas has been performed in Hampton for the last ten years. INSTRUCTOR: REGISTRATION: STARTS: ENDS: COST: LOCATION: DAYS: TIMES: George Hosker-Bouley Ongoing through October 29th November 2nd (No Rehearsal Nov. 11th) December 6th $90.00 Resident/$100.00 Non-resident York Middle School Monday and Wednesdays and some Saturdays if needed 2:00pm – 5:00pm Note: Elementary age may bus to the Middle School at 3:00pm and be picked up at 5:00pm – Middle School age will start rehearsals at 2:00pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 34 YOUTH ENRICHMENT American Girl Doll Holiday Dress-Up Tea Party and Cookie Swap 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 two 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! This program is a drop-off and pick-up program. REGISTRATION: Ongoing - while space is available STARTS/ENDS: Sunday, December 6th COST: $35.00 per girl LOCATION: The York Harbor Inn, Rte. 1A, York Harbor TIMES: Drop off at 1:00pm – Pick up at 2:30pm NEW! American Girl Doll Spring Dress-Up Tea Party and Cookie Decorating Girls Ages 7-12 We would be honored if you would join us for our new spring afternoon tea event! The York Harbor Inn has, once again, graciously opened their Hillcroft Room for this 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 etiquette. We are encouraging you to come dressed in something spring like, floral or maybe even wear a hat. 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. Space is limited at the Inn-we encourage you to register early! This program is a drop-off and pick-up event. REGISTRATION: Ongoing - while space is available STARTS/ENDS: Sunday, May 15th COST: $35.00 per girl LOCATION: The York Harbor Inn, Route 1A, York Harbor TIMES: Drop off at 1:00pm - Pick up at 2:30pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 NEW! Father/Daughter Valentine’s Ball Girls aged 4-12 accompanied by her father or another a significant male figure We are hosting a special night for dads and their daughters! Come treat your daughter to a festive evening of dress up and dancing. This inaugural ball is going to be held on Thursday, February 11th from 5:00pm - 6:30 at the York Middle School Cafeteria. The couples will be introduced by the DJ as they arrive to the party. A photo area will be set up, complete with fun accessories, and staff will be on site to take pictures with your camera (be sure to bring it!) This semi-formal event will include family-friendly music, dancing, and Valentine themed finger foods. Spending this evening out together will give your daughter a sense of how a princess should be treated. Pre-registration is a must for this event, we suggest registering early as we anticipate a sell-out. REGISTRATION: Ongoing until February 8th or until sold out STARTS/ENDS: Thursday February 11th COST: $25 per couple/$8 each extra daughter LOCATION: York Middle School Cafeteria TIMES: 5:00pm-6:30pm Don’t forget to check out the schools’ websites for updated flyers and information on new programs that we will be linking to periodically throughout the year. These same programs will also be available on our website and through a monthly newsletter that we will send to our participants via email and will be posted on our website. We want to keep in touch and Play Every Day! Get Out and Play Everyday! Kindergym Toddlers through age 3 Your child will love it, and so will you! We are looking for all children who are walking, through 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 together. It will also be a great social atmosphere for children and parents alike! It will prove to be a wonderful bonding time for you and your child. We look forward to seeing you then. REGISTRATION: Drop-in, no pre-registration required STARTS: Drop-in beginning September 21st ENDS: Ongoing COST: $5.00 per day per child or $8.00 per family drop-in LOCATION: Our School Nursery School Activity Room at Landmark Hill, just over the York line in Kittery (Above Domino’s) DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 9:30am – 10:15am NEW! Moms on the Move Moms with stroller-aged children Are you a mom interested in exercising and meeting other moms without having to pay extra for childcare? Join us for Moms on the Move - a fun and interactive class for you and your child! Grab your stroller meet up at the beach ball field for a 30-45 minute session of cardio, power walking, and strength training along our path. As you exercise your child will be entertained in their strollers by preschool songs, games, and cheers. Don’t forget to bring them extra snacks or favorite toys! We will end at the Short Sands playground so the kids can get out of their strollers for a group play date. REGISTRATION: Drop-in, no pre-registration required STARTS: October 8th ENDS: Weather depending COST: $5.00 per mom, per day LOCATION: York Beach Ball Field DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 10:15am YOUTH ENRICHMENT 35 will enable them to gain the knowledge for Cheering. An emphasis on team/ group bonding will reinforce the skills of cheerleading. Coach Simone would work in a circuit station where participants will work in groups on certain activities and receive one-on-one attention in others. **Simone is a tumbling and cheerleading instructor. She loves the sport as well as forming young athletes, no matter what age or level they are at! Simone has done All Star Cheerleading and Football/ Basketball Cheerleading too. Simone is currently cheerleading in Massachusetts on All Girl team, where they travel all over the country, and compete at the biggest cheerleading competitions in the world. She coaches at Maine Stars in Eliot, Maine. Simone cares about all kids, and wants all to succeed in their own way! REGISTRATION: Ongoing until – November 6th STARTS: November 12th (No class on November 26th) ENDS: December 17th COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Nonresident LOCATION: YMS- participants will be allowed to bus from VES and CRES DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:15pm - 4:15pm Cheering Grades 1-4 This cheering program offers hands on experience for any 1st through 4th grader who is interested in the sport of cheering. Participants will be introduced to basic skills and motions. The class will consist of a solid warm-up of stretching, physical fitness (such as push- ups and crunches), and learning the basic techniques that York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 36 YOUTH ENRICHMENT Cheering Jump Into the Future! Grades 5 & up This cheering program offers hands on experience for anyone grade 5 and older who is interested in the sport of cheering. Participants will be introduced to basic skills and motions. The class will consist of a solid warm-up of stretching, physical fitness (such as push- ups and crunches), and learning the basic techniques that will enable them to gain the knowledge for Cheering. An emphasis on team/ group bonding will reinforce the skills of cheerleading. Coach Simone would work in a circuit station where participants will work in groups on certain activities and receive one-on-one attention in others. **Simone is a tumbling and cheerleading instructor. She loves the sport as well as forming young athletes, no matter what age or level they are at! Simone has done All Star Cheerleading and Football/ Basketball Cheerleading too. Simone is currently cheerleading in Massachusetts on All Girl team, where they travel all over the country, and compete at the biggest cheerleading competitions in the world. She coaches at Maine Stars in Eliot, Maine. Simone cares about all kids, and wants all to succeed in their own way! REGISTRATION: Ongoing until – November 6th STARTS: November 10th (No class on November 24th) ENDS: December 15th COST: $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-resident LOCATION: YMS DAYS: Tuesdays TIMES: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Grades K - 4 Calling all Creators, Inventors, Visionaries, and Future Explorers! Jump into the future afterschool with Mad Science! With our innovative programming, we will inspire your child to not just ride the wave of the future, but to create it! In this exciting new program, we will embark on a quest for alternative energy by experimenting with parabolic mirrors and fuel cells, find hidden mountains using the principles of radar technology, and create a telephone network to connect with your classmates. And just when you thought the future could not get any brighter, you will have the chance to jump in to the atomic make-up of matter, use a large child-operated pulley system, and make a soccer robot score a goal! In this after school program, we don’t just look to the future, but jump into it! *Students may bus over to VES for class. INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science Instructors REGISTRATION: Ongoing until October 23rd STARTS: October 28th ENDS: December 16th (No classes on November 11th and November 25th ) COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:00pm – 4:15pm Energize It! Ages K - 4 Energize your mind with Mad Science as we explore the many facets of energy and motion! Reach for your potential…and kinetic energy as you experiment with gadgets, cars, and catapults. Get Loco with Newton as you learn his three Law’s of Motion. Conduct hair raising experiments with an Electrostatic Generator. Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experiment with splitsecond reactions that go like mad! Are you ready for some sparks in this animated romp into energy? Put your seat belt on…this program is so energizing, even gravity won’t keep you down! *Students may bus over to VES for class. INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science Instructors REGISTRATION: Ongoing until March 24th STARTS: March 30th ENDS: May 11th (No class on April 20th) COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays TIMES: 3:00pm – 4:15pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Mt. Agamenticus Guided Programs and Adventures Detailed write-ups located at the front of this brochure listed under the Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Program Halloween in Nature – October 24th Three Hill Hike – November 1st Beaver Moon Adventure – November 25th Wildlife Shenanigans; Restless Winter Nights – January 23rd, 2016 Great Maine Outdoor Weekend – February 12th – 14th , 2016 Springtime Surprises – March 20th , 2016 Earth Day Walkabout – April 24th , 2016 Signs of Spring Bird Walk – May 21st , 2016 Kid’s Corner at the Learning Lodge – weekends, May 28th – October 9th, 2016 Safe Sitter Must be 11 or older 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 $35.00 book fee. **Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty to drink. INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Pannier REGISTRATION: Ongoing through December 31st STARTS: January 10th ENDS: January 24th COST: $120.00 Resident / $130.00 Non-resident LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Sundays, January 10th, 17th, & 24th TIMES: 9:00am – 3:00pm YOUTH ENRICHMENT 37 of detective science as you experiment with fingerprint analysis and use the Fingerprint Finder to place and identify UV prints. Be sure to use your observation skills because we will try to trick your senses through sleight of hand, misdirection, and hidden compartments. Not to worry, we will then undo the mystery of magic by explaining it with science right before you ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around. This series of programs is guaranteed to make your senses run wild! *Students may bus over to VES for class. INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science Instructors REGISTRATION: Ongoing until January 22nd STARTS: January 27th ENDS: March 9th (No class on February 17th) COST: $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Wednesdays StoryWalkTM - Year-round The StoryWalkTM 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. Discover this fall’s NEW feature: “When the Wind Stops”, by Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Stefano Vitale. Then be sure to check back for a new winter feature: “The Snowy Day”, by Anna Milbourne and illustrated by Elena Temporin. To find the beginning, start at the base parking area and then follow the pages along the western side of the Ring Trail to Witch Hazel Trail and finish near the summit. Sensational Science Ages K -4 What do optical illusions, slime, solving mysteries, and taste buds have in common? Use your common senses and we will figure it out in this series of Sensational Science! Test your brain with tricky mirrors, see if you have good taste and smell with the scratch and match experiment, and begin to glow as you probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications! Delve into aspects York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 38 YOUTH ENRICHMENT Zentangle! Drawing is Fun! Grades 1 - 4 Drawing is exciting and fun when you Zentangle! Creativity comes alive with this one-day class. If you get excited about art and can draw a circle or a line, you can Zentangle - no special skills are required. Zentangle is a surprise that unfolds before your very eyes! You’ll have fun drawing crazy, abstract ‘masterpieces’ that you can create anytime, anywhere! A kit is included with all the materials needed for both days. *Joyce Amend is an artist/instructor residing on the Maine seacoast in York. She studied studio art at Wesleyan University, CT, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Visual Art. She is the recipient of various grants awarded by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, the State of Connecticut and the Hartford Education Foundation. She is a state certified art instructor in Maine and is currently engaged in presenting Zentangle Drawing Workshops for adults and children throughout the seacoast. She is also known for creating fine-craft works that have been exhibited in Portland, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport and York ME. *** Two, one -day sessions (Fall and Winter) sign-up for one or both… *** Students may bus to VES. REGISTRATION: Ongoing until November 12th or March 10th STARTS: November 19th or March 17th ENDS: November 19th or March 17th COST: Resident $25.00 / $35.00 Non-resident (includes kit) LOCATION: Village Elementary School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Zentangle! Drawing is Fun! Ages 10 - 15 Drawing is exciting and fun when you Zentangle! Creativity comes alive with this two day class. If you get excited about art and can draw a circle or a line, you can Zentangle - no special skills are York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 required. Zentangle is a surprise that unfolds before your very eyes! You’ll have fun drawing crazy, abstract ‘masterpieces’ that you can create anytime, anywhere! A kit is included with all the materials needed for both days. *Joyce Amend is an artist/instructor residing on the Maine seacoast in York. She studied studio art at Wesleyan University, CT, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Visual Art. She is the recipient of various grants awarded by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, the State of Connecticut and the Hartford Education Foundation. She is a state certified art instructor in Maine and is currently engaged in presenting Zentangle Drawing Workshops for adults and children throughout the seacoast. She is also known for creating fine-craft works that have been exhibited in Portland, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport and York ME. *** Two, two-day, sessions (Fall and Winter) sign-up for one or both… INSTRUCTOR: Joyce Amend REGISTRATION: Ongoing until October 22nd or February 18th STARTS: October 29th or February 25th ENDS: November 3rd or March 3rd COST: Resident $50.00 / $60.00 Non-resident (includes kit) LOCATION: York Middle School DAYS: Thursdays TIMES: 2:00pm – 4:00pm White Pine Programs Grades 1 – 4 Go further... Go deeper... Our all, outdoor Nature Club takes us adventuring through the woods and waters behind Coastal. We’ll be exploring, playing games, investigating natural mysteries and strengthening our understanding and connections with nature. Nature Club is an all-outdoor, program (even if it’s an indoor recess day) – please send your child in clothes & footwear that can get filthy, and well prepared for that day’s weather. INSTRUCTOR: White Pine Staff REGISTRATION: Ongoing until December 31st STARTS/ENDS: Winter Session-January 4th – March 21st (no program 1/18 or 2/15) Spring Session-March 28th – May 23rd (no program 4/18) 8 weeks only COST: $100.00 Resident /$80.00 Spring only $110.00 Non-resident LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary DAYS: Mondays TIMES: 3:00pm - 4:45 pm Special Events 39 Annual Lighting of the Nubble Costume Parade and Halloween Hop The York Parks and Recreation Department, with special help from the York Police Department, is pleased to once again host this Halloween event to be held Thursday, October 29th at Village Elementary School. Included in the night’s 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 COST: FREE LOCATION: Parade at Town Hall- Hop at Village Elementary School DAY: Thursday TIME: Costume Parade at 4:30pm – events to follow until 6:30pm j Trick or Treat Night in York is Friday evening… the night before Halloween! We invite you to join us for this spectacular community event as we kick off the holiday season with the Annual Lighting of the Nubble on Saturday, November 28th, 2015. Festivities get underway at 5:00pm at Sohier Park with entertainment including the York High School Chamber Singers. The event includes traditional Christmas melodies along with kiddie carols - something for the whole family. We’ll have the ever popular visit from Santa who arrives by way of a York Beach Fire Dept. ladder truck. We’ll count down together, the seconds before the lighthouse is lit and adorned in its holiday lights. There’s plenty of hot chocolate and cookies for all, so we hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us for this free community event. A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THE SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM ELLIS PARK IN SHORT SANDS BEACH FROM 3:30PM - 7:00PM. Want to Build a Snowman? Snowman Building Contest January 1st – February 14th, 2016 Back by popular demand! Embrace the season and have some fun in the snow this winter. All are invited to enter our Snowman building contest. The rules are simple: build your masterpiece, take a photo of it with the person/people who built or with an identifying York Landmark in the background and post it to the Parks and Recreation Department’s facebook page with the entrant(s) full name and using hashtag: #yorkmaine. Prizes will be awarded for the photos with the most “likes”. Contest will begin January 1st and run through the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend on February 14th. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 40 SPECIAL EVENTS The following Festival of Lights Activities/Events are sponsored by York Parks and Recreation Department. 8th Festival Of Art Student Showcase We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share student art with the community at this week- end showcase held at the York Art Association. Special Thanks to the Wonderful art teachers from the York Schools for making student art available for this show and to the York Art Association for their generous hospitality. This showcase will be held during the Festival of Lights Celebration however details regarding dates, times and the opening reception are still being worked out, please be sure to check our website in November at www.yorkparksandrec.org. Festival of Lights Parade 2015 Festival of Lights Friday, December 4th – Sunday, December 6th The Festival of lights is held annually on the first weekend of December to give thanks to the community for making York the delightful place it is and to celebrate the warmth and tradition of the season. The festival is hosted by a committee of business people and citizens working together for the betterment of the community. We hope that you’ll plan to attend and enjoy one or all of the following events: The Polar Express, Breakfast with Santa, Festival of Gingerbread Houses, Greens and Wreaths Sale, Book Sale, Festival of Trees, visits with Santa Claus, Student Art Exhibit, Christmas Tea, Holiday Film Festival, Sing-a-Long, Lighting of the Village, Festival of Lights Parade, A Christmas Carol theatre production, craft fairs, ornament painting, and lots more… Please be on the lookout for detailed festival flyers, complete with event locations and times, to be distributed throughout the community closer to the event. The Festival of Lights is so successful, in large part, to the countless number of volunteers who help with the numerous events and programs that take place throughout the weekend. If you have any interest in volunteering, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We would welcome your help with any of the events and could surely find a task that’s right for you. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Join us in kicking off York’s Holiday Season with the Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 5th at 4:30pm. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and on our website yorkparksandrec.org. All are welcome!!! We would like to encourage the businesses in York to get involved in this community parade. What a great way to advertise your business and at the same time join in the spirit of the holidays and be involved in your community…a friendly competitive spirit could put a “best business’” banner on your float this year!!! Festival of Lights “Jingle Junque” & Luncheon Event Visit the York Senior Center on Thursday, December 3rd , from 10:00am – 2:00pm and Friday, December 4th from 10:00am – 2:00pm for this year’s Festival of Light’s Event at the Senior Center. There’s sure to be something for everyone; “flea market” treasures, costume jewelry table, and some craft items. A la Carte Luncheon will be served both days from 11:00am – 1:00pm and will include chili and hot dogs, chowder and more. SPECIAL EVENTS Festival of Lights Breakfast with Santa Breakfast goodies provided Children through age 12 (and their families) are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department at The Lobster Cove Restaurant on Long Sands Road, for Breakfast with Santa, December 5th, from 8:00am - 10:00am for juice, muffins, doughnuts, and other breakfast nibbles. Regular breakfast menu will also be available. Start your day of festivity 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. REGISTRATION: None COST: FREE - There is no charge for this event! LOCATION: Lobster Cove Restaurant, Rte. 1A, Long Sands Beach DAY: Saturday, December 5th, 2015 TIME: 8:00am - 10:00am Ornament Painting with Firefly Pottery Back by popular demand! Children, through age 12 are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department and Firefly Pottery from Portsmouth, NH on December 5th, from 1:00pm - 2:30pm for ornament painting. What a great opportunity to 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 fired and ready for pick up at the Parks and Recreation Office in about one week. Firefly Pottery has generously offered a discounted children’s rate of $3.00 per ornament for this special Festival of Lights program. No pre-registration needed, just stop by and join the fun! REGISTRATION: No pre-registration needed. COST: $3.00 per child, per ornament LOCATION: York Middle School in the Cafeteria DAY: Saturday, December 5th TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Life. Be in it! 41 The Polar Express ‘Twas the night before the Festival …. and The Polar Express is coming to town! ADDITIONAL TIMES ADDED THIS YEAR! 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, December 4th TIME: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, and 6:30pm - Please specify time choice when registering LOCATION: The Daily Grind Café, Railroad Ave., York Beach COST: $12.00 per person York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 42 Road Races York Hospital Road and Cross Country Race Turkey Trot York Rotary presents the Annual Turkey Trot 5k USTAF certified road race. The race will be held Saturday, November 28th at Village Elementary School. Check-in and registration begins at 9:30am, and the race begins at 11:00am. The Trot is a scenic 5K road race through York Village and York Harbor. The race offers mile markers, water, police traffic control, on course ambulance and professional timing. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registrants. Race to benefit York Food Pantry and the York High School Track and Field Program. Non-perishable donations for the food pantry accepted during registration. Applications or online registration is available at our website at www.yorkparksandrec.org. EVENT DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2015 COST: $20.00 Pre-registration, mail-in $22.00 Pre-registration, on-line $25.00 Race Day START LOCATION: York Village Elementary School FINISH LOCATION: Town Hall REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30am – Closes at 10:45pm York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 Enjoy this early summer run through scenic York Village and York Harbor. For more information or to register contact York Hospital’s Friendraising Office at 351-2228. Registration begins at 7:00am and race start time is 8:30am. EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 4, 2016 COST: $8.00 pre-reg. age 13 and under, $15.00 pre-reg. 14 and up, $40.00 pre-reg. family fee, $20.00 ALL race day registrations START LOCATION: York Hospital END LOCATION: York Hospital TIME: 8:30am start REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:00am – 8:15am York Rotary Club Four on the 4th Monday, July 4th, 2016 Registration for this race will open on February 1st. Applications or online registration will be available at our website at www. yorkparksandrec.org. Amidon Family Dentistry York Days 5K Sunday, July 23rd, 2016 Registration for this race will open on February 1st. Applications or online registration will be available at our website at www. yorkparksandrec.org. ROAD RACES Employment Opportunities The York Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for program directors. If you feel you have a special area of interest and enjoy working with kids, we’d like to talk to you! Program directors are needed for programs like indoor soccer, basketball, baseball/softball and lacrosse. Special Notes of Appreciation In Recognition of Our Community Partnership We would also like to take this opportunity to once again recognize and thank York Hospital for their continued support of our partnership. 43 As partners, our goal is to connect with the community and to offer a commitment to healthy lifestyles. The Hospital’s collaboration with Parks and Recreation epitomizes their community commitment and we thank them In Recognition of Our Community Scholarship Program Thank you to Stonewall Kitchen and York Community Services Association for their continued support of our Community Scholarship Program. Their generosity and efforts help to ensure that Parks and Recreation Department Programs are available to all young people in our community. York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 44 Thank You Sponsors! The York Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank all of you for your continued support throughout the years. The printing, publishing and mailing of this brochure would not be possible without you, our sponsors. With your help, you have given us the latitude to print a quality brochure that you can be proud to advertise in. Additionally, the money raised each year helps to support the programs within this brochure. We would like to encourage the community to support these businesses with their patronage! Abbott Bros., Inc. 207-363-3762 Estes Oil Burner Service, Inc. 207-363-4172 Roche Locksmith, Inc. 207-363-4492 York Art Association 207-363-4049 Anchorage Inn 207-363-5112 Family Ear, Nose & Throat, LLC 207-351-3525 Sentry Hill at York Harbor 207-363-5116 York Community Service Association 207-363-8234 Atlantic Dental Associates 207-363-2406 Graystone Builders, Inc. 207-363-6085 Shoreline Construction 207-363-2972 Atlantic Orthodontic Center 207-363-7270 Hale’s Landscaping, Inc. 207-361-2800 Starkey Ford 207-363-2483 Autoworks, Inc. 207-439-4500 Infinite Imaging 207-363-4402 Stones Throw 207-361-3116 Bangor Savings Bank 207-363-0731 Leeward Landing Thrift Store 207-361-4085 Stonewall Kitchen 207-351-2712 Best Western York Inn 207-363-8903 Maine Center for Elder Law, LLC 207-467-3301 Union Bluff Hotel 207-363-1333 Camp Eaton 207-363-3424 Mainely Grass, Inc. 207-363-4724 VFW Post 6977 Boardman-Ellis 207-363-9827 Cape Neddick Lobster Pound 207-363-5471 Norma’s Restaurant 207-363-3233 When Pigs Fly 207-439-3114 Clark & Howell, LLC 207-363-5208 Pine Hill Excavation, Inc. 207-251-3501 Wild Willy’s Burgers 207-363-9924 Coastal Landscaping and Garden Center, Inc. 207-363-6202 Rhodes Plumbing and Heating 207-439-0334 Williams Realty Partners 207-351-8188 York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040 York Family Dental 207-363-7102 York Hospital 207-363-4321 York House of Pizza 207-363-6171 York Golf and Tennis Club 207-363-0130 York Police Department 207-363-4444 York Trolley Company, LLC 207-363-9600 York’s Wild Kingdom 207-363-4911