YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
NURTURING THE POTENTIAL
OF EVERY CHILD
AND TEEN
Sports & Fitness
Creating team players and future leaders
Tots & Itty Bitty Sports
Soccer Tots & Basketball Tots: Ages 2–3
Itty Bitty Soccer & Basketball: Pre-K–Kindergarten
Your child will learn the basics through fun games and age-appropriate activities while building coordination, confidence, and teamwork. Explore soccer in September and October, then basketball in November and December!
Youth Fitness & Strength
Fit & Fun: Grades K–4
Fit & Spin: Grades 5–8
Youth Strength Academy: Grades 5–8
Help your child build strength, coordination, and confidence! Fit & Fun combines active games, stretching, and yoga. Fit & Spin adds core exercises, conditioning, and cycling. Youth Strength Academy teaches safe weight training and athletic skills with certified personal trainer Mandy Phipps. All experience levels are welcome in Youth Strength Academy.
Karate
Ages 8–18
Your child will learn karate techniques in a fun, supportive environment while developing balance, coordination, focus, and discipline. Build confidence through movement and practice!
Questions? Contact karate@clcymca.org.
Zumbini & Zumba Kids
Zumbini: Ages 0–3 with a caregiver
Zumba Kids Jr.: Ages 4–6
Zumba Kids: Grades K–6
Get moving with music, rhythm, and dance! These age-appropriate programs help children build coordination, confidence, and creativity through fun activities and easy-to-follow movements.
Youth Boxing
Box & Jump: Grades K–4
Box & Lift: Grades 5–8
Your child will build boxing skills while improving strength, coordination, and endurance. Box & Jump introduces basic techniques through punching, jumping, and movement. Box & Lift combines boxing with strength training and lifting exercises.
Music + Movement + Play
Ages 2–6
Your child will enjoy music, dancing, games, and open play in a fun, supervised setting while you attend Moms on the Move or get your workout in.
FIT Families & Family Boxing
All ages
Make active time family time! FIT Families offers activities such as boxing, pickleball, and cooking to help families stay healthy and connected. Family Boxing combines boxing skills and fitness in a fun workout where everyone can learn at their own pace. No boxing experience is needed.
Youth Soccer & Basketball Clinics
Grades 1–6
Your child will build skills and confidence through instruction, drills, and practice. Soccer clinics focus on ball control, passing, shooting, and footwork in September and October. Basketball clinics develop dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball handling in November and December.
Youth Soccer & Basketball Leagues
Grades 1–6
Build skills, make friends, and experience being part of a team! Players participate in weekly practices and Saturday games. Grades 1–2 and 3–4 play against other CLC YMCA teams, while grades 5–6 travel to compete with other local recreational programs. Soccer runs September 12–October 31. Basketball runs November 21–January 30, with no games December 26. Register using your child’s 2026–2027 school-year grade.
Tennis
Empowering children with lifelong skills, both on and off the court
Supported by the USTA Foundation and the Sanford Open. All youth under age 18 play tennis for free during open court time.
Tiny Tennis & Tennis Tots
Tiny Tennis: Ages 2–3 with a caregiver
Tennis Tots: Ages 4–6
Introduce your little one to tennis through music, games, and age-appropriate equipment! Kids will build coordination, confidence, and movement skills while having fun on the court.
Tennis Green & Yellow Ball Tournament
Ages 11–14
Your child can take their game to the next level by focusing on stroke technique and tennis IQ development.
Stay & Play
All ages
You and your family will play some gently guided tennis, work with your hands at our art table, and enjoy a healthy meal or snack in this weekend-based program.
Tennis Red Ball
Ages 5–8
Your child will hop, skip, throw, run, catch, and play tennis games to music!
Red Ball Ralliers & Orange Ball Tennis
Red Ball Ralliers: Ages 5–8
Orange Ball Tennis: Ages 8–12
Your child will build tennis skills through age-appropriate play! Red Ball Ralliers introduces basic strokes and coordination using smaller courts and equipment. Orange Ball Tennis develops stronger strokes, footwork, and strategy on larger courts, with Friday Team Tennis available for additional practice and match play.
Tennis Orange Ball
Ages 8–12
Your child will develop skills to become a true tennis player, with emphasis on effort, sportsmanship, and respect.
High Performance High School Tennis
Ages 15–18
Prepare for a higher level of competition through advanced technique, movement, shot selection, and strategy. Players will develop consistency and confidence through competitive drills and match situations. Contact Johnny for approval before registering.
Tennis Green Ball
Ages 11–14
Your child will play for fun or can join the high school team, while developing both their physical and mental game.
High School Tennis Training
Ages 14–18
Prepare for the high school tennis season with a pro! Your child will focus on technique, conditioning, and strategy.
FARMS™ at the Y
Teaching the value and joy of growing, preparing, and eating healthy local foods
Teen Cooking Classes
Grades 6-12
Through hands-on learning, your teen will cook healthy meals for themself and become a knowledgeable and confident cook.
Kids in the Kitchen
Ages 8–12
Your child will learn cooperative cooking skills while meeting new friends in this interactive and fun kitchen-based class.
School Programming
Grades Pre-K–12
Enjoy a day with your students in the FARMS™ at the Y kitchen or in your own classroom with our Y food educators. Your students will learn how to harvest vegetables, prepare healthy, local foods, and share a meal with one another.
Young Chefs
Ages 5-8
Your child will love this fun, hands-on cooking class in our teaching kitchen.
Our favorite FARMS™ at the Y recipes
Download our 11-recipe booklet and start cooking easy and healthy meals tested and approved by FARMS™ at the Y!
Other Programs
Exploring creativity, connection, and new activities
Teen Mentorship Program
Mentor opportunities for ages 15+
Your teen can build leadership skills while making a difference at the Y! Starting in November, selected Teen Mentors will be paid to support younger students after school and join the Y Teen Leadership Council. Mentors can help in areas that interest them, including homework, fitness, tennis, and FARMS.
Contact Sarah Glenn at sglenn@clcymca.org to learn more or apply.
Handwork Lab
Grades K–4
Your child will learn new skills and create something to take home! Each month introduces a different handwork technique, such as beading, weaving, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, or sewing.
TeenREACH
Grades 6–10
Your teen will connect with friends, explore their interests, and give back through this free afterschool program. Each afternoon includes a healthy snack, homework time, a Y program of choice, and a service activity. Offered Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:30 pm, beginning in November. Contact Sarah Glenn at sglenn@clcymca.org to learn more.
Contact Sarah Glenn at sglenn@clcymca.org to learn more.
Art Lab
Grades K–4
Your child will explore their creativity through a different art topic each month! From painting and drawing to collage, printmaking, and clay, kids will try new materials and techniques while creating artwork of their own.
Handwork Studio
Grades 5–8
Your child will discover the satisfaction of making something by hand! Each month explores a different technique, such as embroidery, needlepoint, beading, knitting, crocheting, weaving, or sewing.
Art Studio
Grades 5–8
Young artists will explore a different art topic each month, experimenting with materials such as paint, oil pastels, clay, and more. Your child will develop creative skills and express their ideas through hands-on projects.
Childcare & School Age Care
Encouraging children to play, learn, and engage
Vacation Camp
Grades Pre-K–5th
Your child will enjoy fun and healthy activities from 7:30am–5:30pm during school vacation weeks and on many professional development days.
Please contact Brittney Chapman at bchapman@clcymca.org.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Ages 6 weeks–4 years
We foster creativity, curiosity, and exploration within a traditional classroom setting. This program is filled with opportunities to help a child explore and learn through language, math, science, social studies, practical life, and sensorial opportunities.
This program is currently full. For more information and to join the waitlist, contact Brittney Chapman at bchapman@clcymca.org.
StepUP at the Y
Contact Sarah Oakley at soakley@clcymca.org to inquire.
Your child can explore their interests and build new skills after school! Each afternoon starts with snacks and downtime, including optional homework help, LEGO play, and coloring. Children then choose one or two classes, with options including tennis, cooking, art, fitness, boxing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and Zumba.
Offered weekdays, 2:30–5:30 pm, with pickup options at 4:30 or 5:30 pm.
Contact Sarah Oakley at soakley@clcymca.org to learn more.
Thrive at the Y
Age 5–5th Grade
Where kids can relax, play, connect & THRIVE after school!
After a long day of learning, kids need time to just be kids! Thrive at the Y is a licensed afterschool childcare program that provides a safe, welcoming place for children to relax, PLAY, build friendships, and have fun while you finish your workday.
At Thrive, we encourage children to choose how they spend their afternoon—whether that means getting creative, trying a new hobby, playing games with friends, heading outside, or simply taking some time to unwind.
Our program follows all State of Maine mandated child-to-staff ratios, giving families the peace of mind that their children are cared for in a safe, licensed environment.
Thrive offers:
* Licensed afterschool childcare
* Care available until 5:30 PM
* Plenty of outdoor time and active play
* Creative activities, games, and new hobbies
* Opportunities to build friendships and social connections
* Time to relax and recharge after the school day
* CCAP payments accepted to help eligible families offset the cost of care
Your child can THRIVE while you finish your workday!
Before Care
Grades Pre-K–5th
Great Salt Bay Community School students can spend the morning at the Y from 6:30am until they are walked to school at 7:45am.
This program is currently full. For more information and to join the waitlist, contact Brittney Chapman at bchapman@clcymca.org.