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YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
NURTURING THE POTENTIAL
OF EVERY CHILD
AND TEEN
Summer Camps
Promoting exploration, play, and new experiences for kids of all ages
Feb 27: Registration opens for CLC YMCA Childcare and THRIVE families
8am–4pm: in-person or phone
4–6pm: in-person only
Feb 28: Registration opens for CLC YMCA Members
8am–4pm: in-person or phone (no registrations after 4pm)
Mar 1: Registration opens for ALL at 8am
Where to register:
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For campers who will be dropped off at Camp K, please register through the Boothbay Region YMCA website.
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For campers who will be dropped off at CLC and need YMCA transportation to Camp K, please register through the CLC website.
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Exception: Please register for all Camp K specialty/adventure camps through the Boothbay Region YMCA website. You will specify during registration whether you need transportation from CLC to Camp K or not.
Registration Information
SPROUTS Camp
Ages 4–6; must be potty-trained
Hikes, gardening, cooking, arts & crafts, field trips, and the CATCH program’s physical activities will help your child grow, flourish, and make new friends through fun, developmentally appropriate activities.
FARMS at the Y Camps
Ages 8–12
These camps help your aspiring chef develop their cooking, gardening, and general kitchen skills while building an appreciation for healthy food.
Boothbay Region YMCA Camps
Various ages
Explore additional summer camp opportunities available to you through our partnership with the Boothbay YMCA.
Sports Camps
Ages 4–15
Your child can choose from soccer, tennis, basketball, softball, gymnastics, and lacrosse camps.
Specialty Camps
Ages 9–14
If your child enjoys adventure, we have many specialty camps to choose from, like beach camp, metal detecting camp, wizarding camp, and more!
Camp Knickerbocker
Ages 5–13
Your camper will enjoy all the fun of a traditional day camp with activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor skills.
Sailing Camp
Ages 9–15
In this popular camp at Round Pond, your child will learn sailing fundamentals, seamanship, and water safety in a 14’ dinghy.
Sports & Fitness
Creating team players and future leaders
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.
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 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.
Family Tennis
All ages
Play tennis as a family with YMCA tennis pros available for gentle instruction.
Tennis Red Ball
Ages 5–8
Your child will hop, skip, throw, run, catch, and play tennis games to music!
ACEing Autism
Ages 8–20
Your child with autism will enjoy individualized tennis instruction while benefiting from social connections and exercise through tennis.
Tennis Orange Ball
Ages 8–12
Your child will develop skills to become a true tennis player, with emphasis on effort, sportsmanship, and respect.
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.
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.
Other Programs
Exploring creativity, connection, and new activities
Youth Create & Build
Ages 6–13
Using a STEAM-based approach, your child will build something new every week, like a LEGO masterpiece, an outdoor fort, or a sculpture made from recycled materials.
Teen & Young Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Grades 6–12
Donate your time to help others! Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas: wellness, fitness, sports, childcare, cooking, book clubs, and study support.
Youth Mixed Media
Ages 6–13
Your child will enjoy creating art in this mixed media class, which includes working with glass, drawing, painting, and printmaking.
Y Arts
Ages 6–13
Your child will create unique projects and learn different art skills in each session, like glass work, drawing, and painting.
Teen After School Table Activities
Ages 12–15
Your teen will join peers for a rotating activity like journaling, crafts, puzzles, or card games.
Fitness Mentor Program
Ages 14–24
Share your skills and your passion for fitness by mentoring a younger member in our fitness center.
Childcare & Pre-K
Providing the attention and care your child needs to thrive
Pre-Kindergarten
Ages 3.5–5
We believe that children learn through play, so our childcare programs allow children to explore and create independently. We provide a thematic, developmentally appropriate curriculum that will enhance the healthy growth of your child as an individual.
This program is currently full. For more information and to join the waitlist, contact Sally Farrell at sfarrell@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.
These programs are currently full. For more information and to join the waitlist, contact Sally Farrell at sfarrell@clcymca.org.
School Age Care
Encouraging children to play, learn, and engage
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 Diana Blair-Monkman at dblairmonkman@clcymca.org.
Thrive at the Y
Grades Pre-K–5th
Your child will enjoy physical activity, academic enrichment, and connections with local foods (through FARMS at the Y) in this after-school program. Each child receives a healthy snack.
This program is currently full. For more information and to join the waitlist, contact Diana Blair-Monkman at dblairmonkman@clcymca.org.
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.