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2025 WINTHROP SUMMER
RECREATION PROGRAM
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2025 SUMMER RECREATION CALENDAR
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SUMMER KIDS CLUB
Summer Kids Club will operate Monday to Friday For 8 weeks June 16th to August 8th (No programs on July 4th)
The program is based in the Winthrop Grade School gym all drop off and pick up this summer will be on the entrance on the parking lot side of the gym. Go up the stairs and staff will meet you to let you in. Please follow procedures on Summer Kids Club sign-in outside the gym entrance and communicate with staff when you arrive.
Participants will be able to attend Arts and Crafts and Tennis / Pickleball at the Rec Center at 29 Town Hall Lane. Participants will be able to participate in SESSION 1 of Swim Lessons you MUST Sign up to reserve a spot.
Participants will also be spending time at the Winthrop Beach on Bowdoin St. in the afternoons.
Dropoff will be 7:30-8:45am Arrival time is from 7:30-8:30am, if participants are eating breakfast at Summer Kids Club, they must arrive at the gym by 8:10am. Breakfast will be from 8:10 to 8:30. Please let staff know if you are running late at drop-off so they can expect your arrival.
Pick up will be 4:00-5:30 Pick up time is from 4:00-5:30pm, If your plan is to pick up your child prior to 4:00pm please let the staff know so they can ensure that your child has all of their belongings with them and that your meet your child at the location that kids club is schedule to be at.
PROGRAM PHONE 207-931-7762. To communicate directly to Kids Club and staff during the day call this number
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30am Drop Off / Breakfast
8:30-9:00am Free Play, prepare for outdoor morning activities
9:00-11:00am Outdoor Morning Rec Activities (weather permitting)
11:00-11:30am Quiet Time Reading Time
11:30-12:00pm Lunch
12:00-12:45pm Prepare for Afternoon Activity (weather dependent)
12:45-1:00pm Walk to Beach
1:00-3:00pm Afternoon Activity
3:00-3:45pm Return to Gym prepare for snack
3:45-4:00pm Snack
4:00-4:45pm Dismissal afternoon activities (weather dependent)
4:45-5:30pm Dismissal / Free Time
REMINDERS ON WHAT TO BRING
- Participants will need to wear sneakers to Summer Kids Club every day. They may bring a pair of waterproof sandals for the beach to charge into. We walk to the Rec Building and to the Beach.
- Participants need to bring a water bottle with them everyday
- Please make sure children are dressed in comfortable, active clothing
- Please pack your child with a swimsuit, so they have a chance to cool off in the water at the beach.
- If you’re able please pack your child with a reusable bag to store their wet suits and towels each afternoon.
- Children are required to pack their own towels and swimsuits. They may pack books, workbooks, or other activities to do during quiet time. Please send your child with some sore of backpack or drawstring bag to store their belongings in. Please do no pack toys, as we have plenty of them.
- Technology is only allowed at Kids Club if the weather is expected to be rainy. Your child will not be allowed to use technology unless the weather prevents us from being outside.
- Pokémon cards will not be allowed at Summer Kids Club. No trading cards of any sort will be permitted.
Payment for Kids Club Summer Kids Club Fees
| 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | |
| 1 Day | $45.00 | $80.00 | $115.00 |
| 2 Days | $90.00 | $160.00 | $230.00 |
| 3 Days | $135.00 | $240.00 | $345.00 |
| 4 Days | $180.00 | $320.00 | $460.00 |
| 5 Days | $200.00 | $375.00 | $550.00 |
Fees include breakfast and lunch daily.
Unlike school year Kids Club, if you want to use Credit or Debit Card you must go to the link below for payments we cannot make payments for you.
PICKLEBALL
- Courts are available one first come basis.
- Courts are reserved for HS Tennis in April-May from 2:30 to 6:00pm for practice and matches.
- We hope people can share the space so basketball And pickleball can be played.
TO GET THE NETS:
- Call the Rec Dept 207-377-9686 and set up getting access to the nets
PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH:
We would like to create a list of people who are looking to play pickleball. Then you can set up a time to come and play.
CLICK ON THE PICKLEBALL PLAYER LIST and it will take you to the list you can add your name and find others who want to play.
Kids Club Afterschool Program for
Grades K to Grade 5
INFORMATION FOR Kids Club
for the 2025-26 School Year
will be here August 2025
"In memory of Lehan 'Pete' Edwards, from his friends
and family"
Winthrop Area YMCA is proud to be a member agency of the Kennebec Valley United Way
WINTHROP AREA YMCA
Lonney A. Steeves,
Executive Director
29 Town Hall Lane
Winthrop, ME 04364
207-377-9686
lonneysteeves@gmail.com