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FALL 2023 Programs 

To register for Soccer, Field Hockey or Running Club

 

You can still register for Youth Soccer and

Field Hockey on Saturday September 9th

Soccer you can register at YMCA Camp Field

8:30 for PreK and K,   

9:30 for Grades 1-2-3

Field Hockey you can register at the High School Field Hockey Field 

8:30 for Grades 3-4-5-6 and

9:00 for Grades Pre K, K 1 and 2

If you can't make it to the Field on Saturday call the YMCA Office at 377-9686

on Monday and we will get you registered

 

                       

Youth Soccer for Grades PreK to Grade 6

PreK, K, and  Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Dates: Saturday starting Sept 9th

Location: YMCA Camp of Maine (305 Winthrop Center Rd)
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st all ability levels
Cost: $35 for the program
What to bring: water bottle

Winthrop HS Soccer team lead skills and drills each Saturday at the YMCA of Maine Field

 

Grades1--3             Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Dates: Saturday starting Sept 9th

Location: YMCA Camp of Maine (305 Winthrop Center Rd)                                             

Grades: Grade 2-3 Boys and Girls

Cost: $35 for the program
What to bring: water bottle

Winthrop HS Soccer team lead skills and drills each Saturday at the YMCA of Maine Field, then we will have a game vs other team for the second half of each week.

 

Grades 4-5-6—We will have a Boys Team & Girls Team

We are looking for COACHES FOR BOTH TEAMS, call Lonney if interested.

 

Teams will practice one afternoon a week; days will be determined by the coach’s availability.

Games will be on Saturday’s times will vary depending upon opponent.

Schedule will be out in late August

 

Practices will begin week of August 15th—practices will be held at YMCA Camp Field

(305 Winthrop Center Rd)

Home Games will be played at Winthrop HS 211 Rambler Rd.

Away Games will be in various communities we will send you a schedule

Open for all Boys and Girls Grades 4-5-6 any ability or experience.

Cost: $40.00 for the program

What to bring: water bottle, must have a mouth guard, shin guards and cleats are recommended.

 

Field Hockey for Grades PreK to Grade 6

Field Hockey has a long and great history of play in our community.  We are happy to offer the following Field Hockey opportunities.

Future Ramblers Field Hockey Program                   Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.                       Dates: every Saturday starting Sept 9th

Location: Winthrop High School Field Hockey Field (211 Rambler Rd)

Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd players of all ability levels

Cost: $10.00 for the program

What to bring: water bottle

Come join Winthrop and UMaine standouts Emily Dooling and Nicki Emery as they coach “littles” in the game of field hockey. Field hockey equipment included. The FUNdamental field hockey program will include core concepts of the game with an emphasis on fun!

A special thank you to Hasenfus Family Dental for sponsoring this program!!!

Ramblers Youth Field Hockey Program                 Skills and Drill will be Saturday mornings 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. starting 9/9

Location: Winthrop High School Field Hockey Field (211 Rambler Rd)

Grades: Players of all ability levels in Grades 3-4-5-6

Cost: $35.00 for the program

 

We will also offer a travel program with a weekday practice.  Additional information will be available very soon and will be sent out after you register.

  

What to bring: water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, appropriate footwear, and goggles.

All field hockey gear can be found at G & B Sports in Auburn or Dick Sporting Goods.

Winthrop High School Field Hockey players and Coaches will lead this program of weekly instruction of skills and drills to improve all the players.  Beginner or experienced players  will be an opportunity to improve and learn to improve their skills while also learning to love the game.

 

Winthrop Running Club  

There will be no fees, but Participants will provide, USATF Membership and Race Fees

Program is open for Boys and Girls Grades 2-8

Practices will begin in Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm starting in September.

Practice will be held at the Winthrop HS Softball Field

Races to be Determined -

2 XC Races in Winthrop

USATF State Meet

1 Road Race

Practices will consist of a dynamic warm up, form drills, strengthening exercises, fun group games and of course running.  All abilities are welcomed.  Contact Ed Van Tassel -vantasselet2@gmail.com for more information. Register at www.winthropymca.org

 

 

Kids Club Afterschool Program for

Grades K to Grade 5

We hope this is a pleasant experience for you and your family. This handbook is intended to help guide you with information about our program and our policies. However, it does not cover every situation that will arise. For your child / children to be successful in the program, it is important to maintain effective communication. Please feel free to call us anytime to discuss concerns that you may have at

377-9686.

 

WINTHROP AREA YMCA PHILOSOPHY

The Winthrop Area YMCA Kids Club philosophy is to provide your child with a fun and safe environment, in which we promote self-esteem, develop social relations skills, and build on “CHARACTER” development skills (CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY) This Kids Club program promotes physical development as well as stressing strong academics and creativity.

 

CURRICULUM

The Kids Club uses developmentally appropriate practices for all ages. The children can look forward to many interesting activities. Each day they will have the opportunity to use the gym, go outdoors, have a nutritious snack, do homework, and read and time for free play with individual choices while improving their social and emotional development.

 

PARTICIPANTS

Kids Club is for Boys and Girls in Grades K-1-2-3-4-5  

 

HOURS & DAYS OF OPERATION

After School dismissal until 5:30pm

Early Release Days from dismissal to 5:30pm

The Kids Club program ends PROMPTLY at 5:30pm, Please pick your child up before that time.

THERE WILL BE A LATE PICK-UP FEE OF $10.00 FOR EACH 5 MINUTES AFTER 5:30PM.

 

 

TYPICAL DAY:

Arrive at Kids Club, put away personal belongings.

Outdoor Active play (weather determinate)

Snack Time

Homework or Reading Time

Free time active play

We hope this is a pleasant experience for you and your family. This handbook is intended to help guide you with information about our program and our policies. However, it does not cover every situation that will arise. For your child / children to be successful in the program, it is important to maintain effective communication. Please feel free to call us anytime to discuss concerns that you may have at  377-9686.

Fee is $20.00 per day for Afterschool and $30.00 for Early release days

Scholarships and Financial Assistance is available.

 

CLICK HERE FOR KIDS CLUB PARENT HANDBOOK AND MORE INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR KIDS CLUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"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