Active Older Adults

The Y is for people of all ages, abilities and incomes. We count older adults as some of our most loyal members. At your Y, older adults have a chance to keep active and grow in spirit, mind and body. New friends and new opportunities add joy to life, and the Y also gives seniors a chance to share their time and talents with others, such as children and teens.

Programs for older adults include:
*Health and Fitness
*Swimming Classes
*Trips and Programs
*Social Clubs
*Senior Caring Days
*Volunteer and Service Learning
*Wally Ball

Aquatics

The Y has been teaching people to swim for more than a century. Children learn to be safe around water and they feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new. Youth progressive swimming is the YMCA's third most widely offered program nationwide. It uses a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Kids can develop lifelong skills that can help them stay healthy.

Other PR YMCA aquatics programs include infant-parent classes, preschool classes, classes for people with disabilities and classes for teens and adults. These include water exercise and therapy and water sports, including beginnier swimming and master competitive swimming for people 18 and over. Competitive programs are also available for youth.

YSplash is an aquatics orientation and safety program providing instruction on swimming skills and basic water safety. The nearly week-long event offers water familiarization, swim lessons and, often, pool games, contests and parent education sessions, usually at a nominal fee.

Come Make A Splash With Us!

Child Care & Camps

The PR YMCA is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable child care. We provide family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children's healthy development. Well-trained staff provide safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work. Like all Y programs, child care is open to all, with financial aid available. Staff members are partners with parents and other caregivers, working together to help kids grow up healthy, happy and strong. Children enjoy a safe, healthy and fun environment with dedicated staff to help guide great decision making and appropriate lifestyle choices.

The Piscataquis Regional YMCA offers an after-school child-care program for children in kindergarten through grade five. All year, the YMCA will serve as an after school care center weekdays between 3:00pm and 6:00 pm.

Let us share our joy for life and social responsibility with your family. We are sure you will LOVE our program!

Children will enjoy a safe, healthy and fun environment with dedicated staff to help guide great decision making and appropriate lifestyle choices.

The children will be cared for by CPR/AED certified YMCA staff who will keep children occupied and entertained in numerous ways such as homework help, swim time, dance, dodge ball, outdoor games, and board games. They will be offered healthy snacks such as fruit, vegetables and granola bars.

Parents can register by visiting the PR YMCA or over the phone through the Welcome Center @564-7111. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and we are limited to 20 children.

Program Fee: Full Member $15.00 per child, per day. Program Member: $20.00 per child, per day. Cost savings available for multiple children enrolled. Inquire at the Membership Services Desk.

Hours: 3:00pm- 6:00pm Monday through Friday.

Contact The Welcome Center at 564-7111

Health and Well-being

The Y has led community-based health and fitness for more than a century. Research continues to support the approach to health that YMCAs have taken since 1891 when Luther Gulick proposed the red YMCA triangle as a symbol of a person's "essential unity -- spirit, mind and body" each being a necessary and eternal part of man.' Participation in Y health and fitness programs offer opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, self-confidence, and improved mental abilities and cognition -- not to mention the obvious benefits of healthy hearts, lungs, bones and muscles. Ys believe exercise and health education are important for people of all ages, incomes and abilities.

Adult programs include strength training, injury rehabilitation, walking, personal fitness, exercise for beginners, yoga, tai chi, healthy back, weight management, and group exercise including aerobics, martial arts exercise, studio cycling, and much more. Many Ys offer stop-smoking programs and stress management classes. Hundreds of YMCAs collaborate with hospitals to provide these programs. The list of YMCA programs and services goes on and on.

Youth programs include preschool movement, youth fitness, teen fitness and kids' gyms. Many Y child care programs incorporate health and fitness, too. YMCA Healthy Kids® Day -- the Ys' annual, nationwide celebration of kids' health in spirit, mind and body -- brings family members together to learn how to live healthier lives.

Youth and Family Activities

DANCE

PRESCHOOL BALLET AND TAP (Ages 2-4)




MOMMY AND ME TAP (Ages 2-5 with parent or guardian)




HIP HOP! (Ages 5-7)




HIP HOP! (Ages 8-10)




ADULT TAP (Ages 15 and up)




ADULT HIP HOP! (Ages 15 and up)




School Age Ballet and Tap

ARTS

Preschool Program (Ages 3-5)




Y SOUL ROCKERS (Teens, ages 13-19)




Swim and Gym (Ages 12 months-4 years)




Cooking on a Budget (All Ages)




PRINCESS ACADEMY (ages 4-11)

Sports

WEIGHT TRAINING: (Ages High school)
Join us for an exciting way to get in shape, strengthen your muscles, and prepare you for athletics. If you wanted to try weight training, but don't know how and where to start, this is your opportunity!
Full Member: Program Member:

SKIING TRIPS
Dates and times to be determined. Trip will be to various mountains. Call the Welocme Center for more information.

ICE SKATING/HOCKEY
It's almost time to lace up those skates! The skating rink at the Fairgrounds will be ready this year! We want to hear from you if you are interested in running any programs! Location: Fairgrounds

BASKETBALL
Youth Basketball will begin in November. Call the Welcome Center for more information.

OPEN GYM/FAMILY OPEN GYM
Open to all full members as a new member added benefit.
See Current Gymnasium Schedule for times
Location: Morton Avenue Gym

CHEERING (Ages: 4 yrs- Grade 5)
Come join us for cheering for basketball. Days and times to be determined.


Recreational Volleyball (Adult leagues)




ARCHERY
If anyone is interested in an archery course, please contact the Welcome Center for more information.

COMING SOON! (High School - Adult)
3 on 3 basketball tournament, double elimination. T-shirt included. 4 players per team. Rules handed out at sign up.
Session: Winter 1

PING PONG (High School and Adults)
This is for those who want serious competition on the table. This is not a beginner's instructional class. Instructor will coordinate games and competition schedule.



PARENT AND ME SPORTS SAMPLER (Ages 3-5)
An introduction to all sports throughout the eight week session. Instructor will build on fundamentals and skills as well as learning in a group setting, with support and help from a parent. Perfect for children that love to run and are new to sports in general!
Coming Soon Location: Morton Avenue Gym
Full Member: $25.00 Program Member: $55.00

ROOKIE SPORTS SPECTACULAR (Grades K-2)
An introduction to all sports throughout the eight week session. Instructor will build on fundamentals and skills as well as learning in a group environment. A great place for kids to sample sports in a non competitive environment.
Coming Soon Location: Morton Avenue Gym
Full Member: $25.00 Program Member: $55.00

ADULT RACQUETBALL LEAGUE
An exciting league is starting with a regular season schedule and tournament at the conclusion. We will place all participants in their appropriate skill level, allowing all to compete on their own time until the tourney! New-comers welcome.
Full Member: $15.00 Program Member: $35.00 Session: Winter 2

ADULT PICK UP BASKETBALL
This noontime play will keep you in the game! Dig out those old high tops and challenge your old rivals or friends! (Or better yet, get some new shoes and just have a great time)
Days and Times TBD Location: Morton Avenue Gym
FREE FOR FULL MEMBERS

BASKETBALL LEAGUES


ADULT VOLLEYBALL (Ages 15 and up)
Did you know that the YMCA of Greater Boston INVENTED Volleyball!? We know how much fun it was in school, so we're bringing it back! 8 weeks of instruction and fun, organized play.
Days and Times TBD Location: Morton Avenue Gym
Full Member: $30.00 Program Member: $60.00






SENIOR WALLY BALL
Come join the fun and add to your laughter - Three days per week for 1 hour.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 - 11:00 am
FREE FOR FULL MEMBERS