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2023 Roger Willey 10K & 5K Results are in!

Posted on September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 by Julie Lord
30
Sep
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Lawrence Center Closures Planned (Just hours … not days!)

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Julie Lord
28
Sep

Mark your calendars … On October 3rd, the Lawrence Center will be closed from 12:00pm to 3:00pm while work is done on our sprinkler system. On October 18th, the gym[…]

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Golfers Raise 0ver $20,000 for Camp Discovery Scholarship Fund!

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Julie Lord
25
Sep
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Coming to Bar Harbor in 2024: Island of Imagination Early Learning Center

Posted on September 24, 2023September 26, 2023 by Julie Lord
Island of Imagination Early Learning Center
24
Sep
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Blue Lobsters – Get Ready to Bowl!

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Julie Lord
20
Sep
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Blue Lobsters Potluck Parent Meeting

Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Julie Lord
Blue Lobster Potluck
15
Sep

Join us for an informational parent meeting and potluck dinner! We will cover multiple aspects of what it means to be a Blue Lobster and better prepare parents for the[…]

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Reiki sessions offered in Ellsworth

Posted on September 12, 2023September 13, 2023 by Julie Lord
Reiki sessions
12
Sep
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Register Now: Travel Basketball – Ellsworth & Blue Hill

Posted on September 12, 2023September 13, 2023 by Julie Lord
Travel Basketball Tryouts
12
Sep
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Swim With The Dolphins – Ellsworth & Blue Hill

Posted on September 8, 2023September 13, 2023 by Julie Lord
08
Sep
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Future Eagles Practice & Youth Soccer Night!

Posted on September 7, 2023September 13, 2023 by Julie Lord
Future Eagles Soccer
07
Sep
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Registration is now open for Bucksport Fall Youth Cheering

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Julie Lord
Young Bucks Cheering
06
Sep
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Buy a Reusable Bag at Hannaford – We get $1.00!

Posted on September 6, 2023September 20, 2023 by Julie Lord
06
Sep
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The Wilbur’s Run 5K Race Results are in!

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Julie Lord
05
Sep
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Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Posted on August 25, 2023September 1, 2023 by Julie Lord
25
Aug

So that all our great employees at each of our locations can enjoy the holiday weekend, all of our facilities will be closed Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th.[…]

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DEFY Instagram: 1000+ Followers!

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Julie Lord
DEFY Instagram
23
Aug
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Register Now for Blue Hill Recreational Soccer

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 by Julie Lord
17
Aug
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Meet our DEFY Childcare Upper Management Team

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 by Julie Lord
DEFY Childcare Management Team
17
Aug
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Introducing our new CEO (you may already know him!) fall youth sports, Blue Lobster activities … and more!

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Julie Lord
15
Aug

Fall 2023 Program Guide Have a look as we thank Tom Warren for his work as interim CEO and we welcome Matt Montgomery to his new position.  Our Program Guide[…]

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Register Now for Ellsworth Youth Soccer

Posted on August 14, 2023September 7, 2023 by Julie Lord
14
Aug
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Register Now for Bucksport Youth Football and Soccer

Posted on August 7, 2023August 14, 2023 by Julie Lord
07
Aug
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Thank you for remembering Kinsley

Posted on August 4, 2023August 17, 2023 by Julie Lord
04
Aug

On Saturday, July 29th, many members of our community gathered together to remember little Kinsley on what would have been her fifth birthday. The 2023 Kinsley Ray 5k Run and[…]

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Matt Montgomery to lead Down East Family YMCA

Posted on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 by Julie Lord
19
Jul

A familiar face will be leading the Down East Family YMCA starting this fall. The organization announced Wednesday that it has named Matt Montgomery as its new chief executive officer,[…]

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Young Bucks Track & Field Training Camp

Posted on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Julie Lord
10
Jul
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Doggy Paddle Fundraiser 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023June 17, 2023 by Julie Lord
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16
Jun
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Adult Rec, Summer Camps, Childcare, Personal Training … So much more in the Summer Program Guide

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Julie Lord
Summer fun in 2023
14
Jun

Summer 2023 Program Guide Adult recreation, youth sports, road races, and so much more! See what’s going on at the Y! Our Program Guide provides an overview of programs and[…]

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DEFY to Offer Free Pickleball Clinics

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 by Julie Lord
08
Jun

Get started or improve your pickleball game this summer! We will be offering three, free pickleball clinics at the Lawrence Center Gym in Blue Hill. Dates: June 20th, July 7th,[…]

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Memorial Mile Results

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Julie Lord
2023 Memorial Mile
30
May
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DEFY to bring Blue Lobster Program to Bucksport

Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 by Julie Lord
27
May

Blue Lobster Program Comes to Bucksport, Fall 2023 The Blue Lobsters program provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to gather in a social setting providing a safe space for[…]

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Shooting Stars Soccer Camp Registration

Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 by Julie Lord
Shooting Stars Soccer Camp
27
May
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Register Now: Memorial Mile Run (Volunteers Needed!)

Posted on May 16, 2023May 19, 2023 by Julie Lord
16
May

The Annual Ellsworth YMCA Memorial Mile will be held Monday, May 29th starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce.

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James Russell Wiggins Center

(207) 667-3086

238 State Street, Ellsworth

DEFY Early Learning Center

(207) 307-0324

Moore Community Center
125 State Street, Ellsworth

Board Resources

Beechland Road
Early Learning Center

(207) 412-2240

171 Beechland Rd, Ellsworth
(Mailing address: PO Box 25, Ellsworth)

Lawrence Family Fitness Center

(207) 374-5358

32 Mines Road, Blue Hill

Bucksport YMCA

(207) 469-3518

66 Bridge Street

Camp Discovery
on Webb Pond

120 Silver Hill Farm Road, Eastbrook


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  • Locations
    • Beechland Road Early Learning Center
    • Bucksport YMCA
    • Island of Imagination Early Learning Center
    • James Russell Wiggins Center – Ellsworth YMCA
    • Lawrence Center – Blue Hill YMCA
    • Moore Community & Early Learning Center
    • Camp Discovery on Webb Pond
  • Programs
    • See DEFY Program Guide
    • Aquatics
    • Blue Lobster
    • Childcare
    • Fitness
    • Road Races
    • Summer Camps
    • Youth Sports
    • EMBRACE the Mountain
  • Schedules
    • Adult Recreation
    • Annual Events
    • Aquatics
    • Fitness
    • Gym & Pool
    • Moore Center
    • Road Races
    • Youth Sports
  • Membership
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    • New Member Checklist
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