Prepare your swimmers for summer fun with our spring swim lesson session which runs from April 26th though June 5th! DEF YMCA members can begin to sign up Monday, April[…]

Beginning March 11, adult recreational volleyball is back at the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth! Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 FREE for DEFY members $5.00/per visit for non-members Masks are[…]

We are now offering swim lessons at both of our pools at the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth and the Lawrence Family Fitness Center in Blue Hill. DEFY swim lessons are[…]

Down East Family YMCA is now accepting campers for our traditional, summer day camps: Young Bucks Summer Camp in Bucksport and Camp Discovery on Webb Pond in Eastbrook with transportation[…]

The Bucksport ice skating rink at 29 Miles Lane is open for skating to sunrise to 9:00 pm 7 days a week! Occasionally the rink is closed for resurfacing so[…]

Register for the Down East Family YMCA 4th Annual Hancock County Ice Fishing Derby to be held February 6th & 7th, 2021!

Greetings  Friends,

I am pleased to say this will be my last update for this most unprecedented year.  This past year was very difficult; however, through the challenges we’ve faced, I would like to highlight some bright spots and accomplishments that we will bring into 2021.

On behalf of the YMCA Board of Directors, DEFY staff and volunteers serving the greater Ellsworth, Blue Hill Peninsula and Bucksport regions, I wish you a very Happy Holiday season. It is our hope that everyone continues to be diligent keeping yourself, your neighbors and, of course, your loved ones safe and healthy.

Down East Family YMCA Membership or Personal Training Gift Certificates make a great holiday gift! For the month of December, we’re taking 20% off membership gift certificates and joiner fee[…]

Beginning December 7th, our Wiggins Center fitness instructors will be offering daily Facebook Live classes, Monday through Friday! If going to an in-person class doesn’t work for you, you can[…]

A total of 87 kids registered for the program our Fall Recreational Soccer program and as an organization we followed Covid regulations to ensure the safety of the kids, parents,[…]

Thank you for your cooperation and support during this recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout our state. Together we can stay healthy and enjoy all that our Y has to offer.

Last week the Governor strengthened the mask mandate to require face coverings in public places regardless of the ability to social distance. For our staff, that means wearing masks all the[…]

The Governor’s has released a new Executive Order regarding mask wearing in the State of Maine: Face coverings must be worn both inside and outside all public places regardless of[…]

One Free Month Membership and a Lifetime of Recognition Down East Family YMCA at the Lawrence Family Fitness Center in Blue Hill is now offering charter memberships! With your one-time,[…]

We’re please to announce that tours of our new facility in Blue Hill, the Lawrence Family Fitness Center, will be available starting October 2nd. Tours will be limited to groups[…]

The Wiggins Center pool renovations are complete! A new air handling system and new lighting have been installed. We are so happy with the improvements. You may not recognize our[…]