New Aquatic Session, October 28-December 21, 2019

The 2019 Holiday Session of Aquatics kicks off October 28th. Registration is going on now. Holiday Aquatic Guide 2019

Summer Aquatics Schedule 2019

Are your kids ready for summer? Are they safe around the water? This Summer we will be offering an intensive session of swim lessons, June 17 – June 21, and seven-week session, June 24 – August 10. Adult Aquatics will be offered June 17 – August 10. Registration is going on now. Check out the[…]

Summer Specialty Camps 2019

Every year we pass along some camp options for the summer in this area.  Some are Y programs and some are not.  Here is the list of what we have so far (we do not have Bootin’ Eagle or Seacoast Soccer Camp information) Eagles Hoop Camp June 24-28 Grade K-4 Cost: $50 1:00-3:00pm Grades 5-10[…]

May Membership Drive – 2019

Help us celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month this May! NEW MEMBERS: 2 for 1. Two new members split the join fee AND the membership fee for the month of May! MEMBERS: When you score 50 points on our Physical Fitness Score Card, you earn a Y Travel mug! FRIENDLY FRIDAYS: Members, bring a[…]

2019 Spring Swim Lessons

Our Spring Session of swim lessons run April 22 – June 8. We offer lessons for kids aged 6 months on up. The Spring Session of swim lessons includes a water safety component. Make sure your kids are ready for a fun, wet summer! Spring Aquatics Guide

Summer Aquatics Guide

Summer swim lessons, Aqua Aerobics, Triathlon Training, and more, begin Monday, June 25th! This summer we will offer 4 sessions of swim lessons! Intensive Session: June 25-29. 5 Days of lessons in a row to help get your little swimmer ready for summer! 3 Week Sessions: July 9-25 & July 30-August 15. 6 classes held Mondays &[…]

YMCA Snowmaggedon Closings

Due to the pending storm, all YMCA locations (Wiggins Center, Moore Center, Beechland Road, Blue Hill and Bucksport) will be closing on Thursday, January 4th at 12 noon. We will have snow care available on Thursday, January 4th until noon for people enrolled in our afterschool program. The YMCA will re-open at 8:00 am on Friday, January 5th following the regular schedule.[…]

Bring A Friend for Welcome Week

Bring a Friend for Fitness welcome week January 2 – 6 Numerous studies have shown that people who have a workout partner tend to stick to their goals more than those who workout alone. This year you have no excuse! From January 2nd through the 6th members may bring a friend to any of our[…]

Roger Willey 5K & 10K Results – 2017

The course proved to be fast last weekend as 75 runners took part in the annual Roger Willey 5K & 10K Road Race. David Roza crossed the finish line first, in the 5K, with a time of 16:45 and Tracy Guerrette finished first in the 10K with a time of 37.39. The race is sponsored[…]

Swim Lessons & Aqua Aerobics start September 11th

Fall Session: September 11 – October 28 Swim Lessons SHRIMP – 30 minute class – Ratio 1 instructor/10 children Monday 9:00am-9:30am Wednesday 9:00am-9:30am Saturday 10:30am-11:00am $40 Members, $70 non-member per session PRESCHOOL I – 30 minute class – Ratio 1 instructor/5 children Monday 9:00am-9:30am Monday 5:35pm-6:05pm Wednesday 9:00am-9:30am Wednesday 5:35pm-6:05pm Saturday 10:30am-11:00am Saturday 11:15am-11:45am $40[…]

Postponed – Iron Dolphin Triathlon

The Iron Dolphin Triathlon has been postponed until fall. Construction in front of the YMCA will not be complete by June 4th and presents road hazards that can not be avoided. We are looking for an alternate date in September. The 2nd Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 4th. This is[…]

Spring Newsletter

Our Spring Newsletter & Program Guide is now available. We have a ton of upcoming events, including our Annual meeting, the 10th Annual Kaufman 5K & Fun Run and the Iron Dolphin Triathlon. We also have a couple of membership promotions coming up in May & June. See page 2. Day Camp Registration is going on[…]

Mud Season Newsletter

Our Mud Season Newsletter has been published and covers programs and events that occur from late February through April. Upcoming events include: Day Camp Registration: Going on now February Vacation Camp: February 20-24 Recreational Indoor Soccer: beginning February 25 Swim Lessons: February 27 – April 15 Youth Strength & Conditioning: beginning March 6 Little League[…]

Procrastinator’ s New Year Resolution

For all you procrastinators out there, the Y is running a special promotion to get you moving this February. We will be offering Free Classes, prizes and special promotions all month long. Win a Membership for a Year! Fill out a Goal Sheet for February and post it on our Accountability Board. If you meet[…]

Fall Programming begins September 12th

Just after the kids get back to school the YMCA will start their Fall program schedule. Swim lessons, fall soccer, aerobics, and much more, begin the week of September 12th. A few programs, including any Aqua Aerobic classes, begin September 6th. Our Fall newsletter includes a ton of new programs and upcoming events, like: Pickleball[…]

Facility closures

From August 22 through August 28th the YMCA will be closed for renovations. We will be cleaning the pool, replacing lighting, painting, refinishing the gymnasium floor, replacing the men’s lockers and aggressively cleaning the entire facility. Our members may use the Blue Hill YMCA, Bangor YMCA, MDI YMCA or any other convenient YMCA location, free[…]

Echo Lake Results 2016

Sam Alvarado completed the Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim sweep on Saturday, finishing first in the 500 yard swim and the 1.5 mile swim. Alvarado completed the 500 yard swim in 5:31.57, just ahead of Talor Hamilton and Brim Peabody, who finished in 5:41.72 and 5:43.74 respectively. Kristy Barry was the first female to finish[…]

Main Street Memorial Mile Results

225 participants ran, walked or strolled down Main Street for the Annual Main Street Memorial Mile. Sara Spenser kicked off the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.  Many of the participants wore race bibs with the names of loved ones who they were racing or walking in memory of. Perry LeBreton, 41,[…]

Iron Dolphin Triathlon Results

The early morning showers tapered off just in time for the beginning of the 1st Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon on Sunday. 73 participants participated in the inaugural race, competing as individuals or teams in one of the 3 race distances offered. The Triathlon is a fundraiser for the DEFY Swim Team. Max Triathlon: 525 yard[…]

Main Street Memorial Day Mile 2016

Join us on Monday, May 30th for one of the most exciting events in Ellsworth! Run, skip, walk or stroll your way down Main Street in memory of loved ones during the Annual Main Street Memorial Mile. This race is part of EDEN ATHLETICS and SUB 5 race series! The 1st 100 registered will receive[…]

Kaufman 5K results

Over 130 runners & walkers participated in the 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5K on Saturday. Andrew Kephart, 31, of Ellsworth crossed the finish line first with a time of 17.37. Kephart was followed by 4 other runners who finished the 5K in under 20 minutes. Bob Ciano, 65, Victor Skorapa IV, 21, Andy Pereira,[…]

Annual Dinner & Awards Night

HEROES AMONG US The Down East Family YMCA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at the Bryant E. Moore Community Center. The evening is principally a shareholder’s report for the community. The Y releases its financial statement from the previous year and recognizes the individuals who have supported the[…]

Share the Health

Give the gift of FUN, FAMILY & FITNESS with a Y Gift Certificate. What better way to show someone you care than by purchasing them the gift of health! YMCA gift Certificates are available in any size and can be redeemed for any Y program or membership. Give you friend a Personal Training session, your[…]

Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join Santa for a delicious breakfast on Saturday, December 19th at the Moore Community Center from 8:00-10:30am. Enjoy a hot breakfast with live entertainment provided by the Libitzki School of Dance! Bring your camera to get a picture with Santa and the Nutcracker along with Clara. Kids are encouraged[…]

Shop online & support the Y!

The Y has registered with Amazon.com’s Smile Campaign which allows people to contribute to the Y while they shop online. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your charitable organization[…]

Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat

Halloween Activities for Saturday, October 31 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Trick or Treat at participating businesses on Main Street. 3:45 pm: Halloween Parade Line-up at Main Community Foundation (next to Angelo’s Pizza). 4:00 pm: Halloween Parade begins, ends at City Hall Parking Lot. 4:30 pm:  Trunk or Treat, sponsored by WNSX, at the City Hall[…]

Spring Newsletter

Our Spring Newsletter & Program Guide is now available. Our Spring Session begins Monday, April 27 and runs through June 13. Spring Swim Team, swim lessons, Tai Chi, ASA Softball, soccer and much more will be offered. Registration for most of these programs is going on now. Spring Newsletter

April Vacation Camp

DEFY Early Learning Center offers Vacation Camp for children in grades K – 5. We have a variety of activities offered. Vacation Camp is located at the Moore Community Center. The hours are 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The cost varies depending on activities.  Sign up at the Community Center Front Desk or email Amy Curtis [email protected]  […]

Closed for Easter

The Down East Family YMCA, the Blue Hill YMCA and the Moore Community Center will all be closed on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter. We will be open our regular hours on Saturday, April 4th.

2015 Road Race Schedule

Our 2015 Road Race schedule is now set, except for the Dare to Tri Triathlon which will be scheduled soon. Mark your calendars: Kaufman 5k April 25th Memorial Mile May 25th Blue Hill Memorial Fun Run August 1 Wilbur’s Run September 5th Roger Willey 5k & 10k Sept 26th Pumpkin 4K September 27th Veterans 4[…]