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1. Click here to Register for any program.
2. You will be taken to Camp Minder, Camper Registration Page
3. Click on Season 2025
4. On application pick Tier 1 for Pricing
5. Complete application, and you can pay online here.
YOUTH SOCCER 
Again this year we will have our Youth Soccer program for Boys and Girls Grades Pre K to 6
PreK, K, and Grade 1 & 2—Skills and Drills
Time: Pre K and K 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Grade 1 & 2 8:30am to 9:30am
Dates: every Saturday starting Sept 6th
Location: YMCA Camp of Maine (305 Winthrop Center Rd) We will hold some weeks on Charlies Turf Field
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st all ability levels
Cost: $40.00 for the program
What to bring: water bottle
Winthrop HS Soccer team lead skills and drills each Saturday at the YMCA of Maine Field
Grades 3-4—Skills and Drills
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Dates: every Saturday starting Sept 9th
Location: YMCA Camp of Maine (305 Winthrop Center Rd) e will hold some weeks on Charlies Turf Field
Grades: Grade 2-3 Boys and Girls
Cost: $40.00 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 the second half of each week.
Grades 5-6 Travel Soccer Team
Teams will practice one afternoon a week; days will be determined by the coach’s availability.
We are seeking coaches for Boys and Girls Teams email Y if interested.
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 25th —practices will be held at YMCA Camp Field (305 Winthrop Center Rd)
Home Games will be played at Charlies Turf Field
What to bring: water bottle, must have a mouth guard, shin guards and cleats are recommended.
Away Games will be in various communities we will send you a schedule.
Open to all Boys and Girls Grades 4-5-6 any ability or experience.
Cost: $60.00 for the program
YOUTH FIELD HOCKEY 
Winthrop has a strong history of successful Field Hockey programs, and our Youth Field Hockey is a the way to get your child involved, we have all levels of field hockey.
Future Ramblers Field Hockey Program
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Every Saturday starting Sept 6th
Location: Winthrop High School Field Hockey Field (211 Rambler Rd) We will hold some weeks on Charlies Turf Field
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd players of all ability levels
Cost: $20.00 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 –Skills and Drills for Grades 3-4-5-6
Skills and Drill will be Saturday mornings 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. starting 9/10
Location: Winthrop High School Field Hockey Field (211 Rambler Rd) We will hold some weeks on Charlies Turf Field
Grades: Players of all ability levels in Grades 3-4-5-6
Cost: $40.00 for the program
This is for those who want to learn the skills of playing field hockey, but don't want to play in games on Sundays.
Ramblers Youth Field Hockey –Travel Teams
The TRAVEL TEAM will be for players in Grades 3-4-5-6, and will practice one evening a week, and will play in a series of play days. Most of the playdays are at area programs and are held on Sunday afternoons. The biggest event will be HOCKOBERFEST at Thomas College in October.
Winthrop will host a play day on Sunday Sept 21st.
COST: $60.00 for the program
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ADULTS TO COACH TRAVEL TEAMS, IF INTERESTED EMAIL YMCA
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 have an opportunity to improve and learn to improve their skills while also learning to love the game.
WINTHROP YOUTH RUNNING CLUB 
Join the HS and MS coaching staff and athletes for a fun introduction into running and potentially racing. We will use the fields and trails around Winthrop High School to warm up, play games and improve our fitness. And if you are up to the challenge to test your limits in races. The cross-country and running community is an amazing group of people that are friendly and supportive, come get your family as a part of it!!
- Open for Boys and Girls Grades 2-8.
- Practices will be on Thursdays from 4-5 at the Winthrop High School Softball Field.
- Practices will begin on September 11th and run through the end of October.
- There will be no fees, but participants will provide Race Fees and a USATF Membership
- Calendar Link - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=qd185m88o94dt2oov24ef86h24%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
Optional Racing Opportunities:
- HS XC Home Meet - Come cheer for the home team - Thursday Sept. 18
- Monmouth Apple Festival 5k - Saturday Sept. 27 - 8 AM - https://www.runreg.com/13015
- WMS Invitational - Tuesday Oct. 28
- USATF / Other meets TBD - https://usatf.sport80.com/
Practice will consist of a dynamic warm up, form drills, strengthening exercise, fun group games and of course running. All abilities are welcomed. For more information or if you are interested in helping out Contact Ed Van Tassel - vantasselet2@gmail.com for more information
SCHOOL YEAR KIDS CLUB
The Winthrop Area YMCA (WIN Y) Kids Club philosophy is to provide your child with a fun and safe environment, in which we promote self-esteem, social and emotional development, self-help 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, creativity, and decision-making ability. This is a program of the State YMCA of Maine. Kids Club is open everyday that school operates from the end of school to 5:30pm
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, read, and time for free play with individual choices while improving their social and emotional development.
Kids Club is for Boys and Girls in Grades K-1-2-3-4-5.
For more information click on Parent Handbook for more details about Kids Club
TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR KIDS CLUB 2025-26 CLICK HERE
PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT
PICKLEBALL
- Courts are available one first come basis.
- Courts are reserved for HS Tennis in April-May from 2:30 to 6:00pm for practice and matches.
- We hope people can share the space so basketball And pickleball can be played.
TO GET THE NETS:
- Call the Rec Dept 207-377-9686 and set up getting access to the nets
"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