Family Programs

At the YMCA we recognize that the time families spend together is precious and that for some families, it is becoming harder and harder to find quality time and activities. The Cumberland County YMCA is proud to provide a program that will make it easy for families to enjoy the Y together. Our drop-off child-care allows parents to utilize our facility while giving children a place where “kids can be kids.”

Family Programsfamily

New!
Tumbling

Dates:  September 10 - October 21
Day:   Thursday
Times:   10:00 - 10:45 am
Ages:  2-4
Fees:  Family Members:  $16; Youth Members $48; Non-Members: $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Have your little one explore their natural instinct to jump, roll, twist and tumble. This class will help your child learn to take turns and have fun all while being physically active!

New!
Intro. to Basket Weaving

Dates:  September 13 - October 25
Day:   Monday
Times:   6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages:  For Adults
Fees:  Family Members:  $16; Youth Members $48; Non-Members: $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Learn the basics of Native American basket weaving from an award winning, master basket weaver from Maine.  This seven week class will consist of on going project work to make your own beautiful baskets.  Please bring your own scissors.

Kid Gym

Dates:   September 10 - October 22, November 5 - December 17
Day:  Friday
Times: 9:30 am – 10:20 am
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fees: Family Members:  $16; Youth Members:  $48; Non-Members:  $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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This class is 45 minutes of unstructured time of physical activity for young children.  Children will play a variety of games with new and unique classes each week. Class runs parallel to adult Power Flex class.

Kids in Motion

Dates:   September 13 - October 25, November 1 - December 13
Day:  Monday
Times: 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Ages: 6 - 8 years
Fees: Family Members:  $16; Youth Members:  $48; Non-Members:  $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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This seven week program will allow kids to be in a structured and diverse class designed to expose them to a variety of exercise and sports including basketball, soccer, track and field, and yoga.

Dance

Dates:  September 9 - October 21; November 4 - December 16
Day:   Thursday
Times: 2-3 years: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm; 3-4 years: 3:50 pm – 4:35 pm; 4-5 years: 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages: 2 – 5 years
Fees: Family Members:  $16; Youth Members:  $48; Non-Members:  $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Explore the world of dance by introducing your child to the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz. Help improve coordination. Participants should provide ballet and tap shoes.

Walk for Life

Date:  July 13 - August 24
Day:   Tuesday
Time:   9:30 - 10:30 am or 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ages:   High School and Up
Fee:   Free
Members Only

Join us for walks around Portland.  Get to know your city better!  Keep a journal of how far you walk each week.  It is easy to use the Map Your Walk website.  This site is fun and easy to use to determine your distance, learn a new route, or use an existing one.  Give it a try for a super way to keep yourself motivated and your walking/running journal filled out. 

Munchkin Triple Play

Dates:  September 7 - October 19; November 2 - December 14
Day: Tuesday
Times: 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fees: $16 Family Members, $48 Youth Members, $96 Non-Members
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Two weeks each of three sports: soccer, basketball and baseball! Plus one class with parent participation at the end of the session.

Tiny Picassos

Dates:   September 13 - October 25, November 1 - December 13
Day: Monday
Time: 2-3 years: 9:30 – 10:20 am; 3 ½ - 4 years: 10:30 – 11:20 am
Ages: 2 – 4 years
Fee:  Family Members: $16; Youth Members: $48; Non-Members: $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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This art class is geared towards your youngest artist. Class will consist of splattering, painting, and discovering the wonderful world of art.

Little Picassos

Dates:   September 11 - October 23; November 6 - December 18
Day:   Saturday
Time:  9:45 am – 10:30 am
Ages:  3 – 5 years
Fee:  Family Members: $16; Youth Members: $48; Non-Members: $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Children will experience the fun of drawing, painting, and sculpture with real art mediums. All classes focus on process and encourage kids to experiment with materials.

Junior Picassos

Dates:  September 11 - October 23; November 6 - December 18
Day:  Saturday
Time:  10:45 am – 11:45 am
Ages:  5 – 9 years
Fee:  Family Members: $16; Youth Members: $48; Non-Members: $96
Non-Members Welcome!
Registration Required
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Kids explore various art mediums with experimental art projects, cooperative work, and a look at what it means to be an artist.