Youth Arts

Art Club with Mrs. Kochka

Let’s create! Art Club artists will use a variety of art supplies to create original works of art. We will explore 2D and 3D materials, as well as artistic processes and techniques. The nature of this art club will be “Open Studio” style, where artists choose materials to create their own unique vision. Art Club is available to enrolled kindergarteners and first grade students at Village Elementary who love art and want to spend more time in the art studio creating. Bring a snack and a creative spirit!

INSTRUCTOR:             Alexis Kochka
REGISTRATION:         Ongoing
SESSIONS:                  Fall: September 29th-December 8th (No Club October 13th)
                                    Winter: January 5th-March 16th (No Club January 19th or February 16th)
                                    Spring: March 30th-June 1st (No Club April 20th or May 25th)
COST:                          $150.00 Resident / $160.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:                 Village Elementary Art Room
DAY:                            Mondays
TIME:                          2:45pm-4:00pm

Session 1 Sign up HERE

Creative Writing & Poetry Club - Ages 14-18

Do you enjoy crafting stories? Is poetry your jam? Come join us for this laid-back 4-week creative writing club. Hone your techniques, build on your story telling abilities, and expand your horizons.

INSTRUCTOR:    Hillary Peraner
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:            October 9th
ENDS:               October 30th
COST:               FREE
LOCATION:        York Public Library
DAY:                 Thursdays
TIME:               4:00pm-5:00pm

Curtain Callers: Audition & Performance Technique
Grades 3-6

Join the Curtain Callers this fall for a drama filled season of fun. We will be focusing on Audition and Performance techniques. Students will enjoy a wide range of creative activities where they will learn various acting techniques, build confidence and practice self-expression. Students will focus on different skills and participate in different exercises that meet them where they are. Come let loose and find your voice!
The Curtain Callers will have a variety of performance opportunities throughout the season. TBD

INSTRUCTOR:    Megan Milburn
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:            September 29th
ENDS:               November 10th
COST:               $150.00
LOCATION:        York Community Auditorium
DAY:                  Mondays
TIME:                3:15pm-4:45pm

Curtain Callers: Karaoke Superstars - Grades 2-4

Come sing your heart out with this brand-new karaoke club. Singers will choose their favorite songs to work on and receive coaching and feedback. Alongside their own selections, singers will learn some karaoke classics and favorites, so they are always ready to be the life of the party. The program will end with a small performance for family and friends!

INSTRUCTOR:    Lauren Cummings
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
DATES:                February 25th- April 1st
COST:               $125.00
LOCATION:        York Middle School
DAY:                 Wednesdays
TIME:                3:15pm-4:45pm

Curtain Callers: Karaoke Superstars - Grades 5-8

Come sing your heart out with this brand-new karaoke club. Singers will choose their favorite songs to work on and receive coaching and feedback. Alongside their own selections, singers will learn some karaoke classics and favorites, so they are always ready to be the life of the party. The program will end with a small performance for family and friends!

INSTRUCTOR:    Lauren Cummings
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
DATES:        February 25th- April 1st
COST:               $125.00
LOCATION:        York Middle School
DAY:                 Wednesdays
TIME:                2:00pm-3:00pm

Curtain Callers Production: Peter Pan Jr. - Grades: 2-6

Join the Curtain Callers for our first Mainstage Production. We are excited to showcase all the amazing talents from our community. From acting, singing, dancing, set building, to costume design. Time to put all that theater knowledge into use.
Join us for Auditions in December. Performances in February.
If you would like to donate your time, talent or treasure to our first production please reach out to Megan Milburn at mmilburn@yorkmaine.org We are always looking to add to our production team!

DIRECTOR:           Megan Milburn
AUDITIONS:         December 9th and 11th - 2:30pm-6:30pm - Callbacks December 17th
REHERSALS:        January 5th-February 12th (No rehearsal January 12th and 15th)
PERFORMANCES:  February 13th, 14th, 15th 2026
COST:                  $400.00
LOCATION:           York Community Auditorium

Dust Off Those Recorders! 
Grades 5-12

Are you an experienced recorder player who wants to:

• Dust off your recorder and make it sing again?
• Prepare some songs to perform at community events?
• Help current 4th graders gain mad skills like YOU have? 

If so, this club is for you! We will meet in the CRES music room from 3:15-4:15 on the dates below. (We will also be looking for opportunities to perform, with dates and locations to be determined.) 

It is ok if you can’t commit to coming to attending every meeting, as long as you come to most. Bring your recorders (but if you don’t have one, a recorder will be provided).

INSTRUCTOR:    Sarajane St John
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
DATES:              Sept. 30th
                         October 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th
                         November 6th, 13th, 18th, 20th
                         December 2nd, 4th
COST:               $30.00
LOCATION:        CRES Music Room
DAY:                 Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME:                3:15pm-4:15pm

Mother Daughter Women’s Choir - Ages 10-100+

This gathering is for mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, family friends, and any beloved woman-girl pair. Whether you're connected by blood, love, or community, you're welcome here. We’re meeting as an intergenerational circle of women and girls to celebrate the joy of singing together. We’ll be singing a variety of songs with harmony. This is a judgement-free space. No experience needed, just bring your voice and someone you love.
This group will meet on the second Sunday of the month.

INSTRUCTOR:    Marissa Armitage
REGISTRATION: Drop in with YPR Punch Card
STARTS:            September 14th
ENDS:               May 10th
COST:               5-Punch: $20 / 20-Punch $80
LOCATION:        CRES Music Room
DAY:                 Sundays
TIME:               4:00pm-5:15pm