Youth Athletics

Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play- Grades 1-8

The tennis program where kids play while they learn! This program is for brand-new, beginner, or returning novice youth players. Led by a USTA-approved coach, we focus on FUN and learning the basics. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker.

All players, in their first session, receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet, and a ball!   

Please visit our Tennis in the Parks website, www.usta.com/newengland/tennisintheparks, for more information regarding Learn to Play scholarships available for those in need of financial assistance.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing
STARTS:                  July 7th
ENDS:                     August 11th                       
COST:                     $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           York High School, Lower Tennis Courts
DAYS:                     Mondays
TIMES:                   Grades 1&2: 4:30-5:30pm
                                 Grades 3-5: 5:30-6:30pm
                                 Grades 6-8: 6:30-7:30pm

Cheerleading - Summer Clinic Grades 2-8

Join the coaches of York Youth Cheerleading for our 3 day Skills Clinic! Athletes will spend 3 afternoons learning motions, jumps, stunts and other cheerleading skills. Open to athletes in 2nd to 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year, no cheerleading experience required. A great way for your child to get an introduction to the sport if they have ever shown interest before signing up!

*Please send your athlete with a full water bottle and weather appropriate athletic clothing.

STARTS: June 16th, 2025
ENDS: June 18th, 2025
COST: $15.00 per athlete
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Cheerleading - Mites Grades 2-4

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to introduce York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th grade in York and Kittery, Maine (children must be 8 years old by November 21st, 2025 to be eligible). YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2025
STARTS: August 3rd, 2025
ENDS: November 21st, 2025
COST: $175.00 per athlete ($20 discount until June 1st!)
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields and York High School

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Cheerleading - Pee Wees Grades 5-6

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to introduce York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th grade in York and Kittery, Maine (children must be 8 years old by November 21st, 2025 to be eligible). YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2025
STARTS: August 3rd, 2025
ENDS: November 21st, 2025
COST: $175.00 per athlete ($20 discount until June 1st!)
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields and York High School

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Cheerleading - Juniors Grades 7-8

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to introduce York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th grade in York and Kittery, Maine (children must be 8 years old by November 21st, 2025 to be eligible). YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2025
STARTS: August 3rd, 2025
ENDS: November 21st, 2025
COST: $175.00 per athlete ($20 discount until June 1st!)
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields and York High School

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Basketball Camp with College Basketball Coach, Phil Alibrandi
Co-Ed – Ages 7-15

York, ME native and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Curry College, Phil Alibrandi offers an engaging basketball camp for boys and girls aged 7-15. The camp is designed to help young athletes improve their basketball skills, including drills and exercises that target fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The camp also emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership, providing campers with a well-rounded basketball education. Coach Alibrandi and his team of experienced coaches and players create a supportive environment where young athletes can learn and grow both on and off the court. Overall, this basketball camp is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills and passion for the game in a FUN and inclusive setting. This camp is for players of all skill levels!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 July 28th
ENDS:                     August 1st
COST:                      $299.00
LOCATION:           York High School
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                     9:00am-2:30pm (doors open at 8:30am)

Wildcat Lacrosse Camp - Grades K-9

This 4-day lacrosse camp is for boys and girls, grades K-6. Beginner and experienced players welcome! Join York Wildcat’s Lacrosse coaches and players to sharpen your skills, general lacrosse IQ, and have fun! Campers will be split up by age and ability level upon arrival. We promise campers will leave as better skilled, more confident players.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 July 21st
ENDS:                     July 24th
COST:                     $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Bog Road Field
DAYS:                     Monday-Thursday
TIME:                     5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Surfing Camp- Ages 10 and Up

Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They will cover paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the waves. Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will also be discussed. Classes will be in the evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive by 4:45pm. All equipment and supplies will be provided by Liquid Dreams Surf Shop, however, if you own your own board, feel free to bring it to class. Classes are limited, so be sure to sign up now!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full
DATES:                   Session 1: July 14th, 16th, and 18th
                                  Session 2: August 11th, 13th, and 15th
COST:                     $180.00
LOCATION:          Surfing area at Long Sands Beach - students meet at Liquid Dreams
DAYS:                     Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TIME:                     5:00pm-7:00pm

Surfing Camp - Ages 6-9

Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They will cover paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the waves. Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will also be discussed. Classes will be offered in the morning from 8:00am-9:00am in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive by 7:45am. All equipment and supplies will be provided by Liquid Dreams surf shop, however, if you own your own board or wetsuit feel free to bring it to class.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full
DATES:                   Session 1: July 14th, 16th, and 18th
                                  Session 2: August 11th, 13th, and 15th
COST:                     $99.00
LOCATION:          Surfing area at Long Sands Beach - students meet at Liquid Dreams
DAYS:                    Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TIME:                    8:00am-9:00am (Please arrive by 7:45am)

Soccer -  Wildcat Soccer Camp with York High School
Grades 2nd-8th

Champions are built in the offseason

This one-week camp for children grades 2nd-8th, aims to get each player to their own personal next level. Dribbling, passing, defending, and shooting skills, along with team concepts, will be introduced by current York boys and girls high school soccer players under the supervision of current York Boys Varsity Coach, former Clemson Tiger, Julie Johnson and current York Girls Varsity Coach, Nick Hanlon. Players will leave camp with tools that, with enough practice, can take them to the next level! Players will be divided by grade level at camp. Register by July 4th and receive a camp T-shirt!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 18th
STARTS:                 July 21st
ENDS:                     July 25th
COST:                     $90.00 Resident / $100.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:          York High School
DAYS:                    Monday-Friday
TIME:                    10:00am-12:00pm

Soccer - Seacoast United Half Day Camp - Ages 6-14

Seacoast United Half Day Camp program is a fantastic way for your child to be introduced to SUSC’s fun developmental approach to the game. Our professional, dedicated, full-time coaching staff will offer sessions full of fun technical challenges and game play. This allows players to develop a love for the game while developing important skills. Seacoast United’s Summer Skills Half Day Soccer Camp appropriately challenges in a fun learning environment. This program will focus on individual skills which are crucial to all players’ confidence with the ball. These classes will also incorporate their skill work into scrimmage play allowing all players a chance to recognize how their confidence with the ball relates to game play situations and success.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 1st
STARTS:                 August 4th
ENDS:                     August 8th
COST:                     $180.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:           Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                     9:00am-12:00pm

Soccer - Seacoast United Grassroots Camp
Ages 3-5 with Parent Participation

Seacoast United Grassroots Camp is a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The main objective is to teach while having fun. The overall theme is for children to relate having fun with playing soccer and to develop the necessary skills to be a competitive player in the future. The program offers a unique learning experience for all involved. Each age group is appropriately challenged with specifically designed developmental games and activities

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 1st
STARTS:                 August 4th
ENDS:                     August 8th
COST:                     $90.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:          Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                     9:00am-9:45am

Pickleball - Youth Pickleball Clinics - Ages 13-17

Join us at York High School and have fun being introduced to one of the fastest growing sports in the country. These clinics are designed to bring fun to kids of all ability levels. Jim White, our pickleball instructor and certified USA Pickleball referee will provide your child with the opportunity to learn all aspects of pickleball and the experience of playing in an exciting and supervised environment. Register today and start the pathway to becoming a competitive player.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full
SCHEDULE:         Session 1: Monday, July 21st -5:00pm-7:00pm
                                 Session 2: Saturday, August 9th - 8:00am-10:00am
COST:                     $10.00 Per Clinic
LOCATION:          York High School Upper Pickleball Courts

Pickleball - Youth Pickleball Clinics - Ages 6-12

Join us at York High School and have fun being introduced to one of the fastest growing sports in the country. These clinics are designed to bring fun to kids of all ability levels. Jim White, our pickleball instructor and certified USA Pickleball referee will provide your child with the opportunity to learn all aspects of pickleball and the experience of playing in an exciting and supervised environment. Register today and start the pathway to becoming a competitive player.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full
SCHEDULE:          Session 1: Monday, July 14th - 5:00pm-7:00pm
                                  Session 2: Saturday, August 2nd -8:00am-10:00am
COST:                      $10.00 Per Clinic
LOCATION:           York High School Upper Pickleball Courts

Field Hockey - Grades 3-6 - All Ability Levels Welcome

This program is an opportunity for beginners to learn field hockey fundamentals and for those with experience to refine their skills and play friendly scrimmages in the Southern Maine Recreational Field Hockey League. Practices will consist of learning the rules, working on ball and stick positioning, passing and receiving, and field positioning. Participants will receive a York Field Hockey Team t-shirt.
Equipment Needed: Stick, goggles, shin guards, and a mouthguard.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 September 2nd
ENDS:                     October 21st
COST:                     $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary School
DAY:                        Tuesdays
TIME:                      4:00pm-5:30pm

7 on 7 Flag Football League - Grades 1-6

Join Coach Andy for Outdoor 7 on 7 Flag Football. Like touch football, flag football was designed to minimize injuries that playing tackle football can bring. This program’s emphasis is on fun and friendly competition, as well as an opportunity to learn the game. We will create balanced teams to compete each week. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, as is the play. Please note schedules may vary depending on the number of teams. Sneakers and a team shirt must be worn each week (t-shirt provided). We encourage participants to wear sneakers and shorts or athletic pants without pockets.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 17th
STARTS:                September 2nd
ENDS:                    October 9th
COST:                     $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:          Outfield of Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                      Grades 1 & 2 - Tuesdays
                               Grades 3 & 4 - Wednesdays
                               Grades 5 & 6 - Thursdays
TIMES:                 Evenings, exact time depends on number of teams.

Lil Kickers - Ages 3-4 with 100% Parent Involvement!

This is a non-contact skills-based program. This 4-week 100% parent involvement program, for children ages 3 and 4, will be offered as a basic introduction to the game of soccer. The main emphasis of this program will be to offer tons of fun for you and your child. This will be achieved through fun games and activities that involve movement, concentration, and footwork between parent and child.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 30th
STARTS:                 September 6th
ENDS:                     September 27th (Makeup October 4th, if necessary)
COST:                     $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary School
DAY:                        Saturdays
TIME:                     45-minute sessions between 8:00am-12:30pm. Schedule depends # of registrations