Youth Athletics

Lil’ Sluggers Baseball - Ages 3 & 4

Lil’ Sluggers is designed to prepare boys & girls ages 3 & 4 for their journey into organized team play. Our goal is to help our young athletes improve and continue to develop social and physical skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lil’ Sluggers will help build confidence, reinforce team play, and foster a love for the game. Having FUN, building confidence, learning baseball, in that order. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children for some family fun. A baseball glove and sneakers or cleats are required. All other equipment is provided.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until April 17th
STARTS:                 May 2nd
ENDS:                     May 30th (No Lil Sluggers on May 23rd – Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $50.00 Residents / $60.00 Non-Residents (t-shirt and hat included)
LOCATION:          Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                       Saturdays
TIME:                     Mornings

Lil Sluggers Schedule

Lil Sluggers Rosters

Kittery/York Lacrosse (KYL) Grades 5-6 - Boys and Girls

This 5th & 6th Grade Co-Op Lacrosse Program is designed to help young athletes build strong fundamentals while growing their love for the game. Teams will practice twice each week, with each session focusing on skill development, game understanding, and confidence-building.

During practices, players will work on essential lacrosse techniques, including throwing, catching, cradling, ground balls, positioning, and shooting, while also learning the official rules of the game. Coaches emphasize proper form, teamwork, and sportsmanship to ensure every athlete progresses at their own pace.

The Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MEYL) organizes the official game schedule, which will be released in late March/early April. Most games will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays, though there may be occasional weekday matchups throughout the season.

This co-op program will not only develop strong lacrosse players but also promote teamwork, confidence, and a positive athletic experience for athletes from both communities. It’s a great opportunity for players to learn, grow, and compete in a supportive and fun environment.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until March 1st
STARTS:                 Mid March – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS:                     June 14th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident (reversible jersey included)
LOCATION:          Practices & Games Played in York & Kittery
DAYS/TIMES:      TBD by Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MEYL)

Lacrosse - Grades 3-4 - Boys and Girls

This 3rd & 4th Grade Co-Op Lacrosse Program is designed to help young athletes build strong fundamentals while growing their love for the game. Teams will practice twice each week, with each session focusing on skill development, game understanding, and confidence-building.

During practices, players will work on essential lacrosse techniques, including throwing, catching, cradling, ground balls, positioning, and shooting, while also learning the official rules of the game. Coaches emphasize proper form, teamwork, and sportsmanship to ensure every athlete progresses at their own pace.

The Seacoast Area Youth Lacrosse League (SAYLL) organizes the official game schedule, which will be released in mid March. Most games will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays, though there may be occasional weekday matchups throughout the season.

This co-op program will not only develop strong lacrosse players but also promote teamwork, confidence, and a positive athletic experience for athletes from both communities. It’s a great opportunity for players to learn, grow, and compete in a supportive and fun environment.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until March 1st
STARTS:                 Mid March – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS:                     June 14th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $125.00 (reversible jersey included)
LOCATION:          Practices & Home Games Played in Kittery & York 
DAYS/TIMES:      TBD by Seacoast Area Youth Lacrosse League (SAYLL)

Lacrosse - Grades 1-2 -Boys and Girls

This 1st & 2nd Grade Co-Op Lacrosse Program is designed to help young athletes build strong fundamentals while growing their love for the game. Teams will practice twice each week, with each session focusing on skill development, game understanding, and confidence-building.

During practices, players will work on essential lacrosse techniques, including throwing, catching, cradling, ground balls, positioning, and shooting, while also learning the official rules of the game. Coaches emphasize proper form, teamwork, and sportsmanship to ensure every athlete progresses at their own pace.

The Seacoast Area Youth Lacrosse League (SAYLL) organizes the official game schedule, which will be released in mid March. Most games will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays, though there may be occasional weekday matchups throughout the season.

This co-op program will not only develop strong lacrosse players but also promote teamwork, confidence, and a positive athletic experience for athletes from both communities. It’s a great opportunity for players to learn, grow, and compete in a supportive and fun environment.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until March 1st
STARTS:                 Mid March – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS:                     June 14th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $95.00 (reversible jersey included)
LOCATION:          Practices & Home Games Played in Kittery & York 
DAYS/TIMES:      TBD by Seacoast Area Youth Lacrosse League (SAYLL)

Track & Field - Grades 3-8

Our Track & Field Program for 3rd-8th graders is designed to build confidence, athletic skills, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement. Participants will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing in a positive and encouraging environment that emphasizes effort, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
The program will help athletes improve speed, coordination, endurance, agility, and overall fitness through structured practices, skill development, and friendly competition in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all ability levels.
Coaches: Jack Armlin & Asher Kuhn

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                June 23rd
ENDS:                    August 6th
COST:                    $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-Resident (includes T-Shirt)
LOCATION:         York High School Track
DAYS:                    Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIMES:                 4:30pm-6:00pm

Basketball - Swish Summer Basketball League
Grades 6-8 (Grade your child is entering in the fall)

Swish Summer League is a favorite for basketball players of all skill levels! While our basketball camps and winter leagues focus on instruction, skill-building, and fundamentals, Summer Swish gives kids the change to put those skills into practice through real game play. Rosters are created by York Parks & Recreation through a draft process. We understand players may not be able to attend every game, and that's okay. Swish is a low-pressure, fun environment. Each player will receive a reversible game jersey and should bring a water bottle. Register for the grade your child is entering in the fall of 2026.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:              July 1st
ENDS:                 August 12th
COST:                 $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:       York Middle School
DAYS:                 Wednesdays
TIME:                 Evenings, depending on number of teams.

Basketball - Swish Summer Basketball League
Grades 3-5 (Grade your child is entering in the fall)

Swish Summer League is a favorite for basketball players of all skill levels! While our basketball camps and winter leagues focus on instruction, skill-building, and fundamentals, Summer Swish gives kids the change to put those skills into practice through real game play. Rosters are created by York Parks & Recreation through a draft process. We understand players may not be able to attend every game, and that's okay. Swish is a low-pressure, fun environment. Each player will receive a reversible game jersey and should bring a water bottle. Register for the grade your child is entering in the fall of 2026.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 June 30th
ENDS:                    August 11th
COST:                   $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         York Middle School
DAYS:                  Tuesdays
TIME:                  Evenings, depending on number of teams.

Basketball-Wildcat Camp with York High School Coaches & Players
Grades 3rd-9th

Join York High School Boys Basketball coaches Matt Regan, Tom MacDonald, and Luke Mackey along with other coaches and York High School players, for an exciting week of skill development designed to take your game to the next level. Matt Regan, York High School Boys Head Basketball Coach, has 9 years of varsity coaching experience and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and passion with players. Campers will work on all aspects of the game in a program that is jam-packed with learning, competition, and serious fun!

Camp Features:
• Camp T-Shirt
• Instruction in all phases of the game
• Game Competition
• Individual Skills Test Documentation
• Foul Shooting Competition
• 3-Point Competition

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through June 8th
STARTS:                June 22nd
ENDS:                    June 26th
COST:                    $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         York High School
DAYS:                    Monday-Friday
TIME:                   9:00am-12:00pm     

Basketball - Little Wildcat Hoop Camp
Kindergarten-2nd Grade

This fun-filled week of basketball is geared toward our youngest hoopsters. The emphasis will be on FUN!! Through games and activities, campers will learn proper shooting technique and shooting skills, along with the fundamentals of dribbling and passing. Please be sure to send your camper with comfortable clothes and sneakers, a re-fillable water bottle, and sunscreen (please apply before arrival). Register by June 5th and receive a camp T-shirt.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 June 22nd
ENDS:                    June 26th 
COST:                      $75.00 Resident / $85.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                   9:00am-11:00am

Basketball - Oceanside Hoop Camp - Children Entering 5th-8th Grade

Oceanside Hoop Camp offers a fast-paced, fun, and pressure-free learning environment where players develop fundamental skills and game-time decision-making. Through small-group instruction and team activities, campers will improve individual skills while building confidence and self-esteem, regardless of current ability level. Our goal is to foster both skill development and a genuine love of the game. Campers should bring a positive attitude, plenty of water, sunscreen, sneakers, and lunch. Camp Director, Lani Silversides brings years of experience and strong instructional basketball knowledge. Lani is joined by former and current high school players, as well as high school and middle school coaches. The entire Oceanside coaching staff shares a love for the game and a commitment to helping each camper grow.

Camp Features:
• Every camper will receive a reversible camp jersey at check-in
• Team and individual awards will be presented throughout the week
• Team games
• Olympic Games Day
• Age and ability grouping
• Funk fun dress up day
• Exciting fundamental teaching stations
• Fun free throw and shooting competitions
• Tournament games with balanced teams

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until June 15th
STARTS:                July 6th
ENDS:                    July 8th
COST:                     $105.00 Resident / $115.00 Non-resident
LOCATION:         York High School Gymnasium
DAYS:                   Monday-Wednesday
TIME:                  9:00am-2:00pm

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

York, Maine 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. 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 27th
ENDS:                    July 31st
COST:                    $325.00.
LOCATION:        York High School
DAYS:                   Monday-Friday
TIME:                  9:00am-2:30pm (doors open at 8:30am)

Wildcat Lacrosse Camp - Grades K-8

This 4-day lacrosse camp is for boys and girls, grades K-8. 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 20th
ENDS:                    July 23rd
COST:                     $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           TBD
DAYS:                    Monday-Thursday
TIME:                   5:00pm-7:00pm 

Pickleball - Family Clinics - All Ages

Join us for a Family Pickleball Clinic, a fun, beginner-friendly experience for all ages! Participants will learn the basics of pickleball, including rules, scoring, court positioning, and fundamental strokes, through engaging drills and games. Our instructors focus on creating a positive, supportive environment where parents and kids can learn together, build confidence, and enjoy quality family time on the court. No experience is needed, and equipment is provided.

REGISTRATION: Register only one name for up to 4 players
SCHEDULE:          Session 1: Monday, June 22nd -5:00pm-7:00pm
                                  Session 2: Wednesday, July 15th -5:00pm-7:00pm
                                 Session 3: Friday, August 7th -5:00pm-7:00pm
COST:                    $15.00 Per Clinic Per Family of Up to 4 players
LOCATION:         York High School Upper Pickleball Courts

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

Champions are built in the offseason!

This one-week camp for players in grades 2-8 is designed to help each player to their own personal next level. Players will develop dribbling, passing, defending, and shooting skills, along with key team concepts. Instruction will be led by current York boys and girls high school soccer players under the supervision of York Girls Varsity Coach, Nick Hanlon. Players will leave camp with tools that, with continued practice, can help take their game to the next level! Players will be divided by grade level to ensure appropriate instruction and competition. Register by July 3rd to receive a camp T-shirt!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until July 16th
STARTS:                July 20th
ENDS:                    July 24th
COST:                   $100.00 Resident / $110.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:        York High School
DAYS:                   Monday-Friday
TIME:                  10:00am-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 3rd
ENDS:                    August 7th
COST:                    $80.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:         Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                   Monday-Friday
TIME:                   9:00am-9:45am

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 July 31st
STARTS:                 August 3rd
ENDS:                     August 7th
COST:                      $185.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:           Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                    9:00am-12:00pm

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 13th, 15th, and 17th
                                 Session 2: August 10th, 12th, and 14th
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 13th, 15th, and 17th
                                 Session 2: August 10th, 12th, and 14th
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)

Surf Camp – Ride the Five! - Ages 8-15

Liquid Dreams is offering “Ride the 5” surf camp, once again, for kids ages 8 to 15! This camp is designed to teach all 5 wave and watercraft activities LDS has to offer: surfing, boogie boarding, skim boarding, stand up paddling, and body surfing... all in 5 days!

Each day, the Ride the 5 camp begins at 10:00am at our Long Sands location in York, where students will be equipped with wetsuits and surfboards for a 1-2-hour morning surf lesson. Following the lesson, the students will break for lunch, and maybe a sandcastle or two. After lunch, students will learn another water activity that best fits the conditions that day. Ride the 5 camp will break at 3:00pm every day, with student pickup at 3:15pm. Students should bring lunch, bathing suit, towel, and sunscreen. If you own your own board or wetsuit, feel free to bring it to class.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until full
DATES:                     June 22nd-June 26th
COST:                      $435.00 - This is a $60.00 savings
LOCATION:            Liquid Dreams – Long Sands Beach - Students meet at Liquid Dreams
DAYS:                       Monday-Friday
TIME:                      10:00am-3:15pm

Any student taking a class with Liquid Dreams Surf Shop
can receive a 10% discount on wetsuits and all accessories, plus $50.00 off the purchase of a board.

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!   

If your child needs any accommodations to participate in the Tennis in the Parks program, please reach out to the Parks and Recreation Department at 207-363-1040. 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 6th
ENDS:                   August 10th                       
COST:                  $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:        York High School, Lower Tennis Courts
DAYS:                  Mondays
TIMES:                Grades 1-2: 4:30-5:30 pm
                              Grades 3-5: 5:30-6:30 pm
                              Grades 6-8: 6:30-7:30 pm

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

This non-contact, skills-based program is a fun, 4-week introduction to soccer for children ages 3-4, with 100% parent participation. The focus is on fun through engaging games and activities that build movement, concentration, and basic footwork while parents and children play together.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 28th
STARTS:                September 12th
ENDS:                    October 3rd (Makeup October 10th, if necessary)
COST:                   $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         TBD
DAY:                     Saturdays
TIME:                  45-minute sessions between 8:00am-12:30pm

7 on 7 Flag Football League - Grades 1-6

Join Coach Andy for Outdoor 7 on 7 Flag Football. This fun, non-contact program focuses on learning the game and friendly competition. Balanced teams will compete weekly in a welcoming environment. Schedule may vary based on the number of teams. Participants must wear sneakers and their provided team shirt. Shorts or athletic pants without pockets are recommended.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 14th
STARTS:               September 1st
ENDS:                    October 8th
COST:                   $71.50 Resident / $76.50 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         Outfield of Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                     Grades 1 & 2 - Tuesdays
                              Grades 3 & 4 - Wednesdays
                              Grades 5 & 6 - Thursdays
TIMES:               4:30pm-5:30pm

Fall Field Hockey, 3rd-6th Grade

This program offers beginners the chance to learn field hockey fundamentals, while giving experienced players an opportunity to refine their skills and participate in friendly scrimmages in the Southern Maine Recreational Field Hockey League. Practices will focus on learning the rules, improving ball and stick handling, passing and receiving, and understanding field positioning. All participants will receive a York Field Hockey Team T-shirt.
Equipment Needed: Stick, Goggles, Shin Guards, and Mouth Guard

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                September 1st
ENDS:                     October 22nd
COST:                     $95.00 Resident / $105.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         TBD
DAY:                      Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME:                   4:00pm-5:30pm