Down East Family YMCA Early Learning & Fitness Centers

Down East Family YMCA Early Learning & Fitness Centers It is our mission to build strong communities, families and individuals by fostering respect and promoting a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are a State recognized, quality rated Educational Early Learning program
partnering with parents and community to bring positive early care and education
to children from 6weeks to afterschool in preperation for personal and
academic success. Moore Center Food Program Nondiscrimination Statement
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. State
The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry or national origin. Complaints of discrimination must be filed at the office of the Maine Human Rights Commission, 51 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0051. If you wish to file a discrimination complaint electronically, visit the Human Rights Commission website at https://www.maine.gov/mhrc/file/instructions and complete an intake questionnaire. Maine is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

🎉 The Down East Family YMCA is turning 65! 🎉Join us for DEFY’s 65th Birthday Celebration & Summer Finale on Sunday, Sept...
09/04/2026

🎉 The Down East Family YMCA is turning 65! 🎉

Join us for DEFY’s 65th Birthday Celebration & Summer Finale on Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 PM at Chipper Butterwick’s beautiful oceanside home in Hancock.

Enjoy a fabulous afternoon featuring delicious food prepared by Chipper, desserts from Momo’s Cheesecakes, drinks, an auction, and the opportunity to celebrate 65 years of the Y with friends and neighbors from throughout our community.

We are grateful to our event sponsors for helping make this special celebration possible:
Machias Savings Bank
Darling's Chevrolet
First National Bank
Momo's Cheesecakes Bakery

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today!

Whether the Y has been part of your life for decades or you’re new to our community, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 65 years of bringing people together, supporting families, helping kids grow, and strengthening our communities.

Here’s to 65 years—and many more to come! 💙

https://operations.daxko.com/online/2098/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=7db2d065-59f4-11f1-99e7-00505692171b

Swim Team Evaluations are next week! Wednesday in Ellsworth & Thursday in Blue Hill!
09/04/2026

Swim Team Evaluations are next week! Wednesday in Ellsworth & Thursday in Blue Hill!

Curious about our swim team? Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 18 who loves the water?

Join us for Swim Team Evaluations:

Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. in Ellsworth
Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Blue Hill

No preregistration is required—just arrive at the pool ready to swim! Can’t make either evaluation? Email Coach Matt at [email protected] to schedule another time.

Swimmers should bring:

A swimsuit
Goggles (no snorkel masks, please)
A hair tie or swim cap if their hair is shoulder-length or longer

Preseason begins September 14 and runs through October. The winter season begins November 2 and continues through February.

A huge thank-you to First National Bank for its generous support of the Down East Family YMCA! The First has a strong hi...
09/03/2026

A huge thank-you to First National Bank for its generous support of the Down East Family YMCA! The First has a strong history of sponsoring our events and programs, helping us serve children, families, and communities throughout the region.

Pictured with our CEO, Matt Montgomery, are Amy Boles, Commercial Deposit Officer, and Andy Pooler, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at First National Bank. We are grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to our Y!

If you are a Home school Family in the area come see us at the Home school fair at the Woodlawn Barn today 1-3!
09/01/2026

If you are a Home school Family in the area come see us at the Home school fair at the Woodlawn Barn today 1-3!

Welcome back to school! We’re proud to support those who look after, teach, and encourage our kids every day. This Septe...
09/01/2026

Welcome back to school!

We’re proud to support those who look after, teach, and encourage our kids every day. This September, school employees in our supporting communities can enjoy special YMCA membership benefits.

Fundraising & MembershipBack to School: New Member Promo Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by webmaster Young Bucks After School Care

First day of pre-k at Beechland was amazing!  The kiddos did a great job learning new routines, learning centers and bei...
09/01/2026

First day of pre-k at Beechland was amazing! The kiddos did a great job learning new routines, learning centers and being a new space. Looking forward to a great school year!

08/31/2026
Coach Maughan and her Down East FC team had a great time cheering on the University of Maine Women's Soccer team yesterd...
08/29/2026

Coach Maughan and her Down East FC team had a great time cheering on the University of Maine Women's Soccer team yesterday!

Now come cheer on our girls! Catch Down East FC this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on Wilson Field as they take on Bangor SC.

We’ve been hard at work getting the Wiggins Pool ship-shape… or at least swimmer-shape!After a week of draining, deep cl...
08/28/2026

We’ve been hard at work getting the Wiggins Pool ship-shape… or at least swimmer-shape!

After a week of draining, deep cleaning, scrubbing, painting, organizing, refilling, and getting our water chemistry just right, the Wiggins Pool reopens Monday, August 31 at 5:30 AM!

A huge thank-you to our staff for putting in the work to get everything cleaned up, refreshed, and ready for another great season.

And if you’re missing your pool time this weekend, don’t forget—the pool at our Blue Hill YMCA A Branch of The Down East Family YMCA will be open all weekend!

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Wiggins on Monday!

🎉 We’re turning 65 — and you’re invited to celebrate with us!Join us for DEFY’s Summer Finale & 65th Birthday Bash on Su...
08/23/2026

🎉 We’re turning 65 — and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Join us for DEFY’s Summer Finale & 65th Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 13, for an afternoon of incredible food, drinks, friends, and fun by the water.

Come celebrate 65 years of strengthening our Downeast communities while helping us continue that work for generations to come.

Check out the details and grab your tickets here! 👇

Summer may be winding down, but we’re going out in style! Join us for DEFY’s Summer Finale & 65th Birthday Bash as we celebrate 65 years of the Down East Family YMCA[...]

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Ellsworth, ME
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