TODDLER EXPLORATION STATION: TINY TINSEL TIME

Monday, December 8 • 10 AM – 11 AM

Join us for a cozy and festive morning of sensory play and exploration designed to spark curiosity, support early childhood development, and create family memories! This month, we’ll explore a wonderland of winter and holiday-themed stations that toddlers, ages 1-3, and their grown-ups are sure to love!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, December 13 • 5 PM – 8 PM

Join us for a YMCA Winter Wonderland and a trip down Hamel Lane on the Polar Express!

• Write a letter and get your picture taken with Santa
• See the holiday lights on Hamel Lane from the Polar Express
• Mix up a batch of reindeer food for Rudolph
• Decorate cookies and make ornaments as a family

COMMUNITY COOKIE EXCHANGE

Wednesday, December 17 • 10 AM – 11 AM

Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies and enjoy a sweet morning of swapping treats, sharing traditions, and kicking off the season with your Y family!

Plus, bring a copy of your recipe and we’ll put together a delightful cookbook for you!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Monday, December 22 • 10 AM – 11 AM

Bring your little ones for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Revel in the magic of the season while your child shares their holiday wishes with Santa Claus!

• Meet and greet with Santa
• Take your child’s photo with Santa
• Enjoy a delicious, toddler-friendly breakfast

BALANCE BOOTCAMP

Monday, December 29 • 8 AM – 10 AM

Our Balance Bootcamp is designed to help athletes build strength, stability, and confidence on and off the beam.

With a strong emphasis on safety and proper technique, we’ll work through strength and stability stations, dynamic balance challenges, and skill progressions designed to target core strength, joint stability, body control and awareness, safe landing mechanics, and overall beam confidence.

JUMP & TUMBLE CLINIC

Monday, December 29 • 12 PM – 3 PM

Our Jump & Tumble Clinic is designed to help athletes elevate their jump technique and take their tumbling to the next level.

With a focus on safety and individualized support from our OTO Cheer coaches, athletes will work on mastering the basics and advancing their skills with targeted drills, progressions, and conditioning designed to improve height, form, power, and body control.

STUNTS & STRENGTH CLINIC

Tuesday, December 30 • 12 PM – 3 PM

Our Stunts & Strength Clinic is designed to help cheerleaders enhance their strength and elevate their stunting skills.

With a focus on safety and individualized support from our OTO Cheer coaches, athletes will work through stations and progressions designed to build power, stability, and technique while refining stunting mechanics and growing confidence.

136TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!

Friday, March 6 • STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR CELEBRATION LATER THIS SPRING!

It’s time to ring in another year of strengthening the communities we serve!

Join us in honoring our rich history in the greater Old Town – Orono community; celebrating the members, volunteers, and staff who live our Y’s cause today; and recognizing the generations of changemakers who built our legacy of community impact and connection for more than a century.

MURDER MYSTERY: PIRATES’ PLIGHT

Saturday, March 14 • STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS YEAR’S MURDER MYSTERY

Set sail for an unforgettable evening as a tale of intrigue unfolds on the high seas! Guests will step into the adventure, enjoying great food, lively company, and a thrilling interactive mystery where every solved clue helps strengthen our community.

Our Murder Mystery Dinner is one of the largest fundraising events for our Annual Campaign. Each year, our Annual Campaign provides scholarships, community meals, and access to life-changing programs like swim lessons and summer camp.

EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST

Sunday, March 29 • STAY TUNED FOR THIS YEAR’S EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST SCHEDULE!

Hop into the Y for a morning of family fun, including:

• EGGS-tra special Easter Breakfast by Chef Josh
• Toddler Egg Hunt in our Adventure Center
• Youth Egg Hunt in the Cyr Family Fieldhouse
• Springtime family crafts and activities
• Family photos with the Easter Bunny
• Coloring Contest for a spring basket

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

Saturday, April 18 • STAY TUNED FOR THE FULL HKD SCHEDULE RELEASE LATER THIS SPRING!

Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and families. Each year, Ys across the country host events that teach healthy habits, encourage active play, and bring communities together to inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.

Interested in joining us for Healthy Kids Day as a Community Partner or Volunteer?

Reach out to our Childcare Director, Nicole McClendon-Walker, for more information: Nicole.McClendon@OTOYMCA.org

MEMORIAL DAY 5K

Monday, May 25 • STAY TUNED FOR OUR MEMORIAL DAY 5K SCHEDULE THIS SPRING!

Honor the sacrifice of those who served with a run to remember. Each year, we are proud to provide families with an opportunity to be active together while remembering those who have died in service to our country.

All proceeds support our Y’s scholarship funds for Active Duty Military & Veterans.

Interested in sponsoring this year’s Memorial Day 5K or volunteering on race day?

Reach out to our Sports & Fitness Director, Chris Wesley, for more information: Chris.Wesley@OTOYMCA.org