Bangor Y Before/After School Programs
We offer a variety of before or after school programing for kids in the Greater Bangor area. With transportation from many area schools and some in-school programs, there's something for everyone. Each program offers age-appropriate after school activities such as Swim and Gym, Arts & Crafts, Homework Time and Choice Activities that may include music, wellness and games that build friendships, promote creativity and physical activity and allow children to have fun.

Y-Works and Y's Guys Before & After School Care
K - 8th graders
Our Before and After School Program at our Bangor Y Second Street facility serves children in K- 8th grades from most schools in the greater Bangor area. For more information, contact Jodie Burckhard at 941-2808.

Y-Works After School Off-Site
Glenburn School
K - 8th graders
After school care available in Glenburn school system.

Winterport School
K - 5th graders
After school care available at the Leroy H. Smith School in Winterport. For information contact Jodie Burckhard, Y-Works Director, at 941-2808.

Snow Day and Vacation Day Care
Bangor Y childcare remains open for many school closings such as snow days and vacations. Your child will have a fun place for activities such as arts & crafts, games, gym or game room time, cooking, swimming, rock climbing, sports, and more. While you're at work, your child will be cared for by trained Y staff, having fun with friends. Don't forget to pack a lunch and a swimsuit. Separate registration and fee is required. Space is limited. See parent handbook for holiday closure dates. For info, contact Jodie Burckhard, Y-Works Director, 941-2808.

YOUTH AND FAMILY DEPARTMENT

Director: Cathy Hamel 

After School Programs to support the youth of our community!

Our Youth and Family Program series provides after school opportunities for youth in grades 3 through 12!  We involve kids in community-focused clubs when they're young to prepare them to make tough decisions when they're older. These continuous-enrollment programs are specific to the developmental needs of the age groups they target as listed here. Programs are offered throughout the school year.  All meetings are currently being held at the Hammond Street Y, unless noted otherwise. 

Brewer Neighborhood Club
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Grades 3-5

Youth from Brewer participate in arts, community service, team-building and field trips two days per week, after-school.  For more information, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815. 

Y-Outreach Youth Center at Capehart
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Grades 4 and up

Residents of Birch Circle, Griffin Park and Old Capehart have a local Y facility! Youth from these communities are welcome to join us everyday after school for fun-filled afternoons which may include team building activities, games, field trips, arts & crafts, cooking projects, volunteer opportunities and time in the tech room.  The tech room gives youth access to high speed internet to work on school assignments, play games, or explore the internet under adult supervision.  For more information, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

All Outreach Participants receive a complimentary Y membership!

The Capehart Outreach program is located at 26 Downeast Circle in Bangor.  We are open Monday thru Friday from 3 to 5pm at our NEW LOCATION! 

K Club 
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Grade 6 Girls

Meet new friends and experience new things in a positive environment. Meetings are held twice per week and include all kinds of fun activities, such as swimming, guest speakers, community service projects, field trips, arts & crafts, team building activities, cooking and more. For more information please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

K-Club meets Mon & Wed, 3:00-5pm.

Opportunity Program for Teens (OPT)
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Grade 7-12 Girls

This program offers a safe and positive place for teen girls to develop new skills, discover new opportunities and build a foundation for the future. Activities and topics include adventure, creative expression, personal improvement, life skills, community service, college preparation, job skills, sports and fitness, substance abuse prevention and more! For more information, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

OPT 7th & 8th (Grades 7-8) meet on Tues. from 2:30-5 pm.
OPT High school (Grades 9-12) meet on Thurs. from 2:30-5 pm.

Interact Leaders Club

Grades 9-12

Serious Fun! Meet friends and make a difference in your community! This service club follows the school year and will assist in developing leadership skills in a social setting. Have fun while developing presentations and career skills, challenging yourself, and participating in your community through service projects.

Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary's support of time, talent, and treasure (including a $1,000 scholarship for one dedicated Senior member) will help reach common goals of service.  Y Membership not required. Four hours of volunteer sevice is required and, if you complete an additional four hours, you will receive a free membership to the Bangor Y.  We will work together to celebrate the year's end with a trip or event.  For more information, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

Boys Mentoring Program
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Grades 6, 7, 8 and HS

A lot of fun and great experiences await YOU! Come join us and build strong relationships, learn about problem solving, communication, decision making and life skills while having a blast in our adventure-based program. We will go on field trips, enjoy the swimming pool and rock climbing, while having community leaders talk with boys about goals and opportunities. One on One mentoring allows the boys to build a trusting relationship that will support and guide them throughout the year. For further information, please contact Jim Bentley at 941-2815.

Jump Start Diversion Program

The JumpStart Program teaches decision-making, goal-setting skills and personal responsibility.  Offered by the Bangor Y through referrals from local police departments and the Department of Corrections to first-time, non-violent juvenile offenders, the JumpStart program is now in its 8th year and has graduated over 500 participants.  For more information, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

We Need Mentors!
The JumpStart program needs volunteer mentors for each session. The commitment is one evening a week (usually 5:30-7pm) for 8 weeks. Overseen by a facilitator, you will be paired with a youth during group program time only; sharing experiences, setting goals, solving problems and having fun. No experience is necessary. We also need mentors for our Boys Mentoring Program. We are looking for males in the Penobscot area who want to make a difference in a young boy's life. The impact that you have is AMAZING. If you are interested in providing guidance and support for the youth of the Greater Bangor Community, please contact Cathy Hamel at 941-2815.

Thanks to our Youth and Family program supporters!
United Way of Eastern Maine for support of our Learning Leaders, Y-Outreach at Capehart, OPT/K-Club, Boys Mentoring and JumpStart programs
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. for support of our Boys Mentoring, JumpStart, OPT/K-Club, and Y-Outreach at Capehart programs.
JCPenney Afterschool Fund, TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation, Bangor Housing Authority & Rotary Club of Bangor for support of our Y-Outreach at Capehart program 
Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary for support of Interact Leaders Club
Bangor Savings Bank and Maine Community Foundation for support of the JumpStart program
Simmons Foundation for support of our Boys Mentoring program

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Scholarships are available.