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Program Instructor Opportunities Yarmouth Community Services (YCS) is currently recruiting instructors and course/program ideas for both youth and adults for Spring & Summer 2026. The key to our program success is based on our qualified instructors and their dedication, enthusiasm, and knowledge. You may have a specific interest, hobby or expertise to share. YCS offers a wide variety of classes, activities, and camps that meet the diverse needs and interests of the Yarmouth community. Adult offerings tend to be one-night workshops, active classes or unique programs. Youth programs tend to be offered for a one or two-week summer camp in fitness, sports, arts, and enrichment. Program Date Information Your program dates should be planned between the dates of March 15th, 2026, and August 31, 2026 . For school-aged student programs, you may want to avoid scheduling your program on the following dates: January 19 February 16-20 (February Vacation) April 17-24 (April Vacation) May 25 (Memorial Day) June 19th (Juneteenth) July 4th July 17th (Clam Festival) September 1 October 12 November 10, 25 - 27 December 22-January 1 Program Fee Information We make every effort to keep our programs affordable and accessible. However, during these fiscally challenging times, we are expected to operate at a “self-sustaining” level. YCS will split the revenue with 70% going to the instructor(s) and 30% going to YCS. Here’s an example: If the instructor sets the price of the program at $50 per person, YCS would receive $15 (30% of revenue) and the instructor(s) would receive $35 (70% of revenue) per person. Please note that lab fees can be charged to the student and are payable directly to the instructor. All Spring & Summer course proposals must be received by February 1, 2026 . If we do not hear from you by then, we will assume that you are not interested in teaching with YCS this season. Should you have any questions, or need some assistance in helping to create or modify a course proposal, please feel free to call. We look forward to hearing from you and having you as part of our 2026 program team. To submit a course proposal, please complete the form below. YCS reserves the right to reject any course proposal for any reason. Email Mike Caron with any questions or problems or call 846-2406. 1st Time YCS Instructors Click Here Returning YCS Instructors Click Here

Latchstring Park Task Force Working toward redesign and renovation of an important pocket park. Yarmouth is a town with a rich history of volunteerism and community engagement. We feel strongly that the Latchstring Park should be a place of pride in which to applaud these contributions. Transforming the park will create a beautiful, safe, and inviting environment for residents and visitors of all ages, while drawing more customers to local businesses. A gateway to Main Street and in the hub of the Upper Village, Latchstring Park will be an appealing green space, a safe passage between the residential and business districts, and our latchstring out gathering spot for visitors. Through hard work and public meetings, a simple park Concept Plan was created. Project Information: How to Give Vision and Goals Current Conditions Improving Aesthetics, Functionality, and Safety History and Progress of Latchstring Park Task Force Budget FAQs Letters of Support The Forecaster article, Jan 21, 2020 The Forecaster article, May 11, 2021 The entire document (as seen in all links above) DONATE ON-LINE Learn about our Latchstring Award View our Award Winners DONATE ON-LINE Latchstring Park Task Force Information Task Force Members: Susan Prescott , Jackie Schumacher , Linda Grant Landscape Architect: Josh Tompkins To make a donation toward the project: CREDIT CARD: Pay online at Town of Yarmouth, Municipay (a 2.65% fee will be added to your donation) CASH/CHECK: Make payable to: TOWN OF YARMOUTH Mail to/drop off at: Yarmouth Community Services Write in memo line: Latchstring Park 200 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Family Movie Nights Royal River Park 103 East Main St. Yarmouth FREE outdoor family movie nights at the Royal River Park in Yarmouth. Call YCS for more information: 207-846-2406 Bring the kids, a picnic, a blanket, and some snacks and enjoy the show! 2021 Family Movie Night Schedule: Movies Start at dusk - stay tuned for showtimes Friday, July 16th - SOUL Rated: PG The story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated, just before his big break as a jazz musician. Friday, August 13th - The Sandlot Rated: PG In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.

Mission The mission of Yarmouth Community Services is to provide and maintain responsive leisure and educational opportunities, facilities and services that enhance and improve the quality of life for Yarmouth residents and guests. What We Do Yarmouth Community Services encompasses three different divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. The Parks divisions include: Athletic Fields, Grounds, Open Spaces, Trails, Playgrounds, Parks & Trees. Recreation is made up of year-round free and fee-based activities, programs, and events for all ages in our community. Community Services offerings include Lunch Crunch, General Assistance, Human Services, and a specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging. YCS also schedules users in facilities outside of school hours, on all parks and athletic fields, Community Center, and Community House. Parks Recreation General Assistance Community Garden Annual Special Events February - Valentine Dance July & August - Summer Art Series June - August - Family Movie Nights in the Park October - Trunk or Treat October - Community Garden Harvest Dinner December - Winter/Holiday event? December - Light Up Yarmouth Services Athletic & Building Facility Scheduling Discount Theme Park Tickets Gift Certificates Fee Waivers Payment Plans Canoe, Nordic Ski, & Snowshoe Rentals Lunch Crunch Summer Food Program Before & After School Childcare Programs Sports Leagues & Clinics Youth & Adult Enrichment Programs

Yarmouth Scavenger Hunt Information 33rd Annual Yarmouth by Starlight Scavenger Hunt This infamous competitive treasure hunt has become an annual spring-time ritual with many Yarmouth folks. Adult teams traveling in automobiles go from one clue site to another, competing only against the challenge of the course within a specific time limit. The hunt will take place at night; flashlights will be required and old clothes, shoes or boots are strongly recommended! Clues may be word puzzles, pictorial anagrams, complicated map readings or telephone book entries. The first challenge will be to find out where the next clue is hidden; the second challenge will be to go to the next clue site and find the next clue. Specific rules and guidelines will be issued at the start of the hunt. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the hunt. This has become one of our most popular annual events - SIGN UP PROMPTLY! Please Note: Due to the popularity of this program each person may register no more than one vehicle. Hunt Masters: Timi Carter & Mary Thorp Date: TBD 2021 Time: Arrive at Rowe School Gym by 7:00pm, ends around 11:00pm Ages: Adults (18+) only Location: Rowe, gym Fee: $45 per vehicle with 4 people; $15 for each additional person in vehicle Sorry, no senior discount available. Max: 22 cars hunt06_001 hunt06_002 hunt06_006 hunt06_019 hunt06_021 hunt06_020 hunt06_007 hunt06_005 hunt06_011 hunt06_009 hunt06_008 hunt06_016 Show More

Royal River Park Royal River Park 103 East Elm St. Yarmouth With a beautiful paved path running the length of the park along the river and parallel to the heart of the village, this is one of Yarmouth’s most beloved parks. Highlights include views of three waterfalls, two at old dam sites and another at a historic mill site. There are picnic tables and open fields as well as floodplain forest and a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock. Most of the park is built on former industrial and mill sites. The Middle (or Third, counting upstream from tidewater) Falls with its brick remnants and Factory Island was once completely spanned by the massive Forest Paper Company mill complex in the early 1900’s. Trails The primary path through the park runs from East Elm Street, near the Upper (or Fourth) Falls, down along the river through open fields to the Third Falls overlook. It then descends by brick mill remnants and enters a stretch of basswood and locust floodplain forest, followed by hemlock and pine forest, before meeting the Beth Condon Pathway, where a pedestrian bridge crosses the river. It continues south under US Route One to the final dam and the Second Falls (the “Cotton Mill Falls”) at Bridge Street. Historical interpretative signs are stationed alongside the path. There are several connections to Main Street from the path. A second path extends from East Elm Street and the upper dam along a small peninsula between the river and an old mill sluiceway. From here, you can look over to Gooch Island which you can also view from a pathway between Park Street and Forest Falls Drive. Directions The primary entrance and parking lot is across East Elm Street from the newly renovated Yarmouth History Center, about 0.3 mile east of the Main Street intersection. Park here if you are launching canoes from the History Center. There are additional entrances to the park from Mill Street, from the Beth Condon Pathway near the Rowe School, or the entrance of Forest Falls Drive (which connects to the Royal River path via a pedestrian bridge) and from Bridge Street. Special Notes For more information on the history of the park, visit the Yarmouth History Center Aerial view of the Royal River Park Back to Open Space Page

If you would like to donate to any of our programs, please click the "donate now" button. Donate to the following YCS programs: - YCS Scholarship Fund - Summer Lunch Crunch - West Side Trail - Yarmouth Community Garden

Athletic Fields Athletic Fields YHS Turf Field & Outdoor Track Located at Yarmouth High School (286 West Elm St.) this field serves as the home field for Yarmouth High School's Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Track teams. Michael Brown Softball Field Located on the Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street, this field serves as the home field of the Yarmouth High School Softball team. Yarmouth High School Baseball Field Located on the Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street, this field serves as the home field of the Yarmouth High School Baseball team. Bennett Baseball Field Located in front of the Rowe School at 52 School Street Winslow Field Complex Located across the street from Yarmouth Elementary School at 121 McCartney Street, these fields serve as the home field of the Yarmouth Middle School sports teams, YCS recreation fields and high school practice fields. North Road Baseball & Softball Fields 70 North Road Fields serve as the home of Yarmouth Little League. The following fields are located here: Heidi Tobiason Youth Softball Field Delorme Youth Baseball Field Kaulback Youth Baseball Field Please reload

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33rd Annual Easter Bunny Event 2020 brought a unique Fire Truck drive-by with the Easter Bunny and 2021 is no different! Residents may visit with the Easter Bunny behind Town Hall, in a socially distanced manner...from your vehicle! An opportunity may be available to grab a quick picture. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Date: Wednesday, March 31 Time: 4-5:30pm Location: Town Hall Memorial Green - visitors must remain in their vehicles. Ages: 2 - 7 92956080_10221744947121804_8267644553960 93479066_10221744947201806_8959476850912 93293059_10221744947841822_3094787080824 egghunt2013-009 egghunt2013-014 egghunt2013-002 egghunt2013-006 egghunt2013-007 egghunt2013-018 egghunt2013-004 egghunt2013-005 egghunt2013-010 Show More