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Browntail Moth Caterpillar Treatments to Begin in Yarmouth View the PDF slide show. For more information: Maine CDC Browntail moth factsheet (PDF) | عربي | Français (PDF) | Kreyòl Ayisyen (PDF) | Lingala (PDF) | Português (PDF) | Soomaali (PDF) | Español (PDF) | Tiếng Việt (PDF) Maine's Forest Service - KNOCK OUT BROWNTAIL by the Maine Dept of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry ABOUT BROWNTAIL MOTH Browntail Moth caterpillars proliferate throughout Maine. The insect feeds on the leaves of many common hardwood trees and shrubs in Town. It has tiny barbed hairs that can cause a skin rash and respiratory difficulties, which can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks. The tiny hairs break off the caterpillars and are everywhere in infested areas; on trees, lawns, gardens, decks, picnic tables, and in the air. The hairs can remain toxic for up to three years. Wind or activities like mowing or leaf blowing can stir up the hairs and cause a reaction for months, even after the caterpillars become moths. In spring and as soon as the earliest leaf buds open, Browntail Moth caterpillars feed on the leaves of many hardwood trees and shrubs including Oak, apple, crabapple, cherry, hawthorn, shadbush, serviceberry, and rugosa rose. Infestations can cause reduced growth and branch dieback. After a couple of years at high population levels, Browntail Moth caterpillars can cause the trees and shrubs to die. The caterpillars then form filmy cocoons between leaves on trees, under eaves, picnic tables, and decks. Adult moths emerge from their cocoons in late July and fly to the tops of trees to remain over the winter months. In the next spring, the process begins again. STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO AVOID BROWNTAIL MOTH The Town of Yarmouth does not spray insecticides on private or public lands for any insects— including Ticks, Mosquitos, or Browntail Moth Caterpillars. So residents and visitors should take steps to protect themselves. Options include: ● Learn to identify the Browntail Moth caterpillar: it is dark brown with a broken white stripe on each side and two conspicuous red spots on the back. It typically grows to 1.5 inches in length. In July and August, the Browntail Moth has snow-white wings and a tuft of dark brown hair on the tip of the abdomen. ● Wear long sleeves, pants, hats, and gloves in affected areas. ● Wash clothes and body after leaving infected areas. ● If you are at risk of respiratory complications, please make additional considerations. ● Avoid leaf piles and areas that have not been raked or blown. ● Contact your physician if you have contracted a severe rash. ● Maine Forest Service: (207) 287-2431 ● Maine Board of Pesticides Control: (207) 287-2731

Program Instructor Opportunities Yarmouth Community Services (YCS) is currently recruiting instructors and course/program ideas for both youth and adults for Fall & Winter 2026-2027. 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 September 14 and June 15th. For school-aged student programs, you may want to avoid scheduling your program on the following dates: January 19 February 15-19 (February Vacation) April 16-23 (April Vacation) May 31 (Memorial Day) June 19th (Juneteenth) July 4th July 17th (Clam Festival) September 1 October 12 November 10, 25 - 27 December 23-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

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.

YCS OFFICE 200 Main Street in Yarmouth, front of Town Hall Royal River Park approx. 111 East Elm Street, across from Yarmouth Historical Society Yarmouth Community Center 20 Mill Street. Drive to end and take left. Entrance is at the rear of the Masonic Lodge Yarmouth Community House 179 East Main Street Winslow Field Complex approx. 150 McCartney Street - across from Yarmouth Elementary School Bennett Field 50 School Street North Road Athletic Fields approx. 100 North Road North Road Playground approx. 100 North Road Village Green Park 288 Main Street, in front of Gorham Savings Bank Blake Skating Pond 188 Main Street, behind Key Bank

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Summer Camp Job Opportunities Important Day Camp Information and Forms Summer Camp Forms & Information 2026 Required Camp Form - for all camps 2026 Camp er Information Form *NOTE* All Camp Forms MUST be filled out prior to or during registration this year. View Summer Camp Form Help Video! <---- <---- <---- 2026 Clipper Day Camp Important Information *NOTE* Camp calendars may be subject to change due to weather or other unplanned circumstances. We will do our best to keep the schedule as planned, but occasional changes may be required. Meet the 2026 Clipper Day Camp Staff! Adventurers (K-1): K-1 Clipper Camp FAQs K-1 Clipper Camp Calendar Explorers and Navigators (2-5): 2-5 Clipper Camp FAQs 2-5 Clipper Camp Calendar (Grades 2 - 5) Navigators Clipper Camp Calendar (Grades 4-5 only) Explorers Clipper Camp Calendar (Grades 2-3 only) All Groups (K-5): Camper Packing List T-shirt Policy 2026 Parent Handbook YSD Release of Information Waiver (Only if requesting accommodations) Request for Accommodations Lunch Crunch Program 2026 Counselor in Training at Clipper Day Camp CIT Program Info CIT FAQs 2026 CIT Application *Sessions 1-3 are FULL* Required form for Kids Paddling Camp and Overnight Paddling Camp 2025 Seaspray Liability Form Get Out and Go Camp Important Information *NOTE* Camp calendars may be subject to change due to weather or other unplanned circumstances. We will do our best to keep the schedule as planned, but occasional changes may be required. Get Out and Go Calendar (Grades 6 - 8) 2026 Parent Handbook Camper Packing List YSD Release of Information Waiver (Only if requesting accommodations) Request for Accommodations Lunch Crunch Program

Lacrosse Information & Resources Welcome to YCS's Youth Lacrosse Info & Resource Page! Whether you are a coach looking for practice ideas, parent looking for help acquiring gear, or a student looking for more lacrosse opportunities, you have come to the right place! YCS Offerings See additional Summer Camp offerings below! Youth Traveling Program Grades 3-6 All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age-appropriate teams which will practice two times a week. Games and tournaments will be on Sundays beginning May 2nd and running through June 13th (no games Memorial Day weekend). Register! Sticklets Grades K-2 Our youngest players will learn how to hold the stick, throw, catch, cradle, shoot and dodge. During the program players will progress to basic defense, team offense and scrimmages! Saturdays 8-9AM May 1st-May 22nd (4 weeks) Register! Indoor Preseason Clinics Grades 3-6 Boys Grades 3-8 Girls The YCS Indoor Preseason Lacrosse Clinics are designed to help traveling team participants prepare for the season ahead! Clinics run indoors in April. Girls Clinics - Tuesdays Boys Clinics - Thursdays Register! YCS, along with 14 other neighboring Maine towns, have partnered with Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL)- Maine Region beginning this 2026 lacrosse season. We will NOT be playing games in Massachusetts. We are looking forward to this partnership as MYL can support Maine’s youth lacrosse programs with structured scheduling, consistent rules of play, coach education, and staff dedicated to cultivating the sport at the grassroots level. Other MYL Maine Region Member Towns include: Back Bay, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Kennebunk, Marshwood, Massabesic, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Windham Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) Partnership Announcement MYL Website Instagram (MYL Maine Region) Gear Players need to provide the appropriate gear listed below. Please use the resources listed to acquire! Boys Gear Shoulder pads* Arm pads Helmet* (highly recommended to buy in-person for sizing) Gloves Mouth guard Stick Cleats Cup *Boys helmets and shoulder pads must meet NOCSAE standards. Purchasing Links: For mouth guard: Shock Doctor Youth Sets: Lacrosse Unlimited STX Set (Sets without helmet recommended. Buy helmet in-person) More on sticks: Suggestions here Girls Gear Mouth guard Stick SEI certified goggles Cleats Purchasing Links: For mouth guard: Shock Doctor Youth For 3rd/4th girls: Lacrosse Unlimited STX starter Set (comes with stick, goggles, case) Other option for 3rd/4th girls stick: STX Crux 100 Other stick option for 3-6th: Nike Victory For 5th/6th girls goggles: STX Goggles For 5th/6th girls sticks: STX Fortress More Gear Resources YCS Gear Library. Please call our office to inquire about availability or to make a gear donation! (207) 846-2406 Recommended Gear Brands: Stx, Maverick and Brine Recommended Local Stores: Lax Pros, (Portland) Play It Again Sports, (Portland) Dicks Sporting Goods, (Topsham or South Portland) Questions? For specific gear questions, email our Advisory Committee Coaches Rob Greenleaf: rmgreenleaf@gmail.com Brittany Hough: brittfhough@gmail.com Kelly Ernst: welch.ke@gmail.com For program information, email YCS Recreation Coordinator Madi Worthington: mworthington@yarmouth.me.us Preseason Opportunities! YCS is offering preseason indoor clinics for Boys grades 3-6 and Girls grades 3-8. For more information and registration, click here ! Jamboree! Stay tuned for more information on the MYL Maine Jamboree! Coach Resources YCS volunteer coaches are the heart of our programs, bringing time, energy, and passion on and off the field. Coaching is a great way to give back, make a difference, and share meaningful experiences with local youth. No experience? No problem — we support all coaches, new and experienced alike! Steps for all coaches: 1) Complete the YCS Volunteer Coach Application 2) Complete MYL Coach Compliance - Details coming soon! 3) Get ahead of the game! Check out MYL's Learn 2 Coach Lax resources and NAYS coaching resources for additional online training. YCS Volunteer Coach Application Learn 2 Coach Lax Resources NAYS Resources & Trainings

Volunteer Coaching Opportunities Yarmouth Community Services uses volunteer coaches for the following youth sports programs: Soccer Basketball Lacrosse Baseball Ramblers Running Club Nordic Skiing Interested in becoming a YCS youth sports volunteer coach? Just fill out the volunteer coaches application below. Questions may be directed to Katriana Thebarge at 846-2406 Coaches Application Coaches Application PDF

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Summer Arts Series What is the Summer Arts Series? FREE outdoor performances and movie nights at the Royal River Park in Yarmouth. Sponsors support the Summer Arts Series and make it possible for LOTS of fun performers, music, and movies to entertain our community throughout the summer. Want to be a sponsor? Contact Lisa @ 846-2406 or by email at LStragliotto@yarmouth.me.us Call YCS for more information: (207) 846-2406 Bring the kids, a picnic, a blanket, and some snacks and enjoy the show! We hope to see you there! IMG_0039 IMG_9991 IMG_0012 IMG_0010 IMG_0008 IMG_0005 SAS July & Aug08 068 SAS08_093 SAS July & Aug08 069 SAS08_094 SAS July & Aug08 073 SAS July & Aug08 075 Show More