After School Youth Club: Several years ago, The Neighborhood House began offering an informal after school program known as "Youth Club." The program was intended to give area children an alternative to going home and sitting in front of the television. This non-custodial program consists of supervised games, crafts and activities, as well as time to relax and socialize with friends. Youth Club is open Mondays thru Thursdays from 3:15pm until 5pm. Youth Club is divided into two sessions, for each half of the school year, with a $100 fee for each.
Summer Camps: Each year The Neighborhood House offers summer camp programs for toddlers all the way up through kids entering 8th grade. Like other Neighborhood House programs, our summer camps are extremely flexible, offering daily and weekly options, as well as a 1/2-day option for our youngest campers. Each camp is geared towards a specific age group with age-appropriate activities, games, and outings. Campers are all able to enjoy daily swim time, as well as time exploring the natural beauty of Mount Desert Island.
Swimming: The Neighborhood House maintains and staffs the Town of Mount Desert's municipal swimming pool, located adjacent to the Mt. Desert Elementary School. During the summer months, the pool is used on a near daily basis by at least one camp program, as well as the Mt. Desert Nursery School. During the week, the pool is open for public swimming in the late afternoon and early evenings, and all day on the weekends. For specific times and dates, please contact The Neighborhood House.
Youth Sports: Recreational youth sports programs have become a popular program at The Neighborhood House. Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball are all offered on a seasonal basis. Additionally, spring and fall tennis lessons are also offered on a periodic basis. Youth sports programs are designed to be recreational, fun, and stress the fundamentals of each sport, as well as sportsmanship and teamwork.
School Vacation Activities: As an extension of its after school program, The Neighborhood House often offers various outings and activities during school vacations. Sometimes these daylong activities consist of everything from craft "workshops" to skating or bowling trips.
ADULTS & SENIORS
Yoga: Instructor Penny Curtis offers Iyengar-style Hatha Yoga Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a year-round basis. Level I classes are offered for continuing students, as well as a gentle "easy-does-it" class for beginners. Drop-ins are always welcome, or if you wish, you may sign up for multiple classes at one time. Yoga is a great way to build strength, flexibility, improve posture as well as your overall health, not to mention a great stress-reliever.
Active Older Adults: Active Older Adults is a program for individuals who are looking to either start or maintain an active life style. The class meets two afternoons a week, and consists of a variety of exercises, from walking to weight training. Small to moderate class sizes allow for individual attention and a personalized experience for each participant. Benefits include increased energy, flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular health. Please contact Fitness Coordinator Penny Curtis prior to attending class.
Fitness Room: In the fall of 2002, The Neighborhood House opened the Community Fitness Room with overwhelming success. Thanks to the generosity of both year 'round and summer residents, the room sprung to life and provided everyone in town with a service that had never been available before. The facility provides top of the line equipment, including elliptical machines, treadmills, stair-climber, recumbent bicycle, free weights, smith machine, and multi-gym. Please feel free to stop by to pick up registration forms, or to get a tour.
Fitness Room Clinics: On a periodic basis, various "clinics" are offered in the Fitness Room covering topics such as proper techniques with free weights, or increasing flexibility. Fitness Room members should be on the lookout for posters and sign-up sheets on the wall when these clinics are offered.
