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Tuesday June 23, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength June T,F
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement
 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    CPO class
 
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Summer camp Staff Training
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Tuesdays at 9am
These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children** (by the start of the program).  In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills.  Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control.  This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it!    Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water.  Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child.  This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool.  ** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM
Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Nothing But Net Summer Basketball Camp - Nothing But Net Summer Camp
This basketball camp is for girls entering grades 3-8 in September, 2026. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun! There will be skill contests, skill work, and game play. This is a great chance to learn how to become a better basketball player and have fun while doing it! Please pack a snack, water, and lunch.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JUNE TUESDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Library Storytime
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - JUNE
This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.
 
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM    Reserved
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Reserved
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    ABF swim club
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    SP Softball Fundraiser for Special Olympics
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! June
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Diving Lessons Springboard - Summer Session
This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12.  No exceptions!
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Football Practice - Filieo (if needed)
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 1
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 2
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Wednesday June 24, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    CPO class
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM    GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Spring
Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    PSEUDO BOOK CLUB - PSEUDO BOOK CLUB
Join us for a less structured, more relaxed book club where we pick a genre for the month as well as our own books.  Look at the genre of the month, read a book – any book you want from that genre. On the last Wednesday of the month we will get together, compare, and discuss all the different books each of us has read, what we liked, did not like, and just share and enjoy. Light refreshments provided.GENRES FOR WINTER/SPRING:Mar. 25 - Coming of Age StoryApr. 29 - DystopianGENRES FOR SPRING/SUMMER:May 27: Best Seller in the month you were bornJune 24: Book with a month or number in the titleJuly 22: Beach read or nostalgic summer (Note the date please)Aug. 19: Reread of a favorite book (Note the date please)
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Nothing But Net Summer Basketball Camp - Nothing But Net Summer Camp
This basketball camp is for girls entering grades 3-8 in September, 2026. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun! There will be skill contests, skill work, and game play. This is a great chance to learn how to become a better basketball player and have fun while doing it! Please pack a snack, water, and lunch.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.  
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Practices
 
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM    Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Spring
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM    Beginner Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner Line Dancing Spring
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:15 PM - 5:30 PM    HELLO DOLLY @ THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (LEVEL 1) - HELLO DOLLY @ THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (LEVEL 1)
Join socialite-turned-matchmaker Dolly Levi as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a wife for the curmudgeonly “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. Dolly’s romantic scheming soon entangles Horace’s two clerks and a lovestruck young artist. As she busies herself finding mates for the suitors, Dolly realizes it’s her turn to find her perfect match. One of the most entertaining musical comedies of all time, Hello, Dolly! is a beguiling romp in the universal search for love.
 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM    TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME
Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    ABF swim club
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons June Wednesdays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Youth Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 1: Freestyle 6/22 & 6/24
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons June Wednesdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Summer Session
We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency.  Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & Adult Beginner Lessons
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Thursday June 25, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength June 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Lap Swim
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Thursdays at 9am
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength June 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Nothing But Net Summer Basketball Camp - Nothing But Net Summer Camp
This basketball camp is for girls entering grades 3-8 in September, 2026. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun! There will be skill contests, skill work, and game play. This is a great chance to learn how to become a better basketball player and have fun while doing it! Please pack a snack, water, and lunch.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    EVERGREEN CREDIT UNION WELLNESS SERIES - EVERGREEN CREDIT UNION WELLNESS SERIES
Join EVCU for a 4 week financial wellness series. Each week will be discussing different topics. More detailed information regarding the topics can be found described in My Rec. Week 1 will be Financial Exploitation & Scams, Week 2 is about Protecting Personal Information & Digital Banking, Week 3 we will discuss Safe Use of Checks and Payments and Week 4 the last session will focus on Estate and Legacy Planning Basics. Snacks, games & fun as well.Week 1 | June 4th: Financial Exploitation & Scams Understand the signs of financial exploitation in seniors. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams and fraud. Explore resources for reporting and preventing financial abuse. Deep dive into ongoing scams / Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU. Week 2 | June 11th: Protecting Personal Information & Digital Banking Safe online banking habits. How to create and manage strong passwords. How to freeze/unfreeze debit cards. Identifying secure websites and communications. Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU / Activity TBA Week 3 | June 18th: Safe Use of Checks & Payments Check washing and mail-theft prevention. Safely using Zelle, ACH, debit cards, and credit cards. Avoiding cashier’s-check scams. Discuss personal experiences / Q&A with Evergreen CU / Activity TBA Week 4 | June 25th: Estate & Legacy Planning Basics Organize and protect important documents. Understanding beneficiary designation & Power of Attorney.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM    DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - JUNE
Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    ABF swim club
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! June
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Women's Basketball League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Spring
YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic
 
Friday June 26, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength June T,F
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:15 AM - 2:30 PM    LAVENDAR HILL FARM (LEVEL 3) - LAVENDAR HILL FARM (LEVEL 3)
This trip includes a walking tour of LHF, a Q&A with the farmer, meeting their friendly Christmas Tree ambassador sheep Milken, and refreshments. The Lavender will be in bloom and you will have the opportunity to pick your own lavender bundle which is included. You may purchase extra bundles on your own. A visit to the farm store will provide you with opportunities to purchase their lavender products. Pack your picnic lunch and picnic in the pavilion or fields.
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JUNE FRIDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Nothing But Net Summer Basketball Camp - Nothing But Net Summer Camp
This basketball camp is for girls entering grades 3-8 in September, 2026. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun! There will be skill contests, skill work, and game play. This is a great chance to learn how to become a better basketball player and have fun while doing it! Please pack a snack, water, and lunch.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    group yoga
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE - LAUGHTER , THE BEST MEDICINE
Laughter, The Best Medicine works with the breath while bringing childlike playfulness into one’s life. We turn off the analytic part of the brain and let the fun begin! There are many benefits for everyone that chooses to practice Laughter, The Best Medicine no matter what age. By practicing prolonged laughter, body chemistry changes, gets the feel good endorphins moving throughout the body, and can assist in lowering blood pressure as well as creating a positive state of mind. **PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER - Drop-ins welcome if space is available!**
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
2:00 PM - 8:45 PM    SPHS Summer BB Tourney
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    ABF swim club
 
Saturday June 27, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Tennis Skills and Drills - Tennis Skills and Drills June Saturdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your tennis skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of tennis already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.No senior discount.Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 6/Max 12Instructor: Dave Cousins
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Spring Cross Country Running - Spring Cross Country
This program will be offered for boys and girls grades 3-9. Program will meet each Saturday at the SPHS Track.  Grades 6-9 will be introduced to training and race techniques that can be used to explore the sport or to supplement those currently running in middle school program. Grades 3-5 will complete a 1 mile course.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    SPHS Summer BB Tourney
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Non-profit event
 
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Church League Softball
 
Sunday June 28, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Ultimate Practice
 
Monday June 29, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB
Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BIG RED BASKETBALL CAMP - Big Red Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp is for boys entering grades 3– 8 in September, 2026. Be ready for a competitive week of basketball, combined with lots of fun! Learn skills from SPHS coaches and players. Please bring a snack each day. Camp includes free t-shirt.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Wellness Committee Chiar Massages
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 2: Dives & Starts 6/29 & 7/1
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Girls Summer Soccer Game
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Tuesday June 30, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Tuesdays at 9am
These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children** (by the start of the program).  In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills.  Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control.  This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it!    Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water.  Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child.  This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool.  ** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM
Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BIG RED BASKETBALL CAMP - Big Red Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp is for boys entering grades 3– 8 in September, 2026. Be ready for a competitive week of basketball, combined with lots of fun! Learn skills from SPHS coaches and players. Please bring a snack each day. Camp includes free t-shirt.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JUNE TUESDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Library Storytime
 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Summer Celebration for YPC area youth
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Tuesday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Diving Lessons Springboard - Summer Session
This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12.  No exceptions!
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 1
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 2
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Wednesday July 1, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM    GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Summer
Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BIG RED BASKETBALL CAMP - Big Red Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp is for boys entering grades 3– 8 in September, 2026. Be ready for a competitive week of basketball, combined with lots of fun! Learn skills from SPHS coaches and players. Please bring a snack each day. Camp includes free t-shirt.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.  
 
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM    GILLIGAN’S ISLAND THE MUSICAL @ CAROUSEL THEATER (LEVEL 1) - GILLIGAN’S ISLAND THE MUSICAL @ CAROUSEL THEATER (1)
A matinee performance of Gilligan’s Island the Musical at Carousel Theater in Boothbay. Please note that this performance does not include lunch. Please bring money for lunch out following the show.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Practices
 
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM    Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM    Beginner Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM    TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME
Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Youth Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 2: Dives & Starts 6/29 & 7/1
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Summer Session
We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency.  Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & Adult Beginner Lessons
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Thursday July 2, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Lap Swim
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Thursdays at 9am
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion! 
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    BIG RED BASKETBALL CAMP - Big Red Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp is for boys entering grades 3– 8 in September, 2026. Be ready for a competitive week of basketball, combined with lots of fun! Learn skills from SPHS coaches and players. Please bring a snack each day. Camp includes free t-shirt.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM    DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - JULY
Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Summer Session 1
The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.For more information, please email Tim O'Carroll - rightchoicedriving@live.com
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Women's Basketball League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Summer
YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic
 
Friday July 3, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    group yoga
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
Saturday July 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Annual July 4th Car Show
 
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM    July 4 Celebration
 
Sunday July 5, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Ultimate Practice
 
Monday July 6, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB
Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp - Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp
Summer tennis camps offered through the St. Peter’s Grand Slam Tennis Programs are fun, yet challenging and instructional and cater to boys and girls ages 7-15 at all skill levels. Camps are taught by certified teaching pros and college tennis players. For the beginner, a progressive format is followed. Each session teaches basic tennis strokes and strategy in an enthusiastic but low-pressure environment. For intermediate and advanced players, every session consists of intense drills to define strokes, conditioning exercises, strategy, and competitive match play.Min 12 / Max 30
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lil' Red Riot Hoopers - Lil' Red Riot Hoopers
DATE CHANGE FROM BROCHURE- DUE TO SNOW DAYS!This basketball camp is for boys and girls entering K-2 in the fall of 2026. We will focus on the fundamentals and basics of basketball. Focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun!There will be NO CAMP FRIDAY JULY 10th 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Monthly birthday celebrations with cakes, cupcakes or treats and birthday bags for you if it is your birthday month! Come celebrate with others when it is their birthday month and invite others to come celebrate with you when it is your month! Please register for food and birthday bag purposes. Thank you!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Monday Night Tennis Practice - Monday Night Tennis Practice July
Monday Night Tennis Practice is a point based drills clinic. Instructional, yet upbeat, this clinic is a way to improve your strokes while under the pressure of victory or defeat. Fun games will be added in as well. Intermediate (USTA rated 3.0+) players levels are welcome. You must have tennis experience to take this class. Minimum of 8/maximum of 16 Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 8/Max 16
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 3: Backstroke 7/6 & 7/8
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Summer Running & Conditioning Program - Summer Running & Conditioning
This program is for boys and girls entering grades 4 – 9 in September 2026.  Athletes from all sports looking to get into or stay in shape over the summer will meet once per week for an organized workout and receive guidance in planning an off season conditioning program.  The goal of the program is to prepare to compete in a fall sports team at the start of the school year.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Girls Summer Soccer Game
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Tuesday July 7, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Tuesdays at 9am
These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children** (by the start of the program).  In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills.  Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control.  This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it!    Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water.  Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child.  This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool.  ** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM
Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like! 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp - Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp
Summer tennis camps offered through the St. Peter’s Grand Slam Tennis Programs are fun, yet challenging and instructional and cater to boys and girls ages 7-15 at all skill levels. Camps are taught by certified teaching pros and college tennis players. For the beginner, a progressive format is followed. Each session teaches basic tennis strokes and strategy in an enthusiastic but low-pressure environment. For intermediate and advanced players, every session consists of intense drills to define strokes, conditioning exercises, strategy, and competitive match play.Min 12 / Max 30
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lil' Red Riot Hoopers - Lil' Red Riot Hoopers
DATE CHANGE FROM BROCHURE- DUE TO SNOW DAYS!This basketball camp is for boys and girls entering K-2 in the fall of 2026. We will focus on the fundamentals and basics of basketball. Focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun!There will be NO CAMP FRIDAY JULY 10th 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JULY TUESDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Library Storytime
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - JULY
This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Diving Lessons Springboard - Summer Session
This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12.  No exceptions!
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 1
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 2
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Wednesday July 8, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM    GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Summer
Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp - Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp
Summer tennis camps offered through the St. Peter’s Grand Slam Tennis Programs are fun, yet challenging and instructional and cater to boys and girls ages 7-15 at all skill levels. Camps are taught by certified teaching pros and college tennis players. For the beginner, a progressive format is followed. Each session teaches basic tennis strokes and strategy in an enthusiastic but low-pressure environment. For intermediate and advanced players, every session consists of intense drills to define strokes, conditioning exercises, strategy, and competitive match play.Min 12 / Max 30
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lil' Red Riot Hoopers - Lil' Red Riot Hoopers
DATE CHANGE FROM BROCHURE- DUE TO SNOW DAYS!This basketball camp is for boys and girls entering K-2 in the fall of 2026. We will focus on the fundamentals and basics of basketball. Focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun!There will be NO CAMP FRIDAY JULY 10th 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.  
 
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Young Chefs Challenge - Young Chefs Challenge
Calling all young CHEFS! Let your child unleash their inner Chef during this 3 day program. Young chefs will create recipes from a mystery basket full of a variety of ingredients. Each day we will have two team competitions. The last day ends with cupcake wars, where chefs get to decorate to their heart’s desire. Promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.DATE CHANGE DUE TO END OF SCHOOL DATE CHANGE:  July 8th, 9th & 10th. If your child has anaphylactic food allergies we recommend not signing up as we can not guarantee the recipes are completely free of certain ingredients Min:15, Max:24
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Practices
 
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM    Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM    Beginner Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM    TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME
Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Youth Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 3: Backstroke 7/6 & 7/8
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Summer Session
We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency.  Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & Adult Beginner Lessons
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Thursday July 9, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Lap Swim
 
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM    WALKING FIELD TRIPS (LEVEL 3) - WALKING FIELD TRIP - WITTS END TRAIL - BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH - LEVEL 3
Join us on our 4 walking trips this season as we venture through Maine’s majestic beauty for walks in different settings. You must be physically able to walk at least 2 miles independently and sometimes over uneven terrain.  Please wear appropriate footwear for walking, bring water bottle, walking poles/bug spray/sunscreen if you have them. The awe of Maine awaits you on these wonderful trails and paths.
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Thursdays at 9am
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion! 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp - Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp
Summer tennis camps offered through the St. Peter’s Grand Slam Tennis Programs are fun, yet challenging and instructional and cater to boys and girls ages 7-15 at all skill levels. Camps are taught by certified teaching pros and college tennis players. For the beginner, a progressive format is followed. Each session teaches basic tennis strokes and strategy in an enthusiastic but low-pressure environment. For intermediate and advanced players, every session consists of intense drills to define strokes, conditioning exercises, strategy, and competitive match play.Min 12 / Max 30
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Lil' Red Riot Hoopers - Lil' Red Riot Hoopers
DATE CHANGE FROM BROCHURE- DUE TO SNOW DAYS!This basketball camp is for boys and girls entering K-2 in the fall of 2026. We will focus on the fundamentals and basics of basketball. Focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques. Come join the SPHS coaches and players for a week full of fun!There will be NO CAMP FRIDAY JULY 10th 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Young Chefs Challenge - Young Chefs Challenge
Calling all young CHEFS! Let your child unleash their inner Chef during this 3 day program. Young chefs will create recipes from a mystery basket full of a variety of ingredients. Each day we will have two team competitions. The last day ends with cupcake wars, where chefs get to decorate to their heart’s desire. Promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.DATE CHANGE DUE TO END OF SCHOOL DATE CHANGE:  July 8th, 9th & 10th. If your child has anaphylactic food allergies we recommend not signing up as we can not guarantee the recipes are completely free of certain ingredients Min:15, Max:24
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM    DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - JULY
Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Women's Basketball League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Summer
YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic
 
Friday July 10, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JULY FRIDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp - Grand Slam Tennis Summer Camp
Summer tennis camps offered through the St. Peter’s Grand Slam Tennis Programs are fun, yet challenging and instructional and cater to boys and girls ages 7-15 at all skill levels. Camps are taught by certified teaching pros and college tennis players. For the beginner, a progressive format is followed. Each session teaches basic tennis strokes and strategy in an enthusiastic but low-pressure environment. For intermediate and advanced players, every session consists of intense drills to define strokes, conditioning exercises, strategy, and competitive match play.Min 12 / Max 30
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    group yoga
 
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Young Chefs Challenge - Young Chefs Challenge
Calling all young CHEFS! Let your child unleash their inner Chef during this 3 day program. Young chefs will create recipes from a mystery basket full of a variety of ingredients. Each day we will have two team competitions. The last day ends with cupcake wars, where chefs get to decorate to their heart’s desire. Promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.DATE CHANGE DUE TO END OF SCHOOL DATE CHANGE:  July 8th, 9th & 10th. If your child has anaphylactic food allergies we recommend not signing up as we can not guarantee the recipes are completely free of certain ingredients Min:15, Max:24
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SP Junior Little League Game
 
Saturday July 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Tennis Skills and Drills - Tennis Skills and Drills July Saturdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your tennis skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of tennis already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.No senior discount.Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 6/Max 12Instructor: Dave Cousins
 
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Hurling Game
 
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Hurling Game
 
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Church League Softball
 
Sunday July 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Sundays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Sundays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Ultimate Practice
 
Monday July 13, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CAMP (JPAC) - Junior Police Academy Summer Camp
JPAC is a physically active, week long, day camp that will provide kids with activities that will develop communication, decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership. Campers will learn about the role of police in their community and the importance of the department’s Guiding Values:  Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Fairness and Service.Campers will take part in team building games, self defense instruction, mock investigation, exploration field trips, and see live demonstrations from different police specialities (SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Marine Resources, etc)!What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; dress for the weather! Uniform camp tee shirts will be provided and should be worn daily. Please bring a healthy lunch, snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen every day.This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9  in the fall.
 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM    JPAC
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    JUST FOR FUN BINGO - JUST FOR FUN BINGO
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on scheduled Mondays of each month to play some fun Bingo games. Just good, plain fun, light refreshments provided. Imaginary prizes like trips around the world! 
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB
Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Princesses & Pirates Dance Camp - PRINCESS & PIRATES DANCE CAMP
Explore your favorite princess and pirate characters in dance camp!  Dance Camp for Ages 3-8 incorporates creative movement, ballet, and jazz styles of dance.  Camp include dance instruction, craft, choreography, and movement activities. Dance Camp has a snack break. Dancers are responsible to bring a water bottle, and snack for the snack break. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle and snack for snack time. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.Instructor: Drouin Dance*Max 16
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JPAC
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Monday Night Tennis Practice - Monday Night Tennis Practice July
Monday Night Tennis Practice is a point based drills clinic. Instructional, yet upbeat, this clinic is a way to improve your strokes while under the pressure of victory or defeat. Fun games will be added in as well. Intermediate (USTA rated 3.0+) players levels are welcome. You must have tennis experience to take this class. Minimum of 8/maximum of 16 Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 8/Max 16
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Monday Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM    Stained Glass Ornaments and Sun Catchers - Stained Glass Ornaments and Sun Catchers - July 13
Stained Glass Ornaments and Sun CatchersHere is a little handmade holiday treat. Students will go home with an ornaments or sun catcher. Learn the surprisingly easy copper foil technique.  All materials provided. No senior discount will apply to this program.(Minimum of 4 / Maximum of 8)Instructor: Rachel FC Mills
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 4: Flipturns (front/back) 7/13 & 7/15
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Summer Running & Conditioning Program - Summer Running & Conditioning
This program is for boys and girls entering grades 4 – 9 in September 2026.  Athletes from all sports looking to get into or stay in shape over the summer will meet once per week for an organized workout and receive guidance in planning an off season conditioning program.  The goal of the program is to prepare to compete in a fall sports team at the start of the school year.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Girls Summer Soccer Game
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Tuesday July 14, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CAMP (JPAC) - Junior Police Academy Summer Camp
JPAC is a physically active, week long, day camp that will provide kids with activities that will develop communication, decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership. Campers will learn about the role of police in their community and the importance of the department’s Guiding Values:  Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Fairness and Service.Campers will take part in team building games, self defense instruction, mock investigation, exploration field trips, and see live demonstrations from different police specialities (SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Marine Resources, etc)!What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; dress for the weather! Uniform camp tee shirts will be provided and should be worn daily. Please bring a healthy lunch, snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen every day.This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9  in the fall.
 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM    JPAC
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Tuesdays at 9am
These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children** (by the start of the program).  In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills.  Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control.  This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it!    Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water.  Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child.  This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool.  ** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM
Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like! 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Princesses & Pirates Dance Camp - PRINCESS & PIRATES DANCE CAMP
Explore your favorite princess and pirate characters in dance camp!  Dance Camp for Ages 3-8 incorporates creative movement, ballet, and jazz styles of dance.  Camp include dance instruction, craft, choreography, and movement activities. Dance Camp has a snack break. Dancers are responsible to bring a water bottle, and snack for the snack break. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle and snack for snack time. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.Instructor: Drouin Dance*Max 16
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JPAC
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JULY TUESDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Library Storytime
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Reserved
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Diving Lessons Springboard - Summer Session
This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12.  No exceptions!
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Redbank Picnic & Concert Series
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SP Junior Little League Game
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 1
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 2
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Wednesday July 15, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CAMP (JPAC) - Junior Police Academy Summer Camp
JPAC is a physically active, week long, day camp that will provide kids with activities that will develop communication, decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership. Campers will learn about the role of police in their community and the importance of the department’s Guiding Values:  Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Fairness and Service.Campers will take part in team building games, self defense instruction, mock investigation, exploration field trips, and see live demonstrations from different police specialities (SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Marine Resources, etc)!What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; dress for the weather! Uniform camp tee shirts will be provided and should be worn daily. Please bring a healthy lunch, snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen every day.This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9  in the fall.
 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM    JPAC
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM    GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Summer
Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Princesses & Pirates Dance Camp - PRINCESS & PIRATES DANCE CAMP
Explore your favorite princess and pirate characters in dance camp!  Dance Camp for Ages 3-8 incorporates creative movement, ballet, and jazz styles of dance.  Camp include dance instruction, craft, choreography, and movement activities. Dance Camp has a snack break. Dancers are responsible to bring a water bottle, and snack for the snack break. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle and snack for snack time. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.Instructor: Drouin Dance*Max 16
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JPAC
 
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM    HIDDEN GRACE FARM TOUR (LEVEL 3) - HIDDEN GRACE FARM TOUR (LEVEL 3)
Tucked away in Hollis, Hidden Grace Farm is a small, family-run farm that will give us a chance to slow down and savor the simple joys of farm life. We will have a guided walking tour of the entire farm and be introduced to the horses, goats, pigs, chickens and more.  Hands on time with their mini horses and free time to visit the goats or other animals at your leisure. Picnic following tour.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.  
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Practices
 
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM    Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM    Beginner Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM    TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME
Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Youth Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 4: Flipturns (front/back) 7/13 & 7/15
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Summer Session
We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency.  Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & Adult Beginner Lessons
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Thursday July 16, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CAMP (JPAC) - Junior Police Academy Summer Camp
JPAC is a physically active, week long, day camp that will provide kids with activities that will develop communication, decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership. Campers will learn about the role of police in their community and the importance of the department’s Guiding Values:  Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Fairness and Service.Campers will take part in team building games, self defense instruction, mock investigation, exploration field trips, and see live demonstrations from different police specialities (SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Marine Resources, etc)!What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; dress for the weather! Uniform camp tee shirts will be provided and should be worn daily. Please bring a healthy lunch, snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen every day.This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9  in the fall.
 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM    JPAC
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Thursdays at 9am
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion! 
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Princesses & Pirates Dance Camp - PRINCESS & PIRATES DANCE CAMP
Explore your favorite princess and pirate characters in dance camp!  Dance Camp for Ages 3-8 incorporates creative movement, ballet, and jazz styles of dance.  Camp include dance instruction, craft, choreography, and movement activities. Dance Camp has a snack break. Dancers are responsible to bring a water bottle, and snack for the snack break. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle and snack for snack time. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.Instructor: Drouin Dance*Max 16
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JPAC
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 1: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 1: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 1: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM    DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - JULY
Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SP Wood Bat Games
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Women's Basketball League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Summer
YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic
 
Friday July 17, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CAMP (JPAC) - Junior Police Academy Summer Camp
JPAC is a physically active, week long, day camp that will provide kids with activities that will develop communication, decision-making skills, teamwork and leadership. Campers will learn about the role of police in their community and the importance of the department’s Guiding Values:  Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Fairness and Service.Campers will take part in team building games, self defense instruction, mock investigation, exploration field trips, and see live demonstrations from different police specialities (SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Marine Resources, etc)!What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; dress for the weather! Uniform camp tee shirts will be provided and should be worn daily. Please bring a healthy lunch, snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen every day.This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9  in the fall.
 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM    JPAC
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JULY FRIDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Princesses & Pirates Dance Camp - PRINCESS & PIRATES DANCE CAMP
Explore your favorite princess and pirate characters in dance camp!  Dance Camp for Ages 3-8 incorporates creative movement, ballet, and jazz styles of dance.  Camp include dance instruction, craft, choreography, and movement activities. Dance Camp has a snack break. Dancers are responsible to bring a water bottle, and snack for the snack break. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, have bare feet and bring a water bottle and snack for snack time. Please have longer hair tied back away from the face.Instructor: Drouin Dance*Max 16
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    WENTWORTH-COOLIDGE MANSION, WALK & PICNIC (LEVEL 3) - WENTWORTH-COOLIDGE MANSION, WALK & PICNIC (LEVEL 3)
Former home of New Hampshire's first royal governor.The rambling 40-room mansion which overlooks Little Harbor, is one of the most outstanding homes remaining of the colonial era. Its stateliness and impressive interior and furnishings reflect aristocratic life in the 1700s. It is one of the few royal governors' residences to survive almost unchanged. The Mansion reflects five distinct periods of architecture. Picnic and walk on the Little Harbor 1.5 mile Loop Trail.
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    JPAC
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    group yoga
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
Saturday July 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Tennis Skills and Drills - Tennis Skills and Drills July Saturdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your tennis skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of tennis already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.No senior discount.Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 6/Max 12Instructor: Dave Cousins
 
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Hurling Game
 
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Hurling Game
 
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Church League Softball
 
Sunday July 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Sundays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Sundays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
Monday July 20, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    PUZZLE CLUB - PUZZLE CLUB
Are you looking  for a new way to dive further into your obsession with jigsaw puzzles! We have just the thing for you! Puzzle Club is a great way to meet new puzzle lovers, learn new skills and strategies, and do even more puzzles! Come to the senior center and enjoy a morning of quiet puzzle making, 100-500 piece puzzles only (provided or bring your own) or work on bigger puzzles on the puzzle table.
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    RED CROSS PRESENTS: EXTREME HEAT - RED CROSS PRESENTS: EXTREME HEAT
Extreme heat events are a series of hot days - much hotter than average for a given area. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. Climate change is making extreme heat events more frequent, more severe, and longer, but we can take action to prepare.  Join the Red Cross to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones during extreme heat events!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Riot Pride Football Clinics - Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division
Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division & Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division The Riot Pride Clinic is a summer primer leading into the official start of the 2026 football season. All youths entering grades K-8 are welcome!  The camp will be run two days a week in a typical clinic format. This will be a fun opportunity for BOTH returning players as well as new players who are planning on or even considering playing! Returners get a chance to sharpen their skills and knowledge they acquired last season while new players have the opportunity to learn the drills, skills, terminology, concepts, and overall practice routine in a slower paced environment so that they are confident and ready for the season. This is a minimal contact camp and the only equipment needed are cleats, mouthpiece and a water bottle. The Camp Program will be led by High School Head Football Coach, Aaron Filieo, supported by a tenured staff of guest volunteer coaches and high school players.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Monday Night Tennis Practice - Monday Night Tennis Practice July
Monday Night Tennis Practice is a point based drills clinic. Instructional, yet upbeat, this clinic is a way to improve your strokes while under the pressure of victory or defeat. Fun games will be added in as well. Intermediate (USTA rated 3.0+) players levels are welcome. You must have tennis experience to take this class. Minimum of 8/maximum of 16 Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and tennis racket. There will be basic rackets  available for use during the lesson. Min 8/Max 16
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 5: Breaststroke 7/20 & 7/22
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Reserved
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Summer Running & Conditioning Program - Summer Running & Conditioning
This program is for boys and girls entering grades 4 – 9 in September 2026.  Athletes from all sports looking to get into or stay in shape over the summer will meet once per week for an organized workout and receive guidance in planning an off season conditioning program.  The goal of the program is to prepare to compete in a fall sports team at the start of the school year.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Riot Pride Football Clinics - Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division
Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division & Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division The Riot Pride Clinic is a summer primer leading into the official start of the 2026 football season. All youths entering grades K-8 are welcome!  The camp will be run two days a week in a typical clinic format. This will be a fun opportunity for BOTH returning players as well as new players who are planning on or even considering playing! Returners get a chance to sharpen their skills and knowledge they acquired last season while new players have the opportunity to learn the drills, skills, terminology, concepts, and overall practice routine in a slower paced environment so that they are confident and ready for the season. This is a minimal contact camp and the only equipment needed are cleats, mouthpiece and a water bottle. The Camp Program will be led by High School Head Football Coach, Aaron Filieo, supported by a tenured staff of guest volunteer coaches and high school players.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Tuesday July 21, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement
 
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Reserved
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Tuesdays at 9am
These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children** (by the start of the program).  In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills.  Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control.  This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it!    Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water.  Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child.  This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool.  ** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    COLORING FOR CALM - COLORING FOR CALM
Coloring time involves the mindful and creative activity of coloring in books with complex designs, which promotes a meditative state, reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances fine motor skills, offering a low-pressure, self-soothing form of relaxation. It's a restorative activity that provides a quiet, low-stakes way to disengage from daily pressures and reconnect with the present moment. Coloring books and colored pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own as well.
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    OPEN BOARD GAME TIME - OPEN BOARD GAME TIME
Come to the Senior Drop in Center on Tuesdays mornings and play board games! We have cribbage, Scrabble, Boggle, Yahtzee, Rumikub, word games and more! Bring your own board game if you like! 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - STRENGTH AND WEIGHT TRAINING THE RIGHT WAY - JULY TUESDAYS
Strength and weight training are absolutely critical as one gets older. This class will teach you the best exercises to do, and how to do them with proper form so you get results and avoid injuries. You will learn what to do at the gym, or to just strength train at home with minimal equipment. Beginners will learn how to start, and intermediates will learn how to improve. Emphasis on strength, posture and balance. Please bring a mat!
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 2: Tues & Th at 10am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Library Storytime
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg.  You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available.  PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    TEA & TALK - TEA & TALK
Pop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00p.m. to enjoy some light refreshments and tea. A variety of teas will be served in our fancy china tea cups and tea pots. There’s always plenty to talk about!
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - JULY
This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Reserved
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Adult Softball Leagues - Summer Softball League
Adult Softball Leagues  Join the South Portland Adult Leagues for the Co-ed Softball Spring and Summer Leagues! Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. We are excited to bring together individuals who share a passion for recreational sports and a love for the great outdoors.These leagues will feature team formation, preseason practice sessions, and a chance to socialize with fellow softball enthusiasts. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive community that values sportsmanship and camaraderie. Let us swing into action, make this spring, and summer a memorable one on the softball field!SP Rec will not provide bats or gloves. Captains please email wdorsett@southportland.gov with your team name and roster after registering. Individuals/free agents will be contacted at least 1 week prior to the league start date. Game and League Format8 games for regular season top 10 teams make playoffs 10 v 10 format, a minimum of 4 female and 4 male on the field 7 innings, no new innings after 55 minutes from scheduled start time.  Champion teams wins - Adult League Championship items Monday Softball LeagueDates: Mondays, May 4 – July (No games 5/25)Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday Softball League Dates: Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30Game Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm40+ Softball League Dates: Wednesdays  - CANCELLEDGame Times: 5:30p - 8:00pmSummer Softball League  - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 - NEW START DATEGame Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pmFall Softball LeagueDates: Sundays, August 23 - October 25 (no games Oct. 18)Game Times: 9:00a - 12:30p Summer League Registration Deadline: JUNE 29, 2026NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS - All players must register themselves so the department has the correct contact information and a signed individual wavier from each player for each season. Individual Cost: $75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res – (No Senior Discounts)Team Roster Minimum: 12Age: 18+ and out of High SchoolLocation: South Portland Recreation Complex (Wainwright Fields) Address 125 Garry L Maietta Pkwy Staff Coordinator: Whitney Dorsett
 
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM    Reserved
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Diving Lessons Springboard - Summer Session
This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12.  No exceptions!
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 1
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesdays at 6:30pm Group 2
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Wednesday July 22, 2026
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM    boot camp class
 
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Mon/Wed at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Mon & Weds 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM    GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Summer
Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are.  Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    PSEUDO BOOK CLUB - PSEUDO BOOK CLUB
Join us for a less structured, more relaxed book club where we pick a genre for the month as well as our own books.  Look at the genre of the month, read a book – any book you want from that genre. On the last Wednesday of the month we will get together, compare, and discuss all the different books each of us has read, what we liked, did not like, and just share and enjoy. Light refreshments provided.GENRES FOR WINTER/SPRING:Mar. 25 - Coming of Age StoryApr. 29 - DystopianGENRES FOR SPRING/SUMMER:May 27: Best Seller in the month you were bornJune 24: Book with a month or number in the titleJuly 22: Beach read or nostalgic summer (Note the date please)Aug. 19: Reread of a favorite book (Note the date please)
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS
Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Mon/Wed at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    BRIDGE - BRIDGE
Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.  
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 1)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am (group 2)
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Mon & Weds at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Practices
 
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM    Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM    Beginner Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner Line Dancing Summer
Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!(No Senior Discount)Min 4 / Max 20Instructor: Linda Peters
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM    PORTLAND JETPORT LUNCH & LEARN - PORTLAND JETPORT LUNCH & LEARN
A presentation titled "Everything PWM" will feature Katherine Glidden, Customer Experience Service Manager from the Portland International Jetport (PWM). Ms. Glidden will offer a comprehensive overview of the Jetport's vital regional role, current operations, and future state, covering topics such as sustainability, careers, operations, and future plans/expansions. The event includes a Q&A session and a simple lunch.
 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM    TRIVIA TIME - TRIVIA TIME
Do you love trivia? Come to the Senior Drop in Center every Wednesday afternoon for trivia time! No teams, no prizes, just trivia, trivia, trivia. Each week we will come up with different trivia topics to test your knowledge! Light refreshments provided.
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Outdoor Fitness Class
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Riot Pride Football Clinics - Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division
Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division & Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division The Riot Pride Clinic is a summer primer leading into the official start of the 2026 football season. All youths entering grades K-8 are welcome!  The camp will be run two days a week in a typical clinic format. This will be a fun opportunity for BOTH returning players as well as new players who are planning on or even considering playing! Returners get a chance to sharpen their skills and knowledge they acquired last season while new players have the opportunity to learn the drills, skills, terminology, concepts, and overall practice routine in a slower paced environment so that they are confident and ready for the season. This is a minimal contact camp and the only equipment needed are cleats, mouthpiece and a water bottle. The Camp Program will be led by High School Head Football Coach, Aaron Filieo, supported by a tenured staff of guest volunteer coaches and high school players.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Youth Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM    SUMMER 2026 Riptide & RipTide PLUS - Week 5: Breaststroke 7/20 & 7/22
For the Summer of 2026 both RipTide and RipTide PLUS Swim Clubs will practice together with a week-by-week registration for the specific topics, strokes and techniques that your swimmer is interested in working on.  You can register for as many weeks that fit your schedule and interest level.  There is no specific evaluation to join the Summer session of RT/RT+, but we ask that your swimmer have some previous work as a swimmer on a school team, a club team, RT/RT+ or be at least a level 4 swimmer.Any questions, please reach out to Lesley Hurley at LHurley@southportland.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Riptide & RT plus practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Girls Summer Soccer Game
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons July Wednesdays
This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level.  Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Community Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Riot Pride Football Clinics - Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division
Riot Pride Football Clinics: Flag Division & Riot Pride Football Clinics: Tackle Division The Riot Pride Clinic is a summer primer leading into the official start of the 2026 football season. All youths entering grades K-8 are welcome!  The camp will be run two days a week in a typical clinic format. This will be a fun opportunity for BOTH returning players as well as new players who are planning on or even considering playing! Returners get a chance to sharpen their skills and knowledge they acquired last season while new players have the opportunity to learn the drills, skills, terminology, concepts, and overall practice routine in a slower paced environment so that they are confident and ready for the season. This is a minimal contact camp and the only equipment needed are cleats, mouthpiece and a water bottle. The Camp Program will be led by High School Head Football Coach, Aaron Filieo, supported by a tenured staff of guest volunteer coaches and high school players.Scholarships available- Application linked below
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Summer Session
We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency.  Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Deep Water Aero & Adult Beginner Lessons
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
Thursday July 23, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM    Adult Lap Swim (Circle Swim)
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM    Hydro Fitness & Lap Swim
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 8AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    J.A.M. & Lap Swim
 
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM    Summer Camp 2026 - Mega Riots
 MINI RIOTS & LITTLE RIOTS ARE FULL!                                WAITLIST PROCEDURE:  If weeks are full when you register, please register for the appropriate camp waiting list and click the weeks you still need.  2026 CAMP DETAILSCamp Dates: Monday-Friday, June 24-August 7 (no camp July 3rd)                      Mega Riots - Monday-Thursday, June 24-August 6 Camp Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (8:00am-2:00pm on Friday, 8/7) Kindercamp, Mini, Little & Big Riots                        8:30am-5:30pm Mega RiotsKindercamp is for children entering Kindergarten, location Kaler SchoolMini Riots Camp is for children entering 1st and 2nd grade, location Kaler SchoolLittle Riots Camp is for children entering 3rd and 4th grade, location Small SchoolBig Riots Camp is for children entering 5th and 6th grade, location SP Middle SchoolMega Riots Camp is for children entering 7th and 8th grade, location Redbank CCCamp Fee: $195.00/weekCamp registration is now only “by the week”. We are no longer offering a Full Summer option; however, you can still sign up for all seven weeks!*Registration Deadline for week 1 is June 5, 2026. Weeks 2-7 deadlines are the Wednesday prior to that week.Scholarship Info:Scholarship applications are available and will be accessible during the registration process online or at theCommunity Center front desk. Your child MUST be registered with deposit paid for your scholarship application to be processed. Scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2026. ALL SUMMER CAMP BALANCES ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 5, 2026.No changes or refunds will happen after June 5, 2026Email Kari with any questions kfilieo@southportland.govAll Summer Camp Dates, Times, and Locations are Tentative.
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Tues/Th at 9am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Thursdays at 9am
This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence.  Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting.  Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules.  Max: 6 children WITH their adult
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Session 2: Tues & Thurs at 9am
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength July 9AM
Strictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    SPHS Girls Soccer Summer Practices
 
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT
Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion! 
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Session 2: Tues/Th at 9:30am
For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development.  We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics.  Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction.  Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water.  Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices.  This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class.  We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance.  Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons.  It is not necessarily THIS class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water.  Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class.  In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety.  Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming.  In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Session 2: Tues & Thurs 9:30am
Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2.  Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes.  Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs,  front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills.  When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Tues & Th at 10am
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Session 2: Tues & Thurs at 10am
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Session 2: Tues & Th at 10am
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM    DANCE FIT - DANCE FIT - JULY
Dance Fit is a low-medium impact dance infused workout that spans all genres of music and dance styles. Dance Fit is similar to Zumba and other dance fitness programs, offering a fun and engaging way to improve cardio fitness, strength, and coordination. Dance Fit classes are designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging participants to just move and enjoy the music.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS
Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards!  Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun.  Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS
Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!
 
12:15 PM - 5:30 PM    CITY OF ANGELS @ THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (LEVEL 1) - CITY OF ANGELS @ THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (LEVEL 1)
When New York novelist Stine is lured to Hollywood to adapt his detective stories for the silver screen, he trades the gritty East Coast for a land of sunshine and palm trees. City of Angels seamlessly weaves between two worlds: the vivid Technicolor reality of 1940s Hollywood and the gritty, black-and-white film noir of Stine’s imagination. As his fictional detective navigates a world of shadows, Stine faces his own dangerous temptations—sultry distractions, the hollow promise of fame, and the relentless pressure to compromise his art.
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Hold - Facilities
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS
 
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM    Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! July
Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat.  (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    T-Ledge Condo Meeting
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Group Yoga
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Ultimate Frisbee League
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo.  For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back.  This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits.  Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support.  Students will explore the deep end of the pool.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST.  This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm
OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim.  The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test.  Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water.  Students will build endurance in this level.  In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm
Level 4:  Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Hurling/Gaelic Workouts
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Senior Men's Softball Games
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    SPHS Boys Soccer Summer Games
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Adult Basketball Leagues - Women's Basketball League - Summer
Adult Basketball League Format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.govwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Summer
YOGA: MINDFUL MOVEMENTLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Mindful movement with Liz Merci is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all levels of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults.About Liz: born & raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps! Min 5 / Max 20Drop In Rate: $12.00 Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps
 
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm
We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers.  This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches.  This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently.  This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on!  PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease.  Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson.  We will supply any other equipment needed. 
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)
 
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM    Stroke Refinement Clinic