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Tuesday August 19, 2025
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Into the Wild Summer Camp - Into the Wild Camp
Are you ready to leave the beaten path and learn what it takes to survive in the wild? If you are then join us for this week long summer camp and learn new wilderness skills or better the skills you already have! This camp offers the tools, training, and confidence you need to survive and thrive off the grid.*Registrations Will Close Wednesday, August 13th*Camp Schedule:Monday: Mt. Agamenticus (York ME)Tuesday: Archery, Arrow Making, Whittling, Paracord Bracelets (Standish Memorial Park) Then Swimming at Kiwanis beach for the rest of the day.Wednesday: Fire Building/ Fire station Tour (Standish Town Hall) S'more making!Thursday: Metal Detecting, Swimming & Learning to Kayak (Kiwanis Beach)Friday: Map/Compass Course, Papa's Ice Cream (End of the Day)Libby River Farm Preserve (Scarborough ME) Daily Schedule:8:00am- 8:30am- Check in - Social Time, Cards, Games, Activities in the Sebago Lake Room.8:30am-9:00am- Snack/Itinerary for the day9:00am-9:15am- Pack up and load Recreation Van9:30am-3:00pm- Day Trip/Activity for the day3:15pm-3:30pm- Check out Rain Day Activities:- Paracord Bracelets- Arrow Building- Whittling (Wood Carving)- Knot TyingThings To Bring Everyday:- Sneakers- Water- Lunch/Snacks- Sunscreen/Bug Spray- Bathing Suit (Tuesday & Thursday)- Camp HatDrop Off: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)Pick Up: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)175 Northeast Rd Standish, ME 04084Looking for more information/questions please contact the Recreation Office at 207-642-2875 or Email robrienhalla@standish.org Work Phone: 207-572-9003
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Surf Camp! - Surf Camp!
Learn to surf like a pro!Includes Lessons from Aquaholics, surf board/ wetsuit rentals, transportation and supervision. Ages: 8-13 Year olds.Price: $285Dates: Four days- August 18th-21st.Time: 9:00am-1:00pmPack a lunch, Snack and water bottle.Pick up and drop off will be at the Standish Town Hall.
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing
Dancers of all levels are encouraged to participate-it is a great form of exercise, not to mention a lot of fun! Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted on-line or over the phone at 642-2875. $30 for 6 -week session.This session runs 7/8/25 to 9/2/25...no class 7/22/25, 7/29/25, or 8/12/25 so extended to 9/2/25.Anyone wishing to register after the session begins will be charged a pro-rated fee of $8/class for the remainder of the session.
Single class rate: $8 per class - PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST register prior to the class. NO payments will be taken by the instructor. Deb's School Year Cancellation/Weather Cancellation Policy: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is cancelled for MSAD6 we will NOT have class. Also, if there is a 1 or 2 hour delay, there will not be class and the session will be extended out another week.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Wednesday August 20, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Into the Wild Summer Camp - Into the Wild Camp
Are you ready to leave the beaten path and learn what it takes to survive in the wild? If you are then join us for this week long summer camp and learn new wilderness skills or better the skills you already have! This camp offers the tools, training, and confidence you need to survive and thrive off the grid.*Registrations Will Close Wednesday, August 13th*Camp Schedule:Monday: Mt. Agamenticus (York ME)Tuesday: Archery, Arrow Making, Whittling, Paracord Bracelets (Standish Memorial Park) Then Swimming at Kiwanis beach for the rest of the day.Wednesday: Fire Building/ Fire station Tour (Standish Town Hall) S'more making!Thursday: Metal Detecting, Swimming & Learning to Kayak (Kiwanis Beach)Friday: Map/Compass Course, Papa's Ice Cream (End of the Day)Libby River Farm Preserve (Scarborough ME) Daily Schedule:8:00am- 8:30am- Check in - Social Time, Cards, Games, Activities in the Sebago Lake Room.8:30am-9:00am- Snack/Itinerary for the day9:00am-9:15am- Pack up and load Recreation Van9:30am-3:00pm- Day Trip/Activity for the day3:15pm-3:30pm- Check out Rain Day Activities:- Paracord Bracelets- Arrow Building- Whittling (Wood Carving)- Knot TyingThings To Bring Everyday:- Sneakers- Water- Lunch/Snacks- Sunscreen/Bug Spray- Bathing Suit (Tuesday & Thursday)- Camp HatDrop Off: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)Pick Up: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)175 Northeast Rd Standish, ME 04084Looking for more information/questions please contact the Recreation Office at 207-642-2875 or Email robrienhalla@standish.org Work Phone: 207-572-9003
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Surf Camp! - Surf Camp!
Learn to surf like a pro!Includes Lessons from Aquaholics, surf board/ wetsuit rentals, transportation and supervision. Ages: 8-13 Year olds.Price: $285Dates: Four days- August 18th-21st.Time: 9:00am-1:00pmPack a lunch, Snack and water bottle.Pick up and drop off will be at the Standish Town Hall.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Thursday August 21, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Into the Wild Summer Camp - Into the Wild Camp
Are you ready to leave the beaten path and learn what it takes to survive in the wild? If you are then join us for this week long summer camp and learn new wilderness skills or better the skills you already have! This camp offers the tools, training, and confidence you need to survive and thrive off the grid.*Registrations Will Close Wednesday, August 13th*Camp Schedule:Monday: Mt. Agamenticus (York ME)Tuesday: Archery, Arrow Making, Whittling, Paracord Bracelets (Standish Memorial Park) Then Swimming at Kiwanis beach for the rest of the day.Wednesday: Fire Building/ Fire station Tour (Standish Town Hall) S'more making!Thursday: Metal Detecting, Swimming & Learning to Kayak (Kiwanis Beach)Friday: Map/Compass Course, Papa's Ice Cream (End of the Day)Libby River Farm Preserve (Scarborough ME) Daily Schedule:8:00am- 8:30am- Check in - Social Time, Cards, Games, Activities in the Sebago Lake Room.8:30am-9:00am- Snack/Itinerary for the day9:00am-9:15am- Pack up and load Recreation Van9:30am-3:00pm- Day Trip/Activity for the day3:15pm-3:30pm- Check out Rain Day Activities:- Paracord Bracelets- Arrow Building- Whittling (Wood Carving)- Knot TyingThings To Bring Everyday:- Sneakers- Water- Lunch/Snacks- Sunscreen/Bug Spray- Bathing Suit (Tuesday & Thursday)- Camp HatDrop Off: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)Pick Up: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)175 Northeast Rd Standish, ME 04084Looking for more information/questions please contact the Recreation Office at 207-642-2875 or Email robrienhalla@standish.org Work Phone: 207-572-9003
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Surf Camp! - Surf Camp!
Learn to surf like a pro!Includes Lessons from Aquaholics, surf board/ wetsuit rentals, transportation and supervision. Ages: 8-13 Year olds.Price: $285Dates: Four days- August 18th-21st.Time: 9:00am-1:00pmPack a lunch, Snack and water bottle.Pick up and drop off will be at the Standish Town Hall.
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Session
Tai Chi is a relaxing and gentle exercise program. It uses slow, multi-directional movements to tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and to enhance the immune system. Tai Chi also reduces stress and helps to quiet and focus the mind. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing blood pressure. There are many articles you can research online regarding it's benefits. Tai Chi practice is the recommended exercise for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Daily practice gives an enhanced feeling of well-being.These classes are in the tradition of Chen Man Ching and Silk Reeling Chi Gong in the tradition of Grand Master Feng.Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted at Town Hall or on-line at www.standishrec.com until the Wednesday before the class is held. Anyone wishing to register after the 8-week session begins will be charged for the entire class or a pro-rated fee of $8.00/class for the remainder of that session, whichever is lower.Please note: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is canceled for MSAD6 or if there was a 1-2 day delay, there will be no class. The session will be extended out another week.Date: Thursdays ~ 9:15am-10:30amCost: 8 week session $64 or drop in $9 per class
Albert Delaney has studied Tai Chi with Grand Master William Chen, Chi Gong Master Kenneth Cohen, and Don Ethan Miller. He has been practicing Tai Chi for over twenty five years.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Adult Chair Yoga - Adult Chair Yoga
Come experience the mind/body benefits of Yoga (with the support and safety of a chair) with certified yoga instructor Lisa King.Chair yoga includes gentle stretches and movements, which can enhance flexibility in joints, strengthen muscles and help with better balance and stability - without putting excessive strain on the body. Like traditional yoga, chair yoga emphasizes mindfulness and controlled breathing that can be adapted to suit various fitness levels and physical abilities. Join our non-judgemental inclusive environment where you can either sit in the chair or use it as a prop/support.Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 4-week session runs 7/31/25 to 8/21/25Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 6-week session runs 9/4/25 to 10/9/25 Cost: $40.00 for 4-week session; $12.00 drop in feeCost $60.00 for 6-week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lotMinimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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Friday August 22, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Into the Wild Summer Camp - Into the Wild Camp
Are you ready to leave the beaten path and learn what it takes to survive in the wild? If you are then join us for this week long summer camp and learn new wilderness skills or better the skills you already have! This camp offers the tools, training, and confidence you need to survive and thrive off the grid.*Registrations Will Close Wednesday, August 13th*Camp Schedule:Monday: Mt. Agamenticus (York ME)Tuesday: Archery, Arrow Making, Whittling, Paracord Bracelets (Standish Memorial Park) Then Swimming at Kiwanis beach for the rest of the day.Wednesday: Fire Building/ Fire station Tour (Standish Town Hall) S'more making!Thursday: Metal Detecting, Swimming & Learning to Kayak (Kiwanis Beach)Friday: Map/Compass Course, Papa's Ice Cream (End of the Day)Libby River Farm Preserve (Scarborough ME) Daily Schedule:8:00am- 8:30am- Check in - Social Time, Cards, Games, Activities in the Sebago Lake Room.8:30am-9:00am- Snack/Itinerary for the day9:00am-9:15am- Pack up and load Recreation Van9:30am-3:00pm- Day Trip/Activity for the day3:15pm-3:30pm- Check out Rain Day Activities:- Paracord Bracelets- Arrow Building- Whittling (Wood Carving)- Knot TyingThings To Bring Everyday:- Sneakers- Water- Lunch/Snacks- Sunscreen/Bug Spray- Bathing Suit (Tuesday & Thursday)- Camp HatDrop Off: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)Pick Up: Standish Municipal Building (Sebago Lake Room)175 Northeast Rd Standish, ME 04084Looking for more information/questions please contact the Recreation Office at 207-642-2875 or Email robrienhalla@standish.org Work Phone: 207-572-9003
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Monday August 25, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bingo & Banana Splits! - Bingo & Banana Splits!
Let's play Bingo and celebrate National Banana Split Day together. This day recognizes the delicious ice cream treat made with a banana, whipped cream and various toppings. The banana split was originally served in drug stores and soda fountains and has become an iconic dessert in American culture. Did you know a 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist at Tassel's Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, created the first banana split in 1904. David Evans Strickler enjoyed inventing sundaes at the store's soda fountain. For only 10 cents, Strickler sold his first "banana-based triple ice cream sundae," double the cost of all the other sundaes.
Cost: FREE (we are asking that you register, so we know how many people to expect)
Bingo will take place in the Sebago Lake Room at Standish Town Hall ~ 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot. Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fly Tying 101 - 101 Class
Come join us and learn how to tie fly fishing flies like a pro and learn the art of the craft. This program is great for beginners or if you have been tying for some time and want to learn more patterns.Flies being taught: The Woolly Bugger, Mickey Finn StreamerInstructor: Roman O'BrienhallaLocation: Standish Town Hall (Sebago Lake Room)Date: Monday, August 25thTime: 5:00pm-7:00pmCost: $50 per person* All materials included in cost*For more information and to register visit:www.standishrec.comAdditional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Tuesday August 26, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing
Dancers of all levels are encouraged to participate-it is a great form of exercise, not to mention a lot of fun! Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted on-line or over the phone at 642-2875. $30 for 6 -week session.This session runs 7/8/25 to 9/2/25...no class 7/22/25, 7/29/25, or 8/12/25 so extended to 9/2/25.Anyone wishing to register after the session begins will be charged a pro-rated fee of $8/class for the remainder of the session.
Single class rate: $8 per class - PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST register prior to the class. NO payments will be taken by the instructor. Deb's School Year Cancellation/Weather Cancellation Policy: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is cancelled for MSAD6 we will NOT have class. Also, if there is a 1 or 2 hour delay, there will not be class and the session will be extended out another week.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Wednesday August 27, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:45 AM - 2:30 PM
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Portland Schooner Cruise - Schooner Cruise
Come join us for a beautiful morning on our own private scenic cruise on a historic Schooner sailboat off the coast of Maine where we will be sailing around Casco Bay on a two hour tour. Climb aboard with Standish Recreation!*Important Note*- This is a Schooner (sailboat) so the seating is not the best. There is no back support on the vessel, so please be aware of this when signing up!***Minimum of 22 to run this program***No refunds unless a replacement can be found. Time: 8:45am-2:30pm Sail Time: 10:30am-12:30pm(Please arrive at Standish Town Hall by 8:30am for an 8:45am departure...we will return to Standish at approximately 2:30pm)Vessel: VelaVELA is a 60’ long classic sloop designed and built by Haddie Hawkins with Twig Bower in Brooklin, Maine. She now resides in Portland, ME with Portland Schooner Co.Location: Old Port, Portland ME (Transportation is included in cost)Date: Wednesday, August 27thCost: $85 per person- Lunch is not included, so please bring a packed lunch or snacks for the trip, plenty of water as well as close toed shoes.For more information and to register visit:www.standishrec.comAdditional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Thursday August 28, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Session
Tai Chi is a relaxing and gentle exercise program. It uses slow, multi-directional movements to tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and to enhance the immune system. Tai Chi also reduces stress and helps to quiet and focus the mind. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing blood pressure. There are many articles you can research online regarding it's benefits. Tai Chi practice is the recommended exercise for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Daily practice gives an enhanced feeling of well-being.These classes are in the tradition of Chen Man Ching and Silk Reeling Chi Gong in the tradition of Grand Master Feng.Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted at Town Hall or on-line at www.standishrec.com until the Wednesday before the class is held. Anyone wishing to register after the 8-week session begins will be charged for the entire class or a pro-rated fee of $8.00/class for the remainder of that session, whichever is lower.Please note: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is canceled for MSAD6 or if there was a 1-2 day delay, there will be no class. The session will be extended out another week.Date: Thursdays ~ 9:15am-10:30amCost: 8 week session $64 or drop in $9 per class
Albert Delaney has studied Tai Chi with Grand Master William Chen, Chi Gong Master Kenneth Cohen, and Don Ethan Miller. He has been practicing Tai Chi for over twenty five years.
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11:45 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mystery Lunch - Mystery Lunch
Are you ready for a little bit of an adventure? We can not tell you where we are going, but we can tell you that we will enjoy good food with good people, and have a good time!Join us for a mystery ride to find lunch at a restaurant that serves many entrées offered between $20.00-$30.00 range. This mystery lunch promises to satisfy your palate. (cost of lunch on your own).Cost: $10.00 includes transportation to mystery lunch (cost of lunch on your own)We will be leaving Standish Town Hall promptly at 11:45am and returning at approximately 3:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot at Standish Town Hall.Questions, please contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875.
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Monday September 1, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Tuesday September 2, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Strength & Balance - Strength & Balance
Please join us with Instructor Lisa King who will lead you in weekly Strength & Balance in a safe setting. "Strength and balance" refers to a combination of muscular power and the ability to maintain stability and control over your body position, essentially meaning having strong muscles that also allow you to stay balanced during movement.According to Lisa..."Movement is medicine! Join this fun, dynamic class. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your muscles, build bone, support your joints, or improve your balance...this class is for you. Movement sequences are thoughtfully designed to safely and gradually explore therapeutic movements that will improve your quality of life. Strength training can be done with or without small hand weights. Much of the class can be done from a chair or from standing, and all are welcome! Expect an eclectic mix of movements including therapeutic exercise, strength training, balance development, and gentle agility training."Please bring: small hand weights if you have them, a yoga mat, sneakers and/or non-skid socks and a water bottle.Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm ~ 6-week session 9/2/25 to 10/7/25 Cost: $60.00 for 6 week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lot***Minimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is cancelled, class will be canceled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Wednesday September 3, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Thursday September 4, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Session
Tai Chi is a relaxing and gentle exercise program. It uses slow, multi-directional movements to tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and to enhance the immune system. Tai Chi also reduces stress and helps to quiet and focus the mind. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing blood pressure. There are many articles you can research online regarding it's benefits. Tai Chi practice is the recommended exercise for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Daily practice gives an enhanced feeling of well-being.These classes are in the tradition of Chen Man Ching and Silk Reeling Chi Gong in the tradition of Grand Master Feng.Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted at Town Hall or on-line at www.standishrec.com until the Wednesday before the class is held. Anyone wishing to register after the 8-week session begins will be charged for the entire class or a pro-rated fee of $8.00/class for the remainder of that session, whichever is lower.Please note: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is canceled for MSAD6 or if there was a 1-2 day delay, there will be no class. The session will be extended out another week.Date: Thursdays ~ 9:15am-10:30amCost: 8 week session $64 or drop in $9 per class
Albert Delaney has studied Tai Chi with Grand Master William Chen, Chi Gong Master Kenneth Cohen, and Don Ethan Miller. He has been practicing Tai Chi for over twenty five years.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Adult Chair Yoga - Adult Chair Yoga
Come experience the mind/body benefits of Yoga (with the support and safety of a chair) with certified yoga instructor Lisa King.Chair yoga includes gentle stretches and movements, which can enhance flexibility in joints, strengthen muscles and help with better balance and stability - without putting excessive strain on the body. Like traditional yoga, chair yoga emphasizes mindfulness and controlled breathing that can be adapted to suit various fitness levels and physical abilities. Join our non-judgemental inclusive environment where you can either sit in the chair or use it as a prop/support.Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 4-week session runs 7/31/25 to 8/21/25Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 6-week session runs 9/4/25 to 10/9/25 Cost: $40.00 for 4-week session; $12.00 drop in feeCost $60.00 for 6-week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lotMinimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Friday September 5, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Monday September 8, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Pre-K Soccer Session #1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Pre-K Soccer Session #2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Zumba Gold - Zumba Gold
Start the Fall off right...We are excited that Maureen Green will be returning to offer a new 5-week session of Zumba Gold in the evening this Fall for Standish Parks and Recreation on Monday nights 5:30pm-6:30pm starting 9/8/25! Join us in the Sebago Lake Room at Standish Town Hall for this easy-to-follow Zumba class focused on balance, range of motion and coordination while dancing basic rhythms such as salsa, reggaeton, merengue and cumbia. Come join this modified dance fitness that releases endorphins and leaves you feeling empowered and strong! There is no dance background required.Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pmRegister for the 5-week session or drop in class***Minimum of 8 to run the classCost: $35.00 for 5-week session; $8.00 drop in classLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPlease park in the upper- level parking lotQuestions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875Please note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled due to weather, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.
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Tuesday September 9, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Strength & Balance - Strength & Balance
Please join us with Instructor Lisa King who will lead you in weekly Strength & Balance in a safe setting. "Strength and balance" refers to a combination of muscular power and the ability to maintain stability and control over your body position, essentially meaning having strong muscles that also allow you to stay balanced during movement.According to Lisa..."Movement is medicine! Join this fun, dynamic class. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your muscles, build bone, support your joints, or improve your balance...this class is for you. Movement sequences are thoughtfully designed to safely and gradually explore therapeutic movements that will improve your quality of life. Strength training can be done with or without small hand weights. Much of the class can be done from a chair or from standing, and all are welcome! Expect an eclectic mix of movements including therapeutic exercise, strength training, balance development, and gentle agility training."Please bring: small hand weights if you have them, a yoga mat, sneakers and/or non-skid socks and a water bottle.Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm ~ 6-week session 9/2/25 to 10/7/25 Cost: $60.00 for 6 week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lot***Minimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is cancelled, class will be canceled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Kindergarten Soccer Session #1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Kindergarten Soccer Session #2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Wednesday September 10, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Thursday September 11, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Session
Tai Chi is a relaxing and gentle exercise program. It uses slow, multi-directional movements to tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and to enhance the immune system. Tai Chi also reduces stress and helps to quiet and focus the mind. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing blood pressure. There are many articles you can research online regarding it's benefits. Tai Chi practice is the recommended exercise for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Daily practice gives an enhanced feeling of well-being.These classes are in the tradition of Chen Man Ching and Silk Reeling Chi Gong in the tradition of Grand Master Feng.Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted at Town Hall or on-line at www.standishrec.com until the Wednesday before the class is held. Anyone wishing to register after the 8-week session begins will be charged for the entire class or a pro-rated fee of $8.00/class for the remainder of that session, whichever is lower.Please note: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is canceled for MSAD6 or if there was a 1-2 day delay, there will be no class. The session will be extended out another week.Date: Thursdays ~ 9:15am-10:30amCost: 8 week session $64 or drop in $9 per class
Albert Delaney has studied Tai Chi with Grand Master William Chen, Chi Gong Master Kenneth Cohen, and Don Ethan Miller. He has been practicing Tai Chi for over twenty five years.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Adult Chair Yoga - Adult Chair Yoga
Come experience the mind/body benefits of Yoga (with the support and safety of a chair) with certified yoga instructor Lisa King.Chair yoga includes gentle stretches and movements, which can enhance flexibility in joints, strengthen muscles and help with better balance and stability - without putting excessive strain on the body. Like traditional yoga, chair yoga emphasizes mindfulness and controlled breathing that can be adapted to suit various fitness levels and physical abilities. Join our non-judgemental inclusive environment where you can either sit in the chair or use it as a prop/support.Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 4-week session runs 7/31/25 to 8/21/25Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 6-week session runs 9/4/25 to 10/9/25 Cost: $40.00 for 4-week session; $12.00 drop in feeCost $60.00 for 6-week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lotMinimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Friday September 12, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Age Friendly Resource Fair - Age Friendly Resource Fair
Please join us as we travel to South Portland Community Center for the Age Friendly Resource Fair that offers resource information related to healthy aging. There will be a wide variety of more than 40 vendors and service providers that focus on healthy aging, wellness & activities, home safety, mobility, and balance. They will offer free balance assessments, raffles and giveaways. Additionally, you will be able to try out some of the free and inexpensive activities that the South Portland Community Center Senior Program offers and tour the Senior Drop-in Center.After the fair, we will enjoy lunch at Hank's in Scarborough on our way back to Standish (lunch on your own).Cost $10.00 includes transportation to South Portland Community Center for Resource Fair (cost of lunch on your own)We will meet at Standish Town Hall and leave promptly at 9:00am and return at approximately 3:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Monday September 15, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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Discount Park Tickets - Aquaboggan
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Funtown/Splashtown Combo Ticket
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Discount Park Tickets - Yorks Wild Kingdom
We are partnering with Maine Recreation and Parks Association to be able to offer Standish residents discount tickets to Aquaboggan, Funtown/Splashtown USA, & York’s Wild Kingdom!Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo (48" or taller) Our Price: $49.00 Gate Price: $59.00YOU SAVE $10.00 Aquaboggan (General Admission) Our Price: $23.00 Gate Price: $34.00YOU SAVE $11.00 York’s Wild Animal Kingdom(Zoo Only, Ages 11+)Our Price: $14.00Gate Price: $18.00YOU SAVE $4.00Save money and time at the gate by purchasing your tickets through us!Purchase tickets online at www.StandishRec.com and pick them up (by appointment) at the Standish Parks & Recreation office.Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but staff is often out of the office with programs and activities, so please call ahead to schedule your pick-up time. Please call the Recreation Office (207)642-2875.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Pre-K Soccer Session #1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 1-2 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Pre-K Soccer Session #2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Zumba Gold - Zumba Gold
Start the Fall off right...We are excited that Maureen Green will be returning to offer a new 5-week session of Zumba Gold in the evening this Fall for Standish Parks and Recreation on Monday nights 5:30pm-6:30pm starting 9/8/25! Join us in the Sebago Lake Room at Standish Town Hall for this easy-to-follow Zumba class focused on balance, range of motion and coordination while dancing basic rhythms such as salsa, reggaeton, merengue and cumbia. Come join this modified dance fitness that releases endorphins and leaves you feeling empowered and strong! There is no dance background required.Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pmRegister for the 5-week session or drop in class***Minimum of 8 to run the classCost: $35.00 for 5-week session; $8.00 drop in classLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPlease park in the upper- level parking lotQuestions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875Please note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled due to weather, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.
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Tuesday September 16, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Strength & Balance - Strength & Balance
Please join us with Instructor Lisa King who will lead you in weekly Strength & Balance in a safe setting. "Strength and balance" refers to a combination of muscular power and the ability to maintain stability and control over your body position, essentially meaning having strong muscles that also allow you to stay balanced during movement.According to Lisa..."Movement is medicine! Join this fun, dynamic class. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your muscles, build bone, support your joints, or improve your balance...this class is for you. Movement sequences are thoughtfully designed to safely and gradually explore therapeutic movements that will improve your quality of life. Strength training can be done with or without small hand weights. Much of the class can be done from a chair or from standing, and all are welcome! Expect an eclectic mix of movements including therapeutic exercise, strength training, balance development, and gentle agility training."Please bring: small hand weights if you have them, a yoga mat, sneakers and/or non-skid socks and a water bottle.Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm ~ 6-week session 9/2/25 to 10/7/25 Cost: $60.00 for 6 week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lot***Minimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is cancelled, class will be canceled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Kindergarten Soccer Session #1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 3-4 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Kindergarten Soccer Session #2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Wednesday September 17, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carousel Music Theater, Boothbay Harbor Overnight - Double room reservation (per person)
Join us for a unique afternoon of entertainment with "Murder... It's No Day At The Beach" at the Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, as well as an overnight stay at Flagship Inn next to the theater, on Wednesday 9/17/25.
We will enjoy "Murder...It's No Day At The Beach"
It's a 1960s beach bop on Frog Island; the friendships are strong, the volleyball is competitive, and the cheese whiz is plentiful. Everything is just perfect, until someone ends up missing...Or dead! So grab your bikini and join us for some interactive fun. Oh, one more thing, don't forget your beach blanket!
The show includes a buffet style lunch that goes along with the show.
After the performance, we will check into our hotel for a one-night stay. We will head to the waterfront to look for dinner (cost of dinner on your own) and poke around the many galleries and shops, or just enjoy the breathtaking ocean scenery before heading back to the hotel. On Thursday morning 9/18/25, after breakfast at our hotel, we will explore a bit more in Boothbay Harbor and depart at noon to enjoy lunch at Taste of Maine before we head back home (cost of lunch on your own).Cost: $207.00 Double Room Reservation (per person) $324.00 Single Room Reservation Trip fees include theater with lunch, hotel, and breakfast at the hotel. (Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch on your own.)What is included:*Transportation to Boothbay Harbor*Theater Ticket and Buffet Lunch 9/17/25 at Carousel Theater in Boothbay Harbor*1night lodging on 9/17/25 with continental Breakfast on 9/18/25 at Flagship Inn Boothbay Harbor$75 deposit required at registration.Final Balance due August 1st.No refunds after August 1 unless a replacement can be found. We will meet at Standish Town Hall on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and leave promptly at 9:30am and return on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at approximately 5:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carousel Music Theater, Boothbay Harbor Overnight - Single room reservation
Join us for a unique afternoon of entertainment with "Murder... It's No Day At The Beach" at the Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, as well as an overnight stay at Flagship Inn next to the theater, on Wednesday 9/17/25.
We will enjoy "Murder...It's No Day At The Beach"
It's a 1960s beach bop on Frog Island; the friendships are strong, the volleyball is competitive, and the cheese whiz is plentiful. Everything is just perfect, until someone ends up missing...Or dead! So grab your bikini and join us for some interactive fun. Oh, one more thing, don't forget your beach blanket!
The show includes a buffet style lunch that goes along with the show.
After the performance, we will check into our hotel for a one-night stay. We will head to the waterfront to look for dinner (cost of dinner on your own) and poke around the many galleries and shops, or just enjoy the breathtaking ocean scenery before heading back to the hotel. On Thursday morning 9/18/25, after breakfast at our hotel, we will explore a bit more in Boothbay Harbor and depart at noon to enjoy lunch at Taste of Maine before we head back home (cost of lunch on your own).Cost: $207.00 Double Room Reservation (per person) $324.00 Single Room Reservation Trip fees include theater with lunch, hotel, and breakfast at the hotel. (Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch on your own.)What is included:*Transportation to Boothbay Harbor*Theater Ticket and Buffet Lunch 9/17/25 at Carousel Theater in Boothbay Harbor*1night lodging on 9/17/25 with continental Breakfast on 9/18/25 at Flagship Inn Boothbay Harbor$75 deposit required at registration.Final Balance due August 1st.No refunds after August 1 unless a replacement can be found. We will meet at Standish Town Hall on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and leave promptly at 9:30am and return on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at approximately 5:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Early Release Adventures - Apple Picking at Randall Orchards
Join us for these fun & exciting trips for the MSAD 6 early dismissal days from school! We will be venturing to all sorts of exciting destinations to explore and have fun!! Grades: K- 5 Time: 12:30 - 5:30 pmCost: $40.00/ParticipantParent Pick Up & Drop Off: George E Jack Locations:
September 17th - Apple picking randall orchard
October 1st - fall fair (bounce houses, archery, pop corn & field games)
October 22nd - pumpkin valley
November 5th - fun z (trampoline park)
December 10th - smitty’s cinema (holiday movie)
January 14th - ice skating
january 28th - happy wheels
February 11th - urban air
March 4th - spare time (bowling, arcade & laser tag)
March 25th - pineland farms (maine maple)
April 8th - Southworth Planetarium
May 6th - maine wildlife park
May 20th - Mini golf & ice cream
Program Details:
Refunds: If you cancel your child out of the program after 12:00 PM the day prior to the trip, no refunds will be given. If your child doesn't attend the day of the program, no refunds will be given. All other refunds will be given on a case by case basis.
Students participating in the Early Release Adventures will be picked up and transported via Standish Parks & Recreation bus after school from Edna Libby, Steep Falls & GEJ by a Standish Parks & Recreation staff member.
REGISTRATION FOR EACH TRIP CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM TO GIVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOLS/TEACHERS WHO IS ATTENDING
A snack and drink will be provided to each student during early release adventures.
You may send money for your child for our adventures if you would like, but please be aware that Standish Parks & Recreation will not be responsible for lost money or extra items (toys, phones, etc.) brought on early release trips.
Parent Pick Up: All students will need to be picked up at GEJ school no later then 5:30 pm.
Late pick up fees will be one dollar a minute starting after 5:30 pm.
*Please be aware that trips are subject to change based on weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Boys
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Grades 5-6 Girls
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Session
Tai Chi is a relaxing and gentle exercise program. It uses slow, multi-directional movements to tone muscles, increase flexibility, improve balance, and to enhance the immune system. Tai Chi also reduces stress and helps to quiet and focus the mind. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing blood pressure. There are many articles you can research online regarding it's benefits. Tai Chi practice is the recommended exercise for people with MS, Parkinson's Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Daily practice gives an enhanced feeling of well-being.These classes are in the tradition of Chen Man Ching and Silk Reeling Chi Gong in the tradition of Grand Master Feng.Registration prior to class is mandatory and will be accepted at Town Hall or on-line at www.standishrec.com until the Wednesday before the class is held. Anyone wishing to register after the 8-week session begins will be charged for the entire class or a pro-rated fee of $8.00/class for the remainder of that session, whichever is lower.Please note: As a general rule, if the weather is bad and school is canceled for MSAD6 or if there was a 1-2 day delay, there will be no class. The session will be extended out another week.Date: Thursdays ~ 9:15am-10:30amCost: 8 week session $64 or drop in $9 per class
Albert Delaney has studied Tai Chi with Grand Master William Chen, Chi Gong Master Kenneth Cohen, and Don Ethan Miller. He has been practicing Tai Chi for over twenty five years.
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carousel Music Theater, Boothbay Harbor Overnight - Double room reservation (per person)
Join us for a unique afternoon of entertainment with "Murder... It's No Day At The Beach" at the Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, as well as an overnight stay at Flagship Inn next to the theater, on Wednesday 9/17/25.
We will enjoy "Murder...It's No Day At The Beach"
It's a 1960s beach bop on Frog Island; the friendships are strong, the volleyball is competitive, and the cheese whiz is plentiful. Everything is just perfect, until someone ends up missing...Or dead! So grab your bikini and join us for some interactive fun. Oh, one more thing, don't forget your beach blanket!
The show includes a buffet style lunch that goes along with the show.
After the performance, we will check into our hotel for a one-night stay. We will head to the waterfront to look for dinner (cost of dinner on your own) and poke around the many galleries and shops, or just enjoy the breathtaking ocean scenery before heading back to the hotel. On Thursday morning 9/18/25, after breakfast at our hotel, we will explore a bit more in Boothbay Harbor and depart at noon to enjoy lunch at Taste of Maine before we head back home (cost of lunch on your own).Cost: $207.00 Double Room Reservation (per person) $324.00 Single Room Reservation Trip fees include theater with lunch, hotel, and breakfast at the hotel. (Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch on your own.)What is included:*Transportation to Boothbay Harbor*Theater Ticket and Buffet Lunch 9/17/25 at Carousel Theater in Boothbay Harbor*1night lodging on 9/17/25 with continental Breakfast on 9/18/25 at Flagship Inn Boothbay Harbor$75 deposit required at registration.Final Balance due August 1st.No refunds after August 1 unless a replacement can be found. We will meet at Standish Town Hall on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and leave promptly at 9:30am and return on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at approximately 5:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carousel Music Theater, Boothbay Harbor Overnight - Single room reservation
Join us for a unique afternoon of entertainment with "Murder... It's No Day At The Beach" at the Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, as well as an overnight stay at Flagship Inn next to the theater, on Wednesday 9/17/25.
We will enjoy "Murder...It's No Day At The Beach"
It's a 1960s beach bop on Frog Island; the friendships are strong, the volleyball is competitive, and the cheese whiz is plentiful. Everything is just perfect, until someone ends up missing...Or dead! So grab your bikini and join us for some interactive fun. Oh, one more thing, don't forget your beach blanket!
The show includes a buffet style lunch that goes along with the show.
After the performance, we will check into our hotel for a one-night stay. We will head to the waterfront to look for dinner (cost of dinner on your own) and poke around the many galleries and shops, or just enjoy the breathtaking ocean scenery before heading back to the hotel. On Thursday morning 9/18/25, after breakfast at our hotel, we will explore a bit more in Boothbay Harbor and depart at noon to enjoy lunch at Taste of Maine before we head back home (cost of lunch on your own).Cost: $207.00 Double Room Reservation (per person) $324.00 Single Room Reservation Trip fees include theater with lunch, hotel, and breakfast at the hotel. (Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch on your own.)What is included:*Transportation to Boothbay Harbor*Theater Ticket and Buffet Lunch 9/17/25 at Carousel Theater in Boothbay Harbor*1night lodging on 9/17/25 with continental Breakfast on 9/18/25 at Flagship Inn Boothbay Harbor$75 deposit required at registration.Final Balance due August 1st.No refunds after August 1 unless a replacement can be found. We will meet at Standish Town Hall on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and leave promptly at 9:30am and return on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at approximately 5:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Adult Chair Yoga - Adult Chair Yoga
Come experience the mind/body benefits of Yoga (with the support and safety of a chair) with certified yoga instructor Lisa King.Chair yoga includes gentle stretches and movements, which can enhance flexibility in joints, strengthen muscles and help with better balance and stability - without putting excessive strain on the body. Like traditional yoga, chair yoga emphasizes mindfulness and controlled breathing that can be adapted to suit various fitness levels and physical abilities. Join our non-judgemental inclusive environment where you can either sit in the chair or use it as a prop/support.Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 4-week session runs 7/31/25 to 8/21/25Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm ~ 6-week session runs 9/4/25 to 10/9/25 Cost: $40.00 for 4-week session; $12.00 drop in feeCost $60.00 for 6-week session; $12.00 drop in feeLocation: Sebago Lake Room ~ Standish Town HallPark in the upper-level parking lotMinimum of 8 to run this programPlease note: If school for MSAD 6 is canceled, class will be cancelled and the session will be extended out another week.Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or (207) 642-2875
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 1
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Fall Soccer 2025 - Tiny Tots Session 2
Final Registrations will be Wednesday, August 20th.- If you sign up past the deadline you will get a T-Shirt but you won't get it for about 2 weeks after sign up.- Games start September 6th the game schedule will be posted a week before.Times: TBD
Where: Standish Memorial ParkCost: Tiny Tots Soccer (2 & 3 Year Old): $45/participant Grades/Cost: - Pre-K/Kindergarten $45.00/participant- 1st-2nd $60.00/participant- 3rd-4th $65.00/participant- 5th-6th $70.00/participantTiny Tots Soccer with Annelise (2 & 3 Year Old) : September 4,11,18 & 25 - Session 1: 4:30-5:15pm Session 2: 5:15-6:00pmWelcome to Tiny Tots Soccer — the perfect introduction to the world of sports for your little one! This fun, non-competitive program is designed especially for toddlers to learn the basics of soccer in a playful, supportive environment.Through age-appropriate games and activities, children will develop motor skills, coordination, and social interaction — all while having a blast kicking the ball and running with new friends! Parents are encouraged to participate to help keep the little ones engaged and confident.No experience or special equipment needed — just bring a smile, comfy clothes, and lots of energyAny questions email Atom@standish.orgPre-K Co-Ed Soccer: Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm- 6:00pm September 8,15,22,29 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer:Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Session #1, Session #2 5:15pm-6:00pm September 9,16,23,30 (4 Week Program)This is a clinic based program designed for younger players that will be a fun and engaging introduction to soccer in a supportive environment. The focus is on basic skills, coordination, and having fun.Grades 1 & 2 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Monday August 11th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games)Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Monday during the week and a game played against other Standish teams on Saturday mornings. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, fun, and field positioning. Grades 3 & 4 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Tuesday August 12th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches needed). There will be one practice on Tuesday's and a game played against surrounding communities on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.Grades 5 & 6 Soccer: Games held on Saturdays, Practices start Wednesday August 13th. Games start September 6th - October 18th (7 weeks of Games) Players will be placed on teams, and depending on the registrations, it may be co-ed, with a volunteer coach (volunteer coaches need). There will be one practice on Wednesday's and games played against surround communities on Saturdays. This is a recreation travel team which will have 1-2 practices per week, and then a game on Saturdays. Parents should expect to travel to games outside of Standish.*We are unable to accommodate special requests for team placement. If you are a coach of a team, your child will be placed on the team you coach. Volunteer Coaches: The success of this program relies heavily on parent volunteers. No experience is necessary! We can help you. If you enjoy working with kids and can follow a weekly curriculum provided by the recreation department, then you are well on your way to making a positive impact on a child in your community! We need you! You will always be teamed up with a co-coach, so you won't have to handle it alone. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer paperwork before the start of soccer season! Cancellations:
In the event of game cancellations due to poor weather conditions, there will be a message on the Recreation Department's website and Facebook page. This message will not be posted until 4:00pm during the week or 8:00am for Saturday games. The message will only be posted if the game has been cancelled - if there is no message you should assume all games will be played. Games might not be made up due to weather.For more information and to register visit: www.standishrec.com Additional questions? Email: robrienhalla@standish.org
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Friday September 19, 2025
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - Edna Libby Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - George E Jack Before Care
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Community Dog Park Information & Donations - Dog Park Banner Program
Standish Community Dog Park!All visitors should review the Standish Community Dog Park Etiquette & User GuideMission Statement: To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where dogs and dog lovers and friends have a safe, well-maintained environment for recreation and socialization. To promote responsible canine care to Standish area citizens and visitors who will uphold the park’s rules. To respond to the needs of the area for a multi-generational park activity for pets and their people that will be a complement to the town’s existing recreation areas and maintain a positive presence in the community by encouraging recreation through the dog park.When is the park open?The dog park opened in the fall of 2022 and is open daily until snowfall. If weather and conditions permit, the park is open. It may be closed for maintenance, or if the grounds are too wet. The factors considered when deciding to close the park will be based on safety, and just as important, the potential of damage to the grounds. It will be closed in the winter if conditions are unsafe. No admission to the park between 10pm and 4am per Town of Standish ordinance. Please bring your own bags and review the rules before visiting (see below). The park has had a recent update with the addition of solar lighting, which when charged provide light at dusk and dawn. How is the park funded?The dog park was part of the expansion project at Memorial Park on Route 25 that included new and expanded paved parking, sidewalks, a multipurpose field, playground, and dog park. The dog park received a $25,000 grant awarded by Pet Safe (Standish is one of nine winners in the US). The Town of Standish also received over $360,000 in additional local and federal grants (CDBG and LWCF). The post-construction dog park supplies and amenities such as poop bags, agility elements, shade canopies, benches, etc. will be funded by donations and fundraisers. The Ad-hoc Committee, in partnership with the parks and recreation department, developed a management plan for rules and on-going maintenance of the park. The rules and management of the park will be enforced by volunteers who are Standish residents who have participated in the Dog Park Ambassador Program, and have been endorsed by the parks and recreation department. How to get involved:-Make a donation @ www.standishrec.com or in person at Town Hall (checks payable to: Town of Standish-Participate in any offered fundraisers. -Donate bottles to our Clynk account (bags available at Parks & Rec office)-Follow the “Standish Community Dog Park” Facebook page for updates-Take good care of the park. Be good a citizen and follow the guidelines and rules set by the department and committee. How to donate: To donate online you will need to create a household account if do not already have one. Simply choose to "register" for the amount you wish to donate below. If you do not want to donate online, you can send a check payable to Town of Standish and write in the memo line "Dog Park Donation" and mail to:Standish Parks & Recreation Department 175 Northeast Rd.Standish, ME 04084. Your donation is tax deductible.Our tax ID # is: 01-6000378Banner Program:
Businesses and Organizations that wish to have a banner hung at the dog park for one calendar year can do so with a donation of $200 made out to the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. Banners will need to be created by the business or organization at their expense and must be no larger then 4 X 6. Banners can be dropped off at the recreation department and will be placed at the dog park by a member of the parks staff. We are also happy to make your online donation for you by phone. You can call us at 642-2875. FMI: visit our Facebook or email standish.mainedogpark.com
Dog Park Rules:To keep our park safe and enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
Everyone who enters this dog park does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Per Maine State Law, dog owners or keepers are solely liable for damages or injuries caused by their dog(s).
Bring no more than three (3) dogs per adult into the park.
DISPOSE of PET WASTE IMMEDIATELY!
Discourage dogs from digging holes. Please refill any holes.
Dogs must be licensed, free of infection, parasites and have ID/rabies tags.
NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS: dogs displaying aggressive behavior must leave.
Puppies must have core vaccines and be at least four (4) months old.
NO female dogs in heat allowed.
Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park gates.
Dogs must be collared or harnessed but please remove spike, prong, and pinch collars before entering the park.
Please supervise your dog(s) at all times.
No children under 10 years old allowed; Children under 16 must be with an adult.
No smoking, glass containers, toys, or human food. Use caution with dog treats.
If your dog seems timid, stressed, overly aroused, or aggressive, please take it out of the off-leash area IMMEDIATELY.
You may ask dog owners who have not observed these rules to leave the park.
The Town of Standish reserves the right to eject a participant from the facility for reasons of safety and fairness to other participants. Want to become a Volunteer Dog Park Ambassador? Contact Standish Parks & Recreation to learn more! Follow the Standish Community Dog Park Facebook Page for updates!Emergency? Call 911 Standish Parks & Recreation Department: (207) 642-2875 Non-emergency Dispatch/Animal Control: (207) 893-2810PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR A DONATION IS $5.00
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2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 2-3 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades 4-5 (George E Jack)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Grades K-1 (Edna Libby)
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Before Care & After Care 2025 - 2026 - After Care: Steep Falls
General InformationPlease note: Before Care & After Care does start on August 27th on the first day of school. The program does not show these dates, because if it did you would be charged for an entire monthly payment for August. Those two days are looped into the September payment.Who: Children in grades K-5 who attend Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools.Where: K-3 Edna Libby School (Before & After Care) 4-5 GEJ School (Before & After Care) K-5 Steep Falls (After Care only) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING STEEP FALLS CANNOT BE REGISTERED FOR EDNA LIBBY OR GEORGE E JACK BEFORE CAREBefore Care: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., excluding all school vacations, in-service days, holidays, or snow days at G.E. Jack School.Before Care will not be held on any unscheduled late arrival days (such as those due to weather).After Care: Monday - Friday 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. excluding all school vacations, holidays, in-service days or school closure days (weather cancellation, etc)Early Release Days: Are a separate registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. For more information, please look under the Early Release Adventures section.Fees and Payment Information:Automatic monthly payments will be set up when registering. The fee charged each month is the total cost of the program for the year, divided into 10 monthly installments. Your credit/debit card will be charged on the first of each month automatically. You will need to notify the Parks & Recreation Department if the payment information needs to be updated should your card expire or needs to be changed for any reason. Declined payments must be corrected as soon as notification is sent. Failure to make payments on past due balances could result in suspension from the program. Cancellation/Refund Policy:Written notice is required two weeks prior to the desired withdrawal date. A refund will be issued at a pro-rated amount for the remainder of the program, beginning on the first day of the next monthly billing cycle. Any days remaining in the month of withdrawal will not be refunded. The parks and recreation department recognizes there can be extenuating circumstances and it retains the right to handle refunds on a case-by-case basis as necessary.No School Day Policy:The Before Care and After Care programs follow the MSAD 6 schedule.When school is canceled by MSAD #6: No Before Care or After CareWhen school closes early (other than planned early release days) by MSAD #6: No After CareWhen there is a delayed start due to weather: No Before CareWhen there is school vacation, or a teacher in-service day there is no Before Care or After Care.Please download the Before/After School Program Parent Handbook below for specific program information.For all additional questions, please contact Nikki Billingslea, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation : nbillingslea@standish.orgSteep Falls Disclaimer - We will be offering an After Care site at Steep Falls Elementary next school year. Please understand that there is a minimum registrant requirement in order for this site to continue to run. We may possibly explore adding on Before Care at Steep Falls dependent on registrations/staffing. For updates on this, please keep an eye out for email blasts or email nbillingslea@standish.org
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