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Sunday November 8, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026 - Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026
Starting September 27th through December 6thSundays from 4:30 - 5:30pmMSAD 75 residents onlyIMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck. Swimmers must be potty-trained in order to participate. NO swim diapers. There’s no running, pushing or shoving allowed on the premises. All children must be under the supervision of a guardian at all times. No food, drinks, gum or glass will be allowed in the locker rooms or on the pool deck. Non-Swimmers may use gallery area, accessible via the upstairs lounge. There will be no admittance to any other area of the Field House except the locker rooms, including the walking track. Violation of these rules will mean forfeiture of swim privileges. There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card! Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Sunday November 15, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026 - Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026
Starting September 27th through December 6thSundays from 4:30 - 5:30pmMSAD 75 residents onlyIMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck. Swimmers must be potty-trained in order to participate. NO swim diapers. There’s no running, pushing or shoving allowed on the premises. All children must be under the supervision of a guardian at all times. No food, drinks, gum or glass will be allowed in the locker rooms or on the pool deck. Non-Swimmers may use gallery area, accessible via the upstairs lounge. There will be no admittance to any other area of the Field House except the locker rooms, including the walking track. Violation of these rules will mean forfeiture of swim privileges. There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card! Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Monday November 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Tuesday November 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Wednesday November 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Thursday November 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Sunday November 22, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026 - Community Swim Fall/Winter 2026
Starting September 27th through December 6thSundays from 4:30 - 5:30pmMSAD 75 residents onlyIMPORTANT: If you attended a previous session you STILL have to register for this NEW session. Each new session is an individual contract with Bowdoin College that requires updated rosters. Thank you!Program is drop in style, you can attend any session(s), just be sure to register before you attend the first time. All Bowdoin College Pool rules must be followed by participants while we are in the space. Street shoes are not allowed on the pool deck. Swimmers must be potty-trained in order to participate. NO swim diapers. There’s no running, pushing or shoving allowed on the premises. All children must be under the supervision of a guardian at all times. No food, drinks, gum or glass will be allowed in the locker rooms or on the pool deck. Non-Swimmers may use gallery area, accessible via the upstairs lounge. There will be no admittance to any other area of the Field House except the locker rooms, including the walking track. Violation of these rules will mean forfeiture of swim privileges. There is no use of any other area of the Field House (no walking on the track, etc.).When registering: Register everyone in your family that will be attending (not just one person). We need this information for our on-site rosters. --> If you do not have an account in our system,please make one. Then come back to the program page to register online.--> If you already have an account but need help signing in (forgot password, etc.), call or email the office (DO NOT make another account!). Keep in mind office hours are on weekdays and it's unlikely that you'll reach someone on the weekend, register ahead of time! 207-833-5771 x 108 or recreation@town.harpswell.me.us--> If you wish to register on paper we will have registration forms poolside each night. Please remember to bring your medical insurance card! Having Medical Insurance is a requirement of this program by Bowdoin College. You have the ability to upload a photo/scan of your medical insurance card during the registration process - this makes it very easy for future session registration if we have it on file. If you can't/do not wish upload, please bring your medical insurance card to the first swim session so we can scan it for our files. 
 
Monday November 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Tuesday November 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Wednesday November 25, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Thursday November 26, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Monday November 30, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Tuesday December 1, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 3/4 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Wednesday December 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Boys
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.
 
Thursday December 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Harpswell Youth Basketball League - 5/6 Girls
New this season:  The AYBL is looking to cap team size at 8 players.  After the team is full, any additional sign ups will be placed on a waitlist. Once a waitlist reaches 8 players they will be moved off from the waitlist and onto a second team.  Team rosters may be adjusted to evenly distribute talent. Note:  If a team cannot be filled in a particular town, towns may combine players to fill rosters.Registration period will open on 10/1/26 and close on 11/1/26 (unless teams fill prior to 11/1). Please register early to help us plan and schedule. $30 registration fee* includes a team shirt (no take home basketballs this season). Scholarships available, see below for details. Harpswell Youth League Basketball is a league play program for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6. It is part of the larger Ararat Youth Basketball League made up of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin, and Bowdoinham.Teams are made up in the following ways:- Girls 3rd  & 4th grade combined- Girls 5th & 6th grade combined- Boys 3rd & 4th grade combined- Boys 5th & 6th grade combinedThis program aims to teach the foundations of basketball while providing an opportunity for each child to play in the recreational season. This program runs approximately 12 weeks.PRACTICES: Will begin in November, dates & times TBD once coaches are in place. They are usually 1 - 1.5 hours and are held on weeknights at HCS. GAMES: We play games with Topsham, Bowdoin & Bowdoinham on Saturday mornings. Schedules will be published as we get closer to the start date.COACHES: We need coaches! Please contact the recreation department ASAP if you'd be willing to coach or assist a team. 207-833-5771 and ask for Katie or Kayla!AYBL Goals:-Create an environment in which children have fun and feel physically and emotionally safe-Teach basketball, skills, rules and strategies-Empower participants to do their best-Model and teach good sportsmanship and healthy competitiveness-Encourage participation and physical fitness-Provide a program that meets the needs of recreational and competitive players-Value maximum individual participation over winning-Place the needs of the participants before adults-Provide positive and rewarding volunteer opportunities for teenagers and adults*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE - Call the office, 207-833-5771 or fill out the online form before you register.