Did You Know.....?• Our YMCA has been part of the community since 1868, as the Lewiston Falls YMCA • Our YMCA erected its current building in 1922 • Our YMCA serves over one million youth program hours annually • Our YMCA started the day camping program over 33 years ago at Lost Valley Ski lodge and now Camp Connor is located on secluded Lower Range Pond in Poland • People have learned to swim in our pool for over 75 years • Our gymnasium was dedicated to E. Farrington Abbott, a former executive director, in 1950 • We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities • Our childcare program began with just a small babysitting service. Today the program services children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, at both of our Nationally Accredidated Centers, here at the Y, and at Daisy Garden at St. Mary's • Our fitness center opened in 1986 with a line of Nautilus equipment, 4 exercise bikes, a rowing machine, and a few weight pieces. At that time, the fitness center was condensed to just the current nautilus center and cardio center • Our YMCA replaced over 40 boarding rooms with the areas first Teen Center in 1995 • Our YMCA was a teen "hot spot" back in the 1950's when dances, or "sock hops" took place regularly • Our YMCA does not turn anyone away from participating in programs due to finacial hardship
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