Old Orchard Beach Recreation

08/28/2026

Two BIG Fall Adventures Are Coming Up!

Looking for a fun getaway this fall? We’ve got two great trips on the calendar and they’re open to the community!

Adult Vermont Overnight Trip – A fall getaway filled with beautiful scenery, fun stops, and plenty to explore!

Family-Friendly Boston Bruins Trip – Head to Boston for a day of hockey and a chance to cheer on the Bruins!

Check out the flyers below for all the details, including dates, pricing, and registration information!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Register online now at oobrec.com

Reach out to Kira with any questions!

08/27/2026

50+ CLUB MERCH IS HERE! YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED!

We’re launching our FIRST-EVER 50+ Club Merchandise Pop-Up, and we’ve got some pretty great stuff.

Choose from:

T-Shirts
Hoodies
Crew Neck Sweatshirts
Tote Bags

And YOU get to customize your look! Choose from a variety of colors and pick your logo style:

BIG & BOLD — Full logo across the front
SUBTLE & CLASSIC — Small logo on the upper left chest

HOW DOES THE POP-UP WORK?

-Visit our online merch store
-Pick your item, color, size & logo placement
-Place your order by Sun. Sept. 27th
-We handle the production and pickup
-We’ll contact you when your order is ready for pickup!

IMPORTANT: This is a LIMITED-TIME POP-UP! The store will only be open until Sunday, September 27th, so don’t wait!

SHOP HERE: https://oob50plus.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Need help ordering? Come see Kira at the Recreation Office! We’ll help you get your order placed.

08/25/2026

UPDATE FOR GULL CARE FAMILIES:

We are SO excited to welcome our returning Gull Care families back, and we are especially excited to welcome all of our new families joining us!

We have a little update to share for the upcoming school year! The gang is getting back together! Due to staffing arrangements and enrollment numbers, all Gull Care students in Pre-K through 5th grade will be together at Jameson School for aftercare. This is subject to change as the school year gets going, but he will be notified well in advance if that is the case.

While everyone will be at the same location, we’ll still make sure each age group has age-appropriate spaces, activities, games, and opportunities designed specifically for them.

Location: Jameson School
Grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade
Gull Care Pick-Up Phone Number: (207) 205-6160

We will be sticking with one Gull Care phone number for all pick-up procedures, which will help keep things simple and consistent for our families!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: CALENDARS!
Please make sure you submit your child’s Gull Care calendar with the specific dates they will need care. We are not able to officially enroll students into the Gull Care program until we have their calendar with the requested dates selected. This helps us plan staffing and make sure we are prepared to provide the best possible care for everyone.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Haley:
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to see all of our Gull Care kiddos back at Jameson and meet all of our new friends! ☺️

08/24/2026

BRUINS FANS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

We’re heading to Boston for a Sunday afternoon Bruins game as the B’s take on the Florida Panthers at TD Garden!

Former Bruins captain and Boston favorite Brad Marchand makes another return to TD Garden wearing a Panthers sweater, and you’ll also have the chance to see Team USA Olympic gold medalists on both rosters!

And we’re not driving! We’re taking the Amtrak Downeaster from S**o to Boston’s North Station, giving you plenty of time before the 1:00 PM puck drop to grab lunch, explore Boston, shop, or check out the Bruins Pro Shop.

Your trip fee includes your game ticket, round-trip Amtrak fare, bus transportation to/from S**o Station, and bus parking.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Don’t miss your chance to spend a Sunday in Boston cheering on the B’s! 🖤💛

Register through our website: www.oobrec.com

Check out the attached flyer for more information. Please reach out to Kira at [email protected] with any questions.

08/24/2026

Get ready for an exciting fall sports season with Old Orchard Beach Recreation! We are thrilled to offer a variety of youth sports programs and clinics designed to keep kids active, build confidence, make friendships, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Our programs focus on skill development, teamwork & sportsmanship, confidence building, staying active & healthy, having fun, building friendships, and strengthening community.

Registration is now open online at: www.oobrec.com

Don’t wait, as some programs have limited spots available!

Have questions? Please reach out to our youth sports coordinator, Frank, at [email protected]

Also, just a reminder that the Fall Sports Information Night will be this Wednesday, August 26th at the OOB Rec Department from 6pm-7pm.

If you can’t make it or if you have any questions, please reach out to Frank.

08/19/2026

We can't believe it but...
THE SCHOOL YEAR IS ALMOST HERE…AND SO ARE ENRICHMENTS!

We’re bringing back some of your old favorites AND introducing some new and exciting enrichment groups for the upcoming school year! There’s going to be something for everyone—from getting creative and making things, to cooking, exploring, getting messy, and trying something completely new!

Registration Opens: Monday, August 31 — the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

This is just the beginning! We’re kicking off the school year with enrichment groups running through November, with lots of fun, creativity, adventure, and learning packed in along the way!

We’ll be adding new enrichment opportunities later in the school year, so keep an eye out for what’s coming next!

Have questions or concerns before registration opens?
Please reach out to Cat Skeen at [email protected].

We can’t wait to kick off another fun-filled year of learning, creating, exploring, and making memories!

See you on August 31!

08/19/2026

Yesterday was SWEET… literally! We had SO much fun on our first 50+ Club Ice Cream Crawl!

Our day started in true OOB Rec fashion with an unplanned side quest: Kira found a baby bird that had fallen from its nest and couldn’t be put back, so we made a quick detour to get our little feathered friend safely to a wildlife rehabber. Then it was time for ice cream!

Stop #1: Reef’s Fruit Ice Cream — pick your favorite fruits and watch them blend them into creamy, custom soft serve right before your eyes!

Stop #2: Red’s Dairy — a Maine staple! And of course, some brave souls had to try a Moxie float. Because nothing says Maine quite like Moxie + ice cream.

Stop #3: Smiling Hill Farm — homemade ice cream AND some savory food to help balance out the sugar situation. You know… science.

We took a vote and decided on one more stop instead of two, bringing us to The Scoop Deck in Wells. SO many flavors, HUGE portions, and the perfect way to end the day. Hot fudge + waffle cones for the win!

We had so many participants that we needed a second bus, with Stefanie getting totally volunteered to drive it. Which meant we officially had the Party Bus and the Farty Bus for our lactose-intolerant friends!

Thankfully, our trip was sponsored by Lactaid, so BOTH buses ended up being party buses!

This trip may just have to become an annual tradition… at least until we find the best summer treat in Maine!

👇 What’s YOUR favorite place in Maine for an ice cream treat? 👇

We clearly have more research to do.

08/15/2026

The Fall 50+ Club brochure is HERE!

We’ve got a little bit of everything this season; day trips, theatre shows, food, crafts, mystery adventures, holiday fun, and plenty of opportunities to laugh along the way!

Whether you’re looking for a new adventure, a fun day out with friends, or just an excuse to get out of the house and let someone else do the driving… we’ve got you covered!

Check out the full fall brochure and start planning your adventures! Registrations begin on Tuesday, August 18th at 10am for 50+ Club Members.

Non-Members can register beginning on Tuesday, August 25th.

Grab your friends, pick your favorites, and get ready for a FUN fall!

As always, space is limited on many trips, so don’t wait too long to register!

Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Old Orchard Beach Recreation.

08/15/2026

Congrats to our rec staff and campers for competing in today's Breakaway 4K!!! Wahooo!!

08/14/2026

That’s a wrap on summer camp! Wow…how did summer fly by so fast?! We couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up an amazing summer filled with sunshine, adventures, laughter, and SO many memories made with friends! For our last Freshwater Friday of the summer, we headed to Dundee!We dug in the sand, splashed in the water, went for a swim, and played on the playground. It was the perfect summer day to soak up every last bit of fun!

From field trips and frozen treats to new adventures, silly moments, and friendships that grew along the way, this summer was truly one to remember. A HUGE thank you to all of our campers, families, and OOB Rec staff for making this summer so special. We’re already missing everyone!