Mount Desert Island YMCA

Each week of summer camp will be filled with fun field trips and adventures.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA offers group exercise classes at various times, with schedules available in the program guide.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA offers employees a chance to contribute to a human-service organization and local community.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA offers financial assistance for memberships and programs based on need through an application process.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA provides financial assistance for programs and memberships through annual giving, grants, and events.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA supports community values, children’s achievement, family bonding, and relationship-building.

Ann leads financial and executive roles, including 22 years at the YMCA of Greater Boston as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA celebrated its 125th anniversary with a gala attended by over 200 people at The Bar Harbor Club.

The MDI YMCA hosts an annual 5K race the Sunday after Thanksgiving, featuring a turkey-costumed staff member who starts early and finishes mid-pack.

The Mount Desert Island YMCA Annual Campaign sponsors fund membership and program scholarships for community members.

The YMCA observes the following holidays and will be closed.

Mount Desert Island YMCA in Bar Harbor, Maine. Serving the island community since 1899.

Bar Harbor school officials remain unclear on key details following the YMCA agreement. The arrangement raises unresolved questions about implementation and oversight. Local leaders continue to seek transparency on how the partnership will impact students and facilities.

Oct 2026Bar Harbor StoryNews article

The town council approves a memorandum of understanding (MOU) allocating **$180,000** to the **YMCA** for community services. The funding supports the organization’s local programs in exchange for its contributions to the area. The decision follows a council meeting held on **October 20**.

Oct 2026Mount Desert IslanderNews article

The Mount Desert Island YMCA Heritage Society marks 127 years of community impact through a luncheon at La Rochelle Mansion. Members gathered to honor the organization’s enduring legacy and engage in discussions about its historical contributions. The event highlights the Y’s long-standing role in fostering local connections on Mount Desert Island.

Sep 2026Mount Desert IslanderNews article

Olympian Frank Del Duca delivers the keynote address at the 2026 Mount Desert Island YMCA gala. The event, held on July 16, includes dinner and drinks at the Bar Harbor Club. The YMCA uses the gala to raise funds for its programs.

Jul 2026Mount Desert IslanderNews article