BATH — On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Bath Area Family YMCA will hold an open gym and swim time for the community as part of Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide rally for afterschool programs that is expected to include some 7,500 events this year.

In all, one million Americans are expected to join in events across the country to draw attention to the need for more afterschool programs.

The Bath Area Family YMCA’s Lights On Afterschool event will be at 303 Centre St. in Bath. Families are invited to participate in community swim or gym activities from 6-7 p.m.

The Bath Area Family YMCA currently serves over 100 youth in Bath, Brunswick, Georgetown, Phippsburg, and Woolwich, providing them a safe place to go after the school day ends.

All community members are invited to attend. For further information about the event or school age childcare, contact Kelly Howard, childcare director at [email protected].

For information about Lights On Afterschool or about afterschool programs in general, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org.

Afterschool programs aim to keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. According to data from the Afterschool Alliance, 15.1 million children are without adult supervision in the afternoon hours.

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