Our mission is to unlock the inherent potential of every young person, while empowering them to thrive.

Help MYC Raise $20K in 20 Days

This fundraiser supports Set For Success. There are 200 'backpacks' with amounts from $1 to $200 -- and everything in between. Once every 'backpack' amount is claimed, we will have raised $20,000!

Donations will help MYC purchase school supplies for nearly 650 students, grades K-12.

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WMTW 8 Segment on Teen Mental Health

Learn the stats, hear teen voices, and discover resources. You Matter & you are not alone! Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark founder Jamie Dorr joins the conversation. Watch the August 26, 2025 segment here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-mental-health-teens-students-special-program/65897919

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YOU MATTER – Words of Encouragement for Students Going Back to School

Individuals who donated to our $20K in 20 Days Backpack Challenge left messages of encouragement and inspiration for the students of RSU 1. Below are some mantras that students, parents, caregivers and teachers can recite to themselves or to their students in the days ahead.   Have a great year!! Knowledge Is Power Have a…

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WHY SKATEBOARDING?

The image above is from the Bath Skatepark in its founding location at the old YMCA in downtown Bath. In the early days of the 21st century, a group of young people clamored for a “third space” of their own. Skateboarding was banned downtown (still is), and they received support from some caring and open-minded…

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Our Social Enterprise: Bath Skatepark

The largest indoor skatepark in Maine, our skatepark offers over 6,000 square feet for skateboarding, inline skates, scooters & BMX.

Your session fees support programs in the adjoining Midcoast Youth Center and provide a variety of employment opportunities for local youth.

Join Our Meal Train Community

Our meal train program provides nutritious, homecooked dinners to MYC youth throughout the week. 

Local community members, restaurants, and partner organizations sign up to donate a meal once a month to provide community meals like lasagna, chili, tacos, make-your-own-subs, and more!

Our Vision

To co-create equitable communities where all young people know they matter. MYC will be a community hub that ensures social emotional health for all young people so they can reach their fullest potential and become compassionate leaders of tomorrow.