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SUMMER’S COOLER
AT THE YMCA
2015 Summer Camp Brochure
YMCA OF SOUTHERN MAINE
NAVIGATING CAMP WHAT CAMP IS ALL ABOUT
What Camp is All About 3 We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can
achieve. That’s why, through our day camps, hundreds of kids are cultivating the values, skills
What Makes Our Camps Unique 4 and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
Camp Staff, Hours & Contacts 5 Our camps are exciting, safe communities for children and teens to explore, build confidence,
develop skills and make lasting friendships and memories, so they can grow as individuals and
Before & After Care and Special Needs 5 leaders.
Registration Process & Next Steps 6
Summer Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and mak-
Camp Fees & Financial Assistance 7 ing friends. Few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they
Camp Osprey Sessions (Casco Bay) 8-9 learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in
physical, social and educational activities. Summer Day Camp teaches self-reliance, a love for
Camp Pineland Sessions (Pineland) 10 - 11 nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character
Camp Sokokis Sessions (Northern York County) 12 - 13 and leadership—all amidst the fun of beach trips, canoeing, archery, field trips, talent shows,
and making new friends.
In-Town & Specialty Camp (Portland) 14 - 15
Otter Pond Outdoor Adventure Camp (Pineland) 16 - 17
Other Exciting Camp Opportunities 18-19
Teen Leadership Opportunities (CIT/LIT)
Overnight Camps
*NEW* 4-Year-Old Camps
OUR CAMPS ARE UNIQUE YOUR CHILD IS IN GOOD HANDS
Camp Osprey is a 10-week day camp located at our Casco Bay Branch in Freeport. It offers a Our staff aren’t just counselors - they’re mentors, guides, teachers, and role models. We take
Casco Bay Branch
diverse, age appropriate experience in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Campers will enjoy pride in the quality and commitment of our staff, who are mostly college students and teachers.
CAMP OSPREY
the Y’s swimming pools, open air gymnasium and playgrounds as well as its 25 acres of woods They are caring, fun, energetic, and responsible people and participate in a comprehensive
and trails. In addition to the normally scheduled camper activities, each week of camp will also
have its own theme and field trip that will serve to enhance the camper experience. training program to prepare them to care for your child. Y counselors are dedicated to making
sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.
Our camp is separated into two age groups; the Herons (5-8) and the Egrets (9-12). All campers
will share the same program, meeting and lunch space. Herons and Egrets participate in group
specific games/activities in addition to camp-wide events throughout the day. We organize our We perform background checks on all of our staff over the age of 18. Counselors are certified in
camp with safety and developmental appropriateness as our highest concerns. First Aid and CPR.
CAMP PINELAND
Pineland Branch
Camp Pineland is a 10-week day camp for children ages 5-12, located on the Pineland Farms
Campus in New Gloucester. Campers will enjoy the Y’s swimming pool, bowling alley, and
CAMP CONTACTS EXTENDED CARE
gymnasium, along with 20 miles of walking trails, open fields, and frog ponds. We also offer
teen volunteer opportunities.
Our experienced staff will guide your child through swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, games, Casco Bay Branch Our camp hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily.
sports, and nature exploration, along with a weekly special event. Camp Pineland invites you to Attn: JOHN LEE
join us for a wonderful summer! 14 Old S Freeport Rd
Freeport, ME 04032 Before & After Care is provided at no additional charge
P 207 865 9600 each day:
Situated on 26 acres of the Northern York County Branch’s campus, is a co-ed traditional day F 207 865 0484
jlee@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
CAMP SOKOKIS
camp for youth ages 5 - 15. A rock wall, high and low ropes courses, archery range, two sports CASCO BAY / PINELAND / PORTLAND / OTTER POND
County Branch
Northern York
fields, outdoor amphitheater, sand volleyball court, and hiking trails highlight our outdoor 7:30 – 9:00 am and 4:00 – 5:30 pm
offerings. Camp also provides three lodges for group activities and a swimming pool for all Greater Portland Branch
aquatic activities. Attn: Jay Lyons
70 Forest Ave NORTHERN YORK COUNTY
Campers will be part of a non-competitive, nurturing environment designed to develop skills and Portland, ME 04101 7:00 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 6:00 pm
build character. Renowned for its focus on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the camp P 207 874 1111
curriculum fosters healthy living with emphasis on exercise, accountability for one’s behavior, F 207 874 1114
jlyons@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
and an awareness of the specific developmental needs of each age group.
Northern York County Branch
SPECIAL NEEDS
Come for one week, a few weeks, or the whole summer! Activities and excitement will fill each We want to best serve your child and to make his or her
Attn: BOB Eagle
Portland Branch
IN-TOWN CAMP
day as campers make new friends, get to know their great counselors, and enjoy their summer 3 Pomerleau St camp experience enjoyable. Communication is a key
with the Y! Our full day state licensed day camp will take advantage of the great resources our Biddeford, ME 04005
community has to offer. component of this and critical to a successful
P 207 283 0100
F 207 283 0492 relationship. Therefore, if your child has any behavioral or
Each week, campers will take field trips to local parks, beaches, and area attractions; do arts beagle@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org medical challenges (including allergies), please speak with
and crafts projects; get active; engage in team-building; and participate in swim lessons. Camp our Camp Director to determine if we can safely
is based at the Greater Portland YMCA where we use the gym, pool, art studio, and outdoor accommodate his/her needs.
playground. In addition to In-Town Camp, the Greater Portland Y will also offer Art Camp, Sports PINELAND BRANCH
Camp, Swim Camp, Saddles & Swim, and teen leadership opportunities during select weeks. Attn: Cathy Flanagan
25 Campus Dr Ste 100
New Gloucester, ME 04260 Confirmation Packets
P 207 688 2255 Parents will receive a copy of our camp handbook upon
Near Sebago Lake in Standish, Otter Pond Outdoor Adventure Camp sits on 500 acres of F 207 688 4700
OTTER POND OUTDOOR
wooded wilderness. Highlights of our traditional camp setting include 13+ miles of trails, a cflanagan@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org completion of registration. They can also be found online
sandy beach swimming area, outdoor amphitheater, fishing pond, shaded pavilion, and an area at www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/camp
ADVENTURE CAMP
for boating. Both low and high ropes courses and an archery range round out our adventure
offerings. Otter Pond’s wilderness setting encourages campers to appreciate nature and engage Otter Pond Outdoor
Adventure Camp Cancellations and Refunds
Pineland Branch
in environmentally-driven activities. Campers have the opportunity to choose their own camp
experience through weekly Focus Activities and afternoon electives. Attn: Kendray Rodriguez All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
25 Campus Dr Ste 100
New Gloucester, ME 04260 Weekly program fees for campers who leave for behavioral
Our camp is separated into two age groups: Adventurers (5-8) and Trailblazers (9-12). Program- P 207 688 2255 reasons will not be refunded. For cancellations other than
ming for Tweens (10-14), Teen Leadership (13-16), Jr. Naturalists (8-12), and Pre-K (4-5) is also F 207 688 4700 verifiable medical reasons, tuition paid in advance (minus
offered. krodriguez@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
deposit) will be refunded if we receive written notice with
**Bus transportation is ONLY for Otter Pond. Bus transportation and Before/After Care are NOT reasons for withdrawal at least two weeks before the start
available for Pre-K Camp** of the session.
HOW DO I REGISTER? PRICING
Registration and all camper forms are available at: www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/camp CAMP $200 per session per child
FEE
Make checks payable to: YMCA of Southern Maine
Mail forms with deposit to: Your camp’s contact is listed on page 5 ONE-TIME $15 per child (this fee is waived for children who are YMCA
REGISTRATION of Southern Maine members)
Please remember, until all required forms are completed and submitted, and required payments FEE
are made, your camp session is not secured. In addition, a non-refundable, non-transferable
deposit of $50 per week is required to hold the camper’s spot. This deposit will be applied to EARLY-BIRD
the cost of the camp. There is also a one-time $15 registration fee per child. This fee is waived Register by May 1st and pay $190 per session
INCENTIVE
for children who are YMCA of Southern Maine members. This fee is non-refundable and
non-transferable. One child per form. Please complete all sections neatly.
MULTIPLE Register by May 1st for 7 weeks or more and pay only
SESSION $180 per session
Weekly balances are due in full the Wednesday before camp starts through an automatic
INCENTIVE
draft payment (credit card or checking account). If an automatic payment is not possible,
please contact the Camp Director. We want to work with all families and will not turn a child Weekly fees will be reduced by $10 per session per child for
away due to financial need. SIBLING the second and every subsequent child from the same family
INCENTIVE attending the same camp session.
All balances must be paid in full the week before camp starts in order to attend.
Checks, credit card payments, and bank account drafts returned to us by the bank will incur a
$20 fee. If your payment is returned to us, all future payments must be made with cash, money
order, or cashier’s check.
DISCOVER WHY EVERYBODY’S INVITED!
Financial Assistance
At the Y, we believe all kids should have the opportunity to discover who they are and what
WHAT NEXT? they can achieve through programs like camp. That’s why we are committed to serving
everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance is always available and is a sliding
scale rate based on household income. No one is turned away, so please ask! We also accept
After registering your child(ren) for Y camp, go online to view the Parent Handbook specific to Aspire and other vouchers.
your child’s camp. Many questions you may have will be answered in the handbook, as well as
what you’ll need to prepare your child for camp. You may also receive a hard copy from your We are able to provide need-based financial assistance through the generous support of
child’s Camp Director. individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community. Because of their support of the
Y, more kids are able to experience camp and other programs that nurture their potential.
Want to stay up to date and participate in our Countdown to Camp?! “Like” us on Facebook to
follow along in the weeks leading up to camp. If your child was with us last year you may even
recognize a few friendly faces!
CAMP OSPREY
Casco Bay Branch
WEEK 1 Where in the world are you? You’re at your first week of Camp Singing? Dancing? Comedy? Gymnastics? What’s your talent? WEEK 6
June 15 - 19 Osprey!!! You’ve left the school days behind and must now adapt to We’ll spend the week rehearsing our acts for our camp-wide, end of
a strange new world full of games, swimming and fun. We’ll explore July 20 - 24
Land of the Lost the week talent show. We’ll take a break from our preparations to Osprey’s Got Talent
the beaches and trails of Reid State Park this week. spend a fun-filled day at York’s Wild Animal Kingdom.
Kick off the summer with a week long introduction in a variety of Campers of all ages, prepare for the greatest show in town. Our
WEEK 2 activities intended to get your playing muscles in shape. Zumba, mild mannered Airnasium will be turned into a carnival midway of WEEK 7
June 22 - 26 kickboxing, dance, hiking, swimming and other fitness related sights and sounds. Make sure to check out the Fortune telling, face July 27 - 31
Moovin’ & Groovin’
programs await our young campers. Get ready to scrape off the painting, food and fun before time runs out and we return our camp Under the Big Top
winter rust and get primed for an action-filled summer. We’ll kick space to its former self. We’ll take a trip this week to see what fun
back and spend a day at Crescent Beach. is in store at Aquaboggan.
Dig out your crazy costumes, hilarious hats and silly socks as we get We hope to turn the heat down this week with a series of fun-filled WEEK 8
WEEK 3 ready to be Wacky this week. Each day will feature a new silly theme water activities each and every camp day. Swimming, sprinklers, August 3 - 7
June 29 - July 3 with awards being presented to our most creative groups. Venture water balloons and water slides are just what the doctor ordered for
Super Soakin’
Wacky Week with us to Pine Point before the July 4th weekend begins. the summer heat and we’ll provide it! Nothing cools a camper down
Water Week
like a day at Water Country.
Fastest? Tallest? Most Creative? Join us this week as we test our The Olympics come to Camp Osprey as we create our teams and
WEEK 4 camper’s problem solving skills in fun challenges and competitions represent our chosen countries in a fun filled week of competition. WEEK 9
July 6 - 10 each day that require teamwork and innovation. Watch as our crafty Our competitors will participate in a parade of nations, lighting the August 10 - 14
ceremonial torch and culminate the week with a medal ceremony. YMCA Games
Junk Yard Wars campers turn random “junk” into new and exciting projects. See We’ll spend a fun filled day exploring the beach and playgrounds at
science in action this week at Funtown. Range Pond.
WEEK 5 Join us mateys, for a swashbuckling good time as we spend the In this final week we bring back all the camper’s favorites for a week
WEEK 10
July 13 - 17 week hunting for treasure and playing games from the high seas. dedicated to finishing the summer in style before the school busses
Pirates of the Legend says that thar be an exciting trip to Splashtown in store for start making their pick-ups. A summers worth of fun packed into 5 August 17 - 21
Caribbean campers this week. days, don’t miss this exciting conclusion to summer at the Y. We’ll Camp Rewind
end the camp season with a visit to Willard Beach.
CAMP PINELAND
Pineland Branch
WEEK 1 School is out! It is time to have some fun, and make new friends. Come to Camp Pineland to learn all about life on the farm. Do you WEEK 6
June 15 - 19 Come join us at Camp Pineland. We will play some dodge ball, hike like cows, chickens and pigs? Do you like planting and growing flow- July 20 - 24
Beautiful Beginnings the trails, do some awesome arts, and don’t forget swimming!! Our ers and vegetables? Come join us for a fantastic farm adventure. Barnyard Bonanza
field trip will be to Range Pond State Park. Our field trip will to Pineland Farms to see how a real farm works.
Every day is an opportunity to try something you have never done Arrrrrr! Come join Captain Cathy and her crazy crew for an amaz-
WEEK 2 before. Maybe it’s a game you would like to try or a trail you would ing pirate adventure! Pirate maps, scavenger hunts, and cool pirate
WEEK 7
June 22 - 26 like to hike. There are so many new and wonderful activities to try hats….come and join us for a week of fun! Our field trip will be to July 27 - 31
Daily Discoveries each day at camp. You’ll even make new friends! Don’t miss this Fun Town in Saco. Pirates of Pineland
week. Our field trip is to Sebego Lake State Park.
WEEK 3 Come to Camp Pineland to celebrate the nation’s birthday. This is Swimming, waterslides, water games…everything water!! Dive into WEEK 8
June 29 - July 3 going to be a patriotic week. Campers will do patriotic arts and this week and enjoy all the fun!! Join us for a wet and wild time!! August 3 - 7
America the Beautiful crafts, learn the Star Spangled Banner and play traditional games. Come to Camp Pineland to cool off and have some fun!! Our field Splash!
We will end the week with our annual camper BBQ!! trip is to Aquaboggan Water Park in Saco!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on a team? Do you enjoy
WEEK 4 some healthy competition? If so, this is the week for you. Learn all Camp Pineland believes in helping others. We want to try to make WEEK 9
July 6 - 10 about good sportsmanship, while playing many different games. the world a better place, and this week will focus on how to do that. August 10 - 14
Come to Camp Pineland and cheer on your team. Earn rewards for Learn how one kind act will turn into another kind act and go on and
All-Stars random acts of kindness! Our field trip will be to Willard Beach in on!! Our field trip will be to the Maine Wildlife Park. Paying It Forward
South Portland!
WEEK 5 Do you like bumper cars, merry go rounds, Ferris wheels or the Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to celebrate all the fun we WEEK 10
July 13 - 17 giant slide? If so, this is the week for you!!! Camp Pineland will be have had. What was your favorite camp activity? Play some dodge August 17 - 21
celebrating everything carnival!! Carnival games, carnival arts and ball, hike the trails, catch some frogs, do some arts & crafts. Join us
Carnival crafts!! We’ll end the week with a trip to the Yarmouth Clam Festival! for this final camp week. We’ll end the week with our camper BBQ! Happy Endings
CAMP SOKOKIS
Northern York County Branch
WEEK 1 Join us this week for a journey into the wild. Campers will use their explori- What’s your favorite decade? It’s time for groovy gals and totally tubular dudes WEEK 6
tory skills and imagination as we discover the species that inhabit our world. to visit the past. Each day, campers will be encouraged to let their creativity July 20 - 24
June 15 - 19 Additionally, campers will learn about conserving and preserving the natural shine and dress up for the decade of the day! Happy Days will be back again as
Time Traveling
Animal Planet environment for the benefit of all the world’s inhabitants. We will spend a day we get our Skate on this week at Happy Wheels. Our week will culminate with
Odyssey
checking out York’s Wild Animal Kingdom Zoo. Sokokis’ “Dancing through the Decades” family night! Don’t miss out on this
blast fromt the past.
This week is a celebration of the world we live in. Different cultures and
WEEK 2 A Sokokis tradition renewed with a twist! The week will culminate with our
customs are what make the world go round. Play games, dance dances, WEEK 7
June 22 - 26 Sokokis State Fair, a family event like non other. Campers will spend their week July 27 - 31
making booths, preparing decorations and learning what it takes to be a true celebrate all things international; as well as learn about and participate in
Sokokis State Fair carnie in an effort to benefit the Y’s International efforts through the Phil efforts to provdie assistance to those in need around the world. This week Around the World
Denison World Service Fund. This week’s trip will be to Funtown. we will be trippin’ to the Desert of Maine a whole different world right in in 5 Days!
our backyard.
Sokokis is just one big game show this week. Campers will take on various
WEEK 3 Sokokis’ patriotic spirit will be alive and well this week! Join us in celebrating daily challenges from popular games shows such as Minute to Win it, Let’s WEEK 8
June 29 - July 3 what makes America Great. Campers will enjoy patriotic crafts, songs and ex- Make a Deal, Jeopardy, Family Feud and more! The most exciting part will August 3 - 7
plore games rich in our American Hertitage. Additionally, we will trip to Maine be our first ever, Family Game Show Night! We will go bowling this week to In It to Win It!
Stars & Stripes Maritime Musuem. see if you have what it takes to bring home the “Golden Ball.”
We all have our favorite Holidays, so why not celebrate them all? This week Think you have what it takes to be Sokokis’ next Idol or Vegas’ newest
WEEK 4 brings together holidays from all over the calendar. If that isn’t enough, our attraction? Well dust of those guitars, get your costume together the Camp WEEK 9
is your stage and we are your audience. Campers will have the opportunity
July 6 - 10 CIT’s will plan and host Sokokis’ Holiday Extraveganza Family Night. Come and to celebrate and display their special talents at our end of the week closing August 10 - 14
ALL-idays join us in celebration, appreciation, and cheer. With all this celebrating we will ceremony with friends and family. This week we will visit the Sea Dogs to see Sokokis Got Talent
take time to cool down at the Beach in Biddeford Pool. if they have the talent to win their Eastern League Title!
It’s Sokokis’ finest tradition and we saved the best for last! Compete in track
WEEK 5
A Sokokis favorite revamped! We’ve taken our traditional “Water Week” and & field, wacky relays, swim meet, and the Sokok’athon. This week will end with WEEK 10
made it splashier with more ballons, a slip n’slide, crazier water relays and our annual Summer Awards Ceremony honoring olypmic feats and summer August 17 - 21
July 13 - 17 field more games, more hoses and more…. PIRATES! Each tribe of pirates successes through our reading, core values, long distance programs and more.
Sokokis Olympics
Wet N’ Wild will compete to take ultimate plunge at the end of the week. We will visit Will your name reside on our “Wall of Accomplishments” for summers to come?
Aquaboggin this week! Don’t worry we’ll take a break from all the competition and enjoy a day at Ferry
Beach.
ABANAKI VILLAGE (SENIOR CAMPERS) | ALL WEEKS
Abanaki Village provides campers with a program that more richly meets their developmental
needs. These campers are given glimpses of the CIT experience and participate in a community
outreach experience. Senior campers also canoe or kayak once a week on Bunganut Lake and
may go on an additional weekly field trip.
Ages: 11-13 years old
IN-TOWN CAMP
Portland Branch
WEEK 1 Get your flannel on! Learn why Chickadees, White Pine Cones, and Whoopie Join us at camp this week for all things sports. Whether it’s shooting a WEEK 6
June 15 - 19 Pies are an important part of Maine. Learn about famous Mainers, historic ball in a basket, making an insane Frisbee throw or learning to put like a July 20 - 24
Welcome to places in Maine and why we have so many lighthouses. For all those pro golfer, this week’s got just the sport for you. We may even throw in a They Shoot,
Vacationland campers who haven’t tried Moxie, this is the week! Portland Sea Dog’s game! Don’t get called “out”, register today! They Score!
WEEK 2 It’s a jungle out there and all the campers will learn about the animals in This is the week to beat the heat! Our annual trip to Aquaboggan Water WEEK 7
June 22 - 26 Maine and beyond. Whether it is a moose on the loose, drinking juice or a Park highlights this action packed week. Water balloon toss, drip-drop and July 27 - 31
Aardvark to Zebra, the blue kangaroo playing a didgeridoo, campers will have plenty of activities to a whole lot of activities designed to keep you cool this summer. Popular Splish Splash,
Amazing Animal Week bring out their wild side! A visit by Sparks Ark is also planned. week so don’t miss out. Soak & Sun
WEEK 3 We are celebrating our great country by learning about different states this If you had to pick one week that all campers love, it would be this one! WEEK 8
June 29 - July 3 week! Have a Texas rodeo, learn to Hula in Hawaii, and get your Broadway Popcorn, snow cones, face painting, carnival games, and the always August 3 - 7
Party in the USA on in New York! Also this week, join us for a family hotdog cookout! popular, dunk tank. This year’s penny carnival will help raise funds that Carnival Jamboree
will benefit the Philip Denison Fund.
WEEK 4 This supercharged theme week has something for everyone! Each day is an Snow in the summer? Not quite, but there will be lots of winter-themed WEEK 9
July 6 - 10 opportunity to show off your dress up skills, you’ll even get to see staff in activities and crafts to enjoy this week! Whether it is sledding in the park, August 10 - 14
Zombies vs. Pirates vs. costume! Come prepared to talk like a pirate, walk like a zombie, dance like snowshoeing, or making snowflakes, the possibilities are endless. We may Winter Wonderland
Superheroes vs. Aliens an alien and dress like a counselor! even take a trip to the ice rink!
WEEK 5 This extremely popular week showcases the very best our campers have WEEK 10
July 13 - 17 This week at camp will be all about the decades! Come join us for 60’s to offer. Whether it is mystifying us with magic tricks, inspiring us by their August 17 - 21
song, or dazzling us with their dance routines, this week offers plenty of
Talkin’ ‘Bout My tie-dye, 70’s disco, an 80’s themed prom, 90’s grunge, and fads of today! opportunities to practice and show off. Parents and families are invited to So You Think You
Generation the Friday afternoon Talent Show! Have Talent?
No other camp around is crazy enough to offer this last week in August…except
the exceptional staff here at In-Town. We will participate in all camp activities WEEK 11
with some surprises for everyone! School starts next week for most, so don’t August 24 - 28
give up this last chance to have one more week of summer! Space is extremely
limited for this week. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Bonus Week!!
SPECIALTY CAMPS
SADDLES & SWIM ART CAMP SPORTS CAMP DANCE CAMP
WEEKS 5, 6, 8 & 9 WEEKS 4 & 9 WEEKS 3 & 7 WEEKS 5 & 8
Love horses? Want to learn how to ride? Each Campers will enjoy a week filled with exciting and Each day campers will learn & play different Dance camp offers a chance for campers to
morning campers will learn about horses while creative projects in our own art studio. Painting, sports. From the traditional basketball and explore different dance genres and styles. From
improving their riding skills with experienced drawing, sculpting, murals and a whole lot more! soccer, to sports from around the world. Highly ballet to hip-hop and everything in between this
instructors at the Heart & Horses Farm in Buxton, All campers will have the opportunity to visit the specialized staff and a smaller group size will exciting week may even throw in how to hula!
ME. (www.heartnhorses.org). Afternoons are Portland Art Museum as well as time spent in the make for plenty of action and friendly Through well-crafted practice and choreography,
spent back at the Portland Branch for some swim pool at the Y. Traditional camp activities as well. competition. Traditional camp activities are campers will build confidence, express themselves
time or at area beaches. This exciting camp is for included. Space is limited. and most of all have fun! Space is limited.
all levels. Space is limited. Ages: Week 4: 5-8 years old
Week 9: 9-12 years old Cost: $200/week Cost: $200/week
Ages: 7-12 years old | Cost: $355/week Cost: $200/weekOTTER POND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Otter Pond’s focus is on allowing campers to create their own camp experience. We don’t have themes
because the campers pick their own! At the beginning of each week campers will choose from one of ten
Pineland Branch (or more, depending on enrollment) Focuses. An hour each day will be spent in Focus groups learning new
skills, going on new adventures, and setting and achieving new goals. Focus offerings will include:
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10
June 15 - 19 June 22 - 26 June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 July 27 - 31 August 3 - 7 August 10 - 14 August 17 - 21
ARCHERY SPORTS
Archery is an Otter Pond favorite! You’ll spend your time on our archery range honing your bow skills. In this high-energy focus, you’ll get to play all of your favorite sports and games with your new camp
We’ll start with the basics, work on accuracy, and even make our own targets to shoot! At the end of friends. From Capture the Flag to Flag Football, Sproutball to Basketball, and everything in between,
the week we’ll test our skills with a “balloon hunt”. you’ll play old favorites and learn some exciting new games too!
CAMP CRAFT SUSTAINABILITY
Gimp! Friendship bracelets! Leaf prints! Natural clay sculptures! Every day will feature a new crafty In this project-based “green” focus, you’ll brainstorm ways to leave the earth a little nicer than you
adventure. found it. Building solar ovens to make yummy treats, making a worm bin, and container gardening are
all possibilities in this Focus!
Nature Studies
What kind of tree is that? Can I eat that plant? Who lives under that log? Find out the answers to TEAM CHALLENGE
these questions and more in the Nature Studies Focus! You’ll hike on our trails, visit our frog pond, You’ll learn how to work as a part of a team in this focus, which will spend a lot of time on our low
explore the nooks and crannies of camp with a hand lens, and meet some of the plants and animals ropes course. Challenge yourself on the Mohawk Walk, help your teammates master the Whale Watch,
who call camp home. We will learn about forest ecology through play, songs, and skits! and make sure everyone gets across the Peanut Butter Pit! You’ll have a chance to push yourself
farther than you thought you could in an individual challenge on our high ropes course, and you’ll give
back to camp through a service project. This program is designed for campers ages 10+.
ORIENTEERING & GEOCACHING
Never get lost again with this Focus! We have 13+ miles of trail at camp, and you’ll spend your week
getting to know all of them. Half of your week will be spent mastering the art of Orienteering – using a THEATER ARTS
map and a compass to find your way around the woods; the other half of your week will be spent Geo- Do you ever feel DRAMATIC? Explore your theatrical side through games, puppetry, and skits. At the
caching (which is kind of like a game of hide and seek, but a whole lot bigger!). The week will culminate end of the week, you’ll put on a performance for the whole camp!
with your group making and hiding your very own cache for Geocachers from around the world to find!
WATERSHED
Outdoor Living Skills Get to know Otter Pond’s aquatic residents! In this focus you will explore, paddle, and fish in our
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Unleash your inner Bear Grylls in this focus, where ponds, go pond scooping and frog catching, learn about and build your own watershed, and discover
you’ll learn how to safely build and cook over a fire, gather clean drinking water (even when there isn’t the water cycle. This focus will place an emphasis on understanding freshwater ecology and building
a lake or stream nearby!), tie knots, and build a weather-proof shelter. At the end of the week, you’ll respect for our aquatic resources, all while having tons of fun!
test your skills in a mock survival scenario!
OTTER POND TWEEN & TEEN CAMP
Pineland Branch
EXTREME FISHING EXTREME CAMPING JUNIOR NATURALIST FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
WEEKS 3, 5 & 7 WEEKS 2, 4 & 6 WEEK 8 AUGUST 1 & 2
We’ll be in search of the “Big One” both in and out Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? This ecology-based camp nurtures Get ready for a weekend of family fun on the shores of
of camp. Campers will master the fundamentals of Older campers will challenge themselves by children’s inherent interest in the natural the beautiful Otter Ponds! Join your campers in the same
fishing, make their own lures, learn about Maine learning primitive skills such as fire and shelter world. With a focus on learning through activities they’ve come to know and love over the course
fish species, and spend time working on their building, orienteering, and how to gather play and camper-lead exploration, campers of the summer – swimming on our sandy beach, canoeing
paddling skills in our canoes. Each day anglers will drinking water without the help of a lake or will learn to identify and conserve native & fishing, our high & low ropes courses, playing a game of
get to test their skills in a new spot, and we’ll take stream. They’ll also learn the fundamentals of species of flora and fauna. Trips will include capture the flag, and singing songs in the amphitheater.
a field trip to Sebago Lake State Park to test the preparing for trip camping – effective packing a hike to the Sebago Lake Ecology Center,
waters there as well! Space is limited! techniques, how to set up a tent (blindfolded!), and field trips to the Steep Falls Wildlife The cost includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast
and proper meal planning. The week will end with Management Area and the Maine Wildlife and lunch on Sunday, and snacks on both days. Families
Ages: 10-14 years old | Cost: $250 an overnight trip at Otter Pond. Space is limited! Park. Space is limited! will need to provide their own tents and sleeping bags.
Ages: 10-14 years old | Cost: $275 Ages: 8-12 years old | Cost: $250 Ages: 4+ years old | Cost: $225/family of 4
*Additional family members will be $20 each.OTHER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
COUNSELOR & LEADER IN TRAINING (CIT & LIT)
IN-TOWN CAMP (CIT & LIT) CAMP SOKOKIS (CIT) OTTER POND (CIT & LIT)
WEEKS 1-3, WEEKS 4-6, & WEEKS 7-9 WEEKS 2-4, WEEKS 5-7 & WEEKS 8-10 WEEKS 2-4, WEEKS 5-7 & WEEKS 8-10
Teens will develop and practice skills that make The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is an The LIT program pushes teens to discover how to be their best self. LITs will spend time learning to
a great leader. Build confidence by helping experience for teens intersted in learning to work work as part of a team on our low & high ropes courses, hone communication skills through team
others and gain knowledge through our effective in a camp setting. CITs are paired with a mentor/ building initiatives, and develop a sense of volunteerism with a camp service project.
skill-based, leadership training process. Do you camp counselor who help guide the CIT experience,
have what it takes to be a future camp and help ensure CIT goals are met. The program The CIT program is designed for older teens with an interest in working in a summer camp setting.
counselor? Come find out. All CIT/LIT campers focuses upon job-readiness, communication, CITs will work directly with camp staff to set and meet goals related to job-readiness and skills
will have the opportunity to work with groups of service learning and camp specific skills that will beneficial to the CIT in future endeavors (communication, leadership, responsibility, & effective
kids during the summer to improve their benefit CIT’s in their future endeavors. All planning). All CIT participants must schedule and interview with the Camp Director by June 1.
counseling skills. All participants must schedule participants must schedule an interview with the
an interview with the Camp Director by June 1. Camp Director by June 1. Ages: 13-14 years old (LIT) & 15-16 years old (CIT)
Cost: $300/session
Ages: 13-16 years old | Cost: $300/session Ages: 14-15 years old | Cost: $300/session
*NEW* 4-YEAR-OLD CAMP OVERNIGHT CAMPS - ALL BRANCHES
OVERNIGHT WILD WEEKEND | July 17-19 & July 31 - August 2
IN-TOWN CAMP & OTTER POND (YOUNG EXPLORERS) | ALL WEEKS These are the trips that create memories! Spend the weekend with your camp counselors at Camp
This half day summer program is specifically designed for the little ones as an introduction Susan Curtis, a fully operational resident camp in Stoneham, Maine. We will stay in cabins while we
to summer day camp! If your child is 4 and not starting Kindergarten in the fall, or if they’re enjoy some fishing, swimming, high ropes, hiking and an evening campfire. Perfect for seasoned
5 but not quite ready for a full day outdoor program, this is the camp for them! Activities campers looking for an overnight adventure and ideal for new campers as well. These trips fill up
will include daily swimming, art projects, cooperative games, creative play, reading fast so register early. Ages: 9-16 years old | Cost: $150
enrichment activities, and outdoor exploration. Our incredible 1:5 ratio ensures campers
always feel safe and nurtured.
THE SUMMER SLEEPOVER AT THE Y | July 24 & 25
Offered all 10 weeks of our camp sessions at In-Town (Portland Branch) & Otter Pond Spend the night at the Y with all your camp friends and your favorite staff! We will be having a
(Pineland Branch) camps. The camp will be a half-day from 8:45am – 1:00pm. Due to the sleepover for all ages! Ghost stories, fun & games, sports, movies and of course the very popular
shorter camp day, bussing and before & after care will not be available. “Manhunt” in the Y. If you are going to choose one event this summer, this is it! For more details,
Ages: 4 year olds | Cost: $160/session please see the Overnight Parent Handbook. Ages: All ages | Cost: $55
HALL OF FAME ROAD ADVENTURE | August 10-14
This week-long camping adventure will travel to the Baseball and Basketball Hall of Fame! Perfect
for those interested in the rich history of both these tremendous sports. We will stay at local
campgrounds where there will be opportunities for teambuilding, social recreation and further
developing relationships with our group. We may even throw in a trip to Six Flags as well! Space is
limited to 8. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Ages: 10-17 years old | Cost: $600Facebook.com/YMCAofSouthernME
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OUR BRANCHES
CASCO BAY NORTHERN YORK COUNTY PINELAND / OTTER POND PORTLAND
14 Old S Freeport Rd 3 Pomerleau Street 25 Campus Dr Ste 100 70 Forest Ave
Freeport, ME 04032 Biddeford, ME 04005 New Gloucester, ME 04260 Portland, ME 04101
207.865.9600 207.283.0100 207.688.2255 207.874.1111
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