2020 Summer Activities Fair Directory Provided by the Camden Rockport School Alliance
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DIRECTORY
Provided by the Camden Rockport School Alliance
IMPORTANT NOTE: All information was current as of 6/16/2020. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and changing recommendations from the CDC and local/state/national government, all information is subject to change. Please contact the organization directly to confirm camp info. Thank you.
APPRENTICESHOP'S COMMUNITY SAILING Status for 2020: Modified program, starting July 6th
Address: 655 Main Street, Rockland, Maine 04841 Phone: 207-594-1800 Website: www.apprenticeshop.org Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Apprenticeshop Age Group: No participants under 6 Hours: Half Day Sessions 9-12 and 1-4, may add evening and weekend offerings as summer continues Weeks Offered: July 6 - August 28, Some overnight courses TBD, Fall Afterschool Program Financial aid offered? Yes
Sailors aged 13+ will have access to our fleet of sailing dinghies. They must pass a quick skills check before being allowed to sail and they are expected to have a partner to sail with (may be younger than 13) or even 2 friends, so long as the total crew weight is no less than 200lbs. Instructors will be there to assist, but not actively teach beginners, so pair up with a novice or ask a parent or family friend you feel comfortable with to come out! Later in the season we may add different boats, as well as theme days like racing, adventure, and skills refresher for beginners.
Follow our social media and check our website for the latest info on other courses, such as overnights, workshops, partnerships, and adult sailing offerings.
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THE ART CIRCLE Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 121 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, Maine 04843 Phone: 207-322-3997 Website: www.antoniamunroe.com Instagram: Antonia Munroe Age Group: ages 7 through High School Hours: Part day, 9:30 to 12:30 or 1:30 Cost: $240-$350 depending on week, includes all materials Financial aid offered? Yes
The Art Circle, founded and directed by artist Antonia Munroe, offers a series of marvelous workshops encompassing Indian miniature painting, drawing, embroidery, collage, printmaking and textile design with the organic indigo vat. A beautiful studio, barn and gardens provide endless inspiration and freely flowing creativity.
ASHWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL
Status for 2020: Open
Address: 180 Park St., Rockport 04856 Phone: 236-8021 Website: www.ashwoodwaldorf.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashwoodwaldorfschool/ Age Group: Age 5-7 Hours: Half day Weeks Offered: TBD Cost: $150 for one week Financial Aid offered: No
Forest Camp with Elizabeth Doshi Ages 5–7; TBD, 9:00 am.–noon Outdoor play in our woods and fields; nature crafts, and games!
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CAMDEN AREA YOUTH SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM Status for 2020: Open
Address: 68 Bayview St, Camden Email: [email protected] Website: www.Camdenyachtclub.org Age Group: 6-18 Hours: morning and afternoon sessions. Can combine certain classes to get full day experience (email [email protected] for details). Weeks Offered: See website for specific dates Cost: varies Financial aid offered? Generous offering, Yes!
The Camden Area Youth Seamanship Program (CAYSP) is open to anyone interested in learning to row and sail. The program is based out of the Camden Yacht Club nestled in the center of Camden harbor. We start learning about the boating world in rowboats and small sailing dinghies, working closely with friendly and enthusiastic instructors. CAYSP's student to instructor ratio is a 6:1. Small classes allow for hands-on learning by doing, making wonderful friends and appreciating our local environment. We are a welcoming and tight community, hosting a few popular annual events. Our approach is 1.) safety first 2.) making life-long friends and 3.) learning rowing and sailing. We follow guidelines and safety policies that are based and supported by the US Sailing Association with many of our instructors holding US Sailing Level 1 and 2 certifications. CAYSP is a wonderful way to spend part or most of your summer ~ getting to know the harbor, Penobscot Bay and the world of boating can be carried throughout all of our lives! Please refer to our website for a list of 2020 classes and current safety procedures.
CAMDEN HILLS 5TOWN GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINICS Status for 2020: May be offered later in the summer, check website for info.
Address: Camden Hills Regional High School Email: [email protected] Website: www.fivetownhoopdreams.net Facebook: Five Town Basketball Age Group: grades K-8
CAMDEN HILLS BASKETBALL – DRIBBLING JAMMERS Status for 2020: May be offered later in the summer, check website for info.
Address: Camden-Rockport Elementary School Email: [email protected]
Website: fivetownhoopdreams.net Facebook: Five Town Basketball Age Group: grades K – 4boys and girls
We will be teaching participants the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting with CHRHS players assisting.
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CAMDEN HILLS FIELD HOCKEY Status for 2020: Possibly offering camp mid-late summer. Contact Lindsey at [email protected] for info.
Address: Camden Hills Regional High School, Keelson Drive, Rockport Phone: 701-1428 Email: [email protected] Age Group: Grades K-12 Hours: 5-6 pm (grades K-9), 6-7:30 (grades 9-12) Weeks Offered: Tuesday and Thursday from June 23- July 30 (tentative) Cost: $25 if pre-registered by June 1st, $35 for walk-ons Camden Hills Field Hockey is devoted to the development of young athletes in the Five Town community. Through games and drills we focus on skills, teamwork, communication, the development of smart decision-making, and having fun. Our youth group (K-5) begins with the fundamental basics of the sport while the middle school group (6-9) fine tunes skills and progresses to offensive and defensive strategy. The summer clinic, directed by Camden Hills Varsity coach Lindsey Clement, is run by the high school and middle school coaches with assistance from current and former high school players.
CAMDEN RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP Status for 2020: Open
Address: PO Box 1207, 20 Barnestown Rd., Camden, ME 04843 Phone: 236-3438 Email: [email protected] Website: www.camdensnowbowl.com/summer-camp/ Age Group: 7-13 Hours: Full day Weeks Offered: 6 weeks, July 6 – August 14 Cost: Subsidized fee options for Camden Residents only, registering through Camden Snow Bowl All 6 weeks: $600 (Tier 1), $540 (Tier 2) or $450 (Tier 3); or Weekly: $140 (Tier 1), $132 (Tier 2), or $125 (Tier 3)
Camden Resident Summer Camp is a 6-week program supervised by qualified, Lifeguard Certified, caring YMCA counselors who are dedicated to seeing that children have a safe, enjoyable and active summer.
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CAMP BISHOPSWOOD Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 98 Bishopswood Road, Hope, ME Phone: 763-3148 Website: www.campbishopswood.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/BishopswoodMaine/ Age Group: 6-16 Hours: overnight
Bishopswood is magical and this doesn’t happen by chance. We are committed to making sure your child has an experience at Bishopswood that they can’t get anyplace else. We call this the Bishopswood Experience. What does it entail?
At Bishopswood, they are going to forge deep connections with new friends- friends they have for a lifetime. They are going to learn new skills, take a break from technology, step back in time, and just be a kid. This is our promise to you. It means your child will grow from their experiences here. Camp is magical, and we want every child possible to experience it!
CENTER FOR MAINE CONTEMPORARY ART AND ARTLAB SUMMER ARTCAMP
Status for 2020: Camps will be offered virtually.
Address: 21 Winter Street, Rockland ME 04841 Phone: 207-701-5005 Website: www.cmcanow.org/artlab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmcanow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmcanow/ Age Group: 8-13 Hours: 9 a.m – 12 pm Weeks Offered: w1: July 27 – 31, w2: August 3 – 7 Cost: $175 per week CMCA member household; $200 per week non-member household Financial aid offered? Yes
Join us this summer for a virtual contemporary art adventure! Each of our weeks is built with a connection to work from our summer exhibition featuring five contemporary painters, video installations by Erin Dorney and Erin Johnson. In addition, we will be providing an art kit filled with materials and tools needed for the week and encourage campers and their families during the week to take a closer look at the exhibitions. Additional art kits are available for $30 upon registration; our camps will be maxed out at 12 households. Visit our website for more information!
To encourage creativity and connection during this time of social distancing, artists of all ages are invited to join our ArtLab educators for programs in the courtyard! Our first outdoor Saturday ArtLab for All is on July 11. Following CDC guidelines, we will be holding our ArtLab in the CMCA courtyard in two sessions with social distancing and individual art kits provided, 20 seats available per session. We will continue to stream on our Facebook/Instagram Live for those who prefer to stay at home. FMI check out our website!
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DUTCH SOCCER ACADEMY
Status for 2020: Day camps are open, overnight camp at UMPI is cancelled.
Address: 2606 Camden Road, Warren, ME Phone: 273-0042 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dutchsocceracademy.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Dutch-Soccer-Academy Age Group: 4-16 Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: August 3 - 7 in Rockport and July 20 - 24 in Hope Cost: $55 - $100
Dutch Soccer Academy's curriculum incorporates the most current European player development techniques along with a rich history of proven training methods. DSA believes in creating a fun and exciting soccer atmosphere for children to play and learn. Register today for a camp near you!
Background: DSA is a Maine based company with over 21 years of experience in developing soccer players. Leading our coaching team are directors, Robbie Krul of the Netherlands and Dan Williams from England, along with a licensed staff of international soccer instructors. DSA camps are tailored to meet the needs of youth soccer players and designed to give them the knowledge they need to continue developing throughout the year. The effective curriculum is based on the cognitive soccer development needs of various ages and skill levels. Regardless if your child is a beginner or an advanced player, our experienced coaching team will maximize your child's potential so they will leave camp with confidence to excel in their soccer league throughout the year.
FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
Status for 2020: Open
Address: 16 Museum Street, Rockland Phone: 390-6007 Website: www.farnsworthmuseum.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/Farnsworthmuseum Age Group: Grades 4-6, 7-9 Financial aid offered? Yes
Art Camps: 2 days per week with Monday/Wednesday for grades 7-9 and Tuesday/Thursdays for grades 4-6. Limit each class to 12 participants
Family Paint Nights Once per month
Parent/Young children Art Activities
Programs will begin in July. Sign up for the Farnsworth e-news to get update, or visit the FAM website: https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/email-signup/
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FIVE TOWN FOOTBALL - JAMMER CAMP
Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: PO Box 72, Rockport, ME 04856 Phone: 930-9788 Website: www.fivetownfootball.com Facebook: Five Town Football Age group: K-8 Hours: Part day. 5:30-7:30 pm
Jammer Camp is a 3 night, non-contact football camp held at True Park in Hope, ME. Five Town Footballs coaches organize drills to teach football in a fun and engaging manner for all age groups. Each days camp typically ends with a fun game of flag football with players split into their age groups to ensure fun for all. Day 3 of camp culminates with the FTF player combine. Test your speed, agility and strength against other campers your age. No previous football experience is necessary.
FIVE TOWN LITTLE LEAGUE – BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, TEE BALL Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: P.O. Box 1426, Camden, ME 04843 Website: http://ftll.sportsoffice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivetownlittleleague/ Age Group: 5-12
FTLL provides baseball, softball, and tee ball programs for children living in the towns of Camden, Rockport, Appleton, Hope, and Lincolnville, focusing on the development of good sportsmanship, fitness, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect.
GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE – CAMP PONDICHERRY & CAMP NATARSWI Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: Bridgton and Millinocket, ME Phone: 1-888-922-4763 Website: www.girlscoutsofmaine.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofMaine/ Age Group: Entering grades 2-12 in fall Hours: Full day, Overnight, Multi week
Two amazing locations: Camp Pondicherry, Bridgton; Camp Natarswi, Millinocket. Whether you try day camp, resident camp or troop and family camp, you will have the experience you’ve always dreamed of – one full of excitement, exploration and adventure. Girl Scout Camp is chock-full of endless possibilities and we want every girl to enjoy the great outdoors while taking advantage of amazing opportunities at our camps: Archery, , creative arts, swimming, climbing, paddlesports, sailing, hiking, outdoor living skills, culinary arts, arts and crafts, biking, challenge, trips, songs, games and so much more!
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GIRLS ON THE RUN
Status for Summer 2020: Cancelled. Planning for adapted fall programming, reach out to Caroline Moore for more information.
Address: 1 Karen Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.girlsontherunmaine.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOTR.Maine/ Location: Cheverus High School Age Group: 3rd- 5th grade girls
Girls on the Run is an after-school, sport-based youth development program for 3-5th grade girls, which focuses on girls empowerment through running. During the fall and spring seasons, teams meet twice a week for 10 weeks and build up to running a 5K. Interested in bringing Girls on the Run to your school/community for the fall? Please reach out for more information on coaching or how to start a site!
Girls on the Run Maine also runs a summer camp - Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all of the fun of camp! During this week-long session, 3rd - 5th grade girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive environment that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts & crafts and storytelling. Led by caring and qualified GOTR coaches, Camp GOTR provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for girls to develop self-confidence, learn life skills they can use now and as they grow, and have fun with friends.
Each day begins with an Opening Game and Morning Meeting. From there the structure is similar to that of a Girls on the Run lesson. Teams move on to the Learn section of the lesson, learning and understanding the theme of the day through games and activities. This is followed by the Play section of the lesson, an opportunity for girls get moving and practice new skills. Girls then re-group for the Create portion of the day when they spend time building, storytelling and doing art and craft projects. The girls close the lesson with a Compliment Circle and team cheer. Afternoon activities include workshops with special guests and community impact projects.
HERRING GUT LEARNING CENTER MARINE SCIENCE CAMP Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 59 Factory Road, P.O. Box 286, Port Clyde, ME 04855 Phone: 207-372-8677 Website: www.herringgut.org/herring-gut-summer-camp.php Facebook: Herring Gut Learning Center Age Group: Entering 1st-8th grade Hours: Full day
Based on the ocean in Port Clyde, Maine, we are a marine science camp that focuses on teaching children about local marine life and marine science. We take campers on daily field trips to local habitats to learn, explore and develop curiosity about marine life. We also take campers the second to last day of camp to Allen Island via boat ride to explore this beautiful traditional Maine Island!
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HURRICANE ISLAND OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: PO Box 800, Camden, ME Phone: 855-802-0307 Website: www.hiobs.org Facebook: outwardboundhurricane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outwardboundhurricaneisland/ Age Group: 13+ Hours: Overnight expeditions Weeks Offered: Multiple dates offered – 9 day, 15 day and 22 day courses in summer
Hurricane Island Outward Bound offers backpacking, canoeing and sailing adventures for middle school, high school, college and adult students. Our nine-day journeys are an opportunity for 13-14 year old middle school students seeking a fresh challenge in a unique wilderness environment and an intense team setting with a single activity. Longer courses for students aged 14+ offer increased challenge, and more opportunities to apply learnings – often in a multi-activity progression.
Our courses for middle school students are designed to have participants build confidence by working on an “I can do it” attitude; gain an identity by realizing the strengths they have in taking responsibility; and know they belong to their crew. Students will build a strong team as they attain specific daily goals; each team member has a specific leadership role, ensuring all contribute to the group's success. They will leave course knowing “we did it together!” Students will learn the meaning of being “crew, not passengers” as they exhibit and practice compassion toward each other and the environment.
HURRICANE ISLAND CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 19 Commercial St., Rockland, ME Phone: 867-6050 Website: www.hurricaneisland.net Facebook: Hurricane Island Foundation Age Group: Rising 7th/8th graders and rising 9th-12th graders Hours: Overnight
The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership provides extraordinary opportunities to discover what it takes to make a difference in the world - as students, scientists, citizens, and leaders! Sitting 12 miles off the coast of Rockland, Maine, this beautiful off-the-grid community is an ideal setting for middle and high school programs in science, sustainability, and leadership. Our hands-on one or two week summer programs invite students to immerse themselves in the natural world, challenging them to explore and ask questions like trained naturalists in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Programs are small (with a maximum of 12 students) and are led by trained field scientists and educators, providing a level of instructor expertise and maturity you won’t find in other summer experiences. No day is complete without hiking, swimming, sailing, or rock climbing. Come participate in our field science and leadership programs and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime!
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ISLESBORO ADVENTURE CAMP Status for 2020: Open (see notes below)
Address: Town of Islesboro, Recreation Department, PO Box 76, Islesboro ME 04848 Phone: (207) 734-2253 (Town's phone #. Leave a message and Recreation Director will return your call to discuss camp). Best contact is email: [email protected] Website: http://townofislesboro.com/departments/recreation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsbRec/ Age Group: 6-12 Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Weeks Offered: June 29 - August 21(tentative) Cost: “Pay what you can” with suggested weekly fee of $225/week Financial aid offered? Yes, we offer a sliding scale for tuition based on family income.
The mission of ISLESBORO ADVENTURE CAMP (IAC) is to provide a safe, full-time, child-centered summer program on Islesboro that will encourage hands-on learning, a sense of adventure and stewardship for the environment, offset summer learning loss, and cultivate community living skills. We use sports, art and nature programming to explore our island resources.
Notes: We will have increased safety precautions and procedures due to COVID-19. Camp will be limited to 18 campers and there will be no off-island field trips.
KINETIC ENERGY ALIVE DANCE PRODUCTIONS
Status for 2020: Closed for summer. Check website for late August, pre-season programming.
Address: 255 Molyneaux Road, PO Box 574, Camden Maine 04843 Phone: 207.975.4450 Website: www.kineticenergyalive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kineticenergyalivedancestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kineticenergyalivedance
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LANGLAIS SUMMER CAMP GEORGES RIVER LAND TRUST
Status for 2020: Cancelled
Camp Physical Address: Langlais Sculpture Preserve, 576 River Road, Cushing, ME Mailing Address: Georges River Land Trust, 8 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Rockland, ME 04841 Phone: 594-5166 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.georgesriver.org/art-camp/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeorgesRiverLandTrust Age Group: ages 7-12, one week for ages 13-17
Georges River Land Trust is thrilled to offer an annual arts and nature summer camp at the Langlais Sculpture Preserve in Cushing, for children ages 7-12 and one week especially for teens, ages 13-17. In the spirit of renowned local artist Bernard Langlais, children will be mindful artists and explorers, while enjoying the glorious setting of the 90-acre Langlais Sculpture Preserve. There are several week-long art camps to choose from, with each week a new adventure in arts and nature. The creative freedom and boundless joy of Bernard Langlais' spirit inspires us to think outside the box, and to let our imaginations flourish!
LASANSKY STUDIO OF DANCE, HOME TO LASANSKY DANCE THEATER ENSEMBLE Status for 2020: Closed for Summer
Address: 234 Old County Road, Rockport, Maine 04856 Phone: 594-1007 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lasanskydance.com
Please visit our website for updated class schedule and calendar information for September 2020 – May 2021.
MAINE ARTS CAMP Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: on the campus of Thomas College in Waterville, Maine Phone: 561-865-4330 Website: https://maineartscamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maineartscamp Age Group: 9-16 Hours: Residential camp
Creative kids & teens thrive and grow at our camp! A small, creative camp community for children/teens ages 9-16. Extensive programs in the visual arts, theatre, culinary arts, music, dance, writing, and more. Located at Thomas College, which is a small and self-contained campus with modern facilities that are for the most part air conditioned.
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MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST /ALDERMERE FARM & ERICKSON FIELDS Status for 2020: Summer programs cancelled, check back about fall programs.
Address: Aldermere Farm, 70 Russell Avenue, Rockport or Erickson Fields, 164 West St. (Rt. 90), Rockport Phone: 236-2739 Website: www.aldermere.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/aldermere Age Group: 7-18, varies by program Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: A variety of programs, offered year round Cost: Free/$60 for Kids Can Grow Financial aid offered? Yes
MCHT offers a variety of educational agricultural programs and free events for youth and adults at its farm preserves in Rockport. NOTE: Summer Sessions have been cancelled – check with the organization about fall programs.
5 sessions: March, May, July, August, October Farm Hands (ages 10-18) – 3-week sessions T & Th in March, May, July, August and October. 3:30-5:00 during the school year; 8:30-11:30 during the summer. Get up close and personal with Aldermere Farm’s Belted Galloways. Learn how to halter, groom, lead and interact with young calves and heifers.
Year-round Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club (ages 12-18) – Year-round. The Aldermere Achievers is MCHT’s 4-H Club (in partnership with Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension) for youth ages 12-18, which is mainly a beef club where participants lease a calf, halter train it, and then show it at shows throughout New England. This club meets year-round and performs community service projects, fundraising projects, and does farm chores throughout the summer.
June – August Teen Ag Crew Paid Internship (ages 14-18) – Late June - late August, 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Monday - Friday. A teen social entrepreneurial program at Erickson Fields where a work crew of teens grows food to donate to local food pantries (spring, summer, and fall). Hiring takes place in the spring for the season.
May – October Kids Can Grow (ages 7-12) – One day per month, May-October. Families learning together about growing food using the square foot gardening method at Erickson Fields. Group activities are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Participants receive materials and assistance from a mentor to build a raised bed at home. $60 fee per family to help cover the cost of materials. Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale.
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MAINE ROBOTICS Status for 2020: Camp will be on-line.
Address: 167 Bennoch Road, Orono, Maine 04473 Local site: Online only Phone: 866-1180 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mainerobotics.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/MaineRobotics/ Age Group: 9-16 statewide Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Weeks Offered: July 8 – August 5 (statewide) Cost: Varies by camp (statewide)
Maine Robotics is pleased to bring our FUN and EDUCATIONAL summer programs to the state for the 19th year! We've gone online during the pandemic to keep our staff and your campers safe. This means campers from around the state can join our programs for 9 to 16-year-olds. We offer a wide variety of STEM-focused camps including LEGO Robotics, Coding and Programming in Minecraft, 3D Printing and Design and Build Your Own Computer! Our regular staff (same camper to staff ratio) will be using Zoom to bring the programs to folks across Maine. Equipment will be available to pick up and drop off on Saturday's (we should have a Camden pickup/drop off site). http://camps.mainerobotics.org/ for more information.
MEGUNTICOOK GOLF CLUB SPORTS CAMPS FOR JUNIORS Status for 2020: Refer to program website for status
Address: 212 Calderwood Lane Rockport, Me 04856 Mail: PO Box 806, Rockport, Me 04856 Phone: 207-236 -2666 Email: [email protected] Website: www.megunticookgolf.com Age Group: 7 to 13 Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Weeks offered: Week 1 – July 13-16, Week 2 – July 28-31 Cost: $140 per camper per camp week. 10% discount for each sibling ($126)
The Megunticook Golf Club (MGC) Sports Camps For Juniors will feature a mix of golf, tennis, pickleball instruction. Other fun activities and games usually take place as well. There are two separate camps for you to consider. The Sports Camps will be directed by MGC Golf and Tennis professionals and staff. Our goal is to provide the junior camper with a rewarding and fun opportunity to learn and participate in three great sports that the camper can play for a lifetime while making friends. Camp space is limited so please registrar ASAP. Once registration is filled up a first come first serve wait list will be kept. Please email [email protected] to request a application form and further information.
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MEGUNTICOOK ROWING Status for 2020: Open
Address: PO Box 855, Camden, ME 04843 Email: [email protected] Website: www.megunticookrowing.org Facebook: Megunticook Rowing Age Group: Middle School and up Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: Year round - spring regatta season, learn-to-row and training in summer, fall regatta season, winter training Cost: Price depends on program chosen Financial aid offered? Yes
Megunticook Rowing is dedicated to providing the greatest possible access to rowing for anyone Middle School age and up. We believe in the importance of community, teamwork, good sportsmanship, competition, fitness, commitment, camaraderie, and FUN. We hope you can join us and be a part of our growing community of rowers.
SUMMER ECOLOGY CAMPS MERRYSPRING NATURE CENTER & KNOX-LINCOLN SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: PO Box 893, 30 Conway Rd, Camden, ME 04843 Phone: 236-2239 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.merryspring.org/education-outreach/summer-ecology-camp/ Facebook: Merryspring Nature Center Age Group: 7-9 (Eco-Explorers), 4-6 (Little Sprouts) Hours: Part day (8:45 am – noon for Eco-Explorers and 9-11:30 am for Little Sprouts)
Summer Ecology Camps provide exciting, outdoor nature experiences for young children. Through gardening, games, experiments, and observation campers enjoy an introduction to ecology and the natural world in these part-day camps. During these part-day outdoor, exploration-based nature and environmental science camps, young students enjoy nature hikes, daily gardening, outdoor experiments, games, and lessons on plants, animals, weather, and natural resources.
Exo-Explorers is for children ages 7 to 9 who are looking to explore the natural world, conduct experiments and get up-close-and- personal with the plants, insects, and animals in their Maine backyards.
Little Sprouts is great for younger campers ages 4 to 6 who love to beoutdoors, discover the world around them, play outdoor games, and getcreative.
Summer Ecology Camps are offered through a partnership with Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District. Camps take place at Merryspring Nature Center at 30 Conway Road in Camden.
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MID-COAST COMMUNITY DARKROOMS, PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPS Status for 2020: Open with small groups and following CDC guidelines. Siblings and friends encouraged.
Address: 407 Main St., Rockland, Maine 04841 Phone: 594-1224 Website: www.DeePeppe.com Age Group: 9-16 Hours: Full day Weeks Offered: Weeks of July 13, Aug 10, Aug 24. Other weeks can be added to keep group size small. Cost: $315
Now in its 25th year of offering non-residential, one-week photography camps. The focus of the program is centered on expanding the student’s vision of the world around them and increasing their technical skill with the photographic medium. Program choices include digital photography or traditional black and white darkroom. Each camp has a suggested age range that can be flexible. Days are active and packed with a variety of activities; technical demonstrations with the camera, discussions on vision and composition, film processing and print making, field trips for shooting on location, visiting local galleries. Field trips can include exploring nearby lighthouses and beaches, local fairs, festivals, and parades, a ferry ride to Vinalhaven, or walks to parks and playgrounds. All camp sizes are small and meet Monday through Friday, 10am – 5pm. Join us!
MIDCOAST ACTORS' STUDIO SUMMER YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER CAMP Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: P.O. Box 19, Belfast ME 04915 Phone: 370-7592 Email: [email protected] Website: www.midcoastactors.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/midcoastactorsstudio Age Group: 7-15 Hours: Part day
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MIDCOAST LEARNING CENTER Status for 2020: Virtual tutoring available
Address: 6 North Main Street, #2, Rockland, Maine 04841 Phone: 594-5855 Email: [email protected] Website: www.midcoastlearning.com Facebook: Midcoast Learning Center Age Group: All Ages Hours: By Appointment Weeks Offered: Year-round Cost: Individual: $50/Hour, Small Group: $40/Person/Hour
Midcoast Learning Center is pleased to offer academic tutoring, enrichment, and standardized test preparation to students of all ages throughout the summer.
Midcoast Learning Center can help in many ways: developing reading readiness, fluency, and comprehension; mastering and reinforcing math skills, pre-teaching new material; creating enrichment activities tailored to student needs; providing standardized test practice; and helping with summer homework. Individual and small group tutoring sessions are currently being scheduled. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 594-5855.
Directors Patti McMahon and Sheryl Whittier, both former classroom teachers, have created Midcoast Learning Center to fulfill their vision of an inviting and comfortable setting where students of all ages and abilities can benefit from tutoring and academic enrichment in an environment that also fosters confidence and self-esteem.
MIDCOAST MUSIC ACADEMY Status for 2020: Cancelled but may offer some on-line options
Address: 279 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 Phone: 701.7410 Website: www.midcoastmusicacademy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidcoastMusicAcademy/ Age Group: 10-18
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MIDCOAST RECREATION CENTER SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS Status for 2020: Open
Address: 535 West St, Rockport, ME Phone: 236-9400 Website: www.midcoastrec.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/midcoastrecreation/ Age Group: Various age groups Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: All summer Cost: Varies, FREE -$150 Financial aid offered? Yes
Red Ball @MRC Ages 4-7 8-9am First week FREE, $20 each additional July 6th-9th August 3rd-6th
Middle School @MRC 9am-12pm $150/week June 8th-11th June 15th-18th
Youth Camp@MRC Ages 7-12 9am-11:30am $125/week June 22nd-25th July 6th-9th July 20th-23rd August 3rd-6th August 17th-20th
Teen Camp @CHRHS Ages 11-18 9am-12pm $150/week June 29th-July 2nd July 13th-16th August 10th-13th
High Performance @CHRHS Ages 11-18 9am-1pm $225 July 27th-30th
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MUSICAL THEATER : MURPHY PRODUCTIONS THEATER CAMP
Status for 2020: Cancelled
Contact: Kimberly Murphy Address: Camp held at Camden Hills Regional HS Phone: 230-4079 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Murphy Productions Age Group: 8- 12 Hours: Full day (9AM - 3PM)
NORTH ATLANTIC GYMNASTICS
Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 116 Union St in Rockport Phone: 236-3375 Website: www.nagagym.com and http://www.penbayymca.org/programs/sports-camps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAtlanticGymnasticsAcademy/ Age Group: Ages 5+
Our full day camp is available for both boys and girls ages 5+. Days will be spent rotating through a morning of warm up games and gymnastics. After lunch, gymnasts will have an opportunity for swimming followed by a clinic with a different focus each day. The week will end with a performance/demonstration for family and friends!
PAWS ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER - PAWS PALS SUMMER CAMP Status for 2020: Closed
Address: 123 John Street, Camden, ME 04843 Phone: (207) 236-8702 Website: https://www.pawsadoption.org/summer-camps Facebook: www.facebook.com/pawsanimaladoptioncenter Age Group: 8 to 12
PAWS PALS is a week long half-day humane education camp designed to teach children about the responsible care and treatment of animals. Hands-on activities include visits with the shelter animals and staff; informative activities about responsible pet ownership and dog/cat safety; fun animal crafts and projects; and did we mention lots of animal time with the PAWS pets.
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P2P DANCE CENTER’S SUMMER “DANCE YOUR DREAM” Status for 2020: Open
Address: 27 Knowlton St, Camden, ME 04843 Phone: 542-9205 Email: [email protected] Website: www.p2pdance.com Facebook: p2ppeople Age Group: 5 years - adult Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: June 1 – August 23, ongoing classes Cost: Prices variable per class, by the week or 3-5 week package Financial aid offered? Yes
An exciting and educational musical dance experience for dancers of all ages, who wish to enjoy the summer with ballet, jazzin' hip hop and modern dance. Dancers enjoy swimming and pool exercises every day. Younger dancers create arts and crafts. “Aladdin” performance opportunity on August 21-23rd at the picturesque Camden Amphitheater.
SUMMER @ PEOPLEPLACE Status for 2020: Cancelled (enrolling for Fall programs)
Address: P.O. Box 644, Camden Phone: 236-4225 Website: www.peopleplacecoop.org Age Group: 18 months to 6 years old
Summer @ Peopleplace is an enriching camp-style program, available by the week, which provides your child with a developmentally appropriate first camp experience in an environment that is fun and nurturing. We are excited about our newest feature - our outdoor classroom in the woods!
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PITCH MENTORING CAMP
Status for 2020: Open
Address: 2606 Camden Rd, Warren, ME. Phone: 273-0042 Website: www.mainepitch.com/summer-camps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mainepitch/ Age Group: Grades 5 - 9 Hours: Part Day and/or Full Day Weeks Offered: August 10-14 Cost: $95 Half Day or $190 Full Day Financial aid offered? Yes
The Pitch Mentoring Camp gives participants the ability to play, learn, and experiment a variety of sports while being mentored by our experienced staff trained in sports psychology. The week will be full of fun games designed to create real life scenarios for our staff to mentor students through the various adversities and rewards that can be learned through competition. Examples of session themes include; performance anxiety, goal setting, comparison, managing unjust authorities such as a referee or coach.
RILEY VACATION CAMP
Status for 2020: Open
Address: 73 Warrenton St., Rockport, ME, P.O. Box 159, Rockport, ME Phone: 596-6405 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rileyschool.org Facebook: The Riley School Age Group: Ages 5-12 Hours: Full day. No before or after care this year. Weeks Offered: TBD. Please check www.rileyschool.org/vacationcamps for most up to date information. Cost: $250 per week. No deposit required. Payment due first day of camp. Financial aid offered? Yes
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The Riley School is a progressive, independent school nestled on over 20 acres of fields and woods by the ocean in Rockport. Founded in 1972 Riley offers full time programming for children ages 4-14, as well as an early childhood program for children as young as 18 months.
At Riley Vacation Camps, children explore their world through play and creative arts on Riley’s beautiful and expansive twenty acre campus. Children will sample a variety of activities both outdoors and inside Riley’s theatre and beautiful, light filled art studio. Children may be introduced to drama, movement, music, skit creation, art projects, woodworking, ceramics, outdoor games, gardening and exploration of the campus and cove. Each weekly session will be an adventure as campers enjoy making both individual and collaborative projects and possibly creating a show to share their new-found skills and talents. Children will explore their creativity and learn how to work together in a welcoming and supportive environment. Indoor activities will be balanced with lots of outdoor adventures on the Riley Campus such as romping in the woods, fields, gardens and sunshine, outdoor games and simply enjoying our wonderful Maine summer days!
As of June 9th, Riley Summer Vacation Day Camp will run the weeks of August 3-7 and August 10-14. Please check Riley website for updates and cancellations. Riley will fully comply with stay at home regulations. No deposit or payment required to register. Payment due the first day of camp.
Download the registration form at https://www.rileyschool.org/vacation-camps, fill out and email to [email protected].
RISING STAR PIANO
Status for 2020: Virtual lessons offered for ages 7+. Will consider lessons in your home with thorough interview and references.
Address: 97 Melvin Heights Rd. Camden Email: [email protected] Website: www.risingstarpiano.com Facebook: facebook.com/risingstarpiano Age Group: 4 - adult Hours: Private lessons by appointment Weeks Offered: July and August by appointment Cost: Purchase 4 lessons ($120), receive one free ($30 value); book purchase ($10-$15) additional if necessary
Summer is one of the best times to try piano lessons or find time for some extra practice and coaching. Carrie at Rising Star Piano is available all summer for lessons by appointment. Carrie is experienced in teaching all age groups, ages 4 to adult. For students new to her studio, she offers the Summer Lessons Introductory Package. The $120 package includes 5 lessons (30 minutes each). A book purchase of $10-$15 may be necessary as well. By the end of the 5-week session, the student will have a good foundation for further study and be well on their way to enjoying a lifetime of music! It’s time to add some music to your summer plans!
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RIVER RUN CAMP
Status for 2020: Open
Address: 489 Middle Road, Warren, Maine Phone: 273-4366 Email: [email protected] Website: www.riverruncamp.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/riverruncamp Age Group: Campers who have completed second grade through eighth grade. Senior Week is for older campers who have completed seventh through ninth grade. Hours: Full day Weeks Offered: 9 weekly sessions, June 24-August 22 Cost: $235/week. Senior week: $370. Van transportation from Camden to camp and return $35.00 per week. Financial aid offered? Yes Summer at River Run Camp includes plenty of opportunity for fun, recreation and relaxation in the best spirit of an old time summer camp experience. From ping pong in the barn to Capture the Flag on the playing fields to water fun in the St. George River, lasting memories are made at River Run.
YOUTH SAILING ROCKPORT BOAT CLUB Status for 2020: Open
Address: 4 Main St, Rockport, ME 04856 Phone: 236-4900 (clubhouse) Website: www.rockportboatclub.org Facebook: Rockport Boat Club Youth Sailing Program Age Group: 6 and up Hours: Part day Weeks Offered: June 22 – August 17 Cost: $290 non-members Financial aid offered? Yes
A primary mission of the Rockport Boat Club is to provide sailing instruction for the youth of the community. The staff at The Rockport Boat Club strive to create a safe, fun and engaging environment for new sailors. We focus on providing a solid base in sailing and seamanship skills that will serve our students as they grow.
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SUMMER AT SEASIDE VILLAGE PRESCHOOL Status for 2020: Open
Address: 12 Lions Ln Camden, Maine 04843 (address of the camp) 47 Mt Pleasant St, Rockport, ME 04856 (mailing address) Phone: 207-542-4353 Facebook: Seaside Village Preschool Age Group: Ages 3-6 Hours: 9-3:30pm Monday-Thursday Weeks Offered: July 6 – August 21 Cost: $200 per week
Join us for a fun filled summer of exploration at Seaside Village Preschool! Seven themed weeks (themes may be subject to change) are being offered to potty trained children ages 3-6. The camp will run from July 6 -August 21st, Monday-Thursday from 9-3:30 daily. Each week will offer water play, art projects, themed read alouds, daily rest time (outside as much as possible), morning and afternoon snack time, lunch, and so much more! We will focus each week on creating themed projects using recycled materials, will pick veggies from the garden and include them as part of our snacks as they are ready, let the children guide much of the explorations and studies, and create great friendships with a close knit group of children. We will be operating with a limited capacity and following all COVID-19 guidelines.
We are also currently enrolling students for fall 2020.
SWEET TREE ARTS – CURIOSITY CAMP
Status for 2020: Regular camps are closed, but art kits are available with weekly zoom meetings
Address: 4 Church St, Hope, ME Phone: 763 -2770 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sweettreearts.org Facebook: sweettreearts Age Group: 6-12 Kits offered for pick up weeks of July 3, July 10, & July 17 Cost: Sliding scale of $25-$50 per kit Financial aid offered? Yes
In light of the current concerns due to the global pandemic Sweet Tree Arts has made the very difficult decision to offer art kits for pick up this summer. We will not be running our usual summer camps at this time. We invite families to sign up for a variety of kits created with freedom, choice and creative thinking in mind. We will put together a variety of creative and critical thinking experiences for you to take home. An emphasis on outdoor engagement, creating and connecting with others, innovation and building community weave through our offerings. Details to share work in an outdoor gallery at Sweet Tree Arts will be shared as the summer evolves. Kits will be posted online by June 20th available for pick up on Fridays July 3rd, July 10th and July 17th. $50 per kit, all materials and detailed instruction provided. Once weekly Zoom calls will be offered to support instruction.
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THE STUDY HALL Status for 2020: Remote One-on-One Tutoring
Address: 341 West St, Rockport Phone: 207-236-3949 Website: www.thestudyhall.com Email: [email protected] Age Group: 4 & up Weeks Offered: Year Round Cost: One-on-One Tutoring: $48 - 60/hr. Financial aid offered? Yes
Literacy Tutoring
Taught by Literacy Specialist, Kathy Cook. Kathy has a M.A.Ed. and is trained in several reading programs including Orton- Gillingham, LiPS, Wilson and Project Read.
Middle/Elementary School Math Programs
Taught by certified teacher, Katey Smith. Katey taught 4th and 6th grade in the public school setting. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division of mixed numbers, Katey will design a program to fit any elementary or middle school student’s needs.
High School Math Programs
Taught by certified teachers, Sara Ralph and Joan Benner. We are offering many different levels of review and preparation for all of the math transitions including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and more.
Organization and Study Skills Program
Taught by Audrey Dennis. Audrey was a middle school and high school Special Education Teacher for 6 years, in both Maine and Maryland. She taught and co-taught a variety of levels of mathematics and English, as well as other subjects, in small and large group settings.
Standardized Test Prep – PSAT, SAT, ACT
Verbal standardized test prep is taught by certified college counselor, Sara Rademacher. Sara has over 20 years of experience teaching verbal standardized test prep.
Math standardized test prep is taught by former certified teacher, Joan Benner. Joan has over 30 years of classroom experience teaching all levels of high school math.
One-On-One Tutoring for all Ages and Subjects
Didn’t see what you were looking for? Call us! We have over a dozen certified teachers and tutors who are available to help.
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UMAINE 4-H CAMPS AT TANGLEWOOD AND BLUEBERRY COVE Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: 1 Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville, ME Phone: 789-5868 Website: www.umaine.edu/tanglewood/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tanglewood4h/, www.facebook.com/bluberrycove4h Age Group: Day: 4-11, Overnight: 8-14, Teen Leadership Trips: 14-17 Hours: Full day, overnight Weeks Offered: June 28-August 21 for residential programs, June 28 – August 28 for day camps Cost: $195-$225 (weekly day camp), $625 (weekly residential camp) Financial aid offered? Yes
The 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove provide environmentally focused summer camps for youth in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. Programs emphasize community living, respect for others, fun, safety, responsibility, and the joy of being a part of the natural world. Our mission is to teach and inspire people from Maine and beyond to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences. We strive to develop lifelong skills and a sense of community spirit.
WATERFALL ARTS Status for 2020: Open
Address: 256 High Street, Belfast, ME Phone: 207-338-2222 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waterfallarts.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waterfallartsmaine/ and https://www.facebook.com/WATERFALLBRIDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfallarts/ Age Group / Population: Children aged 8 to 12, maximum of 8 campers enrolled per week Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM Weeks Offered: July 6-10 & July 13-17 (two separate 1-week long programs) Cost: $225 (10% discount offered for siblings or Waterfall Arts members) Financial aid offered? Yes
Waterfall Arts is a community arts center located in Belfast, Maine. Our 2020 summer camps offer a wide range of fun art- making experiences. In July, we will be offering two back-to-back outdoor camps for kids aged 8-12. In week one of "Nature Studio," campers will become plein air artists using every medium - all inspired by leaves, trees, flowers, and the summer sun! In week two of "Artists Out and About," campers will set up mini "studios" on our lawn, sketch and chalk by the waterfront, and create temporary outdoor art installations.
Also happening for kids and families throughout the summer at Waterfall Arts: Art at City Park, in Belfast: Free. Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, rotating activities with sanitized supplies provided. Art Time with Bridget: Free. Fridays, 12:30pm, guided art-making sessions held over Facebook Live. Art Together Mornings: $15 or pay what you can. Every other Saturday, 10am-12pm, held over Zoom with art kits available for advance pick-up. ...and more on the way! Visit our website for many more opportunities to participate in classes, workshops and art-making events for people of all ages!
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WINDJAMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: Camden Hills Regional High School Email: [email protected] Age Group: Grades 2-9
Basketball camp for boys in grades 2-9 with an emphasis on fundamentals. Coach Jon Moro will lead the camp with assistance from past and current Windjammer players.
YMCA CAMP OF MAINE Status for 2020: Cancelled
Address: PO Box 446, 305 Winthrop Center Road Winthrop, ME 04364 Phone: 207-395-4200 Website: http://www.maineycamp.org Facebook: ycampofmaine Age Group: 7-16
The YMCA Camp of Maine is an overnight camp for boys and girls ages 7-16 which offers camper-elected programs in Aquatics, Creative Arts, Sports and Outdoor Living Skills. With an emphasis on cabin life, friendship building, and eating family style we contribute to building a lasting community. The YMCA Camp of Maine is ACA Accredited.