Waldo County YMCA Youth Summer Camps

Our goal is to keep your child energized and active for the summer months. We are planning some super fun activities that will appeal to each group of children. We plan to offer arts & crafts, board games, gym games, quiet-time, swimming, playground time, special trips and so much more for our younger crowd. The older group of campers will spend the majority of their time outdoors at Camp Fair Haven. Their activities will include many physical activities, water activities, hiking, and team building activities. Campers at the Unity Field of Dreams will be based outside and share many of the same activities as the kids at Camp Fair Haven. Our youngest Scamper campers will spend their time at the YMCA with indoor activities as well as outdoor games and free time. Children attending our sports camps will be busy learning more about a sport and working to perfect their own skills.

Some of last year’s staff will be returning again this year. They bring years of experience and are ready to make this summer one of the best ever for your child. All of our staff are First-Aid and CPR certified and strive to keep safety as a top priority in all activities while challenging campers to reach beyond their comfort zones.

SCAMPER CAMP
Games, crafts, and physical activities will all be part of this fun-filled morning. All children participating in this program must be toilet trained. Space is limited to 12 children each week.
Date:
July 7 - 11
July 21 - 25
July 28 - August 1
August 4 - 8
August 11 - 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Ages: 3, 4 and 5
Location: Waldo County YMCA
Fee:
$30 Annual Members
$45 3-Month & Non-Members
You may register for up to five weeks. A $20 deposit for each week is due at registration. A one-time $10 non-refundable registration fee must be paid when registering.

UNITY FIELD OF DREAMS
This day camp is designed to be closer to home for campers in western Waldo County. Daily activities include basketball, 500, kickball, wiffleball, jail-ball, tennis, arts & crafts, frisbee, and many more fun activities. Wednesday is trip day and every other afternoon the entire camp heads to Kanokolous Beach for a swim.
Date:
June 30 - July 3 (no camp on July 4)
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
July 21 - 25
July 28 - August 1
August 4 - 8
August 11 - 15
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 12
Location: Unity Field of Dreams, Route 9, Unity, Maine
Fee: $90 per week ($80 Week of July 4)
You may register for up to seven weeks. A $10 deposit for each week is due at registration. A one-time $30 non-refundable registration fee must be paid when registering.
Registration Night: May 29 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Unity Field of Dreams. You may also register anytime after April 20 at the Waldo County YMCA.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: Children completing grades K, 1, & 2
Must have completed Kindergarten in June of 2008
Location: Waldo County YMCA
Fee:
$100 Annual Members ($80 Week of July 4)
$125 3-Month & Non-Members ($100 Week of July 4)
You may register for up to eight weeks. A $20 deposit for each week is due at registration. A one-time $30 non-refundable registration fee must be paid when registering.

Extended care is available. You must register for this separately. Hours for extended care are: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Camp with Extended Care fees are:
$115 Annual Members ($92 Week of July 4)
$135 3-Month & Non-Members ($108 Week of July 4)

CAMP NEDOBAK
Again this year, Camp Nedobak will be held at Camp Fairhaven in Brooks. We will be based on the East side of the lake and have the opportunity to participate in archery, swimming, low-ropes course, hiking trails on site, canoeing, and other water activities. This year we are also pleased to announce that we are bringing our adventure camp to Camp Nedobak. Our Adventure Camp Leader, Brandon Hurd, will be spending every day at camp teaching campers about safety in the woods, on the water, orienteering, animal tracks, and so much more. There may be scheduled overnight trips for the older campers. We will also learn more about Camp Fairhaven, the activities they offer all year long, their mission, and philosophy. The kids will spend the day outside unless there is a thunderstorm or an all-day downpour. Campers should be prepared for weather extremes. We recommend dressing in layers.

Brief Description of Weeks Activities:
June 30 - July 3: Outdoor Games = Wiffleball, basketball, tetherball, kickball and other outdoor games.

July 7 – 11: Paddle Up = Learn how to guide your canoe safely on the water while learning paddle strokes, teamwork and deep-water rescue.

July 14 – 18: Wilderness Survival = Learn about the outdoors, including how to build shelter, tree identification, animal sign and basic first aid.

July 21 – 25: Hike! Hike! = No sitting around this week!! Campers will learn how to prepare and guide your way through hiking expeditions throughout Waldo County.

July 28 - August 1: Here Fishy! Fishy! = Campers will enjoy being on the water as anglers. Learn patience, techniques, knots, fish species and ideas of this great past and present sport.

August 4 – 8: Survivor Week = Yes, just like the real thing! Sorry no MILLION DOLLARS!! Enjoy eating challenges, trivia, obstacle courses and much more. Are you a survivor??

August 11 – 15: Tour De’ County = Tour Waldo County on two wheels. Each day we will find a new challenge right in our own back yard. Helmets are required.

August 18 – 22: Wacky Water Week = Water! Water! Water! Cool your summer off with water balloon fights, swimming, canoeing, and fishing. If it’s got to do with water, we’re up for it!!

Time:
8:30 a.m. Bus leaves the YMCA for Camp
4:30 p.m. Bus returns to YMCA
Ages: Children completing grades 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7
Location: Camp Fair Haven, Brooks, Maine
Fee:
$100 Annual Members ($80 Week of July 4)
$125 3-Month & Non-Members ($100 Week of July 4)

You may register for up to eight weeks. A $20 deposit for each week is due at registration. A one-time $30 non-refundable registration fee must be paid when registering.
Extended care is available. You must register for this separately. Hours for extended care are: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Camp with Extended Care fees are:
$115 Annual Members ($92 Week of July 4)
$135 3-Month & Non-Members ($108 Week of July 4)

Our sports camps are conducted by paid staff, youth & adult volunteers and special guests. All of them have the best interest of the children in mind. Kids play sports to have fun therefore, that is the goal of our sports coaches. Along with fun comes being active, improving skills, and gaining confidence. This makes kids winners in their minds and ours. Water is essential for all sports camps. Please be sure your child has a water bottle with him/her everyday. For full day camps, please pack a cold lunch.

Introduction to Junior Golf
COME AND GIVE GOLF A TRY! In collaboration with the Northport Golf Club, the Waldo County YMCA is offering FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSONS By PGA Professional Peter Hodgkins. Practice clubs are available, contact Pam Ellis at the YMCA 338-4598 for more information. Cutoff Date June 13.
Date: June 16, June 23, June 30 and July 7
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Grades 4 - 6)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Grades 7 - 12)
Location: Northport Golf Club, Northport Maine (338-2270)
Fee: FREE!!

Basketball K – 2 Grade (Pre-Registration required: deadline June 16)
Date: June 23 - 27
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Kindergarten)
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Grades 1 & 2)
Ages: Completed Grades K - 2 (min. of 15 participants per age group)
Location: YMCA
Fee:
$20 Annual Members $35 3-Month & Non-Members (Kindergarten)
$25 Annual Members $40 3-Month & Non-Members (Grades 1 & 2)

Basketball 4-Year-Olds (Pre-Registration required: deadline July 7)
Date: July 14 - 18
Time:
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. (Limited Enrollment: 10 per ½ hour session)
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (Choose ½ hour session)
Ages: 4 - 5 (Pre-K)
Location: YMCA
Fee:
$15 Annual Members
$35 3-Month & Non-Members

Wiffle Ball (Pre-Registration required: deadline June 30)
Date: July 7 - 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 - 12 (minimum of 12 participants)
Location: Walsh Field on Route 52, Lincolnville Ave.
Fee:
$25 Annual Members
$40 3-Month & Non-Members

Major League Soccer
Date: July 28 - August 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 - 18
Location: Anderson School Field, Waldo Ave,
Fee:
$130 All Players (includes T-shirt)
$140 All Players (includes T-shirt & Ball)
Coaches are here for the summer from England. It is a great soccer and cultural experience for youngsters. Host a coach and come to camp free. Call Pam at the YMCA for details 338-4598

Field Hockey Instructed by Middle School Coach Sarah McIntyre
Date: August 4 - 8
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday - Friday
Ages: Entering Grades 6 - 8
Location: THMS
Fee:
$30 Annual Members
$45 3-Month & Non-Members

Tennis (Pre-Registration required: deadline July 7)
Date: July 14 - 18 Limited Enrollment: 12 maximum
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Ages: 8 - 11
Location: YMCA
Fee:
$30 Annual Members
$45 3-Month & Non-Members

Tennis (Pre-Registration required: deadline July 7)
Date: July 14 - 18 Limited Enrollment: TBD
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Ages: Entering Grades 6 - 8
Location: To be Determined
Fee:
$30 Annual Members
$45 3-Month & Non-Members

Golf Instructed by BAHS Varsity Coach Chip Lagerbom
Date: August 11 - 15 Limited Enrollment: 12 maximum
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday
Ages: Entering Grades 6 - 8
Location: Various Golf Courses & Driving Ranges
Fee:
$30 Annual Members (Green fees are at an additional charge)
$55 3-Month & Non-Members (Green fees are at an additional charge)

Youth Field Hockey
Date: June 19 - July 31 No session on July 3
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ages: K - 8 grade
Location: BAHS Field Hockey Field
Fee:
$20 Annual Members
$35 3-Month & Non-Members

Summer Youth Track
Date: June 24 – Mid August
Day:
Practice Time: Tuesdays - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Track Meets:Thursday afternoons : various locations & times TBD
Ages: 6 - 14
Location: BAHS Track
Fee:
$20 Annual Members
$35 3-Month & Non-Members

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