Camp Osprey
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Registrations will be taken in person and online. Online registrations must be completed prior to the Wednesday before camp begins. After that time you will have to register in person.
About Camp Osprey
The Casco Bay branch’s Camp Osprey, a Maine State licensed day camp, offers a diverse, age appropriate experience in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Campers enjoy the Y’s two swimming pools, open-air gymnasium and play ground, as well as its 25 acres of woods and trails. Throughout the summer we will be incorporating into our activities and discussions the 4 core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 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.
Camp Osprey is designed to accommodate the most suitable activities for our campers’ developmental stages. We have separated our camp 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 will participate in group specific games/activities in addition to camp-wide events throughout the day. We have organized our camp with safety and developmental appropriateness as our highest concerns.
Our Camp Philosophy
We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life. With the help of the Y community, kids in our neighborhoods are taking more interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At our day camps, kids learn to share, learn about sportsmanship and, most importantly, learn how to be themselves. These skills make for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Our focus is on youth development. Our day camps nurture the potential of every child. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. All kids deserve the chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through YMCA camp, youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
Why Parents & Kids Love Y Camps
We draw on nearly 80 years of success in providing summer camps in the Cumberland County community and 150 years of YMCA camping experience around the country. We know camp!
More specifically:
- Parents trust us to take care of their kids.
- We are positive role models for your children.
- We teach kids to be good friends and good citizens.
- We nurture independent thinking and creativity and expand kids' horizons through exploration.
- We bring smiles to your child's face!
Summer Camp Staff
The Cumberland County YMCA prides itself on the quality and commitment of our staff. These individuals are caring, fun, energetic and responsible people who participate in a comprehensive training program. As a result, 97% of families believe our staff members are good mentors to their children.
We perform criminal background checks on all of our staff over the age of 18. Staff are certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff members largely consist of college or high school students, teachers and parents.
Extended Care
Camp hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily. Extended care is provided at no additional charge from 7:30 – 9:00 am and 4:00 – 5:30 pm each day.
Camp Osprey Sessions, Summer 2011
Session 1 :: June 20 – 24
Land of the Lost
Where in the world are you? You are at your first week of Camp Osprey!! You’ve left the school days behind and must now adapt to a strange new world full of games, swimming and fun. We’ll explore the beaches and trails of Reid State Park this week.
Session 2 :: June 27 – July 1
Back to the Future
Is time travel possible? You bet your flux capacitor it is! Once our camp reaches speed we will be transported through the decades and even into the future as we explore the fashion, music and games of the 40’s, 60’s, 80’s and beyond! Venture with us to Pine Point before the July 4th weekend begins
Session 3 :: July 5 – July 8
The Nutty Professor
This week we let our little inventors and scientists learn about the world around them through fun experiments and challenges designed to test their problem solving skills. We’ll explore the effects of gravity and centrifugal force at Funtown this week.
Session 4 :: July 11 – 15
Transformers
Watch as our mild-mannered Airnasium turns into a carnival midway of sights and sounds. Make sure to check out the games, rides and fun before time runs out and we return our camp space to its former self. We’ll also be spending our week transforming our trailer into a fantastically fun float for the clam festival parade on Friday!
Session 5 :: July 18 – 22 Registration closed for this session!
Pirates of the Caribbean
Join us mateys, for a swashbuckling good time as we spend the week hunting for treasure and playing games from the high seas. Legend says that “thar” be an exciting trip to Splashtown in store for campers this week.
Session 6 :: July 25 – 29
A League of their Own
This week nothing is too silly as we try new and wacky games designed to thrill campers of all ages and skill levels. On your mark, get ready, have fun! We’ll wash off the sillies with a trip to Crescent beach.
Session 7 :: August 1 – 5 Registration closed for this session!
Surf’s Up!
We hope to turn down the heat this week with a series of fun-filled water activities each and every camp day. Swimming, sprinklers, water balloons and water slides are just what the doctor ordered for the summer heat and we’ll provide it! Nothing cools a camper down like a day at Aquaboggan!
Session 8 :: August 8 – 12 Registration closed for this session!
Camp Rock
Singing? Dancing? Comedy? Gymnastics? What’s your talent? Put your special talent to good use, as we spend the week creating our own camp wide music video, that’s sure to be a hit. We’ll see other talented young performers as Circus Smirkus returns to town.
Session 9 :: August 15 – 19 Registration closed for this session!
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Join us this week and see what fun we can stir up when we add food to our camp crafts and games, making this one of the messiest and most delicious weeks yet. We’ll spend a fun filled day exploring the beach and playground at Range Pond.
Session 10 :: August 22 – 26
Groundhog Day
In this final week we bring back all the camper’s favorites for a week dedicated to finishing the summer in style before the school busses start making their pick-ups. A summer’s worth of fun packed into 5 days; don’t miss this exciting conclusion to summer at the Y. We’ll end the camp season with a visit to Willard Beach.
Teen Leadership Opportunities
Through our Teen Leadership Programs (LIT and CIT), we develop leadership skills that young people can use throughout their lives to help others and themselves in identifying and achieving goals. In addition, in our Counselors in Training (CIT) program, we help young people learn how to effectively lead children. There are three components to our skill-based, leadership training process:
1. We help young people figure out what good leaders do and say.
2. We give them lots of opportunities to practice doing and saying these things.
3. We make it fun!
Ages: 13-15
Dates: LIT: Sessions 2-4 (June 27 – July 15)
CIT: Sessions 5-7 (July 18 – August 5)
Cost: $270 for each three-week session
Camp Fees
Camp Fee: $190 per session per child
One-Time Registration Fee: $15 per child (This fee is waived for Cumberland County YMCA members.)
Early-Bird Incentive! Register by May 1st and pay only $180 per session.
Multiple Session Incentive! Register by May 1st for 7 weeks or more and pay only $170 per session.
Sibling Incentive: $10 per session per child for the second and every subsequent child from the same family attending the same camp session.
Financial Assistance
The Cumberland County YMCA strives to serve the entire community, regardless of ability to pay. We do this by providing need-based financial assistance, made possible through the generous support of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the area. The Y also accepts Aspire, Child Care Connections, and other vouchers. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about financial assistance.
Special Needs
We want to best serve your child and to make his or her camp experience enjoyable. Communication is a key component of this and critical to a successful relationship. Therefore, if your child has any behavioral or medical challenges (including allergies), please speak with our Camp Director to determine if we can safely accommodate his/her needs.
For More Information
For questions about Camp Osprey, please contact:
Robin Bosse, Camp Director
Phone: 207-865-9600 x 202
E-Mail: rbosse@cumberlandcountyymca.org
Click here to read our 2011 Parent Handbook (.pdf format)