Camp Osprey
Where Kids Can Be Kids!
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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
Our goal at the Casco Bay YMCA is to provide a caring, safe and fun atmosphere that allows campers to experience a variety of activities, to try new things, and to challenge themselves. Teamwork and the Y's Character Development Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility play an important role in all of our programs and are incorporated into all aspects of camp.
Why Parents & Kids Love Y Camps
- Nearly 80 years of experience in providing summer camps in Cumberland County
- Inclusive, high quality programs with positive educational and social experiences for all children
- Strong, consistent leadership with low staff turn over, building ongoing counselor-camper relationships
- Before and after camp care, with no extra fee, and much more!
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. We perform criminal background checks on all of our staff over the age of 18. Most staff are certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff members largely consist of college or high school students, teachers and parents.
Pricing & Financial Aid
- One Week of day camp: $185 per session (1 week). This rate is the same for members and non-members. There is also a one-time non-refundable $15 registration fee per camper. (This fee is waived for Cumberland County YMCA members.) There is a sibling discount of $10 per child per session. The Leader in Training program has alternate fees associated with that programs.
- Early bird discount! Registrations received by May 1st: $175 per session per child.
- The YMCA strives to serve the entire community, regardless of the ability to pay. We do this by providing need-based scholarships, made possible through the generous support of individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the area.
- The Y also accepts Summer Champs, Aspire, Child Care Connections and other vouchers.
Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
The YMCA believes that all children, regardless of need, should be integrated into our programs, and will do everything in our power to make this possible. However, there may be particular needs which our staff is not trained to handle, or that our staff to camper ratio is not adequate to serve. In such an instance, the family or supporting agency will be asked to assist the YMCA in finding and providing an aide for the child, or, we may need to refer the child to a program better suited to meet his or her needs. Children with special needs are welcomed to attend camp if they are within the developmental ages that we serve, and are comfortable participating in their group's activities. Youth that require a one-on-one aide in school must be provided one at camp via family effort. Please call if you have any questions.
Extended Care
While camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., we understand that many parents need additional care for their children. Extended care runs from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at no cost.
Leaders in Training Program
For 13 - 16 year olds
The Leaders in Training program is a great opportunity for 13 to 16 year olds. Leaders will participate in a mentoring program that will focus on building the skills necessary to become great leaders. LITs will work hands-on with our senior counselors to learn how to effectively work with campers in a positive way and become role models. Space is limited. Please contact our Camp Director for an application and details.
Dates: Note: LITs must attend both weeks of their session.
Session 1/2 (June 21 - July 2); Session 3/4 (July 5 - July 16); Session 5/6 (July 19 - July 30);
Session 7/8 (August 2 - August 13); Session 9/10 (August 16 - August 27)
Cost: $75 per two week session
Camp Osprey Sessions, Summer 2010
Session 1: June 21 - 25
Movin' & Groovin'
Kick off the summer with a week long introduction to a variety of activities intended to get your playing muscles in shape. Zumba, kick-boxing, dance, hiking, swimming and other fitness related programs await our young campers. Get ready to scrape off the winter rust and get primed for an action-filled summer. We’ll explore the beaches and trails of Reid State Park this week.
Session 2: June 28 – July 2
Wacky Week
Dig out your crazy costumes, hilarious hats and silly socks as we get ready to be wacky this week. Each day will feature a new silly theme with awards being presented to our most creative participants. Venture with us to Pine Point before the July 4th weekend begins.
Session 3: July 5 – July 9
Junk Yard Wars
Fastest? Tallest? Most Creative? Join us this week as we test our camper’s problem solving skills in fun challenges and competitions each day that require teamwork and innovation. Watch as our crafty campers turn random “junk” into new and exciting projects. See science in action this week at Funtown!
Session 4: July 12 - 16
Camper Carnival
Campers of all ages, prepare for the greatest show in town! Fortune telling, face painting, food and fun await our young circus performers this festive, fun-filled week. Prepare for a spectacle of sights and sounds as we invite our families to see the camper created midway!
Session 5: July 19 - 23
Silly Sports and Goofy Games
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 6: July 26 - 30
Just Add Water
Join us this week and see what fun we can stir up when we “just add water” to our camp crafts and games, making this one of the wettest and wildest weeks yet. We’ll be headed to Splashtown this week where campers can slip and slide the day away.
Session 7: August 2 - 6
Camp Osprey's Got Talent
Singing? Dancing? Comedy? Gymnastics? What’s your talent? We’ll spend the week coming up with and rehearsing our acts for our camp wide, end of the week talent show. We’ll see other talented young performers as Circus Smirkus returns to town.
Session 8: August 9 - 13
Super Soakin’ Water Week
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 9: August 16 - 20
Game Shows Galore
Join us this week as we put a camp spin on our favorite game shows. Each day will feature a new show to test the knowledge and skills of our campers, and see if they will be the day’s big winner. We’ll reward all of our contestants with a trip to Range Pond.
Session 10: August 23 – 27
Camp Rewind
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.
General Camp Information
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