Portland YMCA In-Town Camp - Where Kids Can Be Kids!

Registration Begins Monday February 16th, 2009

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.

General Camp Information

Our Camp Philosophy

Our goal at the Greater Portland 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 Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility play an important role in all of our programs and are incorporated into all aspects of camp.

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 years old, and most are certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff members largely consist of college or high school students and teachers.

At the Cumberland County YMCA, through our Casco Bay, Greater Portland, Otter Pond Camp and YMCA at Pineland branches, we are committed to building strong families, communities and individuals through programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We do this by providing needbased financial assistance, 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. A 10% sibling discount is also available.

We build strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all regardless of ability to pay.

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 are 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 welcome 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 contact the camp director if you need any assistance or have specific questions.

The Cumberland County YMCA is a partner agency with the United Way of Greater Portland. Together, we are part of a powerful network of resources that provide key programs to our community. We also participate in the Summer Champs program.

For Summer Champs participants, our identification number is 29. If another social services agency is paying for your child to attend camp, we must have information from that agency when enrolling your child in camp. Summer Champs recipients have to pay a one time $50 fee to hold their spot in camp. For other social services agencies, the fee may be waived. If you do not have a contract with an outside agency, then you must pay the registration deposit. If you have any questions, call 874-1111.

While In-Town and Specialty camp hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., we understand that many parents need additional care for their children. Extended care runs from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., at no additional cost.

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In-Town Camp

Located at the Portland YMCA
For 5 - 12 Year Olds
Weekly: June 22 - August 24, 2009
Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$170 YMCA Members/$195 Non-Members (Early bird savings available)
      
In-Town Camp is a full-day, Maine state licensed program that emphasizes the community spirit of the Cumberland County area by offering weekly field trips to local parks, playgrounds, museums, and beaches. The camp also provides a wide variety of activities focusing on arts & humanities, sports, team-building, daily swimming, and weekly swim lessons. In-Town Camp is home based within the Portland YMCA building, which lends use of the gymnasium, swimming pool, aerobics room, art studio and more. Come join the downtown experience of a fun and exciting summer camp!

Transportation to and from In-Town Camp is not provided. Saddles and Swim and field trips have van and/or bus transportation.

2009 In-Town Camp Schedule

Kick off the summer with a week full of energy filled activities aimed at getting campers into summer mode.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Happy Birthday, USA! Campers will prepare for the 4th of July Holiday while engaged in Patriotic games and activities. We will end this week with an Independence Day Cook Out.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Yes! Yes! Yes! We do, we have spirit, how ‘bout you? Campers will put their skills to the max as we work towards finding the most spirited group this week.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Wear your favorite teams appearal this week while joining the camp for fun sports themed activities. Campers will also attend a baseball game at Hadlock Field. GO SEA DOGS!
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Ever wanted to create your own superhero? This week campers will do jus that. Enjoy dressing up as your own or favorite superhero while participating in fun games and hero challenges.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

This week campers will celebrate the years past by enjoying games and activities from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s while dancing to the Oldies.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Spend the week trying out extreme activities and games including water balloon contests, crazy food activities and games and contests that go beyond exciting.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

The carnival is coming to town! Campers will participate in funfilled carnival games, eat yummy treats, and use the bouncy house!
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

This week, campers will demonstrate their athletic prowess and their sportsmanship through a series of In-Town Day Camp Olympic events at Deering Oaks Park in Portland.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

Campers will get back into the “school mode’ this week while preparing for a camp wide Jeopardy Challenge.
Register online! Click the appropriate age group: Ages 5&6 / Ages 7&8 / Ages 9&10 / Ages 11&12

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Specialty Camps

For participants in the Specialty Camp programs, camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Before camp care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 am, and after camp care is available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at no extra charge (registration required).

For 7 - 12 year olds
$310 Members/$335 Non-members (Early bird savings available)

Do you love horses? Then this is the camp for you! Campers will enjoy spending time with and learning about horses while gaining riding skills. Each morning you will go riding and participate in barn and tack lessons, then return to the Portland YMCA or go to area beaches for an afternoon of swimming. We offer three different levels of riding, so there is a program for everyone!

For 5 - 12 year olds
$170 YMCA Members/$195 Non-members (Early bird savings available)

Ages 5 - 8
Session #3: July 6 - 10, 2009 - Register Online
Session #7: August 3 - 7, 2009 - Register Online

Ages 9 - 12
Session #5: July 20 - 24, 2009 - Register Online
Session #9 August 17 - 21, 2009 - Register Online

Campers will be immersed in innovative drawing, painting, and sculpure projects in out authemtic ‘Art Studio’. We’ll visit local studios, paint at the beach and visit the Portland Museum of Art.

For 6 - 14 Year olds
$170 YMCA Members/ $195 Non-Members (Early bird savings available)

Session #9: August 17 - 21, 2009 - Register Online

This camp is for swimmers interested in continuing their training and improving their stroke technique. Camp will include in-water technique instruction, water and boating safety and much more along with the traditional summer camp activities for younger children and health and fitness for older children. All swim levels welcome!

For 5 - 12 Year olds
$170 YMCA Members/ $195 Non-Members (Early bird savings available)

Ages 5 - 8
Session #2: June 29 - July 3, 2009 - Register Online
Session #6: July 27 - 31, 2009 - Register Online

Ages 9 - 12
Session #4: July 13 - 17, 2009 - Register Online
Session #8: August 10 - 14, 2009 - Register Online

This camp is for swimmers interested in continuing their training and improving their stroke technique. Camp will include in-water technique instruction, water and boating safety and much more along with the traditional summer camp activities for younger children and health and fitness for older children. All swim levels welcome!

For 12 - 14Year olds
$100 YMCA Members/ $125 Non-Members (4 week session)
(Early bird savings available)

The CIT program is a single session that runs for 4 weeks:
July 13 - August 7, 2009 - Register Online

The Councelors in Training program is a great leadership opportunity while experiencing the traditional camp experience; swim, gym, field trips, etc. for 12-14 year olds. Councelors in Training (CIT’s) will participate in a structured monitoring program that will include building skills necessary to become great leaders. CIT’s will work hands on with our senior counselors to learn how to work sucsessfully within the Cumberland County YMCA Camp Program.

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The Cumberland County YMCA, with its Portland YMCA, Casco Bay Regional and Pineland YMCA branches, is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.