Camp Pineland

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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 Pineland

Camp Pineland aims to make your child’s summer a memorable experience. The summer camp will run 10 weeks for ages 5-12. We will also offer a Leader in Training program for ages 13-16. Located on the Pineland Farms Campus in New Gloucester, campers will take advantage of the Y’s swimming pool, bowling alley, and gymnasium. We will also head outside to 20 miles of walking trails, open fields, and frog ponds.

Our well trained, highly experienced staff will guide your child through numerous activities such as swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, games, sports, bowling, and nature exploration. In addition to the traditional summer camp experience we will incorporate programs supporting our weekly themes. These themes are designed to keep campers engaged while they have a fun learning experience. Each week we will also enjoy a special event or trip related to the theme.

Camp Pineland is looking forward to spending a wonderful summer with you!

Our Camp Philosophy

Our goal at the Cumberland County 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

We understand that many parents need a safe, enriching place for their children outside of the 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily camp session. Before and after camp care is provided for all campers as part of the weekly camp fee. Extended care is provided from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm each day at no additional charge.

Leaders in Training Program

For 13 - 16 year olds

The Leaders in Training is designed to give teens ages 13 to 16 the opportunity to participate in a structured mentoring program.  LITs will build the skills necessary to become great leaders. They will work hands-on with our camp counselors to learn how to effectively work with campers in a positive way, and become role models.

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 Pineland Sessions, Summer 2010

Session 1:  June 21 - 25

Fun in the Sun
School’s out! Let’s celebrate the first week of summer with all your pals at Pineland Camp!  Catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. We will take a trip to Range Pond to welcome the summer and the sunshine.

Session 2:  June 28 – July 2

Party in the USA
Celebrate an early 4th of July with Pineland Camp!  Enjoy patriotic crafts, fun summer games, and more. We will end the week with our traditional Barbeque. Hope to see you there!

Session 3:  July 5 – July 9

Around the World
Can you imagine going around the world in one week? That will be our goal for this fun packed week. Enjoy games and crafts from different places around the world. We will culminate the week with our own Fiesta! Our trip this week will be to Sebago Lake.

Session 4:  July 12 - 16

Carnival Week
Merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels, bumper cars, cotton candy! Pineland camp will enjoy a week of carnival fun.  We will end the week with a trip to the Yarmouth Clam Festival. Don’t miss out on this great week.

Session 5:  July 19 - 23

Pirate Week
Ahoy! The S.S.Pineland is about to embark on another adventure. Captain Cathy and her crazy crew are planning a fun filled week.  Join us for our annual scavenger hunt. Our trip this week will be to Otter Pond.

Session 6:  July 26 - 30

All-Star Week
Baseball, dodgeball … games galore! This is a fun filled week with all of your favorite sports and games. Perhaps you will learn some new games, too.  Do you want to be a Pineland allstar?  Join us for this amazing week. Our trip this week will be to Willard beach.

Session 7:  August 2 - 6

Barnyard Bonanza
Come learn about life on the farm . . . Pineland style! We will play games and create crafts that represent barnyard fun. Finally, we will take advantage of our own Pineland Farm as we get a tour of the barns.

Session 8:  August 9 - 13

Splash!
Water! Water! Water! This is a week full of wet and wild fun.  Swimming, slip and slide, water balloons, and more. We will take a trip to Aquaboggen for the ultimate splash party. Don’t miss out on this amazing week of fun.

Session 9:  August 16 - 20

Where the Wild Things Are
Join Pineland camp for a “wild” week of fun. This is a week full of adventures. We will explore our many trails to see what we may discover. Our trip this week will be to the Maine Wildlife Park.  Come join us for this week of adventure!

Session 10:  August 23 – 27

Endless Summer
Who says summer has to end? Lets extend it and enjoy all the great activities Pineland camp has to offer.  We will celebrate summer with a Barbeque and an ice cream party. Summer will be over before we know it.  Take advantage of this wonderful week of celebration!

General Camp Information

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