BOOTHBAY REGION YMCA & CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA 2019 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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1 BOOTHBAY REGION YMCA & CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA 2019 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE WHERE MEMORIES COME TO LIFE!

2 A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP SAVES YOU... $45/week of CAMP KNICKERBOCKER $75/week of CLC SAILING CAMP $115/week of ADVENTURE CAMP $75/week of MUSIC THEATER CAMPS BENEFITS OF BEING A CAMPER Summer Camp Before & After Care FREE Summer Meals Family Nights CATCH Program Educational Activities Physical Activities Team Building Forming Lifelong Friendships $50/week of SOCCER CAMP $40/week of SOFTBALL CAMP $45/week of GOLF CAMP $55/week of FARMS AT THE Y CAMP 2

3 REGISTRATION INFO REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. ALL CAMPS ARE SUBJECT TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT LIMITS. CAMP REGISTRATION SCHEDULE YMCA Members: March 4, 2019 Non Members: March 11, 2019 Visit your home YMCA s website to complete the online registration. For more information, please contact Seth Fraser via at campregistrar@brymca.org Registration for all camps will close one week prior to the beginning of each camp week. SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS Applications Available March 4 Application deadline May 24 Thanks to the Camp Knickerbocker Fund at the BRYMCA and the annual Stackhouse Event at the CLC YMCA, we are able to offer camp scholarships. We believe that all children in our community, regardless of income, deserve the opportunity to experience summer camp. Financial assistance is available. Please visit your home YMCA website to download the camp scholarship application. Scholarship dollars are granted on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please submit applications early. epact This summer, we are using epact, a secure network, to collect campers medical and emergency contact information electronically. epact also ensures we have a way to communicate with you in the event of an illness, injury or larger scale emergency. Once you register for camp online, expect to receive an invite from epact within a week. Please set up your account, enter the required information, upload your child s immunization records and sign the e-waiver as well as a photo release form. Your camp registration will not be considered complete until you have completed the required information in epact. CANCELLATION POLICY Camps are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached. Cancellation decisions will be made two weeks prior to the camp session. PAYMENTS All fees are due at the time of registration. Payment plan options are available. Payment plan dates run from camp registration through the Friday before the first day of camp. All payment plans MUST be paid in full prior to the first day of camp. CHANGE FEES & REFUND POLICY A $25.00 change fee will be applied for any change to an existing registration. This fee applies to cancellations, changes in weeks, camps or campers. The balance is due at the time of the change. A full refund minus a $25.00 change fee will be given provided the cancellation is at least one week prior to the camp session start date. YMCA MEMBERSHIP Campers who are members of either of our YMCAs receive discount rates on camps. The camper must be on an active Family Membership (annual or minimum 1-month seasonal) to receive the Family Member Rate. Seasonal Youth Members with a minimum of 1-month membership are eligible for the Member rate. Cottage memberships are also eligible for the Member rate. 3

4 BOOTHBAY CRITTER CAMP Day Camp for Ages 3-4 Location: Boothbay Region YMCA Child Enrichment Center Critter Camp is designed to provide socialization and educational growth through fun-filled activities focused on the unique developmental stages of preschool children. Activities are planned around a weekly theme and are focused on having fun and learning through practical life activities, immersive curriculum, and sensory explorations. We will spend time on our own natural playground, grow a garden, create art, go on picnics, use books and language to learn about our themes, have fun swimming at the Y, discover math concepts in everyday activities, play at the beach and park, learn about health and nutrition, play educational games, perform science experiments, visit our community helpers, visit Camp K to enjoy Y-Arts shows, and so much more. Pack a lunch and a bathing suit and get ready for a great summer! Critter Camp is open to our Child Enrichment Center families, YMCA members and the general public. Space is limited, so early registration is essential. Only children ages three and four may attend Critter Camp. Younger children are encouraged to register for our half day toddler program. Older children are welcome at Camp K through the Scamper Camp program. CAMP DATES Critter Camp run weekly for 10 weeks Monday through Friday June 17-August 23 (camp closed on July 4) FULL DAY Family Member $185 Member $195 Non Member $225 Full day camp: 9am-3pm Before/after care provided at no additional cost HALF DAY Family Member $125 Member $135 Non Member $165 Half day camp: 9am-12pm Before/after care is not available FIELD TRIPS Field trips are at no additional fee and subject to change: Bigelow Laboratory Maine State Aquarium Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Camp Knickerbocker Boothbay Railway Village Clifford Park Barrett Park Penny Lake Preserve Sarah s Scoops Boothbay Memorial Library Livestock Farm Berry Picking Coast Guard Station Fire Station Boothbay Town Hall FUN AND ADVENTURE Lasting Memories ~ New Experiences ~ Friendships 4

5 SCAMPER CAMP Day Camp for Students entering Kindergarten Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay This program is intended for youth entering Kindergarten. Scamper campers enjoy the traditional day camp setting with participation in all that Camp Knickerbocker has to offer. Scamper campers must be toilet trained. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Family Member $175 Member $185 Non Member $215 WACKY WEDNESDAYS This new camp tradition encourages our campers to be creative and silly at Camp K! On Wednesdays, come to camp dressed in the following themes for a chance to win a prize: June 19 YMCA Spirit June 26 Superheroes & Villains July 3 Disney July 10 Pirates July 17 Harry Potter July 24 Gamer Grounds July 31 Come to the Circus August 7 Outer Space August 14 Wild West August 21 Animal Kingdom The YMCA is a non-profit, cause-driven charitable organization that provides financial assistance for camps. See page 3 for details. 5

6 CAMP KNICKERBOCKER Day Camp for Ages 6-12 Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay Situated on an expansive landscape of forests, wetlands, and beautiful Knickerbocker Lake, adventure and friendship can be found around every bend at Camp Knickerbocker! Camp Knickerbocker campers become part of a neighborhood of friends where potential is nurtured, achievements are celebrated, and exploration is encouraged. Campers will develop skills through a diverse curriculum of traditional camp activities that encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We strive to ensure that campers develop leadership skills and self-esteem and grow personally through character building opportunities in a structured and positive environment. Every Monday morning at the Camp K Checkpoint, campers will be assigned to a group of youth similar in age and ability. The purpose of weekly rotating groups is to encourage our campers to branch out making new friends and meeting new staff members. CAMP KNICKERBOCKER SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Camp Knickerbocker is organized into 5 block sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes each. The first 4 blocks are scheduled activities campers participate in with their assigned pod counselors, while the fifth block is an elective block that campers sign up for daily during lunch. Week 1 June Week 2 June Week 3 July 1-5 *No Camp on July 4th Week 4 July 8-12 Week 5 July 15-1 Week 6 July Week 7 July 29-August 2 Week 8 August 5-9 Week 9 August Week 10 August Family Member $155 Member $165 Nonmember $200 Before & After Care offered from 7:30-9am and 3:30-5pm at no additional cost. Add swim lessons at Camp K for an additional $70, June or July Contact Dan at dparrot@brymca.org, FMI. CAMPER TRANSPORTATION (CLC Y TO CAMP K) Depart CLC YMCA at 8:15am (Drop Off: 7:30-8am) Arrive at Camp K at 8:55am Depart Camp K at 3:30pm Arrive at CLC YMCA at 4:10pm (Pick Up: 4:15-5pm) Please note: No transportation will be provided from Boothbay to CLC for specialty or sports camps. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE Beach Play and Swimming Kayaking and Canoeing Field and Court Sports Gaga Ball Theme Week Activities Arts and Crafts Baldwin Center Adventure Course Exhilarating Playground Field Trips to local venues & hiking preserves ADD A HALF-DAY SPECIALTY CAMP AND SAVE! Combine Camp K with the specialty camp of your choice for just $50: Boating, Stem, Junior Naturalist or Frontier Camp (see p.12). 6

7 TEEN LEADERSHIP Where Role Models are Made! Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay REGISTER NOW! See page 3 The LIT and CIT programs provide one of the critical building blocks towards successfully making the transition from camper to counselor. This experience is designed to provide leadership opportunities that prepare teens to not only become staff members at camp, but to also become productive members and volunteers in their communities. Participants will work side by side with camp directors and camp staff to lead daily camp activities. Additionally, they will join forces with local organizations to volunteer in and around the region. CAMP KNICKERBOCKER LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT): AGE 13 FOUR WEEK SESSIONS: JUNE 24-JULY 19, JULY 22-AUGUST 16 The LIT program is designed to begin a career in leadership with discussions and activities about types of leadership; communication styles and methods; service work; and team-building. LITs will participate in daily camp activities and are expected to work side by side with camp staff. LIT Session Fee (4 weeks) Family Member $250 Member $300 Non Member $400 CAMP KNICKERBOCKER COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT): AGE FOUR WEEK SESSIONS: JUNE 24-JULY 19, JULY 22-AUGUST 16 This CIT program will focus on teaching styles, delivery methods, communication techniques, and planning preparation. CITs must be strong, independent and focused on helping make a better community for all. With this, they will gain valuable hands-on experience working with youth and leading programs and activities. CITs will participate in daily camp activities and are expected to work side by side with camp staff. All CIT applicants must meet with day camp director Roosevelt Bishop prior to attending the program. He can be reached via at rbishop@brymca.org. CIT Session Fee (4 weeks): FREE Y-ARTS LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (AGE 13) & COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (AGES 14-15) TWO WEEK SESSIONS: JUNE 24-JULY 6, JULY 8-19, JULY 22-AUGUST 2, AUGUST *Prerequisite: Attended the Boothbay YMCA Theatre Camp in previous summers or completed an interview with Director, Emily Mirabile. This new program is designed for youth interested in continuing their dedication to the Arts at the YMCA. Theatre Camp LITs and CITs will work with the Theatre Camp Staff to take on more of a leadership role at camp while still enjoying the perks of being a camper. Theatre Camp LITs and CITs will perform in Theatre Camp shows as well as participate in daily Theatre Camp activities. LIT Session Fee (2 weeks) Family Member $125 Member $150 Non Member $200 CIT Session (2 weeks): FREE 7

8 CLC SAILING CAMP Day Camp for Grades 3-9 Location: 34 R-33, Round Pond CLC SAILING CAMP REGISTRATION To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend Sailing Camp, registration is limited to 3 weeks per camper until April 8. At that time, we will open registration to additional weeks as available. SAILING CAMP FOR GRADES 3-9 LOCATED IN ROUND POND, ME The CLC Y would like to welcome Sam Stephenson as the new Sailing Camp Director. Sam is looking forward to working with youth campers this summer, teaching fundamentals and more! Enjoy a summer of fun learning how to sail. Our staff of experienced instructors will teach your kids a lifetime of skills in our fleet of 14 dinghies. No experience necessary. Kids should be comfortable in the water. CAMP SCHEDULE Weekly Sessions: June 24-August 23 Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Family Member $285 Member $320 Non Member $355 Maximum weekly limit is 30 campers, except the week of July 4 with a limit of 20, and August 19 with a limit of 18. *July 4th week prorated; no camp July 4. Friday, July 5 will be a family day. Each registered camper is invited to bring a family member to join in the fun, take a sail, learn about the boats, and experience what happens at sailing camp. SAILING CAMP LEADERS-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (LIT) Requirements: Must be 14 years old or older to apply. Round Pond sailing experience. Recommendation from Sailing Camp Director Sam Stephenson. Interested LITs should contact Sam via at sstephenson@clcymca.org. After approval, registration can be completed by contacting the Camp Registrar at or campregistrar@brymca.org. Maximum weekly limit is 12, except week of July 4 with a limit of 8, and August 19 with a limit of 5. LIT WEEKLY FEE Family Member $230 Member $260 Non Member $305 CAMP PHONE NUMBER (June 24-August 23) Sam Stephenson, New Sailing Camp Director Sam has been involved at Sailing Camp since 2004, starting out as a camper and gradually climbing the ranks to Head Instructor in Sam graduated from Keene State College in May of 2018 with a BA in Studio Art, and has been teaching art to adults and children at an art studio in Pelham, New Hampshire. He is passionate about teaching and helping others learn and grow, and can t wait to see all the new and familiar faces this summer! 8 NEW ADULT SAILING CAMP: July 29 August 2 and August 5 August 9 Monday Thursday 3:30 6pm Ever wonder what is like at the Y sailing camp in Round Pond? Now you have the opportunity to experience what the youth sailors experience on a daily basis. Join Jaja Martin and other camp staff and explore the Round Pond Harbor. 8 spots available per week for adult sailing camp. CAMP FEE Member $170 Non Member $190 Registration through CLC YMCA

9 ADVENTURE CAMPS MAINE EXPLORERS, Ages 8-14 Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay Summer adventure camps in small groups explore the best Maine has to offer. Camps are for children ages 8-14 and run from 9am-3pm.Some camps include overnight excursions. Minimum 6, maximum 13 campers; see page 3 for cancellation policy. Family Member $200 Member $225 Non Member $315 REGISTER NOW! See page 3 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: FISHING, BOATING & BLAZING TRAILS June & August Explore the woods of Maine during this camp geared toward Outdoor Adventures. Campers will spend their days hiking regional trails, fishing, and boating at Camp Knickerbocker and other locations. Campers will enjoy a sleepover with their counselors, experiencing the best our wilderness has to offer in a safe and supportive environment. SURVIVOR CAMP: July 8-12 This camp is designed for those campers who welcome challenge and adventure! Campers will overcome fun trials through team building and basic survival skills. Our goal is to foster leadership and build positive thinking skills for our campers future. This camp includes an overnight at Camp K and structured time at the Baldwin Adventure Center. AQUA ADVENTURE: July Our campers will make a splash exploring some of Maine s incredible wildlife and marine wonders. Field trips include Aquaboggan, Maine Wildlife Park, DEW Haven and other regional swimming holes. For the fish in your family, this is the camp for them. (This camp does not include an overnight.) LIGHTHOUSE & BEACH EXPLORATION: August 5-9 Join our adventure staff in a fun week of field trips to regional lighthouses and swimming at various beach locations. From Reid State Park to the Pemaquid Lighthouse, this is sure to be a week of fun in the sun exploring the Midcoast of Maine! (This camp does not include an overnight.) 9

10 MUSIC THEATRE CAMP Day Camp for Ages 6-12; 2 week sessions Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay Additional rehearsals: Boothbay Region YMCA and CLC YMCA Performance location: The Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta Immerse yourself in the art of musical theatre at our twoweek day camp. Our YMCA Music Theatre Camp focuses on all areas of the dramatic arts. Campers will work in age-appropriate groups to learn acting and performance skills, theatre games, and improve their singing and dancing. Campers also enjoy traditional day camp activities including swimming and sports. Along with improving their theatre skills, campers will participate in the Theatre Olympics and rehearse and perform a fully staged Broadway Junior musical. Productions for the 2019 season will be chosen from the following shows (not necessarily in this order) and announced on the first day of each session. With THANKS to our community partner! CAMP SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 9am-3:30am Session 1: July 8-19 Session 2: July 22-August 2 Session 3: August CAMP SESSION FEE Family Member $345 Member $355 Non Member $420 Financial Assistance is available. See page 3 Before and After Care is offered from 7:30-9am and 3:30-5pm at no additional cost. It is important for Theatre Campers to attend camp every day and arrive on time, no later than 9am. THEATRE CAMP PERFORMANCES The first Friday of each session, campers will perform a preview performance of their upcoming musical at 2:30pm on the Centennial Lake Stage at Camp K. The second Wednesday of each session, campers will give performances of their musical for the session at 1pm and 4pm at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. In a continued collaboration, youth will spend time at the Theater over the course of the session to rehearse for their production. With the exception of the day of the show, all pickups and drop-offs are at Camp Knickerbocker. Thursday and Friday of the second week of each session campers will spend time competing in the Theatre Camp Olympics. 10

11 Y-ARTS CAMPS Locations: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay Boothbay Region YMCA Annex, 261 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor Y-ARTS MOVIE MUSICAL 2-WEEK CAMP: SCARY SCHOOL 2, A MUSICAL SEQUEL Ages 6-12 Location: Camp Knickerbocker *Participants will film on location around the State. In 2017 Y-Arts premiered the new musical Scary School by composer Joel Biron. Join us this summer as we film a movie musical sequel to Biron's original show. Campers will work with Y-Arts staff to learn the new songs and scenes and travel to various locations around the state to film the movie. This twoweek camp will conclude with a short preview of the movie on the Lincoln Theater big screen. The full movie will be premiered at the Lincoln Theater on August 23. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be in the second annual Y-Arts Movie! CAMP SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm Session: June 24-July 5 *No camp on July 4 CAMP SESSION FEE Family Member $345 Member $355 Non Member $420 Before and After Care is offered from 7:30-9am and 3:30-5pm at no additional cost. HALF-DAY CAMP OFFERINGS CAMP SESSION FEE Family Member $115 Member $125 Non Member $155 DANCE CAMP: BROADWAY DANCE, Ages 6-12 June 17-21, 9am-12pm August 5-9, 9am-12pm Location: Boothbay Region YMCA Annex Everybody loves a Broadway show. Great music and fabulous dancing! Whether you ve been dancing for years or you d like to give dance a try, this is a great camp for any child as we dance our way through Broadway past and present. All singers and actors, come help round out your triple threat! We re going to have a great time exploring various styles of dance all set to Broadway music. The week will end with a showcase for family and friends in the YMCA Annex. THEATRE WORKSHOP, Ages 6-12 June 17-21, 12:30-3:30pm Location: Camp Knickerbocker Join the Y Arts Theatre Camp Counselors for some Musical Theatre fun before the first day of Theatre Camp. Participants in this new half day camp will focus their afternoons on the many aspects of Musical Theatre. Each day will be devoted to a specific topic ranging from dance to stage makeup to improv. MAKE IT A FULL DAY WITH Y-ARTS Combine two Half-Day Camps to make it a full day and receive a $40 discount! Choose Dance Camp and Theatre Worship or Dance Camp and Music Video. BROADWAY BABIES Peter Pan, Ages 3-6 July 22-26, 9am-12pm Location: Camp Knickerbocker This half day Theatre Camp is intended for our youngest rising stars. Come join the Theatre Camp Counselors for a week of fun on the stage at Camp K. Participants will work together to create an age-appropriate performance of Peter Pan. Along with rehearsing for the show, campers will spend time singing, dancing and playing theatre games. The week will end with a performance for family and friends on the stage in Camp Knickerbocker Lodge. MUSIC VIDEO CAMP, Ages 6-12 August 5-9, 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Boothbay Region YMCA Annex In this energizing camp, participants will come together to create and film music videos. During the week, campers will be divided into groups to produce an outline, create choreography and shoot their video. A screening party will be held for family and friends as a finale to this fun week at camp! 11

12 BOOTHBAY SPECIALTY CAMPS Half Day & Full Day Camps Location: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barters Island Road, Boothbay FULL DAY ARCHERY/RIFLERY CAMP: July & August 12-16, 9am-3:30pm Ages 8-12 Want to become the next Robin Hood or even the famous William Tell? This full-day specialty camp is intended for kids who are new to the sport and are looking for a positive first experience with archery and riflery. Campers will learn the basics of each sport and get hands on instruction and practice with equipment appropriate to their age. Additional activities will include target making and various fun shoots (balloon shoots, etc). Participants will also enjoy swimming in Lake Knickerbocker. HALF DAY Family Member $165 Member $175 Non Member $210 HALF-DAY CAMP OFFERINGS Minimum 6, maximum 13 campers for each camp. HALF DAY Family Member $115 Member $125 Non Member $160 BOATING CAMP: July 8-12, 12:30-3:30pm Ages 10+ Swimmers who have passed the swim test are welcome to sign up for a week of boating safety! Join our skilled staff on Knickerbocker Lake to learn the anatomy of a canoe, how to properly use a paddle, and safety techniques. Activities will include swamping, T-rescues, strokes and climbing in from a fall overboard! FMI, contact Erin at egray@brymca.org or MAKE IT A FULL DAY AT CAMP K Add afternoons at Camp K for only $50! STEM CAMP: July & August 12-16, 9am-12pm Ages 8-12 This week is full of kid-friendly projects which focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Campers will gain skills and confidence while exploring and problem solving through these areas. Some of the materials that we will use include LEGOS, rockets and magnets! NEW FOR SUMMER 2019! JUNIOR NATURALIST CAMP: July & August 12-16, 9am-12pm Ages 6-10 Campers will travel by bus to local Land Trust Properties to discover the wonders of the natural world through play and exploration on our local preserves. A Naturalist from Boothbay Region Land Trust will offer a variety of activities that connect children to the outdoors: dip nets in a pond to see what critters call it home, adopt a tree, build a survival shelter, investigate a rotting log, create nature art, and many more adventures in this camp. FRONTIER CAMP: July & July 29-August 2, 12:30-3:30pm Ages 8-12 The Wilderness of Maine is right at hand at Camp K. Whether it is our extensive hiking trails or exploring Jackson Island on Lake Knickerbocker, the trailblazer in your family will love Frontier Camp. This afternoon specialty camp focuses on honing those survival and explorations skills in the expansive woods and landscape right on camp grounds. Adventure awaits at Camp Knickerbocker! 12

13 REGISTER NOW! See page 3 CLC SPECIALTY CAMPS Half Day & Full Day Camps Location: CLC YMCA, 525 Main Street, Damariscotta Minimum and maximum enrollment limits apply; see page 3 for camp cancellation policy. No Before or After Care is provided for CLC Specialty Camps. CLC METAL DETECTING BEACH CAMP: June and July 29-August 2, 9am-3pm Ages 8-12 This camp will provide students with the opportunity to go treasure hunting using metal detectors at five different locations throughout the week. We will hike, explore, search, and more! Campers will also have the opportunity to swim and cool off. Take to the beaches of Midcoast Maine, and see what treasures await. Min. 8, max. 13. Family Members $160 Members $175 Non Members $200 CLC LEGO CAMP: July 8-12, 12-3pm Ages 6-12 Campers receive exciting new building challenges each day with an emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. Students will test and retest their creations while using the STEM approach. Min. 8, max. 14. Family Members $75 Members $90 Non Members $110 FARMS AT THE Y COOKING AND CLAY CAMP: July 29-31, 9am-3pm Ages 8-12 A special collaboration between FARMS at the Y and Neighborhood Clay brings your child a day of camp involving ceramics and culinary arts. Campers will start out at Neighborhood Clay for a 2-hour ceramics lesson and then spend the afternoon learning to cook in the teaching kitchen at the Y. In the end, campers will get to enjoy their edible creations in their ceramic creations. This camp is great for hands-on learners with artistic creativity and focus. Lunch will be provided; staff will walk campers from Neighborhood Clay to CLC. Min. 6, max. 8. Family Members $195 Members $210 Non Members $250 MAKE IT A FULL DAY Combine half-day FARMS Cooking Camp with Arts & Crafts July or Lego Camp July 8-12! CLC ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP: July 22-26, 12-3pm Ages 6-12 A great way for kids to express their creativity as each week brings new ideas and projects for lots of hands-on activity. Min. 8, max. 14. Family Members $75 Members $90 Non Members $110 FARMS AT THE Y COOKING CAMP: June 24-28, July 8-12, July & August 5-9, 9am-12pm Ages 8-12 Organized kitchen-based activities will take the mystery out of cooking. Campers will learn everything from cooking skills, knife skills and garden skills, to utilizing the teaching kitchen and raised garden beds, while improving their knowledge of what healthy food looks and tastes like. All skills levels welcome! Min. 4, max. 12. Family Members $155 Members $170 Non Members $200 FARMS AT THE Y MICRO CAMPS: July 1 & 2, July 15 & 16, August 12& 13, August 19 & 20, 9am-12pm Ages 8-12 These 2-day camps will cover many kitchen basics with interactive cooking activities. Young chefs will utilize the teaching kitchen and raised garden beds in these handson camps. All skills levels welcome! Min. 4, max. 12. CAMP FEE Family Members $75 Members $90 Non Members $110 13

14 BOOTHBAY SPORTS CAMPS TGK FOOTBALL CAMP: July 8-12, 9am-3pm Ages 8-12 Location: Meet at Boothbay Region YMCA Join The Grind Knows (TGK Athletics) for Football Camp this summer! Coach D s goal will be to teach the student athletes correct techniques and practice habits to reach their full potential. Through our program, athletes learn how to compete, work with others for a common goal, respect others, and most importantly have fun! Campers each day will have the opportunity to cool off with a swim daily at the Y from 2 3pm. FMI about TGK, visit tgkathletics.com. Minimum 8. Family Member $160 Member $175 Non Member $225 TGK BASKETBALL CAMP: July 29-August 2 9am-3pm Grades 5-8 Location: Boothbay Region YMCA Join TGK Athletics to work on developing your game on the court. Campers will work on footwork, 2 ball skills, athletic position, breakdown moves, inside pivot shooting series, change of direction skills with ball in transition, finishing off either foot with either hand on either side of the basket. Players will also experience mini games and other scrimmaging opportunities. Campers each day will have the opportunity to cool off with a swim daily at the Y from 2-3pm. FMI about TGK, visit tgkathletics.com. Maximum 25. Family Member $160 Member $175 Non Member $225 TENNIS CAMP: August 12-15, 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday Ages 7-14 Location: Meet at Boothbay Region YMCA Learn teamwork, team commitment, and the game of tennis with the Y s professional tennis staff. Transportation provided to and from Camp Knickerbocker daily. Minimum 8. Family Member $100 Member $115 Non Member $150 SOCCER CAMP: August 5-9, 9am-12pm Grades 1-8 Location: Clifford Park Coach Lauren Ober is back for another year of soccer camp in Boothbay! She believes that coaching fundamentals and small sided games will create creative soccer players who have a passion for the game. Get ready for the fall season and work on the fundamentals with Coach Ober and her staff. Family Member $100 Member $115 Non Member $150 GYMNASTICS CAMP: June & August pm Grades 1-6 Location: Boothbay Y Annex Join Coach Zoe for half day of gymnastics camp at the Boothbay Y. Camp will focus on orienting students with equipment and working on the fundamentals of gymnastics through progressive drills. Participants will work on increasing strength, flexibility, and stamina. Min. 6, max. 9. Family Member $100 Member $115 Non Member $150 MAKE IT A FULL DAY AT CAMP K Add afternoons at Camp K for only $50! 14

15 CLC SPORTS CAMPS CLC YMCA TENNIS CAMP: July 8-11, 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday Ages: 7-14 Learn teamwork, team commitment, and the game of tennis with Racquet Sports Director, Lisa Gilbride. Min. 8. Family Member $100 Member $110 Non Member $150 BASEBALL CAMP: July 15-19, 5-7:30pm Grades 3-8 Join GSB Coach Andrew Bartlett for another year of baseball camp! Work on batting practice, infield, outfield, base running, and scrimmages and end the week on Friday with a trip to Round Top Ice Cream! Minimum 10. Family Member $50 Member $75 Non Member $90 CLC GIRLS GYMNASTICS: DATES/TIME TBD Grades 1-6 Join North Atlantic Gymnastics Academy for a week of instruction, games, activities, crafts and more! Campers will learn gymnastics skills and progressions in small groups and will have the opportunity to learn all of the women s equipment. Please bring snack and water bottle. Min. 8, max. 24. Family Member $100 Member $120 Non Member $150 TGK FOOTBALL CAMP: July 29-August 2, 5-7pm Grades 1-8 Location: Great Salt Bay Athletic Field Join The Grind Knows (TGK Athletics) for Football Camp! Coach D s goal will be to teach student athletes correct techniques and practice habits to reach their full potential. TGK Athletics has a proven track record of success in skill development working with athletes who have competed at all levels. Athletes also learn how to compete, work with others for a common goal, respect others, and most importantly have fun! Minimum 10. Family Member $25 Member $35 Non Member $75 SOFTBALL CAMP: July 22-26, 5-7:30pm Grades 3-8 Learn the fundamentals of softball. Campers will work on throwing, infield, and outfield, and more. Enjoy a trip on Friday to Round Top Ice Cream! Minimum 10. Family Member $50 Member $75 Non Member $90 GOLF CAMP AT WAWENOCK: July 22-July 26 or August 12-August 16, 9am-12pm 15 Ages: 8-14 In collaboration with Wawenock Golf Club, this camp will be led by Golf Pro RJ Ochs. The half-day camp will provide campers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game, hit the driving range, and putting green. Transportation is provided. Min. 6, max 14. Family Member $80 Member $90 Non Member $125 Youth attending golf camp earn one free, 9-hole round of golf when playing with a paid adult this summer. CLC SOCCER CAMP: July Ages & Times Vary (see below) Coach Daniel Williams from The Pitch is looking forward to helping players from our community develop their game and appreciation for the sport of soccer. Coach Dan instructed soccer at the Dutch Soccer Academy for 11 years, and now at The Pitch, led two travel teams last year to Maine premier league champions! Grades Pre K -1, 9:00-10:30am (Eligible for AM extended care only) Family Member $60 Member $70 Non Member $100 Grades 1-4, 1:00-3:00pm (Eligible for PM extended care only) Family Member $80 Member $90 Non Member $120 Grades 3-8, 9:00am-3:00pm (Eligible for AM & PM extended care) Family Member $150 Member $130 Non Member $195 Extended Care for Soccer Camp The Y is offering extended care pre and post-soccer camp. Morning arrival begins at 7:30am; afternoon pick up at 5pm. Children will play games, enjoy the playground, and take part in other fun activities before and after soccer camp. Minimum 8; advanced registration required. Family Member $20 Member $30 Non Member $40

16 WELCOME CAMPERS CAMP DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION The YMCA offers 10 weeks of summer camps: Monday-Friday from June 17-August 24 Opening Ceremonies: 9am Closing Ceremonies & Pick Up: 3:00pm Extended Care: Offered onsite at Camp Knickerbocker at no additional cost from 7:30am-9am and 3:30pm-5pm. Sign ups are not required. Camps will not be offered Thursday, July 4. FREE SUMMER MEALS The USDA Summer Food Service Program through Healthy Lincoln County and the YMCAs offer optional free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches. At Camp K, breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30am, so please plan accordingly. Lunch will be served from 12-1pm. Breakfasts and lunches will also be available at the CLC YMCA; lunch only is available at the BRYMCA between 11:30am-12:30pm. CAMP CONTACTS Roosevelt Bishop, Boothbay Region YMCA Day Camp Director & BRYMCA Specialty Camps Joe Clark, Central Lincoln County YMCA CLC YMCA Specialty & Sports Camps Emily Mirabile, Boothbay Region YMCA Y-Arts Camps Seth Fraser, BR & CLC YMCA Camp (March-August only) BOOTHBAY REGION YMCA & CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA