GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

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1 THE BANGOR REGION YMCA GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! Scholarships are Available! MORE TO OFFER THAN ANY OTHER DAY CAMP IN THE REGION! DAY CAMP For campers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade, our program offers a wide range of activities for kids. PAGE 3 ADVENTURE DAY CAMP For youth entering 6th through 10th grade, this camp provides campers an opportunity to explore Maine, visit The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, and gain self-confidence. PAGE 4 NEW SPECIALTY CAMPS! These camps are for 4th through 6th graders who want an opportunity to learn a skill in a more specialized way. Choose from archery, building, or arts. PAGE BangorYMCA.org

2 Give your child the chance to have the Best Summer Ever at our camp this year. Kids and teens will have adventure, learn a variety of skills, make lasting friendships, and experience lessons that will stay with them forever. Boys and girls will have fun all summer long in our Day Camp and Specialty Camp programs while the teens have the option to be in our Adventure Day Camp program. All of our programs are supervised by our highly trained and kind staff. All staff are CPR and First Aid trained and certified, and many of the counselors also work with the children in our licensed before and after school Y-Works program. ABOUT CAMP WEBBER Since 1952, Camp G. Peirce Webber has been providing youth with outstanding programs that have built friendships and created memories that last a lifetime. Camp Webber sits on 55 beautiful acres in Hampden on the Souadabscook Stream with sport fields, a playground, ropes course, an in-ground pool, hiking trails, and our 300 foot zip line. CAMPERS MAY ENJOY: 4 ARCHERY 4 SWIM LESSONS 4 SPORTS 4 ARTS & CRAFTS 4 NATURE EXPLORATION 4 DRAMA & MUSIC 4 ROPES COURSE 4 HIKING TRAILS FOOT ZIP LINE 4 STEM ACTIVITIES CAMPER DROP OFF & PICK UP DROP OFF TIME AT Bangor Region YMCA (17 Second St.) Camp G. Peirce Webber 6:30 7:00am (vans leave at 7:10am). Limited spots available. $20.00 per week. 7:00am 7:45am All campers will be PICKED UP AT CPW between 4:45-5:30pm. If your camper is involved in evening activities at our Y, please let us know when you register. Our camp programs run from 8:00am - 4:45pm. If campers will be late or need to be picked up prior to 4:45pm, please call the camp office to make arrangements. OPEN HOUSE We d love to have you join us at our Open House Barbecue on Friday, June 14th, from 4:00 6:00pm Camp G. Peirce Webber 250 Emerson Mill Road, Hampden, ME To give us an idea of how many families will be attending, please RSVP to: Bangor Region YMCA 17 2nd Street, Bangor, ME

3 2019 DAY CAMP SCHEDULE DAY CAMP JUNE 24 AUGUST 23, 2019 Our traditional day camp program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade looking to fill their weeks with different fun activities in a safe environment. Kids will engage in activities such as Sports, Swimming, Archery, Zip Lining, and will have fun with weekly themed activities. EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE! WEEK 1 June August 8 August 9 August 24 June August 2 5 August 9 12 August August 23 Activities subject to change WEEKLY THEMES CAMP SPIRIT Show your CPW love! HOLIDAY WEEK (CLOSED ON THURSDAY THE 4 TH ) Monday is Valentine s Day, Tuesday is St. Patrick s Day, Wednesday is 4th of, and Friday is Halloween! PIRATES Ahoy there, mates! HAWAIIAN Learn your best hula dance for Friday s Luau! AROUND THE WORLD Games and fun from around the world. HARRY POTTER Try your hand at Quidditch or create your new magic wand! CIRCUS WEEK It s going to be the greatest Friday on earth! SUPERHERO WEEK Celebrate all our heroes! COLOR WARS It s going to be CPW s BIGGEST game of capture the flag ever! Team work, Respect, Friendship He won camper of the week a lot and at school he was not doing so well. This boosted his confidence and really made him feel special and appreciated. CPW Day Camp Parent Every day my child came home with a new story about his day! CPW Day Camp Parent 3

4 ADVENTURE DAY CAMP ADVENTURE DAY CAMP JUNE 24 AUGUST 23, 2019 Adventure Day Camp is for youth entering 6th through 10th Grade who love camp, spending time with their friends, and are looking for some more adventure! This Camp is designed to give campers a new and exciting experience outside of Camp G. Peirce Webber, giving them the opportunity to meet new friends and build relationships while exploring what our beautiful state of Maine has to offer. Campers will start their day at Camp G. Peirce Webber with their group and will often attend opening ceremonies before leaving at 9am for the day s adventure. Time will be spent exploring the outdoors, hiking, swimming, visiting The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, as well as having one day each week be an educational or volunteer day ADVENTURE DAY CAMP DATES WEEK 1 JUNE WEEK 2 JULY 1 5 (CLOSED JULY 4TH) WEEK 3 JULY 8 12 WEEK 4 JULY WEEK 5 JULY WEEK 6 JULY 29 AUGUST 2 WEEK 7 AUGUST 5 9 WEEK 8 AUGUST WEEK 9 AUGUST EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE! Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Activities subject to change I honestly can t say enough about how great this camp is and I m very pleased! Adventure Day Camp Parent DAY Getting-to-know-you games, Team Building, Sports, Lunch, Swim, and Ropes Course activities! EDUCATIONAL/ VOLUNTEER DAY See Fort Knox & Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Help Clean up the Carriage Trails at Acadia National Park, or Explore the University of Maine! VISIT THE BANGOR REGION YMCA WILDERNESS CENTER AT CAMP JORDAN Ropes Course Activities, Lunch & playing in the Grove, Swimming in Branch Lake, Choice Activity. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Learning how to use a Stand Up Paddle Board, Acadia Fun Park, or Rock Climbing in Clifton, ME. HIKING & SWIMMING Explore Donnell Pond & Schoodic Mountain, Hike Gulf Hagas & Swim in the waterfall, or have fun traveling to see Peaks-Kinney State Park & hiking the trails. 4

5 SPECIALTY CAMPS SPECIALTY CAMPS Our Specialty Camps are for youth entering 4th through 6th Grade who want an opportunity to focus on learning specific skills. Campers can choose from archery, building, or art. They ll spend half of their day focused on learning the specialty and the other half of the day in our Day Camp program SPECIALTY CAMP DATES ARCHERY CAMP JULY 8 12 Campers will spend their week learning the basics of archery. BUILD IT CAMP JULY Campers will learn the ins and outs of construction and build a Transverse climbing wall. ART CAMP JULY Campers will spend the week exploring theatre, music, dance, and art. 5

6 INCOME-BASED CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Bangor Region YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization, whose mission is to be a community leader in supporting children, adults and families in their lifelong quest for physical, emotional and social wellness. The Bangor Region YMCA and its Board of Directors feels strongly that the YMCA is for everyone. No one will be turned away because of an inability to pay, subject to the availability of funds. The Bangor Region YMCA believes that a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed if the financial assistance recipient contributes to the cost of their YMCA involvement; therefore, applicants should be asked to pay an affordable portion of the camp fees. HOW TO APPLY Below are the income guidelines for determining amount of scholarship. Each person requesting financial assistance, must complete a Scholarship Application and present a most recent tax return or statement of non-filing*. To process the application, membership staff will: Number in Family 2019 Federal Poverty Level 2 $16,910 3 $21, $25,750 Visually verify the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from the person s tax return Verify the member s signature on the Scholarship Application Complete the bottom of the Scholarship Application Have a second Bangor Region YMCA staff verify that both of you have visually verified the applicant s AGI and sign the bottom of the form Return the tax information back to the person The Scholarship Application will be attached to the Camper s registration form. At no time should the Bangor Region YMCA retain or copy the applicant s tax return for any Scholarship Application. LIMITED FUNDS AVAILABLE. APPLY EARLY. DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2019 Gross Family Income Percentage of Assistance Awarded by YMCA under $13,999 55% 60% 65% $14,000 - $24,999 45% 50% 55% $25,000 - $39,999 35% 40% 45% $40,000 - $54,999 25% 30% 35% $55,000 - $74,999 15% 20% 25% $75,000 and over 0% 0% 0% *statement of non-filing can be obtained for free by calling We appreciate COLE LAND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM for their support of our Y! Stop by their Museum in Bangor; children 18 years old and under are always free! CANCELLATION POLICY Our desire is to enable every child who wants to come to camp the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, we fill our allotted camper spots early and have to implement a waiting list. Due to this popularity of our camp, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy. If you have to cancel your scheduled time at camp, in addition to our non-refundable deposit, you will be charged a cancellation fee based upon the following schedule: 1. Prior to 7 weeks before your scheduled camp week, your non-refundable deposit only is applied. 2. Six weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 25% of your balance. 3. Four and Five weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 50% of your balance. 4. Two or Three weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 75% of your balance. 5. One week prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged in full. 6

7 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Visit BangorYMCA.org On-site registration is available at the Bangor Region YMCA on 17 Second Street in Bangor. DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED: To reserve your child s spot in our Day Camp, Specialty Camps, and Adventure Day Camp, a $25 non-refundable deposit per week/session each camper is registered for must be paid at time of registration OR no later than Friday, June 7th. Payment plans are also available. o DAY CAMP: CAMPERS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN 6TH GRADE Week Dates Themes Bangor Region YMCA Member Non-Member Optional Transportation Services 1 June Camp Spirit $175 $185 $20 $ Holiday Week (Closed 4th) $145 $150 $16 $ Pirates $175 $185 $20 $ Hawaiian $175 $185 $20 $ Around the World $175 $185 $20 $ 6 29-August 2 Harry Potter $175 $185 $20 $ 7 August 5-9 Circus Week $175 $185 $20 $ 8 August Superhero Week $175 $185 $20 $ 9 August Color Wars $175 $185 $20 $ o ADVENTURE DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH ENTERING 6TH-10TH GRADE Session Dates Bangor Region YMCA Member Non-Member Camp G. Peirce Webber Total Optional Transportation Services 1 June $195 $205 $20 $ (Closed 4th) $160 $170 $16 $ $195 $205 $20 $ $195 $205 $20 $ $195 $205 $20 $ 6 29-August 2 $195 $205 $20 $ 7 August 5-9 $195 $205 $20 $ 8 August $195 $205 $20 9 August $195 $205 $20 $ Adventure Day Camp Total Your Rate Your Rate o SPECIALTY CAMPS Camp Dates Rate Optional Transportation Services Archery 8 12 $205 $20 $ Build It $350 $20 $ Art $250 $20 $ Specialty Camp Total Your Rate CALCULATE YOUR BALANCE Program Your Rate Day Camp Subtotal $ Adventure Day Camp Subtotal + $ Specialty Camp Subtotal + $ TOTAL FEES $25 deposit per week/session x weeks/sessions to pay today - $ REMAINING BALANCE 7

8 CONTACT INFO Jennifer Laferte-Carlson, Youth Development Director & CPW Director ext. 331 Kristin Parker, CPW Program Director ext. 327 During Summer Camp Hours, please call us at Camp G. Peirce Webber: