YMCA offers half-day camps, sports camps
Do you have children or grandchildren between the ages of 7 and 12 years old who are looking for a summer camp program that lasts only half a day, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.?
Whether it’s adventure they seek or perhaps “Planes, Trains and Boats,” our Y is offering a multitude of half-day camps to please just about anyone.
Half-day camps by week
Week of June 23: Fishing Camp is an exciting opportunity for those that want to catch “the big one” whether it be in fresh or salt water.
Week of June 30: Digital Media Camp with Jonne Trees, By the end of the week, the campers will have written and produced a fun and creative short film and will debut their finished product to family and friends at Camp K.
Week of July 7: Wilderness Exploration Camp. Campers will discover Boothbay Region Land Trust trails by hiking them, playing games and thru team building activities.
Week of July 21: Ocean Adventure Camp. Spend the week surrounded by water as campers visit the aquarium, investigate tide pools and spend a week of salty fun upon the ocean. Meet a lobsterman or two along the way.
Week of July 28: Primitive Skills Camp. Campers will discover their wild side with Camp K Co-Director and BRLT’s Education Director, Tracey Hall. Build a survival shelter. Learn how to walk like a fox and how to orienteer and which wild plants are edible to eat.
Week of August 4: Planes, Trains and Boats Camp. Campers will investigate transportation by attending the Wings Over Wiscasset festival, the Owls Head Transportation Museum and the Boothbay Railway Village.
Week of August 11: Swimming & Boating Camp. A salt and fresh water experience for campers.
Week of August 25: Beach Vacation Camp. Visit Hendricks Head, Ocean Point, Barrett’s Park and Dodge Point. One morning will include a special trip to Reid State Park.
Sports camps
Sport Camps are a traditional part of summer camp at the Y. This summer we offer three different sport camps. They run in one week sessions and begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. daily. Campers should pack a lunch, plenty of water and a swim suit and towel daily.
Week of July 7: Football Camp for 3-8 graders with BRHS Football Coach Bryan Dionne.
Week of July 15: Baseball Camp for 4-8 graders with Colby College baseball coach and former minor league player Dale Plummer.
Week of August 4: Basketball “HOOP” Camp with Boothbay Region High School varsity boys basketball coach I J Pinkham.
To register for all camps, please call Maddie Rideout at 207-633-4816 or email at mrideout@bymca.org Scholarship Assistance Applications are due by June 6.
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