Summer CAMP 2025
Great Summers Start at the Y!
Summer camp is an exiting, safe community where children explore, build confidence, and make lasting friendships.
2025 Summer Camp Brochure
Find Us At:
Camp Osprey in Freeport
Haley Smith, Director14 Old South Freeport, Rd, Freeport, ME 04032207-865-9600
Camp Heartwood in Biddeford
Brenda Hamilton, Youth and Family Director3 Pomerleau St., Biddeford, ME 04005207-283-0100
Please contact your Program Director if you have any questions about Summer Camp, Financial Assistance and Subsidy, or the registration process.
Dates
June 16 - August 22
NO CAMP - Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4
Hours
Each Summer Camp session runs Monday through Friday, with the exception of of June 19th and July 4th.
- Camp Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Extended Care Hours: Provided at no additional charge each day from 8:00am - 9:30am and 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
Ages
Child ages 5-12.
Weekly Fees/Incentives:
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WEEKLY FEE |
$320/week, per child (Household Memberships) $330/week, per child (Non-Household Memberships) |
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MULTIPLE WEEK INCENTIVE |
Register for seven weeks or more, receive $10 off each week. |
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SIBLING INCENTIVE |
Weekly fees reduced by $10 per week per child for the second and every subsequent child from the same family attending the same summer camp week. EXAMPLE: 1st child = $320; 2nd child = $310; 3rd child = $310 |
Payment & Registration
We strive to provide affordable, quality summer camp experiences. To effectively manage our resources:
Registration
- $50 non-refundable deposit per week require to secure registration.
- Full payment due 14 days before camp start date.
- Unpaid balances will result in attendance suspension until payment
Cancellations
- Written notice required at least 14 days before the camp week starts
- $50 cancellation fee per week applies to all cancellations
- No refunds for
- Cancellations with less than 14 days' notice
- Disciplinary removals
- Deposits
Registration Dates
Household Members - Early registration opens Monday, February 10 at 6am.
All Others - Registration opens for non-Household members on Thursday, February 13 at 6am.
Camp is open to all families. Membership is not required. Families with a Household Membership at our YMCA enjoy early registration and reduced camp fees. Interested in becoming a Household Member? It's easy - learn more!
Accommodations
If your child has any special behavioral or medical needs, including allergies, please speak with your Program Director to determine if we can safely accommodate them.
Be Prepared - What to Bring to Camp
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Backpack
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Sunscreen
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Bug Spray
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Water Bottle
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Swimsuit
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Towel
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Swim Goggles
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Pool Shoes (Crocs/flip flops - no outdoor shoes at the pool)
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Lunch
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Healthy Snacks
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Comfy clothes (plus an extra set)
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Sneakers AND Socks
Summer Camp Family Handbook:
Please be sure to read through our Family Handbook. It contains important information about summer camp and how to help your child truly have the best summer ever.
We ask all families to confirm they have read and agree to follow our protocols. If you have questions about anything, we'd be happy to discuss.
For All - Affording Summer Camp
The YMCA is committed to serving all families, regardless of financial circumstances.
To Apply for Assistance
To apply for assistance, you will need to complete a YMCA Financial Assistance Form. We will review it to determine if you might qualify for State Child Care Subsidy.
If we think you may qualify for Subsidy, you will need to complete and submit a full Subsidy application(including documentation) to the State before YMCA Financial Assistance will be considered.
We are not able to calculate YMCA Financial Assistance until your State Subsidy application has been confirmed.
Important: You are responsible for full payment of camp fees until State Subsidy or YMCA Financial Assistance are confirmed. The process can take several weeks. We ask that you plan accordingly.
Please note, if you are applying for Financial Assistance or State Subsidy, you must submit paper copies of these forms.
Our online system is not able to process assistance. We would be happy to print forms for you if you do not have access to a printer. If you need assistance completing this paperwork, please let us know.
