Summer Programs for Kids and Teens

KITTERY
Kittery Festivals, concerts, special events, youth programs and summer camps for children. FMI, call 207-439-3800  Website – www.kittery.org or www.kitteryrec.recware.com


 

Learning about nature

at White Pines summer camp

YORK
Parks and Recreation – Ongoing summer programs and weekly children’s enrichment programs. Registration for residents and non-residents begins first week of June – FMI call 207-363-1040

Website – parksandrec.yorkmaine.org

 

White Pines Summer Camps – Renewing connections to the earth and deepening awareness of place, through nature-based learning. Sorry all sessions full, waitlist only.       

Website – www.whitepineprograms.org

 

Museums of Old York – Children’s Spring and Summer Programs plus Family Fun Saturdays throughout the summer.FMI e-mail education@oldyork.org. Download registration forms and fliers from the website, www.oldyork.org. 

 

York Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine 03909 – Regular Weekly Programs
Infant Lap Sit – Thursdays – 10:30

Preschool Story Hour – Fridays – 10:30
Monthly Programs – Music in Motion for toddlers on the first Tuesday at 10:15
Tactile Toddler Time on the second Tuesday at 10:15
Art on the Pond on the third Tuesday at 10:15
For more information call 207-363-2818. Website – www.york.lib.me.us


OGUNQUIT
Ogunquit Playhouse – Rising Stars Camps for ages 5-8 years.  Introduction to theater arts through fun games, workshops and instruction. Half days Monday-Friday with a performance for family on Friday.

 

Junior Players Camps for ages 9-15 years.  One and two week sessions Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. Performances Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Noon, and Sundays at 10 AM.

Teen Showcase for ages 13-18 years. Monday through Thursday evenings; performances Fridays.


Questions, contact Jean Benda, 207-646-2402 x 207; e-mail jbenda@ogunquitplayhouse.org

Website – www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/childrens-theatre/summer-camp.

 

 

Theater camp for kids at Hackmatack

BERWICK
Hackmatack Playhouse, Route 9, Berwick, Maine
Children’s Theater Camp at Hackmatack for children 7-13 years. Work on costumes, set and makeup. Learn how to be on-stage as well as off; how to be a strong performer and an excellent audience member.  Program includes games and lots of opportunities to act, sing and dance.  Register now – Call 207-698-1807

or e-mail HackPlayhouse@aol.com

 

Camp CenterStage, an overnight performing arts camp held in late August.

FMI: campcenterstage.org. Website – www.hackmatack.org.

 

WELLS
Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, Maine 04090. 
Preschool Programs – nature events for children 3-5 years.
Just for Kids – half day camps on environmental topics for kids ages 6-9 years.
Junior Researchers – week long day camps in science and nature for kids 9-12 years.
Questions, call 207-646-1555  Website – www.wellsreserve.org.

 

KENNEBUNK
Kennebunk Recreation Department – Special Events, Weekly Programs, Summer-long Camps for children. Resident Registration begins May 4; Non-resident Registration begins

on May 13.

FMI, call 207-985-6890 x 1335   Website – www.kennebunkmaine.us

 

Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association (KBIA) – Arts, and crafts, water activities, drama, fitness, sports and more.  Fun family events and classes throughout the summer.
Starfish Camp for 4-5 year olds
KBIA Adventure Camp for Ages 5+
Kayaking for Ages 7+
CIT Programs for 13-14 year olds
For membership, classes and registration information before season opening, contact Christine Fecko at cfecko@kbia.net.  Website – www.kbia.net

 

 

Camps offer outdoor fun

for all ages

gymNation, One Colonel Gelardi Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043 – Summer gymnastics classes for the recreational gymnast and training for the competitive gymnast with visitor-friendly scheduling. 
Mini Adventure Camp – for ages 3-5
Olympic Champion Week – for ages 5+ - July 12-16
Wacky Water Week  Camp – Gymnastics instruction with water activities for ages 5+; August 2-6.
Intensive Training Camp – a team of seasoned coaches from around the country – for ages 5+ - August 16-20.
For more information call 207-985-6621; e-mail gymnationsport@gwi.net; www.gymnationsport.com.

 

Kennebunk Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine  04043 – Variety of programs for residents and no-residents throughout the summer.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – June 22 through August 17

Rhyme  Time – Thursdays, 10:30 AM – June 24 through August 12                       
Teen Gaming – Mondays, 3 - 4:45 PM
For More Information call 207-985-2173   Website – www.kennebunklibrary.org

 

River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Theater, sculpture & singing for ages 5-11, Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-noon.

Snow White & Her Little Friends: allows young actors to spend a week
learning how to bring this story to life & onto the stage. Set design & costume-making.

June 29 & 30, July 1 & 2.

All The World's A Stage: Choose stories from around the world to bring to
life through costumes, props, sets and teamwork. Actors will perform their best work at the end of Friday's class. July 6, 7, 8 & 9.

Gnome Homes & Creature Castles: Build and sculpt forest dwellings & enchanted kingdoms from a variety of materials from art & nature. July 13, 14, 15 & 16.

Wild Birds: Wires, Birch & Twigs: Be surprised as a truckload of twigs is magically transformed by your hands to become a stunning flock of fowl. July 20, 21, 22 & 23.

Putting on a Play: The focus will be developing an amazing ensemble - everyone will use their own unique talents to shine! July 27, 28, 29 & 30.

Caps For Sale: For ages 3-7. With age-appropriate games & songs, young children will learn theatrical skill to perform this classic tale. August 3,4, 5 & 6.

 

Kids enjoy being creative

at summer camp.

Children's Ballet: Ages 2-5. Basic ballet is taught through games, music & stories. August 17, 18, 19 & 20. 9:15-10:00 (2-3 years) 10:15-11:00 (3-5 years).

Little Composers/Intro to Guitar: Learn to write & perform songs, harmony and basic chords on guitar. Guitars can be rented through RTA. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5th. 1-2:30 (5-10 years), 3:00-4:30 (11-15 years).

Maine Academy of Modern Music's ROCK CAMP: A crash course in modern music. Create a band, play your own songs and have a great time doing it. Monday-Friday, August 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13. 9-3:00pm. $300.00

To Register: River Tree Arts, 207-967-9120   Website – www.rivertreearts.org

 

KENNEBUNKPORT
Kennebunkport Parks and Recreation – Programs for residents and non-residents.


Kids Camp Summer Day – choose from seasonal, weekly or even daily options.
For more information call 207-967-4304   Website – www.kennebunkportme.gov

 

Goose Rocks Beach Association – offers a variety of summer recreational and social programs for children including tennis lessons and arts and crafts.
For more information call 207-967-4115   Website – www.gooserocksbeachassociation.org

 

Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, Maine – Open Saturdays and Sundays in May and October; open daily Memorial Day -Columbus Day, 10 AM to 5 PM            Special Events –
Story Time  – Mondays in July and August, 2:30 PM
Ice Cream and Sunset Trolley Ride Specials – Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – July and August – 7:00 PM                                                                                   
Founders Day – July 3
Moxie Day – July 11                                                                                                           Pumpkin Patch Trolley – September 25, 26 and October 2, 3

For More Information call 207-967-2800   Website – www.trolleymuseum.org

 

 

Water activities are all part of the fun

at summer camp.

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, Maine

Year Round – Story Time – Fridays at 10 AM and 1:30 PM
Children’s Programs first, second and third Thursdays                                               
Chess and Cribbage Club – Fridays at 1 PM
For More Information call 207-967-2778

Website – www.graveslibrary.org

 

ARUNDEL
School Around Us, 281 Log Cabin Road, Arundel, Maine 04046 – SAU Summer Camps – day camps for children who love adventure, creative expression and having fun. 
Simply Summer Camp for ages 4-9 years – weekly sessions from June 28-Aug 20, Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM.
Wilderness Camp (8-13 yrs) – June 29-July 2
Theatre Camp (8-13 yrs) – Tues-Thurs,  July 12-Aug 12
Wizard Camp (7-10 yrs) – Aug 9-Aug 12
Outpost Camp (8-13 yrs) – Aug 17-Aug 20
Questions, call Amy Wentworth 207-967-3143 or e-mail her at xander@gwi.net.

Website  - www.schoolaroundus.org

 

BIDDEFORD
University of New England, Biddeford Campus, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, Maine  04005 – Kid FIT Summer Camp for children 5-11 years, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Weekly July 6-August 13.  Registration deadline June 25.  For more information call Dorrie Kimoff at 207-602-2307   Website – www.une.edu  

 

McArthur Library, 270 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005

Toddler Time – Mondays at 10 AM
Baby and Me – Tuesdays at 10 AM                                                                                    Preschool Story Time – Thursdays at 10 AM                                                                        Family Saturday Story Time – at 1:30 PM

FMI 207-284-44181   Website – www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org

 

SACO
Saco Parks and Recreation Department –
Sandbox Tots Day Camp for preschoolers ages 2-5, July 5-Aug 12, 9 AM-Noon.
Pepperell Summer Blast Day Camp for grades K-2, June 28-Aug 27, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Memorial Summer Day Camp, grades 3 & 4, June 28-Aug 27, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Summer Adventure Camp for grades 5-8, June 28-Aug 27, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
For more information call 207-283-3139   Website – www.sacomaine.org

 

 

Kids learn the basics at surf camp

OLD ORCHARD BEACH
OOB Recreation Department –
Little Gulls Summer Day Camp – Weekly camps for grades K-2
Big Gulls Summer Day Camp – grades 3-5
Gull Challenge Summer Day Camp – grades 6-8
FMI call 207-934-0860

Website – www.oobrec.com

 

YORK COUNTY
Maine Surf Camps for Children
Biddeford Parks and Rec, 207-283-0841      Website – www.biddefordmaine.org
Kennebunk Parks and Rec, 207-985-6890 x 1335   Website – www.kennebunkmaine.us
Old Orchard Beach Parks and Rec, 207-934-0860    Website – www.oobrec.com
Aquaholics Surf Shop, Kennebunk – 207-967-8650   Website – www.aquaholicsurf.com

 

AMUSEMENT PARKS
Palace Playland – Beachfront Amusement Park – Fireworks every Thursday night by the Pier, Old Orchard Beach, 207-934-2001


Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A. – Family amusement and Water Park, Route One, Saco,

207-284-5139


Aquaboggan Park – Waterslides, bumper boats, gigantic wave pool and more, Route One, Saco, 207-282-3112


York’s Wild Animal Kingdom – Zoo and Theme Park, Route One, York, 207-363-3883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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