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Summer Camp Guide—Featured Camp: YMCA Camp Connor

May 22, 2014

Our Summer Camp Guide is now live! Check it out for a wonderful selection of amazing local camps. Each week we will feature a summer camp.  

This Week's Featured Camp: YMCA Camp Connor

Auburn-Lewiston YMCA's Camp Connor is the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA’s co-ed day camp located on secluded Lower Range Pond in Poland, Maine. Camp Connor’s outdoor setting has a large playing field, beach, wooded areas, adventure island & lodge, all in a beautiful natural environment. Camp Connor’s character-building programs include teambuilding, co-operative games, outdoor sports, traditional camp activities, swim lessons, boating safety and archery and is licensed by the State of Maine for kids entering grades 1-8 in the fall. Affordable fee includes transportation, lunch and extended day. (Teen Leadership Program is also offered at Camp Connor for teens entering grades 9 & 10.)

 

Mystery - Session 1, June 16-20: Theme Weeks are always exciting and fun! Just wait to see what we have planned for you this week! 

Red Carpet - Session 2, June 23-27: Hollywood East! One of our most popular weeks. Campers can sign up for the talent show, a theme day favorite! 

USA - Session 3, June 30 - July 3 (no camp July 4): Baseball, Apple Pie and Camp Connor. We’ll celebrate “USA” like no one else. 

Super Hero - Session 4, July 7-11: Every camper has a super hero inside them... What’s yours? 

Western - Session 5, July 14-18: Howdy Partner! Join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time. 

Pirate - Session 6, July 21-25: Ahoy matey! Join us as we look for treasures on Adventure Island. “X” marks the spot! 

Olympics - Session 7, July 28-Aug 1: Swimming, track & field, team sports – it all plays out at Camp Connor. Which country will you represent? Who will win the gold? 

Survivor - Session 8, Aug 4-8: Groups will become tribes and compete for camp supremacy! 

Carnival/Circus - Session 9, Aug 11-15: Clowns, face painting, games of chance and skill, a dunk tank and more! This is a great way to end your summer. 

CAMP OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 7, 10am-1pm—An opportunity to tour the Camp Connor facility prior to opening and meet the staff who will be leading your children.   

Camp Connor fees for those entering grades 1-8: YMCA Member $140/session; Non-members $150/session; $35 deposit per session is due at time of registration. Fees include FREE Transportation, FREE lunch, and FREE extended care at the Y. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify based on financial need. Applications are available at the YMCA. For more information, email Chris Shea at cshea@alymca.org.