Back Country Excursions of Maine

Teen Mountain Biking Adventure Camp ( July 28-August 2)

a FUN week of mountain biking. ages- 12 1/2 and up.

Cooperative, self-esteem building event. Family style atmosphere, non

competitive, adult supervised riding, swimming and food prep. Ideal for the

teen that would rather ride then sleep.  Contact Cliff @ Back Country Excursions 207-625-8189

www.bikebackcountry.com

Crossroads Musical Theatre Star Camp

207-735-5295

www.crossroadsyouthcenter.org

Saco-Backyard Broadway July 21-August 2,9am-3pm, $400

Hampden - 101 Dalmatians August 4-August 16,9am- 3pm, $350

Crossroads offers children ages 9-15 a camp filled with fun, music,

expression, and movement in an educational and positive environment. 

Call or register online today! Registration closes June 15th.

DaVinci Experience Science & Arts Camps

Locations: Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Rd.Falmouth;1st Baptist Church of Freeport, 185 Main St. Freeport; Camp SOCI on Cousins Island in Yarmouth, South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson St. So. Portland; and 1st Parish Congregational Church, 180 York St. Rt. 1A in York.  (The Office Mailing Address for all camps is 150 Brook Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105.)

Camp Director: Judy Crosby

(207) 878-7760

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web site: www.DaVinciExperience.com

Experienced, caring teachers bring science and art alive for small groups of similar aged campers.  They explore exciting weekly themes through hands-on science activities, art projects and outdoor games.

Ferry Beach Ecology School

8 Morris Avenue, Bld. 1

Saco, ME 04072

207-283-9951

www.fbes.org <http://www.fbes.org>

Since 1998, Ferry Beach Ecology School (FBES) has brought innovative ecology education programs to thousands of children and adults throughout New England. In everything we do – week-long programs on our coastal campus, outreach and trainings at schools, family and community programs, publishing curriculums and field guides – we accentuate the magic, mystery and wonder of nature so that students can better understand and care for the environment. FBES is located on Ferry Beach in Saco, about 30 minutes south of Portland. Our coastal campus is the ideal outdoor classroom with eight ecosystems within walking distance including a sand beach and dunes, tide pools, salt marshes, a forested state park, river estuary, fishing village and jetty.

*Fiddlehead** **Center** for the Arts ~ **Scarborough/Biddeford*

350 US Rt. 1 PO Box 6306 Scarborough, Maine 04070

207-883-5720   www.fiddleheadcenter.org <http://www.fiddleheadcenter.org>

Offering a variety of fun, creative summer camps for ages 3-14 that include film making, musical theater, art explorations and LEGO Robotics.

We also offer after school programs, private music lessons, as well as a licensed pre-school for ages 3-5

Also...coming this summer...check out the summer camps at our new Biddeford location at the North Dam Mill. Programs include Claymation, Kid Studio Art Camp, Lego Robotics, Musical Theater, & Adventures in

Art, Movement & Song.

Girls Inc. of Southern Maine, The Portland Girls' Center

105 Allen Ave, Portland

347-8015 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Where girls achieve their personal best". Accepting girls ages 6-14. Ten fun and exciting weeks of activities and fieldtrips based on themes such as, "The Great Outdoors", and "You Are What You Eat". 'Girls Incharge' leadership program for ages 12-14- build a boat with the Compass Project and more! Camp hours are 9am-3pm, with extended care from 7:30am-6pm. Low staff to child ratio, healthy snack served daily and financial assistance available.

Horse Island Camp

Peaks Island, Maine

phone:766-2763 cell:838-7652

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www.horseislandcamp.com

Located in Casco Bay on Peaks Island, Horse Island Camp is an active day camp where kindness and animal appreciation is emphasized.  Accessible by the Casco Bay Lines ferry in Portland, children ages 3-17 take a morning boat ride out to reach the island.  Once there, the days are filled with horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, fort exploration, games and crafts.  Starting this year we are also doing an overnight camp, where kids can spend the entire week on the island learning all about the horses and having fun.

Maine StateBallet

Call 781-7672

www.mainestateballet.org

Very Young Dancer Workshops, Ages 4-7

Two sessions: June 23-25 & June 30-July 2

9:00–11:30am

Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Singing

Musical Theater Workshop

Ages 8–18

June 25-27; 12:30–4:00pm 

Mid-Coast Community Darkrooms, 407 Main St. Rockland, Maine 04841

Come join our thirteenth year of summer photography camps for ages 8-18.  Students will learn black and white film processing and print making, proper camera handling techniques, and a strong emphasis on vision and composition. Activities include

field trips, demonstrations and discussions, slide shows, visits to

local photography exhibits, ice cream and swimming breaks. Field trips

may include exploring nearby light houses and beaches, local fairs,

festivals and parades, a ferry ride to Vinalhaven, and walks to parks

and playgrounds.  For more information contact Dee Peppe at 594-1224.

Midcoast Gymnastics

207-729-9618

www.midcoastgymnasticscheer.com

41 Winter St Topsham

8 One Week Sessions, Ages 5-12.  Swimming, 30 foot inflatable bouncer and slide, trampolines, arts & crafts, More!

New England Suzuki Institute

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www.newenglandsuzukiinstitute.org

June 22nd- 27th at Saint Joseph's College, on the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish, is open to students of violin, viola, cello, piano and guitar and their parents who work with a Suzuki teacher and study the Suzuki repertoire. 

Students range in age from preschool through high school and are welcome with their families as dorm residents or as commuters.  Daily offerings include the core curriculum, enrichment classes, recitals, parent offerings and recreation.  Special events during the NESI week include Contradance and Lobsterbake, The Faculty Recital, Student Recitals and Final Concerts.

Watershed KidsTM  Nature Day Camp

Led and organized by the Pemaquid Watershed Association

Camp Director and Education Coordinator: Tenley Wilder

15 Courtyard Street, PO Box 552

Damariscotta, Maine 04543

(207) 563-2196

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www.pemaquidwatershed.org

 Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to spend six days exploring the Pemaquid watershed in Midcoast Maine at the Doyle Preserve in Damariscotta, the Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve in New Harbor and at Pemaquid Beach.  Two 1-week sessions will be offered this summer: July 7-12 and July 14-19. Please visit our website to learn more, download a brochure and to register for camp.

SMCC Summer Sports Camps

Southern Maine Community College is proud to offer it's 5th annual summer sports camps series. The ocean-side campus with athletic fields, large gymnasium and campus cafe offer campers a wonderful summer camp experience. This year the following camps will be offered: Seacoast Hoops Basketball Camp, Frozen Ropes Baseball Camp, Seacoast Martial Art Camp, Seawolves Soccer Camp and the New England College Coaches Basketball Showcase Camp.

To register contact:

Matt Richards, Athletic Director

SMCC Athletics Department

207-741-5927

www.smccME.edu/athletics

Smudge Art Studio For Kids

541 US Route 1 Suite 24, Freeport

207-865-0272

www.smudge4kids.com

We offer six 1-week sessions for artists 2-9 years old starting July 7th.  Each week we will explore a new theme such as Intro to Art, Art in Theatre, and the art of construction.  The older kids, 4-9 years old meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00-1:00pm with a maximum of 8 artists and costs $100 per week.  The younger kids, 2-4 years old, meet Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-12:00 with a maximum of 5 artists for $50 per week.

Theater Project Summer Camps

14 School Street, Brunswick, Maine

729-8584 

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www.theaterproject.com

Best friends, swashbuckling, giants - find them all at The Theater Project this summer.  All camps work to create theater by focusing on listening, problem solving, working as a group, character development and scene study, with an emphasis on improvisational games and play!  "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day", ages 6-8, from July 7 - July 11  "The Three Musketeers", ages 13-18, from July 14 - August 3  "The BFG" (Big Friendly Giant), ages 9 - 12, from July 28 - August 17

Camp fees, schedules, and other information at 729-8584.

Summertime Fun at Waynflete School

http://www.waynflete.org/summer/fun/

CeCe Camacho, Director of Summer Programs

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207-774-5721

Waynflete's Summer Programs incorporate the mission of our school,

focusing on playful exploration in an engaging environment. We offer a

range of exciting programs for children and youth of all ages who live

and/or vacation in Maine, including Summertime Arts, Curtain Up! and

Broadway Bound, Gymnastics Plus, Eco-Science Adventure, as well as new

camps: Kinder-Nature and ActorFest.

The University of Maine 2008 Summer Sports Camps Program

University of Maine Campus in Orono, ME

for camp information and registration go to www.GoBlackBears.com/camps

or call (207) 581-camp

Baseball (Mike Michaul 581-1096), Boys Basketball (Mike Burden 581-1165), Girls Basketball (Kelley Gibson 581-3094), Track & Field (David Cusano 581-1013), Cross Country (David Cusano 581-1013), Field Hockey (Josette Babineau 581-2004), Football (Dwayne Wilmot 581-1067), Boys Ice Hockey (Dan Kerluke 581-2760), Girls Ice Hockey (Karine Senecal 581-1754), Boys Soccer (Chris Parsons 581-4766), Girls Soccer (Jackie Gebhart 581-1495), Softball (Meaghan Reiss 581-1495), All Sports (Jaret Lizzotte 581-1087), Swimming (Susan Lizzotte 581-1087), Diving (Jaret Lizzotte 581-1087), Volleyball (Mark Jones 581-1011)

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, Maine 04090  207-646-1555 ext.116

www.wellsreserve.org             

Explore nature at The Wells Reserve! "Just for Kids" are half-day camps on a variety of environmental topics for kids ages 6-9. "Junior Researchers" are week-long day camps that involve kids in science and nature for ages 9-12. For details, please visit our website or call to request a brochure. Financial aid is available.