Summer Rec Program Registration Information

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Camden Summer Recreation Program is a 6-week program supervised by qualified, caring counselors who are dedicated to seeing that children have a safe and enjoyable summer. 
WHO: The program is open to children who have completed 2nd grade through 6th grade.
 
WHEN: The 6-week program starts July 5th, and runs through August 11th. It is available 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 3pm. 
 
WHERE: The base of operations for the program is the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area (the Camden Snow Bowl).
 
TRANSPORTATION: Children will meet each day at one of the following locations.
8:45am Camden Teen Center
8:45am Camden Snow Bowl
3:10pm Camden Teen Center
3:25pm Camden Snow Bowl
 
WHAT TO BRING: Each child must bring a backpack with lunch and a snack, a swim suit and towel, appropriate clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and/or hat with visor, and a water bottle every day. Clothing should be clearly marked with their name.
 
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Personal stereos or electronic games. This program encourages children to interact with each other and the environment.
 
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES: Children are expected to behave in a manner that incorporates respect for each other, the staff, and the environment; responsibility for their actions; and a positive attitude. Children who cannot follow these guidelines will be asked to leave.
 
SCHEDULE: Generally, the program runs as follows:
 
Mondays and Wednesdays:
Activities take place at the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area. Activities include: swimming, hiking, tennis, canoeing, volleyball, Frisbee, field games, softball, soccer, kickball, touch football, capture the flag, foursquare, etc. Arts & Crafts, board games and occasional videos are also offered in the Lodge.
 
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
These are trip days to area beaches and parks including: Lake St. George, Swan Lake, Birch Point State Park, Isleboro, Mini Golf, Rockland Breakwater, Fort Knox, etc.
 
WEB SITE: The sample calendar, general information, and updates will be available on the web site here beginning in June.
 
REGISTRATIONS: Only 55 children will be able to enroll in this summer’s program. Registrations will be accepted on a first come basis until the program is filled. To reserve a space or be added to the waiting list the Registration Form, Release Form and Fees must be received by the Camden Parks and Recreation Office. If space is not available fees will be returned.
 
We require each camper to have a health form filled out before camp begins
click here to download health form 
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