NYA Summer Programs Catalog 2023

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2023

Welcome to Summer Programs at North Yarmouth Academy!

ABOUT US

Founded in 1814, North Yarmouth Academy is one of the oldest private, college preparatory day schools in the state of Maine. Its beautiful historic campus is located on 20 acres in downtown Yarmouth, Maine, only 10 miles north of Portland.

Our programs offer children the chance to experience the dynamic learning opportunities and individualized growth that are the hallmarks of an NYA education. Building on core school values of character, community, and respect, our Summer Programs provide a broad range of camps appealing to every passion and interest. Campers can expect to build meaningful relationships with their instructors and with each other, while engaging in a variety of learning experiences in our classrooms, athletic facilities, or in the community.

You do not have to be an NYA student to attend NYA summer camps!

CONTENTS

DISCOUNTS

There is an Early Bird discount of $25 for registrations received by April 15, 2023 for most camps. NYA offers a 10% discount per camper for campers who sign up for two or more sessions of camp. This discount is automatically applied to your balance when you register.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

After Care provided from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for a reasonable flat rate of $50.00 per session.

YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL

The Yarmouth Clam Festival takes place the third weekend in July. During the week leading up to the festival, our campus is alive with event setup and preparation. With the exception of hockey camp, we do not have camps this week.

Our Location & Campus

DROP-OFF for Soccer

DROP-OFF for all campers EXCEPT: Cubs, Tots, Ice Hockey, Tennis, & Soccer

DROP-OFF for Tennis

NYA Summer ProgramsMessage from our Director, Mary Goodrich

Thank you for your interest in North Yarmouth Academy’s Summer Programs! Our mission is to provide children with unique experiences led by caring, knowledgeable staff in a safe and happy atmosphere. We further strive to broaden horizons, teach new skills, and encourage appropriate and friendly interactions among children and adults. We seek to make every program challenging, educational, and fun for all.

NYA offers a variety of day camp opportunities, from themed general sessions to specific programs, for children ages 2-15. Your child will have fun, meet friends, and learn new things under the direction of our highly experienced and trained summer staff.

Most sessions are led by trained and experienced educators or run by partner organizations with expertise in their field. Experienced instructors and counselors round out our camp staff team. Your camper will become part of a safe, caring community that gets to know you and your child personally. Our camps run in weekly sessions starting June 12, 2023, and our last day of camp is on August 11, 2023. There will be no camps during the Yarmouth Clam Festival week (July 17-21), as our campus is overrun with Festival activities.

NYA Campers will have the opportunity to:

-Participate in programs that develop self-esteem, build skills, are creative, innovative, and memorable

-Participate in challenging, age-appropriate risk taking

-Experience a wide variety of activities

-Be inspired to achieve their highest potential through interaction with positive adult role models and each other

-Work in small groups and build group unity

-Be a leader and a follower

-Develop connections with adults and peers

-Make appropriate decisions about matters that affect them

-Develop problem-solving skills

-Participate in a group that strives to accept differences and values diversity

-Have fun!

Our programs are designed to be fun learning experiences, set in a comfortable and flexible environment. While we do have structure, Summer Programs are not designed to feel like school-year structured programs. Campers will spend plenty of time outside and plenty of time moving their bodies. Summer is a great time for experiential learning and that’s just what we offer! We even have plenty of ideas for rainy days that will keep kids active and engaged.

Sincerely,

Mary Goodrich, Director of NYA Summer Programs mgoodrich@nya.org | 207.846.5432

Our signature NYA-led camps are the Panther Cub, Panther Cub Tots, and Super Summer Day Camp programs. They are designed by:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Kassi Michaud

This is Kassi’s fourth year with NYA Summer Programs. Her credentials include: NYA Lower School Faculty; Husson College, B.A. and MBA in Health Science

CAMP STAFF

The majority of our camp staff are recruited from NYA, the local community, and colleges. Many of our Lead Instructors are trained teachers, and all have extensive experience working with youth.

Junior Counselors are high school or college students who assist instructors to provide our high quality program. They all share one thing - a passion to work with children and to make our campers’ experience really great!

All staff are required to have a personal interview with the Director of Summer Programs, have references verified, and must pass a criminal background check before they work with campers.

All staff and partner organizations participate in a safety orientation before the summer begins.

Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots

ages 2 to 5

PANTHER CUB TOTS (ages 2-3)

A half day camp experience for children ages 2-3. Half Day Tots sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Summer in Maine is a gorgeous time to be outside! The Tots session includes a lot of outdoor play and playground time and the emphasis is on helping the campers to develop skills in a group and social setting. They will work on simple arts/crafts projects but there is much more emphasis on play and movement, including an outdoor Water Fun Day! Campers do NOT need to be potty trained to attend a Tots session. Please be aware that this camp is not designed as a preschool or Montessori program and the feel and schedule differ from NYA’s school year programs. Different campers attend each week. Although we strive to keep staffing as consistent as possible, there will likely be some rotation of staff for these sessions.

All programs are based in NYA’s Lower School building and will be led by experienced staff. The daily schedule for each camp remains very similar from week to week but each week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

A sample schedule might look like:

8:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Welcome - free play in Tots classroom

8:30-9:00 a.m. Morning Circle Meeting with books & songs

9:00-9:45 a.m. Outside Time

9:45-10:30 a.m. Snack and Free Play

10:30-11:15 a.m. Themed Activity

11:15-11:45 a.m. Lunch in classroom

11:45 a.m.-Noon Camper Pick Up

PANTHER CUB CAMP (ages 3-5)

All programs are based in NYA’s Lower School buildings and will be led by experienced staff. The daily schedule for each camp remains very similar from week to week but each week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

A full or half day camp experience for children ages 3-5. Full Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. After care must be signed up for at registration and is a flat rate of $50.00 per session. Half Day Panther Cub sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Panther Cub campers explore the world through a variety of themed activities each week. They may plant flowers, learn how to play a new game, or let their creativity bloom with arts/craft projects. Campers will also spend plenty of time engaged in outdoor play and playground time and even get to have a Water Fun Day! Campers DO need to be potty trained to attend this session. Please be aware that this camp is not designed as a preschool or Montessori program and the feel and schedule differ from NYA’s school year programs. Different campers attend each week. Although we strive to keep staffing as consistent as possible, there will likely be some rotation of staff for these sessions. All programs are based in NYA’s Lower School building and will be led by experienced staff. The daily schedule for each camp remains very similar from week to week but each week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

A sample schedule might look like:

8:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Welcome – free play in classrooms

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Circle Meeting

Time

1:00-2:00 p.m. Rest Time (Required by state law)

2:00-3:00 p.m. Activity/Free Play

3:00 p.m. Camper Pick Up

3:00-5:00 p.m. After Care (optiona)

All campers bring a lunch, two snacks, water bottle, and sunscreen from home. The new bag lunch option is not available for Panther Cubs and Panther Cub Tots. Every Friday for all campers is Water Fun Day! Campers bring swimsuits and towels and get to spend the morning running through sprinklers and having all kinds of fun with water. See the Family Handbook for detailed packing list.

Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots ages

2 to 5

If you have a 3-year-old and are not sure if Panther Cub Tots or Panther Cub would be the right session for your camper, please contact Mary (mgoodrich@nya.org or 207-847-5432) to discuss so we can put them in the program that will best meet their needs! The new bag lunch option is not available for Panther Cubs and Panther Cub Tots.

Prices for these camps are as follows unless otherwise noted:

Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Half Day: $250 Early Bird | $275 Regular Price

Panther Cub Ages 3-5: Half Day: $275 Early Bird | $300 Regular Price

Panther Cub Ages 3-5: Full Day: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

SESSION 1 - HEROES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

June 12-16, 2023

Campers will have the opportunity to meet a variety of different hometown heroes among us! This week is a great opportunity to recognize those who make our community a better place.

SESSION 2: DINOSAUR WEEK

June 19-23, 2023

Get ready to ROAR as we travel through the Jurassic world learning about different types of dinosaurs and their environments.

OPTIONAL ADDITION for 3-5 year olds: NYA’s partner, Seacoast United Maine, will be offering a daily 1-hour Mini Soccer camp from 9:00-10:00 a.m. during this week. Add this to your registration for only $50 more!

SESSION 3: RAIN FOREST WEEK

June 26-30 2023

Come along on an amazing adventure through the rain forest where we will discover and learn about an incredible environment teeming with interesting animals, plants and insects!

SESSION 4: HOLIDAYS IN JULY

July 3-7 2023 No camp on the 4th of July

Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Half Day: $200 Early Bird|$220 Regular

Panther Cub Ages 3-5: Half Day: $220 Early Bird|$240 Regular

Panther Cub Ages 3-5: Full Day: $300 Early Bird|$320 Regular Get ready to celebrate four days of festive holidays in this fun filled week!

SESSION 5: EVERYTHING ERIC CARLE

July 10-14

All of your Eric Carle favorites in one week! Various themed activities will keep your children engaged and exploring every aspect of these wonderful books each day.

Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots cont.

Partner-Led Camps ages 2 to 6

SESSION 6: DOWN ON THE FARM

July 24-28

Campers will learn all about farm animals and their important roles on the farm through books, projects and creative movement.

SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTE

Please note that there are NO camp sessions running the week of July 17-21, 2023, (EXCEPT FOR HOCKEY CAMP) because of the Yarmouth Clam Festival.

SESSION 7: LET’S GARDEN

July 31-August 4

Time to get dirty! Children will learn about different types of plants, photosynthesis and more in this exciting week!

SESSION 8: WET ‘N WILD

August 7-11

Campers will celebrate all things summer. There will be plenty of outside time in the sunshine, playing water games, taking a picnic and enjoying popsicles! What’s not to love about this last session?

PARTNER-LED CAMPS FOR AGES 2-5

Partner-led sessions are a fun opportunity for our youngest group of campers! Full Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for an additional $50 per session. Half Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Storybook Dance Camp (half day camp) with Brio Dance Studio, Ages 3-5

Session 4: July 3-7 No Camp on the 4th of July

Half Day Cost: $200 Early Bird | $220 Regular Price

Does your child love fairy tales, underwater adventures, and dancing with giraffes? Then we have the camp for you! This camp is centered on new and old classic children’s books. Each day, we will tell a story through dance with music, props, and play. Daily activities will include creative movement, stretching, dancing with partners and in a group, craft time, and reading a classic book. The performing arts aid in the growth of a child’s self-confidence, coordination, and creative expression. We ask that dancers wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot or in ballet slippers. Campers must be fully potty trained to attend this session. For more information, visit www. briodancestudio.com

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio

Partner-Led Camps ages 2 to 6 cont. Super Summer Day Camp ages 5 to 10

Mini Soccer (PRESCHOOL) with Seacoast United Maine, Ages: 2-6

Session 2: June 19-23

Cost: $85 Early Bird | $110 Regular Price

The mini soccer camp is a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The session offers a fun and instructive learning experience for all. This daily session is one hour, and parents/guardians are required to remain on campus for the duration of the camp (unless camper is also part of NYA’s Panther Cub camp that week). Two year olds are accepted with parent participation. For more information, visit www.seacoastunitedmaine.com. *No special equipment is required for this camp.

Instructor: Seacoast United Maine coaches

Earth-O-Sphere Camp with High Touch High Tech, Ages 3-5

Session 7: July 31-August 4

Time 8:30am-11:30 am (This time is different than our other 3-5 camps please plan accordingly)

Cost $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

High Touch High Tech of Maine is engaging kids with hands-on science! Through guided-play, kids will journey around the world and discover how planet Earth works. They will learn how everything on Earth is interconnected from the living organisms to the water and minerals in the ground. They will explore extreme habitats, learn about weather, examine the layers of the Earth and so much more! All supplies are included. (Children must have a prior childcare experience, and kids who are not potty trained will not be able to participate in the camp.)

SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP!

Our signature day camp for children ages 5-10* offers something for everyone. All programs are based in NYA’s Middle School building with plenty of time spent outside on NYA’s beautiful campus. Camp is designed to foster friendships, learning, teamwork, and of course, fun! Each week, campers participate in rotations of traditional day camp activities like: sports and games, arts and crafts, water fun with sprinklers, beginning archery, and nature hikes. A weekly special event adds to the fun. Most weeks, campers will be split into groups by age as follows: 5-7 year old Jr. Panthers and 8-10 year old Sr. Panthers.** They will come together to participate in large group games. It’s going to be an unforgettable summer – we can’t wait to have you share it with us!

*5 year olds MUST BE entering first grade in the fall to sign up for Super Summer Day Camp sessions.

**On weeks with a smaller total number of campers registered, these groups may spend a majority of their day together. Contact Mary if you have questions or concerns.

Cost for a session of Super Summer Day Camp is $325 Early Bird Discount | $350 Regular Price (unless otherwise noted). Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an addition $50 per session.

The daily schedule for each camp remains the same from week to week but specific activities offered will vary. We have many campers who return for multiple weeks, so activities will be rotated to keep campers engaged and interested every day of every week!

Super Summer Day Camp

ages 5 to 10

A sample schedule might look like:

8:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Welcome

8:30-9:00 a.m. Morning Meeting

9:00-10:00 a.m. Activity Area 1

10:00-10:15 a.m. Snack

10:15-11:15 a.m. Activity Area 2

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Activity Area 3

12:15-1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00-2:00 p.m. Activity Area 4

2:00-2:45 p.m. Large Group Game/Free Choice Time

2:45-3:00 p.m. Closing Circle

3:00 p.m. Camper Pick Up

3:00-5:00 p.m. After Care (optional)

SESSION 1: MAINE FARM WEEK

June 12-16

This week is all about farming, groups will visit different types of local farms, explore sustainable farming and what that means, plant seeds and work in gardens.

SESSION 2: SUPER MESSY SCIENCE WEEK

June 19-23

This week will be all things science and bubbling with fun. Campers will participate in a number of science experiments. Making Slime and other horribly messy stuff is top priority!

SESSION 3: GET OUTSIDE WEEK

June 26-30

Come along on an amazing adventure through the rainforest where we will discover and learn about an incredible environment teeming with interesting animals, plants, and insects!

SESSION 4: GALAXIES REAL & IMAGINED

July 3-7 No camp on the 4th of July

Cost: $260 Early Bird Price| $280 Regular Price

Get ready to learn all about outer space, our planetary system, stars and more! We will explore galaxies both real and imagined including lots of Star Wars fun! 3, 2, 1, Blast Off into this fun week!

SESSION 5 - HARRY POTTER WEEK

July 10-14

This week is perfect for all of the Harry Potter fans out there! We will play Quidditch, learn spells, and mix potions. Come join us at Hogwarts for this magical wizarding experience.

Campers should come each day with a lunch, two snacks, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, towel, swimsuit, change of clothes, and a water bottle. Because we are so active each day, please be sure campers dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. See the Summer Programs Handbook for detailed packing list.

If your camper would like to purchase the bag lunch, you must order that at the same time you register for each week of camp. You cannot pay for lunch the day or week of camp.

Super Summer Day Camp cont. Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

New!

SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTE

There are NO camps running the week of July 17-21, (EXCEPT FOR HOCKEY CAMP) because of the Yarmouth Clam Festival.

SESSION 6: SURVIVOR CHALLENGE WEEK: SPECIAL EVENT-OBSTACLE COURSE

July 24-28

If you love a good challenge, this week is for you! We will challenge your bodies and your minds with Minute to Win It! Jeopardy, trivia, obstacle courses, escape rooms, and more. Campers will also get to compete with staff! :-)

SESSION 7- JURASSIC WORLD

July 31-August 1

Take a trip back in time when dinosaurs roamed the earth! We will explore the different types of dinosaurs, their habitats and unique characteristics through games, crafts and unique experiences.

SESSION 8 - WET & WILD WEEK: SPECIAL EVENT-WATER SLIDE

August 7-11

Are you ready for some water fun? This week will be jam-packed with all sorts of water activities. The slip and slide, water games and a water slide on Friday will help us make one big SPLASH for the final week of camp this summer!

ARTS, SCIENCE, & SPECIALTY CAMPS!

*NEW in 2023 - bag lunch offering! NYA has partnered with CulinArt to provide lunch each week to include a sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie, and water. Lunch can be purchased by the week during the registration process, and the cost is $40 per week. Please note: the kitchen can provide for gluten free and vegetarian options, however campers with severe allergies and food restrictions must bring their own lunch and snacks. All campers should continue to bring snacks for snack time and after-care as well as a water-bottle. Questions: contact CulinArt at dining@ nya.org.

Our specialty camps are designed to appeal to the creative and artistic side of campers! We offer camps in the performing arts, arts/crafts, Legos, science, magic, literacy, and more! Our programs emphasize both product and process. We support the personal and artistic growth of all children and encourage campers to explore the world around them as they develop their own style and means of self-expression. We foster a sense of community among our campers as we share our work and learn from each other.

Daily schedules are organized differently depending on the program and instructors, but campers will have some opportunity to spend time outside in between specialty activities. Age eligibility ranges from 3-15 years, depending on the program, so be sure to check each session closely. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with expertise in the specialty or by one of our partner organizations.

Full Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for and additional $50. After Care must be signed up for during registration for each session as needed.

Campers should come each day with a *lunch, two snacks, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Because we are so active each day, please be sure campers dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, as well as for the specialty activity in which they are participating (see the Summer Programs Handbook for detailed packing list).

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

WIZARD MAGIC CAMP with ABRACADABRA PRODUCTIONS, Ages

6-12

Session 2: June 19-23

Session 5: July 10-13

Session 6: July 24-28

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost $350 Early Bird | $375 Regular Price

Phil Smith has been teaching the art of magic to children for over 30 years! Welcome to a magical week in a not-so-typical summer camp! Campers will learn the art of magic through lessons in misdirection, timing, developing a routine, and showmanship. They will learn how to construct their own props, use teamwork, and build self-confidence through public speaking. We will also explore creativity and storytelling. Card and coin tricks and even feats of mind reading will be explained in detail. A part of each day will be dedicated to viewing video footage of present and past masters, helping your camper discover the many facets and performance styles of this great hobby. Campers will have time to participate in outdoor games and activities when not engaged in magic lessons. No need to worry if your child has taken the Wizard’s workshop before! Phil has lots of new tricks up his sleeve for returning magic fans! You will be invited to see a live performance showcasing all the hard work during the Grand Gala Magic Show mid-day on Friday. (Campers must be picked up or go home with family after the big show. Campers who are signed up for afternoon care on Friday will join Super Summer Day Camp after the Grand Gala Magic Show.) For more information about Abracadabra Productions, visit www.abracadabraprod.com

Instructor: Phil Smith, Abracadabra Productions

LEGO SKI RESORT with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 2: June 19-23

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

Come join us on the mountain - adventure awaits all ski and snow lovers! Help design the awesome snow park complete with halfpipe and grind rail. Hit the ski shop for any gear you may have forgotten. Make a wrong turn? Break more than your pole? Never fear! The ski patrol will make a daring rescue via, jeep, snowmobile, or helicopter! Don’t get left out in the cold; join us for this fun week! Campers will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun!

Daily sessions always include time for creative free building too.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

LEGO KING’S CASTLE with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 3: June 26-30

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

The battle is about to begin! Join our round table of white knights to defend the King and his royal subjects! Help build the castle, then fire the catapult, and raise the drawbridge before the Dragon Soldiers utilize their deadly battering ram and catapult! Can you save the King’s treasure and cast the pillagers into the dungeon before leaving via the secret escape door? Let’s find out! Campers will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun! Daily sessions always include time for creative free building too.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

LEGO DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 5: July 10-14

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

Do you have the right stuff to join NASA? Can you survive the spinning G-Force astronaut training machine? Can our botanist grow plants in outer space? Will we meet aliens? Join us as we build and launch a deep space rocket to answer these questions and explore other mysteries beyond the stratosphere. Campers will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun! Daily sessions always include time for creative free building, too.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

LEGO ARCTIC EXPEDITION with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 6: July 24-28

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

Can you fend off polar bears and brave blizzards to save the Arctic Ice Cap? Will you lead a research mission in the mobile laboratory to learn the secrets of the mysterious ice crystals? Are you up to the challenge? If so, we want you! Join us as we set up our base camp and laboratory in the Arctic to learn about the people, plants, and animals which can survive in this frigid territory. Camp participants will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun! Daily sessions always include time for creative free building, too.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

LEGO FIRE BRIGADE with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 7: July 24-August 4

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

The alarm has sounded: a menacing fire has broken out in Lego City! A team of top firefighters must be sent in to tame the blaze! Are you up for the challenge? Join our team as we design and build the new fire station as well as a scouting drone, an off-road fire vehicle, and a huge fire truck with swiveling ladder. Campers will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun!

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

LEGO PIRATE ISLAND with BRICK BY BRICK MAINE, Ages 5-10

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost $385 Early Bird | $410 Regular Price

Hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail! The menacing pirates are heading for the high seas aboard their mighty vessel with a chest full of booty stashed in the hold. Join our own motley crew as we attempt to foil the pirates, commandeer the ship, and recover the stolen treasure. Swashbuckling adventures await as we build the Lego pirate ship complete with moving sails, cannons, and a cabin with an open roof and sides. Where will our imagination take us? Join in the fun to find out! Camp participants will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games, and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun! Daily sessions always include time for creative free building too.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE with BRIO DANCE STUDIO, Ages 5-10*

Session 2: June 19-23

Session 5: July 10-14

Session 7: July 31-August 4

Cost $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

Do you children tap their toes constantly? Do you find them dancing around the room when they think no one is watching? This is the camp for them! Each day will be spent learning a new dance style (ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop), discussing good nutrition, exploring the relationship between music and dance, learning how to dance with a partner and in a group, and how to copy those awesome dance moves they see on TV! At the end of the week, there will be a performance for friends and family. Daily activities will include: stretching, dance class, crafting, performance preparation, and a media viewing of great dance performers.

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

The performing arts aid in the growth of a child’s self-confidence, coordination, and creative expression. Join us for a week of fun, learning, and dance appreciation! This is a cumulative camp, so for the best experience for campers (and the group), we encourage a full week’s attendance. Dancers should wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot or in ballet slippers. For more information about Brio Dance Studio, visit www. briodancestudio.com or visit BrioDanceStudio on Facebook.

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio

* Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2023 to participate.

DANCE THEATER CAMP with BRIO DANCE STUDIO, Ages 6-12

Session 6: July 24-28

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

Find your inner star! Dance Theater campers will learn jazz dance techniques and choreography inspired by musicals such as Shrek

The Musical, Mary Poppins, and Annie to name a few. Each day campers, will warm up, learn basic jazz steps, and prepare dances from a musical to be performed on Friday for friends and family. This is a cumulative camp, so for campers and the group to have the best experience, we encourage campers to attend the full week. Campers will also view and discuss different musicals, learn about a stage and how it works, learn how to use props, and even design their own costumes! For more information about Brio Dance Studio, visit www.briodancestudio.com or visit BrioDanceStudio on Facebook.

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio

* Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2023 to participate.

CAMP ALOHA! BEGINNER UKULELE & LITERACY CAMP, Ages 6-8

Session 5: July 10-14

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Aloha! Mid-summer is the perfect time to learn to play the “happiest tiny instrument” and review literacy concepts for the coming school year. Campers will enjoy two short ukulele sessions per day; we will introduce three basic chords-C, F, and G7- which can be used to play hundreds of songs. Song charts will allow us to review basic reading and spelling skills. Through stories, crafts, games, hula dancing, and song, we will we celebrate summer learning with an island style flair and atmosphere. Ukuleles are provided.

Instructor: Shannon Gallagher, NYA Lower School Teacher

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

New!

HIKING & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP, Ages 9-12

Session 5: July 10-14

Cost $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

This hiking and outdoor adventure camp is perfect for any camper who loves to move and learn outside! We will travel to several Maine State Parks over the course of the week. We will learn about backpacking gear, how to read a map, and journal making. We will learn about bird identification and make bird feeders and binoculars. We will learn about different types of trees and how to identify them and will also learn about different types of Maine insects and native animals. If we have time, we will also explore outdoor cooking, fire-making, and outdoor survival skills. This is sure to be a fun week in the great outdoors!

Instructor: KB Lavertu, NYA Lower School Teacher

New!

BIG BOOKS OUTDOOR LITERACY CAMP, Rising first & second graders

Session 6: July 31-August 4

Cost $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

This outdoor themed literacy camp will turn the summer slide into a summer leap! There will be lots of engaging end-of-summer literacy activities that will refresh and boost literacy and academic skills for a successful re-entry to school. This camp is for rising first and second graders and will help improve phonics, concepts of print, sight word reading, fluency, comprehension, and writing. We will practice concepts through daily group read-aloud(s) of Big Books, corresponding interactive activities, games, crafts, and fun! Camper will also engage in art, music, fitness, and learning adventures to reinforce curriculum and self-expression.

Instructor: KB Lavertu, NYA Lower School Teacher

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BUILDING A STRUCTURE & CREATING A STORY CAMP

Grades: rising 4-8

Session 2: June 19-23

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Come and build a “house” out of recycled materials; cardboard, spools, Altoid tins, pipe cleaners, and other household items. You can bring little characters from home or make them out of clay… little people or animals! We will then create, plan, write, and learn to edit a story about your house and the creatures that live inside!

Instructor: Michelle Buehner, NYA Fifth Grade Teacher

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

ALL SET FOR SCHOOL LEARNING CAMP

Session 7: July 30-August 4 - for rising first and second graders

Session 8: August 7-11 - for rising third and fourth graders

Cost $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Summer break is full of fun experiences, but a long break from academic activities can mean students experience a “summer slide.” Students work hard all year to gain the skills needed to confidently progress into a new grade, and a summer regression is the last thing parents want to worry about. This one week camp is designed to review and solidify previously taught literacy and numeracy concepts. It will ensure that learners of all types are ready to start their new grade! Campers entering first and second grades (Session 6) and entering third and fourth grades (Session 8) will have an opportunity to combine academic learning, technology, and traditional summer camp fun to reinforce readiness skills needed to be successful at the start of the 2023-24 school year. Students will participate in a variety of engaging learning experiences that will increase confidence in required grade-level skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math.

Instructor: Anthony DeSantis, NYA Middle School Teacher

CIRCUS ARTS CAMP with MAINE CIRCUS ARTS, Ages 6-12

Session 2: June 19-23

Session 3: June 26-30

*Session 4: July 3-7 (no camp on July 4)

Session 5: July 10-14

Session 6: July 24-28

Session 7: July 30-August 4

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost: $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price for all sessions except Session 4, *Session 4 Cost: $255 Early Bird | $280 Regular Price Come have fun at the circus! Campers will learn circus skills in aerials, acrobatics, juggling, hula hoops, tight wire, clowning, and comedy. A balance of activities is provided so campers can focus on the areas that appeal to them most, yet they are also encouraged to try all areas and learn new things! Circus arts can be challenging mentally and physically. To maintain fun and safety, a balanced day will include warm-ups, circus skills practice, outdoor activities, standard camp games, and time for video inspiration. The highlight will be showing off their new skills at a Friday performance for family and friends. Sign up this summer to see what the circus is all about. There’s something for everyone to learn, discover and enjoy!

Instructor: Maine Circus Arts coaches

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps

BEGINNING CERAMICS - A TWO-WEEK INTENSIVE CAMP, Ages

9-13

Session 6: July 24-28 AND Session 7: July 30-August 4

Cost: $775 Early Bird | $800 Regular Price [includes BOTH weeks]

Students in the two-week ceramics intensive camp experience every aspect of what it’s like to be a working ceramic artist: clay making, different glaze processes, and structure planning. Students explore both wheel throwing and hand building and a wide range of surface techniques. Campers will go home with several original works of art. This is a two week camp.

Instructor: Andrew Cook, NYA Art Teacher

SPIRIT CAMP with DANCING JAGUAR INSPIRATIONS, Ages

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost: $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

8-15

With a holistic approach to integrating mind, body, and spirit, this camp teaches children how to nurture their inner world. We live in a modern society that places value on nurturing the mind and body. Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp teaches children how to nurture their heart and spirit. When children are encouraged to trust their intuition, honor their truth, and speak from the heart, they can develop their inner compass and trust themselves to make choices in high school and beyond that will sustain them. Ancient healing practices and modern holistic techniques are combined to introduce the curriculum using an array of methods such as storytelling, crafts, activities, games, and spending time in nature. Campers are introduced to guided visualizations to help them identify their inner critic and inner champion, breathing techniques, the law of attraction, an attitude of gratitude, working with chakras and auras, shamanic journeying, mindfulness, discovering power animals, and much more! This unique program offers children a profound opportunity to experience a deeper awareness of who they are while they are having fun and playing games. Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp teaches them about who they are in a non-competitive, supportive environment. To learn more about Dancing Jaguar Inspirations and Spirit Camp, visit dancingjaguarinspirations.com/ spirit-camp.

Instructor: Dancing Jaguar Inspirations staff

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Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps cont.

LEARN TO SEW! MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHES, BAGS, & ACCESSORIES CAMP, Ages 9-13

Session 2: June 19-23

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Make a colorful tote bag from re-purposed fabric! Choose scraps and decorations that make it uniquely yours! The bag you make in this camp will be perfect for books, toys, or the beach–you can use it for whatever you need. Some materials will be provided, and you can also bring your own scraps, trims, and buttons to add. We will also learn some simple crochet and stitchery to decorate the bag, and a zipper pocket can also be added for the ambitious. You will learn basic sewing machine skills and lots of hand skills–we will sit and create together! You will learn lots about reusing used fabric to remake new and colorful things.

Instructor: Dr. Sagaree Sengupta, NYA Upper School English

CRAFTING, FELTING, CROCHETING, & KNITTING CAMP, Grades:

rising 4-8

Session 3: June 26-30

Session 5: July 10-14

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Learn to felt, crochet and knit! Come with your own project or come and learn a new skill. We will create a project in each medium for you to take with you and that you can continue to practice through out the rest of the summer!

Instructor: Michelle Buehner, NYA Fifth Grade Teacher

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HAND SEWING, Grades: rising

Session 7: July 31 - August 4

4-8

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Come learn about the Japanese sewing technique of Sashiko and the history of this ancient form of mending. Perhaps you will also want to try your hand at some embroidery work. We will enhance an item or two of your own clothing that you can take pride in by making it uniquely yours. No sewing experience is necessary!

Instructor: Michelle Buehner, NYA Fifth Grade Teacher

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JOURNALING, REFLECTION, AND POETRY, Grades: rising

Session 6: July 24-28

Cost: $350 Early Bird | $375 Regular Price

4-8

Come on a journey where we will explore ideas and thoughts through nature and poetry. We will reflect, talk, wonder, discuss, question, and express our thoughts through words. We will read poems and write and share responses with each other. We will reflect back at our lives and also look to the future. All of these thoughts will be journaled as we doodle and dream together. By the end of this session, campers will go home with a beautiful journal full of personal reflections and poems all written by them in an autobiographical form.

Instructor: Michelle Buehner, NYA Fifth Grade Teacher

CREATIVE WRITING CAMP, Ages 9-13

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

We will bounce off published stories, poems, and pictures to create our own summery stories and poems…we will play games and do group projects and have fun with reading and writing. We will practice performing our work too, and speak with confident and entertaining voices. If there is time, we can illustrate our literary works with mixed media-wouldn’t a visual aid help you tell your story or help your poem make an impact?

Instructor: Dr. Sagaree Sengupta, NYA Upper School English

High Touch High Tech of Maine

About this partner: Our science summer camp programs are geared for the preschool through sixth grade camper and provide fun and safe science activities for children that will keep their minds active during the summer months. Your inquisitive campers will enjoy, “doing science, not viewing science,” as they participate in hands-on science experiences that are age and academically appropriate. High Touch High Tech scientists are trained to foster a creative and non-competitive environment in which all campers are encouraged to share their knowledge and ideas while interacting with their peers in our summer camp programs. All materials are included, and many programs provide take-home experiments. Each of your campers will be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments by receiving a science certificate of participation. Our enriching science summer camp activities provide inspiring experiences and opportunities for the curious camper to investigate a wide variety of science topics in ways that will be both meaningful and memorable.

Arts, Science, & Specialty Camps cont.

FORENSIC FUN CAMP with HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH, Grades: rising 1-6

Session 2: June 19-23

Cost: $465 Early Bird | $490 Regular Price cont.

Calling all detectives for this fun exploration of forensic science! We will investigate a crime scene as we use different forensic tools; we will test mystery powders, get a closeup on teeth prints and fingerprints, find out what we can learn from the pattern in lips, and extract DNA. Explore the world of genes as we learn about dominant and recessive gene relationships and so much more!

LIFE ON EARTH SERIES: FROM LITTLE TO BIG with HIGH TOUCH

HIGH TECH, Grades: rising 1-6

Cost Per Week: $465 Early Bird | $490 Regular Price

Kids may enroll in any of the three weeks in the Life on Earth series. Each week runs independently from the other. Chemistry, Biology, and Ecology go hand-in-hand in this earth-centered camp. Over three weeks, we’ll explore what makes life possible on our amazing planet, starting from the tiniest atoms all the way up to the entire story of life on earth so far! These three interconnected weeks will build upon each other and will use fun, fascinating, hands-on science to bring students a complete perspective of the biological hierarchy of life on planet earth — from little to big.

WEEK 1: STARTING SMALL

Session 3: June 26-30

All life starts with atoms, their reactions, and their interactions. This week, we’ll explore the tiny side of life on earth by starting with the building blocks of… well, everything. Get up close with atoms, elements, chemical reactions, and biomolecules like DNA.

WEEK 2: COMING ALIVE

Session 5: July 10-14

Isn’t it amazing you are you, and you share this planet with so many incredible living things? This week, we’ll learn all about the living things that tiny things can make. Experiment your way from single cells and the organ systems in your body, all the way to the biggest gorilla in the forest and the biggest shark in the sea.

WEEK 3: WORLD OF LIFE

Session 6: July 24-28

Scientists know: everything on earth is interconnected. This week, we will explore how living and nonliving things come together and interact on our home planet. We’ll examine predator and prey relationships, different ecosystems and biomes, how living things adapt to the challenges they face, and finish our journey with the entire story of life on earth so far.

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Sports Camps

Our sports camps are designed to encourage campers to develop the disposition needed for good sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork in an atmosphere of fun! Campers will benefit from the expertise of coaches and players who bring their extensive knowledge and passion for sports to a variety of activities. These camps help campers develop skills and techniques, as well as expose them to game and match situations.

Daily schedules will be organized differently depending on the instructors and the activities offered. Age eligibility ranges from 2-16 years, depending on the sport and level, so be sure to check each session closely. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with experience in the specialty or by one of our partner organizations.

With the exception of Ice Hockey Camp, Full Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside of the normal camp program time. After Care is an additional $50 per camper per session. Please sign up for After Care at the same time you register your camper.

Campers should come each day with a lunch, two snacks, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Because we are so active each day, please be sure campers dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, as well as for the sport in which they are participating (see Family Handbook for detailed packing list).

SOCCER with SEACOAST UNITED MAINE, Ages 7-14

Session 3: June 26-30

Session 5: July 10-14

Session 6: July 24-28

Cost: $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

In this comprehensive soccer program, campers will focus on a different aspect of the game each day, including passing and receiving, dribbling, turning, and shooting. To ramp up the fun, each day will feature a theme in which campers can participate: Team Day, Twin Day, Crazy Hair Day, Retro Day, and Spirit Day! The camp will conclude with a Small Sided World Cup tournament on Friday. Seacoast aims for campers to be on the field even if it is raining. If we need to cancel soccer due to severe weather, Seacoast will offer an additional day to those campers in one of the next scheduled soccer camps at NYA or a make-up date on Saturday July 29, 2023.To learn more about Seacoast United Maine, visit www. seacoastunitedmaine.com or SeacoastUnitedMaine on Facebook. *Campers should plan to bring their own soccer cleats, shin and mouth guards for this session.

Instructor: Seacoast United Maine coaches

Sports Camps

MINI SOCCER (PRESCHOOL) with SEACOAST UNITED MAINE, Ages

2-6

Session 2: June 19-23, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. daily

Cost: $85 Early Bird | $110 Regular Price

The mini soccer camp provides a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The session offers a fun and instructive learning experience for all involved. This daily session is 1 hour in length, and parents/guardians are required to remain on campus for the duration of the camp (unless the camper is also part of NYA’s Panther Cub camp that week). Two-year-olds are accepted with parent participation. To learn more about Seacoast United Maine, visit www.seacoastunitedmaine.com or SeacoastUnitedMaine on Facebook.

*No special equipment is required for this camp

Instructor: Seacoast United Maine coaches

TENNIS CAMP with APEX TENNIS & RACKET, Ages 8-16

Session 2: June 19-23

Session 3: June 26-30

Session 5: July 10-14

Session 6: July 24-28

Session 7: July 31-August 4

Session 8: August 7-11

Cost: $325 Early Bird | $350 Regular Price

NOTE: Tennis Camp ends at noon on Fridays, and there is no afternoon care at NYA for tennis campers on Fridays Our camps are geared towards those beginner to intermediate level students and are designed to help players of all ages and abilities to develop a love for this great life-long sport. Our teaching staff are either PTR or USPTA certified Tennis Teaching Professionals and all our camps are under adult supervision. On poor weather days, tennis camp will be held at Apex Racket and Fitness (2445 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102). A ride to and from NYA and Apex Racket and Fitness can be arranged if needed on those days. Staff will contact you by 8:00 p.m. the night before if camp will be indoors at Apex. Campers should bring a tennis racket if they have one (if not, one will be provided), tennis shoes (please no cross trainers or running shoes), hat, large water bottle, snacks, lunch (unless purchasing a bagged lunch from NYA), sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, and extra socks. For more information about Apex Tennis and Racket, visit their website.

Instructor: Apex Tennis & Racket staff

Sports & Ice Hockey Camps

BICYCLE ADVENTURE CAMP, Ages 10-14

Session 2: June 19-23, 2023

Session 4: July 3-7, 2023 (NO CAMP on July 4) Cost for this week: $300 Early Bird Price | $320 Regular Price

Session 8: August 7-11, 2023

Cost: $375 Early Bird | $400 Regular Price

Campers will develop an appreciation of biking around the Yarmouth area along roads, trails, and mountains. Safety, exploration, fun, and fitness will be our road map. Details of each day’s route is TBD. Campers will be encouraged to bike 10-20 miles a day with stops for swimming, hiking, kickball, whiffle ball, and cloud-gazing. This camp will be a time to disconnect from technology and build a relationship with nature. We will spend rainy days hiking, but severe weather days will be spent indoors. Campers must bring their own bicycle with a lock, helmet, hiking shoes and or sneakers, water bottle, lunch, snacks, bathing suit, sunscreen, and backpack suitable for biking.

Instructors: Therese Liptak, NYA Creative Movement Specialist, and Cayla Liptak, Assistant Athletic Director at Holderness Wilderness School

ICE HOCKEY CAMP at NYA’s Travis Roy Arena, Ages

8-16

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

Session 3: June 26-30

Session 4: July 5-7 (3 days only) Cost: $300

Session 5: July 10-14 Girls Only Week

CLAM FEST WEEK: July 17-21

Session 6: July 24-28

Session 7: July 31-August 4

Session 8: August 7-11

Session 9: August 14-18

Session 10: August 21-25

Cost: $500 - (exception is Session 4 - see above).

There is no Early Bird Price for this camp.

Get a premier ice hockey experience at NYA Hockey Camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 16. Our camp features exceptional coaching and first-class facilities at NYA’s Travis Roy Arena on North Yarmouth Academy’s campus. Young skaters will work with NYA’s Boys Varsity Ice Hockey coach, Mike Warde, along with current NYA Prep Hockey players and alumni. The program includes 3.5 hours of ice time with two on-ice sessions each day plus off ice instruction, outside games, and team building activities. Campers should come with all necessary hockey equipment: skates, pads, socks, jersey, stick, helmet, mouth guard, etc.  All campers will receive an NYA Hockey Jersey and Hockey Camp T-shirt.

Logistics Note: Hockey campers should be dropped off at NYA’s Travis Roy Arena located at 497 U.S. Route 1 in Yarmouth. You do NOT need to check in a the NYA Middle School like most other camps.

Instructor: Mike Warde NYA Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Head Coach and current and former NYA Prep Hockey players and coaches

Leadership & Life Skills Camp (CIT Program)

Leadership & Life Skills Camp, Counselor In Training Program

Leadership camps are designed to give campers more of a sense of responsibility, self-confidence, and a chance to practice their leadership skills. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with expertise and certifications in the area. Full Day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:30 p.m. for and additional $50. You must sign up for After Care for during registration for each session needed. Campers should come each day with a lunch, two snacks, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Because we are so active each day, please be sure campers dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, (see Family Handbook for detailed packing list).

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT PROGRAM, Ages 11-15

Session 1-8: June 12 - August 11

Cost: $175 Early Bird | $200 Regular Price

If your camper loves to be around younger children and has shown an interest in babysitting, this is the perfect camp! It’s designed for campers who are craving more responsibility and are ready to begin the transition from camper to camp staff member. Campers can choose to attend for only one week, a few weeks, or join us for the entire summer! They will spend their days working with campers in our Super Summer and Panther Cub camps, practicing their skills, and gaining experience. CIT is a great opportunity for campers to build their skills and work toward a future caring for children! Campers must hold a babysitting certification from a nationally recognized babysitting program to serve as a CIT. Certification will need to be documented in order to attend. Campers interested in Circus CIT opportunities should contact Blain Tully at btully@gmail. com for information.

CIT Supervisor: Maya Burns, NYA Assistant Camp Director

Registration Information & Policies

Summer Program registrations are accepted online at www.nya.org via the ACTIVE registration system. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session required at time of registration. Registrations are not considered complete until full payment and required forms have been received. Final balances and forms are due by Monday, June 5, before season start date. Registration must be complete before a camper can participate in a program. Registration for sessions closes the Monday before the session starts, if spots are still available. Full payment and forms are due at time of registration. Registrations after this date are considered late, and you will need to contact the Director of Summer Programs to request to register late. This also applies to those wishing to switch sessions. Every camper gets a FREE t-shirt with first registration!

WAIT LIST

All Summer Programs are subject to maximum enrollment. When a program is full, a family can join the wait list at no charge. If/when a spot becomes available, families will be notified and moved from the wait list onto the attendance list. Please register as early as possible for your chosen sessions to be assured of a spot. The Panther Cub programs tend to fill quickly, so we encourage early registration!

DISCOUNTS

There is an Early Bird discount of $25 ($50 for Circus Arts and Spirit Camp) for registrations received by April 15, 2023.NYA offers a 10% discount per camper for campers who sign up for two or more sessions of camp. This discount is automatically applied to your balance when you register.

Registration Information & Policies

CANCELLATIONS & REFUND POLICY

All Summer Programs are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. If for any reason a program is canceled, parents will be notified in advance and given the option of a full refund or switching the registration to another session. All requests for withdrawal must be in writing and received on or before the dates referenced below to receive a refund. The $50 deposit per camp session is non-refundable and is strictly enforced. A full refund (minus non-refundable deposit) is given for cancellations received 21 days prior to the program start date. A partial (50%) refund, less the non-refundable deposit, is given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to the program start date. No refund is given for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to start date. NYA cannot refund after start of session for absences due to minor illness/injury, family schedule changes, forgotten registrations, behavioral concerns, etc. In cases of serious illness/injury or family emergencies, NYA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and may issue a prorated or full refund, less the deposit. A doctor’s note may be required to receive any refund.

SESSION TRANSFER POLICY

Requests to transfer from one camp session into another must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the session. Transfer requests are not guaranteed. Transferring sessions less than two weeks before the start of a session will incur a $10 fee per transfer. Withdrawal notices and transfer requests may be sent by e-mail to the Director of Summer Programs or mailed to: NYA Summer Programs, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

CAMPER ABILITIES

We welcome campers of differing abilities and will do our best to accommodate any special needs. However, please be aware that our typical staff ratios do not allow us to work with campers who require constant one-on-one guidance. Certain camp sessions also require different levels of physical/mental ability for campers to be successful. If you have questions about how your camper’s specific abilities will affect their camp experience, please contact the Director of Summer Programs to discuss the situation and devise a plan that will be beneficial for everyone. Campers in Panther Cub Tots sessions (ages 2-3) do not need to be potty trained to attend camp sessions.