NYA Summer Programs Catalog 2021

NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY

SUMMER

PROGRAMS 2021 Catalog

Choose from circus, hockey, Lego, soccer, crafts, academic workshops - including college essay prep, creative writing, tennis, magic, Super Summer Day Camp, FREE Before & After Care, and MORE!

REGISTER ONLINE NYA.org/summer or EMAIL summer@nya.org

REGISTER Today EXPERIENCE SUMMER AT NYA! 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 fields, or in the community.

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

PANTHER CUB & PANTHER CUB TOTS CAMP .................. 5 SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP ............................................. 8 ARTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS.........................................................10

SPORTS.............................................................................. 14 ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS.................................................16 LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS ............................................. 21 COVID-19 STATEMENT ......................................................22 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ......................................... 23 DISCOUNTS

Campers who register for multiple sessions will receive a 10% discount. Only registrations completed at the same time will qualify for this discount. Save $25 on each session if you register before April 15! Academic workshops do not qualify for the Early Bird or the multiple session discounts.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

We provide supervised before and after care from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. for all ages at no charge.

CALENDAR ITEM There are NO camp sessions running the week of July 12-16, 2021, EXCEPT FOR HOCKEY CAMP, because this is usually Yarmouth Clam Festival week and much of the festival takes place on NYA’s campus. Even though this year’s Clam Festival has been canceled, we do not have camps planned for this week.

For more information about the festival visit www.clamfestival.com.

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For your GPS:

NYA Middle School: 172 Main Street Yarmouth, 04096 NYA Lower School: 128 Main Street Yarmouth, 04096

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MESSAGE FROM THE 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.

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 second year with NYA Summer Programs. Her credentials include: NYA Lower School Faculty; Husson College, B.A. and MBA in Health Science

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

Some highlights of the GREAT value you receive with our Summer Programs are: • •

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Most sessions are led or supervised by trained and experienced educators or run by partner organizations with expertise in their field. Junior counselors round out our camp staff team.

FREE Before Care from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and FREE After Care from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Full day camp sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. That’s a full day of childcare when you register your child for a session! Half day camp sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and can take advantage of FREE Before Care.

Early Bird pricing for those who register by April 15, 2021. Save $25 per registration!

10% multi-session discount when you register a camper for more than 1 session!

Become part of a safe, caring community that gets to know you and your child personally.

Our programs are designed to be fun learning experiences, set in a comfortable and flexible environment. While we do have structure, NYA 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 goodrich@nya.org | 207.847.5458

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.

Please see page 22 for a statement about COVID-19 and NYA’s guidelines.

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Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots Camp Ages 2 to 5

PANTHER CUB TOTS CAMP

A half day camp experience for children ages 2-3. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the option of free before care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.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. The daily schedule remains similar from week to week, but each week centers around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them. A sample schedule might look like:

7:30-8:30 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

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. Half day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the option of free before care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.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. A sample schedule might look like:

7:30-8:30 a.m.

8:30-9:00 a.m.

9:00-10:00 a.m.

10:00-10:30 a.m.

10:30-11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

12:00-12:30 p.m.

12:30-1:00 p.m.

1:00-2:00 p.m.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00-5:30 p.m.

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.

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home.

See Family Handbook for full packing list.

Arrival & Welcome – free play in classrooms Morning Circle Meeting Themed Activity/Outside Time Snack & Free Play Themed Activity Outside Time Lunch/Half Day Camper Pick Up Quiet Activities Rest Time (Required by state law) Activity/Free Play Camper Pick Up After Care

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Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots Camp Ages 2 to 5

SESSION 1: MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’

June 14 - 18, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 This fun-filled camp is perfect for the camper who loves to try something new.

Every day will focus on a different activity that keeps gross motor muscles strong, energy high, and bodies moving. Campers will leave camp wanting more as they dance, run, roll, and skip through this jam-packed week!

SESSION 2: OUT OF THIS WORLD

June 21 - 25, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Take a voyage on the handmade spaceships we will construct for the journey of a lifetime Whether you’ve dreamed of exploring the start or becoming a real-life astronaut who works for NASA, now is your chance to explore space at camp!

OPTIONAL SESSION 2 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! See page 14 for details

SESSION 3: HOLIDAYS IN JULY

June 28 - July 2, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 ‘Tis the season, so join us as we celebrate a variety of holidays! Campers will live a year’s worth of major holidays from New Year’s to Christmas in just five days.

SESSION 4: PIRATE WEEK

July 5 - 9, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird: $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird: $350/Regular $375 AAARRRGGG! X marks the spot! Campers will go on scavenger hunts, make jeweled necklaces and cool off with plenty of water fun. Come join us to help search for buried treasure.

SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTE

Please note that there are NO camp sessions running the week of July 12-16, 2021, EXCEPT FOR HOCKEY CAMP, because this is usually Yarmouth Clam Festival week and much of the festival takes place on NYA’s campus. Even though this year’s Clam Festival has been canceled, we do not have camps planned for this week. For more information about the festival, visit www.clamfestival.com.

REGISTER ONLINE

NYA.org/summer

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SESSION 5: SAFARI TIME

July 19 - 23, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Let’s go on a safari! Bring your binoculars because there will be lots of cool sights to see this week at camp. Three will be arts and crafts and an animal scavenger hunt. Come join us for a wild ride!

SESSION 6: ONCE UPON A TIME

July 26 - 30, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Campers will bond by recreating the magic of classic fairy tales through games, art, and storytelling. We will listen to many tales, create our own stories, and design and stuff a “lovey” to take home!

SESSION 7: SURF & TURF

August 2 - 6, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 There is a great big world on the ocean floor! From mermaids to lobsters, sharks to shells, we’ll have no trouble “swimming” our way through camp. Get ready to explore under the sea and get a little wet doing it.

SESSION 8: WET n’ Wild

August 9 - 13, 2021 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 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 SPECIALTY SESSIONS!

Brio Dance Studio offers sessions for ages 3-5 and Seacoast United Maine offers a mini soccer camp for ages 2-6. For details, see Arts & Specialty Camp and Sports Camp sections of this catalog.

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SUPER SUMMER Day Camp Ages 5 to 10

SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP

A full day camp experience for children ages 5-10.* Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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.

Sample Super Summer Day Camp Schedule 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Arrival & Welcome, Before Care 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 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Activity Areas 2 & 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 3:00-5:30 p.m.

After Care

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home.

See Family Handbook for full packing list.

SESSION 1

Makers Week June 14 - 18, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular Cost $325 Like to create and build? Then this week of camp is for you! Creativity is key as campers will create their own games and use their leadership skills to teach others how to play! Campers will be challenged to build different types of structures and there will be plenty of art projects that will take place during this Creativity explosion! Get ready to challenge yourself and think outside the box!

SESSION 2

Super Science Week with Special Event: Slime Extravaganza June 21 - 25, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 This week will be all things science, so make sure to bring your goggles and lab coat! Campers will participate in a number of science experiments. Making slime and other horribly messy stuff is top priority! Super Science week will be bubbling with fun!

SESSION 3

Party in the USA Week with Special Events: Picnic and Slip-and-Slide June 28 - July 2, 2021, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Bring your red, white and blue! We will play baseball, make rockets and have a picnic this week. Make sure to bring a swimsuit and towel for a week of water fun, It’s a party in the USA!

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SESSION 4

Pirate Week with Special Event: Water Slide July 5 - 9, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 RRGH!!! X marks the spot! Campers will go on scavenger hunts, make jeweled necklaces, and cool off with plenty of water fun. Best of all, a water slide on Friday to make the week complete. Come join us to help look for treasure.

Please note that there are NO camp sessions running the week of July 12-16, 2021, EXCEPT FOR HOCKEY CAMP, because this is usually Yarmouth Clam Festival week, and much of the festival takes place on NYA’s campus. Even though this year’s Clam Festival has been canceled, we do not have camps planned for this week. For more information about the festival, visit www.clamfestival.com.

SESSION 5

Challenge Week with Special Event: Obstacle Course July 19 - 23, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Campers, 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…this is a week you won’t want to miss!

SESSION 6

Ecology Camp Week with Special Events: Audubon Workshop and Local Hiking Trip July 26 - 30, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Come explore our Natural world. Learn about local plants, animals and insects.

Explore how you can help protect our environment and our future.

SESSION 7

Harry Potter Week August 2, - 6, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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!

SESSION 8

Wet ‘n Wild Week with Special Event: Water Slide August 9 - 13, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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!

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ARTS & SPECIALTY Camps ARTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS

Unless otherwise noted, full or half day camp experiences for children ages 3-12. Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Half day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

These are specialty camps designed to appeal to the creative and artistic side of campers and/or provide kids with some fun and challenging academic offerings! Our arts & crafts and performing arts 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. Our academic camps are aimed to help campers catch up from class time missed due to COVID and to further their studies and hone their skills in a particular area.

Daily schedules will be organized differently depending on the instructors and the activities offered, but campers will have some opportunity to spend time outside in between specialty activities. Age eligibility varies depending on the specialty, 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.

MAKE A REPURPOSED TOTE

NEW!

Session 4: July 5-9, 2021 Ages: 9 - 14 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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 Teacher

WIZARD MAGIC CAMP

Session 5: July 8 – 12 Session 7: July 29 – August 2 Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: Early Bird $350/Regular $375 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. Campers will learn card tricks, coin tricks, and even feats of mind-reading. 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. 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 who need 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 or www.facebook.com/abracadaproductions.

Instructor: Phil Smith, Abracadabra Productions (NYA partner)

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Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time.

With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE as a courtesy to our families. Before Care: 7:30-8:30 a.m. After Care: 3:00-5:30 p.m. Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

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CREATIVE WRITING CAMP

NEW!

Ages: 9 - 14 Session 7: July 29 - August 2 Session 5: July 19-23, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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 Teacher

LEGO CAMPS BY BRICK BY BRICK (NYA partner)

Brick by Brick Lego camps are for campers from Kindergarten to Grade 4.

Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2021 to participate. Instructors are Brick by Brick staff members. Daily sessions always include time for creative free-building. For more information about Brick by Brick Maine, visit www.brickbybrickmaine.com.

DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION

Session 3: June 28 - July 2, 2021 NEW! Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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.

Camp participants will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games and challenges which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun!

ARCTIC EXPEDITION

Session 5: July 19 - 23, 2021 NEW! Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 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!

FIRE BRIGADE

NEW!

Session 7: August 2 - 5, 2021 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 The alarm has sounded: a menacing fire has broken out in Lego City! A team of top fire fighters 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, and off road fire vehicle and a huge fire truck with swiveling ladder. Camp participants will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games and challengers which promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun!

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ARTS & SPECIALTY Camps SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

Session 5: July 19-23, 2021 Session 7: August 2-6, 2021 Session 8: August 9-13, 2021 *Ages 5 - 10 Cost: $300 Early Bird / $325 Regular Does your child tap his/her toes constantly? Do you find your children 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 showcase for friends & family. Daily activities will include: stretching, dance class, crafting, performance showcase preparation, and a media viewing of great dance performers. 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! *Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2021 to participate.

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio (NYA partner)

DANCE THEATER CAMP

Session 6: July 26 - 30, 2021 Ages -12 Cost: Early Bird $300/ Regular $325 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. 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!

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio (NYA partner) We ask that dancers wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot or in ballet slippers. For more information about Brio Dance Studio, visit www.briodancestudio.com or www.facebook.com/BrioDanceStudio.

DANCING JAGUAR’S SPIRIT CAMP

Session 8: August 9-13 Ages 6 - 12 Cost: $300 Early Bird/Regular $350 With a holistic approach to integrating mind, body and spirit, this camp teaches children how to nurture their inner world in a non-competitive, supportive environment. 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.

Children 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. To learn more about Dancing Jaguar Inspirations, visit www.dancingjaguarinspirations.com or www.facebook.com/DancingJaguarsSpiritCamp.

Instructors: Dancing Jaguar Inspirations staff (NYA Partner)

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MAINE CIRCUS ARTS

Maine Circus Arts Camp at NYA is directed by Blain Tully, co-founder and former general manager of Circus Maine. Blain performed for over three years with Circus Maine & Pinion Productions. Obtaining his start in traditional artistic gymnastics the age of seven, Blain went on to compete through college while earning an International Business Degree and a Sports Management Degree from the University of Southern Maine. During his time at USM, Blain was the founder of the USM Gymnastics Team and competed in the all-around with his team at three consecutive NAIGC National competitions. Blain performs in group acts such as Chinese Pole, Juggling, Wall Trampoline, and general acrobatics.

Blaine has this to say about his NYA camp staff team, “All of the instructors I hire, I vet personally. All of them are past or current circus students, many, if not all, I have trained personally for years and have been a part of my coaching staff for years. I have a long hierarchy process of students, coaches in training, coaches, and then lead coaches. With that said, the staff may change slightly from year to year but remains largely the same. Maine Circus Arts operates exclusively for the circus summer camp at NYA each year.”

CIRCUS ARTS

Maine Circus Arts (NYA partner) Ages 6-12 Session 2: June 21-25, 2021; Cost: $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular Session 3: June 28-July 2, 2021; Cost: $300 Early Bird Price / $350 Regular Session 4: July 5-9, 2021; Cost: $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular Session 5: July 19-23, 2021; Cost: $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular Session 6: July 26-30, 2021; $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular Session 7: August 2-6, 2021; $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular *Session 8: August 9-13, 2021; Cost: $300 Early Bird / $350 Regular Come have fun at the circus! Campers will learn circus skills in: aerials, acrobatics, juggling, hula hoops, tightwire, clowning and comedy. A balance of activities is provided so campers can focus on the areas that appeal to them most, yet let them 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 (if COVID guidelines allow).

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

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SPORTS Camps SPORTS CAMPS

Full or half day camp experiences for children ages 2-15.

Full day sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the options of FREE Before Care from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and FREE After Care from 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Our sports camps are designed to encourage students to develop the disposition needed for good sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork in an atmosphere of fun! Students will benefit from the expertise of seasoned coaches and players who bring their extensive knowledge and passion for sports to a variety of activities. These camps help students 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 2-15 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 expertise in the specialty or by one of our partner organizations.

ELEMENTARY TENNIS

Session 2: June 21 – 25, 2021 Session 5: July 19 – 23, 2021 Ages 6 - 10 Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular Is your camper interested in tennis but has not had the chance to try it for themselves or has had limited experience? This is the perfect camp for the beginner to try tennis in a fun, no-stress way! The camp is designed for campers with no or little knowledge of the game. They will focus on learning the very basics of tennis, like racket handling, serving, and rules. Tennis instruction focused on drills and games will encompass the morning. Afternoons will be filled with other group and water games, sometimes combining with Super Summer Day Camp.

They can learn and still have plenty of summertime fun! Campers should wear sturdy tennis/running shoes and bring a racket if they have one. We will provide rackets to those who don’t have them..

Instructor: Bryce Poulin, NYA Varsity Tennis Team, Class of 2022 and TBA

MINI SOCCER (PRESCHOOL)

Seacoast United-Maine (NYA Partner) Session 2: June 17 - 21 Ages: 2 - 6 Cost $85 Early Bird/$110 Regular 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 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 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 www.facebook.com/ SeacoastUnitedMaine. *No special equipment is required for this camp.

Instructor: Seacoast United-Maine coaches

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Seacoast United-Maine (NYA Partner) Session 4: July 5 - 9, 2021 Session 5: July 19 - 23, 2021 Ages: 7 - 14 Full Day Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular 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. To learn more about Seacoast United Maine, visit www.seacoastunitedmaine.com or www.facebook.com/ SeacoastUnitedMaine. *Campers should plan to bring their own soccer cleats, shin and mouth guards for this session.

Instructor: Seacoast United-Maine coaches

NYA Ice Hockey Camp

Ages: 8-15 NEW! Session 3: June 28 - July 2, 2021 Session 4: July 5 - 9, 2021; GIRLS ONLY Session 5: July 19 - 23, 2021 Session 6: July 26 - 30, 2021 Session 7: August 2 - 6, 2021 Session 8: August 9 - 13, 2021 Session 9: August 16 - 20, 2021 Session 10: August 23 - 27, 2021 Cost: $500 Get a premier ice hockey experience at NYA Hockey Camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Our camp features exceptional coaching and first class facilities at NYA’s Travis Roy Arena on our campus. Each session runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program includes three hours of ice time with two on-ice sessions each day plus off ice instruction, outside games, and team building activities.

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE as a courtesy to our families. Before Care: 7:30-8:30 a.m. After Care: 3:00-5:30 p.m. Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

At NYA Hockey Camp, we facilitate the growth and development of every camper to improve their individual skills, strength, and knowledge of the game of ice hockey. We establish a foundation of habits which are proven to help any young hockey player in their desire to improve and learn. Come join us this summer at NYA! Campers should come equipped with all necessary hockey equipment including skates, pads, socks, jersey, stick, helmet, mouth guard, etc. All campers will receive an NYA Hockey Camp T-shirt and water bottle.

Instructors: NYA’s Varsity Ice Hockey coaches Mike Warde and Mallory Michaeles along with current NYA Prep Hockey players and alumni Visit the NYA Ice Hockey Camp webpage at www.NYA.org/hockeycamp for additional details on this camp.

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ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS

NEW!

ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS Our new academic workshops are offered by NYA faculty members, and they are open to students from any school, i.e. you do not need to be an NYA student to participate. Unlike our traditional camp offerings, they are half day sessions, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. They are designed help students review and hone concepts they learned this past year and gain new skills they may have missed due to the pandemic. Students can get a jump on subjects they’ll be taking in the upcoming school year or simply delve into topics that interest them. Each session will focus on a particular subject matter, and the instructor will meet students where they are academically. Because it’s summer, we’ll try to make learning FUN! Note: these workshops require a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10 to run - so be sure to ask a friend or two to join you!

All workshops cost $275 per week. Please note that a $50 non-refundable deposit per student, per workshop is due at the time of registration. This deposit is not refunded in the event of cancellation. (Payment, including the deposit, will be fully refunded if your workshop doesn’t run because it doesn’t meet the minimum participation requirement). There is no early bird or multi-camp discount for the workshops.

MATH Instructor for all math workshops: Jennifer Michaeles, Chair NYA Math Department, Upper School Math Instructor | Boston University, B.S.; University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, M.A.T.; University of Alabama, J.D.

TRIGONOMETRY BOOT CAMP!

Grades: high school students Prerequisite: for any student who plans to take an advanced math course in high school Session 2: June 21-24, 2021 Session 4: July 5-8, 2021 Cost: $275 All the trig you need for Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus, and some extra to see how trigonometry can be FUN! Appropriate for students who have had some right triangle trig, as well as students who have not really seen trig at all, and for any student who plans to take an advanced course in high school. Don’t be intimidated!

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(ALMOST) ALL THE STUFF I NEED FOR CALCULUS IN THE FALL Grades: high school students Prerequisite: for high school students who plan to take calculus in the fall Session 3: June 28-July 1, 2021 Session 5: July 19-22, 2021 Cost: $275

Calculus is a class that really requires students to know their algebra backwards, forwards, and inside-out. This session will review logarithms, exponential functions, rational functions, and various other topics that are often “sticky spots” for calculus students.

HELP! I HAVE THIS SUMMER MATH ASSIGNMENT

Grades: high school students Prerequisite: for high school students who plan to take calculus in the fall Session 8: August 9-12, 2021 Cost: $275 Targeted math camp for the questions YOU have. Small-group tutoring and question/answer with lots of “ooh, let’s talk about THAT!” opportunities for reinforcement and enrichment.

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ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS ENGLISH | COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING THE COLLEGE ESSAY Grades: rising juniors and rising seniors Prerequisite: none Session 2: June 21-24, 2021 Session 6: July 26-29, 2021 Cost: $275

In this four-day course, students will get the chance to brainstorm, develop, and draft their Common Application personal statement (aka the college essay). With guidance and support from an experienced English teacher, students will work on various brainstorming and writing techniques that will allow them to get their experiences “on the page” in a meaningful and concise fashion. Students will receive ample feedback and learn writing strategies that will provide them with the tools for crafting an effective piece of personal writing for their college applications.

For students who have already written a draft of their college essay, this course will serve as a valuable resource for receiving further guidance on editing and shaping their writing into final draft form.

Instructor: Ross Markonish, Chair of the NYA English Department, Upper School English Instructor | Harvard University, B.A.

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY CAMP Grades: high school students Prerequisite: none Session 7: August 2-5, 2021 Cost: $275

Develop your college essay into a clear, detailed, and unique presentation of yourself. We will practice getting the key moments of your development into words and will become familiar with what colleges want to see in your essay. You will write and revise both in class and out with an experienced application-writing coach. You will be able to take the techniques with you for further use after the camp.

Instructor: Dr. Sagaree Sengupta, NYA Upper School English Instructor | Cornell University, A.B.; University of Wisconsin, M.A.; University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D.

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SCIENCE Instructor for all math workshops: Bryce Hach, NYA Upper School Science Instructor | Colorado College, B.A.; Carnegie Mellon University, M.S.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT Grades: high school students Prerequisite: none Session 4: July 5-8, 2021 Session 8: August 9-12, 2021 Cost: $275

This class examines how our environment is changing globally and what can be done locally to help become a part of the solution. It will reveal science-based understandings to our greatest challenges and simple, and not-so-simple, solutions lying ahead of us, both as a functioning society and as individuals. We’ll think ecologically as we learn about natural systems that are both adaptive and vulnerable.

BECOMING A NATURALIST IN MAINE Grades: high school students Prerequisite: none Session 5: July 19-22, 2021 Cost: $275

Interested in the natural environment around you? Take a week to explore becoming a naturalist by bringing a curious eye to all the natural wonders that surround us here in Maine every day. This class will open our doors to the ecology, flora, fauna, and natural history of Maine from a trained master naturalist.

THE STUDY OF LIFE: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Grades: high school students Prerequisite: none Session 6: July 26-29, 2021 Cost: $275

This week-long class uses clues from science to tell the story of life on our planet and how it has persisted with resilience and constant adaptability. From initial simple one-celled organisms to the mighty dinosaurs to the humble origins of humanity, this class unites many important threads from science to weave a beautiful, and sometimes devastating, tapestry for the living prologue that brought us to today, as well as unique insights into our future.

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ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS FRENCH Instructor for all math workshops: Marissa Cassily, NYA Upper School French Instructor | University of New Hampshire, B.A.; The American University of Paris, M.S.

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE Grades: middle and high school students Prerequisite: none Session 1: June 14-17, 2021 Cost: $275

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of French conversation and culture. The course is suitable for absolute beginners, and perfect for a student looking to get exposure to the language before beginning a formal French 1 course.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE

Grades: middle and high school students Prerequisite: completion of at least one academic year of French Session 5: July 19-22, 2021 Session 8: August 9-12, 2021 Cost: $275 This workshop is for the aspiring French student/scholar who would like to use the language over the summer. This course will be fully immersive (conducted only in French). There will be a strong focus on conversation through games and activities.

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LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS Camps LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS CAMPS

Full day camp experiences for children ages 11-15. Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the options of FREE Before Care from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and FREE After Care from 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Leadership camps are designed to begin giving 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 their particular area.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)

Session 1-9: June 10 - August 16 Ages: 11-15 Prerequisite: Campers must hold a babysitting certification in Safe Sitter or another nationally recognized babysitting program to serve as a CIT. Weekly Cost: $150 Early Bird/$175 Regular 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 in Safe Sitter or another nationally recognized babysitting program to serve as a CIT. NYA will hold a Safe Sitter certification course on Saturday, April 4 2021 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) for interested campers. Safe Sitter teaches skills like safety, childcare, first aid and rescue, and life and business. Cost of the course is $60 per camper and requires a separate registration and payment. Contact Mary at mgoodrich@nya. org for more information.

CIT Supervisor: Kassi Michaud, Assistant Camp Director and NYA Lower School Teacher

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COVID-19 & Camp COVID-19 STATEMENT While much is unknown about where we will be in June with regards to COVID-19, we will continue to follow state guidance on health and safety.

At North Yarmouth Academy this year, I was a part of the Health and Safety committee that worked diligently to safely open our school full time to our students. We did a lot of research, listening and learning. We put into place several safety measures to help reduce the risk of transmission on campus. These measures included: • • • • • • • •

Following all CDC, national, state and local recommendations and requirements Measuring all spaces in each building on campus and determining a capacity limit based on 6 foot spacing between people.

Reducing class sizes and spacing out chairs and tables so that students and teachers could remain socially distanced at 6 feet apart.

Requiring masks to be worn at all times while on campus except while outside, seated and socially distanced.

Placing hand sanitizer in all classrooms and at all entrance and exit points in each building.

Sanitizing tables and chairs between classes.

Daily screening before school to include temperature check and COVID-19 screening questions.

Creating a Health and Safety Action Agreement to be signed by all students, staff, parents and NYA community members agreeing to commit to keeping our community safe by following all CDC, national, state and school recommendations and guidelines, including limiting travel out of state.

We all want our lives to be back to normal as soon as possible, but will continue to take the necessary precautions to protect our campers and staff from the transmission of the virus. All campers and parents will be required to follow any safety guidelines that are in place and will be required to sign two documents regarding COVID-19 prior to camp. If you have any questions regarding NYA’s safety practices and policies please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to a fun and safe summer!

CAMPER ABILITIES & CAMP ATTENDANCE 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.

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time.

With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

SUMMER PROGRAMS HANDBOOK Please visit nya.org to download the complete handbook. This was developed to answer all of your camp-related questions! If you still have questions, please contact the Director of Summer programs at summer@nya.org or 207.847.5458.

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Registration Information REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION 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 June 7, 2021. 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 by June 7, 2021 or at the time of registration if it is after June 7. Please contact the Director of Summer Programs if your registration will be late. This also applies to those wishing to switch sessions.

Excluding academic workshop participants, EVERY CAMPER GETS A FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION! WAIT LIST All Summer Programs are subject to maximum enrollment. When a program is full, a family can join the waitlist at no charge. If/when a spot becomes available, families will be notified and moved from the waitlist 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! NOTE - Academic Workshops have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 campers in order to run.

DISCOUNTS There is an Early Bird discount of $25 ($50 for Circus Arts and Spirit Camp) for registrations received by April 15, 2021. 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.

CANCELLATION & 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 nonrefundable 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.

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N 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 (summer@nya.org) or mailed to: NYA Summer Programs, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

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