COURTESY OF THE BANGOR REGION YMCA
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The Bangor Region YMCA has everything you need for your child to learn, grow, and thrive, whether your child is 5 years old or in high school! Our day camps and overnight camps provide a safe, positive environment, encouraging each camper to step out of their comfort zone to explore, gain self-confidence, and become their best self.
Camp Acorn at the Y for K – 2nd graders, 8am – 5:30pm
Camp Acorn is for campers who aren’t ready for our traditional Day Camp at Camp G. Peirce Webber in Hampden. Campers in Camp Acorn will stay at The Bangor Region YMCA and have classroom style learning, enrichment activities, time on the playground, and the opportunity to swim every day, all while having fun and making friends!
“Camp Acorn is an exceptional summer camp that strikes the perfect balance between learning and fun,” says Leslie Flowers. “My son had an absolute blast swimming, playing, and engaging in structured learning activities. The teachers were not only patient and kind but also incredibly professional. I couldn’t be happier with the experience my son had at Camp Acorn. It’s a camp that truly cares about the growth and development of each child. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a summer camp that combines education and enjoyment!”
Camp G. Peirce Webber Day Camp Programs for K – 10th graders, 7:15am – 5:30pm
Located on 55 beautiful acres in Hampden on the Souadabscook Stream, our Camp G. Peirce Webber has an in-ground pool, sports fields, playground, ropes course, hiking trails, and a 300-foot zip line. This popular traditional Day Camp program is for campers entering kindergarten through 6th grade, ready for a full day of outdoor fun as they continue to learn through STEAM activities, nature exploration, and swim lessons. Families who give Camp G. Peirce Webber a try will want to return every summer!
“This is year 5 and year 2 for our kids at Camp G. Peirce Webber,” says Amber Peters. “We have never considered them going anywhere else. Each day they come home full of excitement to tell us and show us about their adventures. They try new experiences, they do outdoor activities, and they learn and build confidence. They get excited about meeting new friends and seeing returning friends. They get excited to see the staff who make such great connections with the kids and really get involved. We have great confidence in the staff and know our kids are in great hands and will both have the best experience each year at Camp G. Peirce Webber!”
Campers entering 5th through 10th grade, looking to explore what our beautiful state of Maine has to offer but aren’t ready for our overnight programs at Camp Jordan, will love our Adventure Day Camp Program! Campers will be dropped off at Camp G. Peirce Webber and then head out for the day’s adventure, spending time exploring the outdoors, hiking, swimming, visiting The Bangor Region YMCA Camp Jordan, and more!
Camp Jordan Overnight Programs for 7 year olds – 12th Graders, Sunday – Saturday
Campers who are ready for an incredible overnight camp experience will love experiencing the magic of Camp Jordan, our 200-acre camp located along the beautiful shores of Branch Lake in Ellsworth, where campers from not just across the country, but across the globe, go home with an unforgettable experience and lifelong friends.
We know some campers are curious about the overnight camp experience but are only comfortable with being away from their families for a few days. This is why we created our Mini-Camp program for ages 7 to 9 years old, so they can gain the overnight experience Sunday through Wednesday instead of a full week, but still be fully immersed in the overnight camp experience.
Campers ready for the full overnight camp experience will love our Sleep Away Camp program for ages 7 – 15 years old, where campers experience new activities of their choice from water sports, ropes course, performing arts, and more! Many campers begin in our Sleep Away Camp program before going into Adventure Seekers program or Leaders School Program.
Our Adventure Seekers program for ages 12 to 15 years old is a wilderness expedition program for teens looking for an exciting and elevated camp experience outside of Camp Jordan. Our various expeditions incorporate backpacking, rock climbing, paddling, wilderness survival, and more! Campers will explore the best and most iconic parts of the New England Wilderness from Acadia National Park, to The White Mountains National Forest, to Baxter State Park.
Campers entering 5th to 12th grade who are ready for a fast-paced program with pedal-to-the-medal activities will benefit from our Leaders School program! This program is designed to help campers in middle school and high school develop critical leadership skills and be their most authentic self. Wolf Mackrosen is a huge ambassador for our Leaders School program, from being a camper to a counselor, Wolf shares how important this program is:
“They say leaders are born, not built. This is a lie, and I am living proof. Leaders School doesn’t just tell young people how to be a leader, it creates an open and accepting environment that shows them how to be their own kind of leader. The reason so many of us call Leaders School our home is because there is nowhere else on earth that makes us feel as loved, accepted, or supported.”
Spots are filling up quickly in all our Summer Camp programs! To register, visit BangorYMCA.org or CampJordan.org. Don’t delay or else your child will end up on this year’s wait list!
Financial assistance is available thanks to the support from our Y’s Annual Giving Campaign! Families are encouraged to apply early and must submit their financial assistance application by May 17, 2024. Funds are limited!
