SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM
PRE-K TO 12 YEARS
Summer is meant for exploring, playing games, and building friendships that will last a lifetime! At the Y, we work hard to keep kids active and engaged while supporting parents and caregivers who rely on a safe and nurturing environment for their children while they work. In our Summer Adventure Program, we make sure every day is filled with outdoor fun, creativity, and hours spent with friends. We strive to keep young minds active with STEM, arts, and literacy activities that help prevent summer learning loss and provide opportunities for outdoor adventures filled with hands-on learning and play that foster teamwork and communication while developing confidence and leadership skills.
Plus, with weekly swimming and sports time and field trips throughtout the summer, we ensure our campers get a chance to unplug, play, and enjoy a summer filled with smiles, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.
With flexible schedules, State subsidy acceptance, and Financial Assistance available, our Y works hard to ensure every family can access quality summer child care. Questions? Email our Childcare Director, Nicole McClendon-Walker, at nicole.mcclendon@otoymca.org.
OUR MODEL
All of our Summer Adventure Program groups provide a range of activities including:
- Structured enrichment, including STEM and art activities
- Outdoor sports, movement, and play
- Healthy snacks and meals
- Weekly opportunities to swim in the Y’s Herb Sargent Family Therapeutic Pool
OUR GOALS
- Help children develop healthy self-esteem
- Allow children to learn through discovery
- Offer developmentally appropriate activities
- Help children make new friends and find community
- Help children pursue interests they are passionate about
- Provide opportunities to try new things
- Encourage healthy living practices
- Support children in becoming curious learners and engaged community members
- Provide an environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive
OUR PROGRAM HOURS
Our Summer Adventure Program runs 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
At the Y, we are committed to reducing financial barriers for families so that everyone has access to opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Thanks to the generous support of our Annual Campaign donors and the Old Town – Orono YMCA Foundation, we are proud to provide income-based Financial Assistance for Membership, Child Care, and Program fees to ensure everyone in our community can access our Y.
In addition to our Financial Assistance program, we are also proud to offer discounts for many of our hometown heroes and their families, including First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Teachers, Active Duty Service Members, and Veterans.
Healthy Snack Boost!
The Old Town-Orono YMCA, through CACFP, provides nutritious afternoon snacks to every youth enrolled in our child care programs, fueling fun, healthy growth and development.
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More Youth Activities!
Youth enrolled in our child care programs have the opportunity to join other exciting youth activities at the Y, including additional swim lessons, gymnastics, and sports. If scheduled during program hours, our dedicated staff will ensure your child safely gets to and from their program. Please note, there is an additional fee for these programs.
