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Augusta Summer Day Camp

Augusta

Traditional summer day camp offering various activities for children in Augusta, ME.

▌ Editor's read The Augusta Summer Day Camp is operated by the City of Augusta Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is for children entering grades 1-8 and runs from June 24 to August 9, 2024, with weekly sessions. Activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips to locations like the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, and the Maine Wildlife Park. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Augusta Maine Recreation Department' show a 4.6-star rating from 80 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting well-organized programs and friendly staff. The camp's Facebook page is 'AugustaMaineRecreation', which is linked from the main Augusta Recreation website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Augusta Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 07:00 AM - 05:25 PM
  • Address: Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St, Augusta, ME 04330, USA
  • Phone: 207-626-2350
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Resident: $235.00 per week, Non-Resident: $245.00 per week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Augusta Summer Day Camp

What ages does Augusta Summer Day Camp accept?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Augusta Summer Day Camp cost?
Augusta Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Resident: $235.00 per week, Non-Resident: $245.00 per week. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Augusta Summer Day Camp's hours?
Augusta Summer Day Camp runs 07:00 AM - 05:25 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Augusta Summer Day Camp?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Augusta Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Augusta Summer Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Augusta Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Augusta?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Augusta that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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