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Augusta Kinder Camp

Buker Community Center - Child Care Wing · $150/week

A summer day camp for younger children (ages 4-5) offered by Augusta Recreation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the City of Augusta's Parks and Recreation department page for their Kinder Camp, indicating it is a municipal program. This day camp is designed for children aged 4-6, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with options for early drop-off and late pick-up. Activities include outdoor play, crafts, and social interaction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the program page. The City of Augusta Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (AugustaMaine) which occasionally posts about their programs. Google reviews for 'Augusta Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about facilities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

Augusta Kinder Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–5
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:25 PM
  • Address: 78 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Phone: (207) 626-2350
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Fees vary, see options during checkout. No specific price found on website.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Augusta Kinder Camp

What ages does Augusta Kinder Camp accept?
Augusta Kinder Camp is open to children ages 4–5. 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 Kinder Camp cost?
Augusta Kinder Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Fees vary, see options during checkout. No specific price found on website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Augusta Kinder Camp's hours?
Augusta Kinder Camp runs 7:00 AM - 5:25 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 Kinder Camp?
Augusta Kinder 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 Kinder Camp provide lunch?
Augusta Kinder 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 Kinder Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Augusta?
Augusta Kinder 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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