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Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident

Augusta · $235/week

Traditional summer day camp for resident children in grades 1-6, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for the Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident loads successfully and provides details about the program offered by the City of Augusta Parks and Recreation Department. The camp is a day program for children entering grades 1-6, running from June 24th to August 9th, 2024, with a weekly fee of $235 for residents. Activities include swimming, field trips, games, and arts and crafts. The camp does not appear to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it is a municipal program, which typically implies standard hiring protocols. Google reviews for 'Augusta Maine Parks and Recreation' show a 4.6-star rating from 80 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not detailed. The City of Augusta Parks and Recreation Facebook page is linked from the main city website, suggesting a social media presence for updates.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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 rate ($235.00 per week). Non-resident rate is $245.00 per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident

What ages does Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident accept?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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 (Grades 1-6) - Resident cost?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident publishes $235/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident's hours?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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 (Grades 1-6) - Resident?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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 (Grades 1-6) - Resident provide lunch?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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 (Grades 1-6) - Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Augusta?
Augusta Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-6) - Resident 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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