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Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident

Augusta · $245/week

Summer day camp for non-resident kindergarten-aged children, offering age-appropriate activities.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Kinder Camp is a day camp program offered by Augusta Recreation in Augusta, Maine, for children aged 3-5. The camp runs for multiple sessions throughout the summer, with each session lasting one week. Activities include arts and crafts, games, stories, and outdoor play, with a focus on social development and kindergarten readiness. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the program details are clear, there is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Augusta Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 57 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and community involvement. The camp's Facebook page is 'AugustaMaineRecreation'.
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Who thrives here Age 5

Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident 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: 5–5
  • 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: Non-resident rate ($245.00 per week). Resident rate is $235.00 per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident

What ages does Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident accept?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident is open to children age 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 Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident cost?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident publishes $245/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-Resident's hours?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-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 Kinder Camp - Non-Resident?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-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 Kinder Camp - Non-Resident provide lunch?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-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 Kinder Camp - Non-Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Augusta?
Augusta Summer Kinder Camp - Non-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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