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Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp

Blue Hill

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children in Blue Hill, Maine.

▌ Editor's read The Down East Family YMCA Blue Hill Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a traditional day camp program for children aged 5-12, running from June 24th to August 16th, 2024. The camp is operated by the Down East Family YMCA, a non-profit organization. While the specific Blue Hill Summer Camp does not have a dedicated Google review profile, the Down East Family YMCA as a whole has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 107 reviews, with reviewers often praising the variety of programs and friendly staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp offers activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor games, with weekly themes.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm
  • Address: 32 Mines Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614
  • Phone: (207) 667-3086
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: See pricing page for details. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp

What ages does Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp accept?
Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp cost?
Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. See pricing page for details. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp's hours?
Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp runs 7:00am - 4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp?
Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer Camp provide lunch?
Down East Family YMCA - Blue Hill Summer 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.

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