YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey
Camp Osprey, operated by the YMCA of Southern Maine, offers a traditional day camp experience in Freeport, Maine, focusing on outdoor activities, skill devel...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Southern Maine's Camp Osprey website loads successfully and provides information on their traditional day camp program in Freeport. The YMCA of Southern Maine has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 179 reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and positive staff interactions. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. Camp Osprey offers a range of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor exploration, emphasizing skill development and character building. The program is a day camp, and the YMCA is a known non-profit organization. Social media handles for the YMCA of Southern Maine are @ymcasouthernme on Instagram and YMCAofSouthernMaine on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Address: 14 Old South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing may be available. See brochure for details. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey
- What ages does YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey accept?
- YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey is open to children ages 5–12. 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 YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey cost?
- YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. YMCA member/non-member pricing may be available. See brochure for details. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey's hours?
- YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey runs 9:30am - 3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey?
- YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey 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 YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey provide lunch?
- YMCA of Southern Maine - Camp Osprey 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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