Bangor Y Camps offer a variety of opportunities for kids and teens ages 3-18. Learn more about each of our Bangor Y camps below. Our Day Camps begin registering ,Wednesday, April 2, 2008 (7am-8pm) for current Bangor Y members and child care participants. Public registration begins Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8am. Campers may register at either Bangor Y location. Download a Bangor Y Camp Employment Application. Download a Bangor Y Camp Registration Form. Camp Molly Molasses A Traditional Day Camp on Chemo Pond in Bradley For ages 5-12 Camp Molly is a summer day camp located on Chemo Pond in Bradley, and provides a beautiful setting complete with 1,200 feet of shoreline, forest lands, a ball field, high/low ropes course and lots of indoor classroom space. Campers can enjoy swimming, water games, fun Fridays, canoeing, cooking, arts and crafts, camp fires, hiking, fishing and theme days. Camp will run rain or shine and campers may be dropped off at our Second Street location as early as 6:30am and be picked up as late as 5:30pm. Camp Peirce Webber A Traditional Day Camp on the Soudabscook Stream in Hampden For ages 5 yrs through those entering 3rd grade in fall. We provide an exciting traditional day camp program with physical activity, creative learning, and stimulation in a fun and safe environment. For parents we provide an open invitation to camp to observe your child and peace of mind with an experienced, well trained, supportive staff. Camp activities include swimming in our pool, arts and crafts and nature exploration. Come see our new state-of-the-art playground and pool pavilion! We also offer convenient drive-through drop off at our Hammond Street location. Camp will run rain or shine and campers may be dropped off at our Hammond Street location as early as 6:30am and be picked up as late as 5:30pm. Camp Emerson Adventurous Fun for the Older Camper at our Camp Webber site in Hampden For children entering 4th-7th grades in the fall. Camp Emerson is a traditional day camp with an added twist! Based at the Camp Peirce Webber facility in Hampden, campers will participate in activities such as archery, riflery, horseback riding, swimming in our pool, low ropes course plus weekly field trips! We also provide team building activities, rock wall climbing, sports and field games and a new state-of-the-art playground and pool pavilion. Drive-through drop off at our Hammond Street facility makes this an easily accessible program. Camp will run rain or shine and campers may be dropped off at our Hammond Street location as early as 6:30am and be picked up as late as 5:30pm. Travel Camp Day Camp Full of Travel, Adventure and Exploration! June 23 to August 28 For ages 5-12 CIT/LIT program available! Travel Camp is a well-rounded program filled with adventure! We have the most excellent indoor and outdoor activities. We travel three days out of the week to scenic, historic, educational and recreational areas throughout Maine, as well as points of interest in the Greater Bangor area. Each trip will be filled with adventure, while we all learn something new through hands-on activities! COME JOIN THE FUN! Campers can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up as late as 5:30pm. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Tracy Souza at 941-2808 ext. 329 or email tsouza@bangory.org. It will be an amazing experience for your child. They will come home with incredible tales of fun and adventure! Give them the memories of a lifetime, sign them up for Travel Camp! Kiddie Camp A First Camping Experience June 23 - August 8, 2008 Ages 3-6 Kiddie Camp is a half day program for young campers designed to develop social and physical skills and helps to encourage imagination in children. Our program is enriched with many exciting activities such as swimming, creative movement, gym, arts and crafts, singing, outdoor play, cooking, and field trips to make this an enjoyable first camping experience. Camp is held at the Bangor Y Second Street location from 8:30am-12:30pm and children may attend in full weeks at $65/week, or may choose Monday/Wednesday/Friday at $48/week, or Tuesday/Thursday at $36/week. Contact Lori Hayden, Director of Kiddie Camp and Discovery House at 941-2808 x 313, lhayden@bangorY.org or download an application packet. Barracuda Swim Camps Build Techniques for Competitive Swimming, Lifeguarding, and Swim Instruction Zoomers Camp Ages 5 - 9; beginner to intermediate swim skills required Zoomers Camp is a great opportunity to introduce children to competitive swimming and gain valuable skills and techniques. Children must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke without stopping. Zoomers Camp is offered in one session, Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Each 1/2 day will be spent concentrating on one of the four competitive strokes. Basic techniques of each that will be taught are the kick, arm placement, rotary breathing, starts, turns, and finishes. Swimmers will also be trained in the fundamentals of reading a pace clock, lane etiquette, and pool rules. A typical day will include dry land and pool warm-up, stroke drills, instructional films, demonstrations, practice time, and daily review. Contact Camp Directors Erika Norris, enorris@bangorY.org, or Eric Palmer, epalmer@bangorY.org, at 941-2808 for more information. Barracuda Stroke Camp Ages 8 - 18; intermediate to advanced swim skills required Barracuda Stroke Camp will provide a variety of training experiences for competitive swimmers with an emphasis on learning in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Develop your four competitive swim strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle), learn the newest and fastest turns and improve your overall skill level. Barracuda Stroke Camp is offered in one session, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Each day's training session will include stroke drills and techniques, starts, turns, and finishes to improve overall skill level. Goal setting, motivation, and nutrition will also be reviewed. The week will end with an inner squad meet and/or time trials! Learn more about our competitive swimming program or for more information, contact Eric Palmer, Head Coach of the Barracuda Swim Team or Holly Hatch, Aquatics Administrative Director, at 941-2808 x336 or barracudas@bangorY.org. J.A.W.S. Camp Ages 12 - 16 Come learn the basic skills needed for teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. Put your skills to use as a volunteer instructor in our YMCA swim lessons program! Learn proper stroke techniques and various class management skills, basic skills for accident prevention, response techniques, and decision making. J.A.W.S. Camp is offered in one session, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Contact J.A.W.S Camp Director Erika Norris, enorris@bangorY.org, at 941-2808 x330 for more information. LIT Programs Leaders-in-Training Children entering 8th, 9th or 10th grades Our Day Camps: Camp Emerson, Camp Webber, Camp Molly and Travel Camp; as well as our Resident Camp, Camp Jordan, offer day camp opportunities for aspiring leaders in our Leaders-in-Training Program. LIT's enjoy time with each other for team building, group games and leadership development with the LIT supervisor. Part of the learning experience involves working closely with our staff providing activities, creating a safe environment for our campers and learning first aid skills. See individual camps for application information. *For more details on each camp, click here to download a Day Camp brochure, or pick up a Day Camp brochure and Camp Jordan brochure at our Welcome Centers!* Also visit our Camp Jordan Resident Camp page. Don't let financial constraints be the reason you don't participate. Scholarships are available. Campership application. Apply early as scholarships are limited.