GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! MORE TO OFFER THAN ANY OTHER DAY CAMP IN THE REGION!

THE BANGOR REGION YMCACAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP For youth entering 6th through 10th grade, this camp provides campers an opportunity to explore Maine, visit The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, and gain self-confidence. PAGE 4

NEW SPECIALTY CAMPS! These camps are for 4th through 6th graders who want an opportunity to learn a skill in a more specialized way. Choose from archery, building, or arts. PAGE 5

DAY CAMP For campers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade, our program offers a wide range of activities for kids. PAGE 3

Scholarships are Available!

207-941-2808 • BangorYMCA.org

Give your child the chance to have the Best Summer Ever at our camp this year. Kids and teens will have adventure, learn a variety of skills, make lasting friendships, and experience lessons that will stay with them forever. Boys and girls will have fun all summer long in our Day Camp and Specialty Camp programs while the teens have the option to be in our Adventure Day Camp program.

All of our programs are supervised by our highly trained and kind staff. All staff are CPR and First Aid trained and certified, and many of the counselors also work with the children in our licensed before and after school Y-Works program.

ABOUT CAMP WEBBERSince 1952, Camp G. Peirce Webber has been providing youth with outstanding programs that have built friendships and created memories that last a lifetime. Camp Webber sits on 55 beautiful acres in Hampden on the Souadabscook Stream with sport fields, a playground, ropes course, an in-ground pool, hiking trails, and our 300 foot zip line.

CAMPERS MAY ENJOY:4 ARCHERY 4 SWIM LESSONS 4 SPORTS 4 ARTS & CRAFTS 4 NATURE EXPLORATION 4 DRAMA & MUSIC 4 ROPES COURSE 4 HIKING TRAILS 4 300 FOOT ZIP LINE 4 STEM ACTIVITIES

OPEN HOUSEWe’d love to have you join us at our Open House Barbecue on Friday, June 14th, from 4:00 – 6:00pm Camp G. Peirce Webber 250 Emerson Mill Road, Hampden, ME 04444 To give us an idea of how many families will be attending, please RSVP to: Bangor Region YMCA 17 2nd Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-2808

CAMPER DROP OFF & PICK UPDROP OFF TIME AT Bangor Region YMCA (17 Second St.) Camp G. Peirce Webber

6:30 – 7:00am (vans leave at 7:10am). Limited spots available. $20.00 per week. 7:00am – 7:45am

All campers will be PICKED UP AT CPW between 4:45 - 5:30pm. If your camper is involved in evening activities at our Y, please let us know when you register.

Our camp programs run from 8:00am - 4:45pm. If campers will be late or need to be picked up prior to 4:45pm, please call the camp office to make arrangements.

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DAY CAMPJUNE 24 – AUGUST 23, 2019Our traditional day camp program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade looking to fill their weeks with different fun activities in a safe environment. Kids will engage in activities such as Sports, Swimming, Archery, Zip Lining, and will have fun with weekly themed activities.

EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE!WEEK WEEKLY THEMES

1 June 24 – June 28 CAMP SPIRIT Show your CPW love!

2 July 1 – July 5

HOLIDAY WEEK (CLOSED ON THURSDAY THE 4TH) Monday is Valentine’s Day, Tuesday is St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday is 4th of July, and Friday is Halloween!

3 July 8 – July 12

PIRATES Ahoy there, mates!

4 July 15 – July 19

HAWAIIAN Learn your best hula dance for Friday’s Luau!

5 July 22 – July 26

AROUND THE WORLD Games and fun from around the world.

6 July 29 – August 2

HARRY POTTER Try your hand at Quidditch or create your new magic wand!

7 August 5 – August 9

CIRCUS WEEK It’s going to be the greatest Friday on earth!

8 August 12 – August 16

SUPERHERO WEEK Celebrate all our heroes!

9 August 19 – August 23

COLOR WARS It’s going to be CPW’s BIGGEST game of capture the flag ever!

Activities subject to change

2019 DAY CAMP SCHEDULE

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“Every day my child came home with a new story about his day!” – CPW Day Camp Parent

“Team work, Respect, Friendship…He won camper of the week a lot and at school he was not doing so well. This boosted his confidence and really made him feel special and appreciated.” – CPW Day Camp Parent

2019 ADVENTURE DAY CAMP

DATES WEEK 1

JUNE 24 – 28

WEEK 2 JULY 1 – 5

(CLOSED JULY 4TH)

WEEK 3 JULY 8 – 12

WEEK 4 JULY 15 – 19

WEEK 5 JULY 22 – 26

WEEK 6 JULY 29 – AUGUST 2

WEEK 7 AUGUST 5 – 9

WEEK 8 AUGUST 12 – 16

WEEK 9 AUGUST 19 – 23

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP • JUNE 24 – AUGUST 23, 2019

Adventure Day Camp is for youth entering 6th through 10th Grade who love camp, spending time with their friends, and are looking for some more adventure! This Camp is designed to give campers a new and exciting experience outside of Camp G. Peirce Webber, giving them the opportunity to meet new friends and build relationships while exploring what our beautiful state of Maine has to offer. Campers will start their day at Camp G. Peirce Webber with their group and will often attend opening ceremonies before leaving at 9am for the day’s adventure. Time will be spent exploring the outdoors, hiking, swimming, visiting The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, as well as having one day each week be an educational or volunteer day.

EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE!

MondaysCAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER DAY Getting-to-know-you games, Team Building, Sports, Lunch, Swim, and Ropes Course activities!

TuesdaysEDUCATIONAL/ VOLUNTEER DAY See Fort Knox & Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Help Clean up the Carriage Trails at Acadia National Park, or Explore the University of Maine!

WednesdaysVISIT THE BANGOR REGION YMCA WILDERNESS CENTER AT CAMP JORDAN Ropes Course Activities, Lunch & playing in the Grove, Swimming in Branch Lake, Choice Activity.

ThursdaysOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Learning how to use a Stand Up Paddle Board, Acadia Fun Park, or Rock Climbing in Clifton, ME.

FridaysHIKING & SWIMMING Explore Donnell Pond & Schoodic Mountain, Hike Gulf Hagas & Swim in the waterfall, or have fun traveling to see Peaks-Kinney State Park & hiking the trails.

Activities subject to change

“I honestly can’t say enough about how great this camp is and I’m very pleased!” – Adventure Day Camp Parent

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2019 SPECIALTY CAMP

DATES ARCHERY CAMP

JULY 8 –12Campers will spend their week learning the basics of archery.

BUILD IT CAMP JULY 15 – 19

Campers will learn the ins and outs of construction and build

a Transverse climbing wall.

ART CAMP JULY 22 – 26

Campers will spend the week exploring theatre, music,

dance, and art.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Our Specialty Camps are for youth entering 4th through 6th Grade who want an opportunity to focus on learning specific skills. Campers can choose from archery, building, or art. They’ll spend half of their day focused on learning the specialty and the other half of the day in our Day Camp program.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

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CAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBERINCOME-BASED CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe Bangor Region YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization, whose mission is to be a community leader in supporting children, adults and families in their lifelong quest for physical, emotional and social wellness. The Bangor Region YMCA and its Board of Directors feels strongly that the YMCA is for ev-eryone. No one will be turned away because of an inability to pay, subject to the availability of funds. The Bangor Region YMCA believes that a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed if the financial assistance recipient contributes to the cost of their YMCA involvement; therefore, applicants should be asked to pay an affordable portion of the camp fees.

HOW TO APPLYEach person requesting financial assistance, must complete a Scholarship Application and present a most recent tax return or statement of non-filing*. To process the application, membership staff will:

• Visually verify the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from the person’s tax return • Verify the member’s signature on the Scholarship Application• Complete the bottom of the Scholarship Application• Have a second Bangor Region YMCA staff verify that both of you have visually verified the applicant’s AGI and sign the bottom of the form• Return the tax information back to the person

The Scholarship Application will be attached to the Camper’s registration form. At no time should the Bangor Region YMCA retain or copy the applicant’s tax return for any Scholarship Application.

We appreciate COLE LAND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM for their support of our Y! Stop by their Museum in Bangor; children 18 years old and under are always free!

LIMITED FUNDS AVAILABLE. APPLY EARLY. DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2019

Below are the income guidelines for determining amount of scholarship.

Number in Family 2 3 4+ 2019 Federal Poverty Level $16,910 $21,330 $25,750

Gross Family Income Percentage of Assistance Awarded by YMCA

under $13,999 55% 60% 65%

$14,000 - $24,999 45% 50% 55%

$25,000 - $39,999 35% 40% 45%

$40,000 - $54,999 25% 30% 35%

$55,000 - $74,999 15% 20% 25%

$75,000 and over 0% 0% 0%*statement of non-filing can be obtained for free by calling 1-800-829-1040.

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CANCELLATION POLICY Our desire is to enable every child who wants to come to camp the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, we fill our allotted camper spots early and have to implement a waiting list. Due to this popularity of our camp, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy. If you have to cancel your scheduled time at camp, in addition to our non-refundable deposit, you will be charged a cancellation fee based upon the following schedule:

1. Prior to 7 weeks before your scheduled camp week, your non-refundable deposit only is applied.

2. Six weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 25% of your balance.

3. Four and Five weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 50% of your balance.

4. Two or Three weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 75% of your balance.

5. One week prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged in full.

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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Visit BangorYMCA.orgOn-site registration is available at the Bangor Region YMCA on 17 Second Street in Bangor. DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED: To reserve your child’s spot in our Day Camp, Specialty Camps, and Adventure Day Camp, a $25 non-refundable deposit per week/session each camper is registered for must be paid at time of registration OR no later than Friday, June 7th. Payment plans are also available.

o DAY CAMP: CAMPERS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN – 6TH GRADE Week Dates Themes Bangor Region YMCA

Member Non-MemberOptional Transportation Services

Your Rate

1 June 24–28 Camp Spirit $175 $185 $20 $

2 July 1–5 Holiday Week (Closed July 4th) $145 $150 $16 $

3 July 8– 12 Pirates $175 $185 $20 $

4 July 15 – 19 Hawaiian $175 $185 $20 $

5 July 22–26 Around the World $175 $185 $20 $

6 July 29-August 2 Harry Potter $175 $185 $20 $

7 August 5-9 Circus Week $175 $185 $20 $

8 August 12–16 Superhero Week $175 $185 $20 $

9 August 19–23 Color Wars $175 $185 $20 $

Camp G. Peirce Webber Total

o ADVENTURE DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH ENTERING 6TH-10TH GRADE

o SPECIALTY CAMPS CALCULATE YOUR BALANCE

Session Dates Bangor Region YMCA Member Non-Member Optional Transportation

Services Your Rate

1 June 24–28 $195 $205 $20 $

2 July 1–5 (Closed July 4th) $160 $170 $16 $

3 July 8– 12 $195 $205 $20 $

4 July 15 – 19 $195 $205 $20 $

5 July 22–26 $195 $205 $20 $

6 July 29-August 2 $195 $205 $20 $

7 August 5-9 $195 $205 $20 $

8 August 12–16 $195 $205 $20

9 August 19–23 $195 $205 $20 $

Adventure Day Camp Total

Camp Dates RateOptional Transportation Services

Your Rate

Archery July 8 – 12 $205 $20 $

Build It July 15 – 19 $350 $20 $

Art July 22 – 26 $250 $20 $

Specialty Camp Total

Program Your Rate

Day Camp Subtotal $

Adventure Day Camp Subtotal + $

Specialty Camp Subtotal + $

TOTAL FEES

$25 deposit per week/session x ________ weeks/sessions to pay today - $

REMAINING BALANCE

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CAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER CONTACT INFO

Jennifer Laferte-Carlson, Youth Development Director & CPW Director207-941-2808 ext. 331

jcarlson@bangorY.org

Kristin Parker, CPW Program Director207-941-2808 ext. 327

kparker@bangorY.org

During Summer Camp Hours,

please call us at Camp G. Peirce Webber: 207-570-6661

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