2019 NYA Summer Programs Catalog

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2019 Catalog

NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY

#NYAsummer Early bird discounts until April 15 FREE Before & After Care

Choose from circus, science, dance, arts, sports, magic, Super Summer Day Camp, and MORE! REGISTER ONLINE or www.NYA.org/summer page 1 AGES 2-15 REGISTER ONLINE www.NYA.org/summer EMAIL summer@nya.org

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EXPERIENCE SUMMER AT NYA!

Founded in 1814, North Yarmouth Academy is one of the oldest private, college preparatory day schools in the state of Maine. Its beautiful historic campus is located on 25 acres in downtown Yarmouth, Maine, only 10 miles north of Portland.

NYA’s Summer Programs offer children ages 2 through 15 the chance to experience the dynamic learning opportunities and individualized growth that are the hallmarks of an NYA education. Building on core school values of character, community, and respect, our Summer Programs provide a broad range of camps appealing to every passion and interest. Campers can expect to build meaningful relationships with their instructors and with each other, while engaging in a variety of learning experiences in our classrooms, athletic fields, or in the community.

You do not have to be an NYA student to attend NYA summer camps!

PANTHER CUB & PANTHER CUB TOTS CAMP ......................... 5 SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP ................................................ 8 ARTS & SCIENCE ................................................................................10 SPORTS ............................................................................... 16 LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS ................................................. 18 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ......................................... 19 DISCOUNTS

Campers who register for multiple sessions will receive a 10% discount. Only registrations completed at the same time will qualify for this discount. Save $25 on each session if you register before April 15!

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

We provide supervised before and after care from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. for all ages at no charge.

CALENDAR ITEMS

There will be no camp on Thursday, July 4.

Camps are also not offered the week of July 15-19 because the Yarmouth Clam Festival is on our campus. Enjoy the festival!

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Please Map register early!

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For your GPS:

NYA Middle School: 172 Main Street Yarmouth, 04096 NYA Lower School: 128 Main Street Yarmouth, 04096

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Camper Registration & Drop-Off Pick-Up (all except Cubs/Tots Camp)

Visit NYA.org/summer and download the Summer Programs Handbook to answer all your questions!

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PROGRAMS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Jen Bonnett Thank you for your interest in North Yarmouth Academy’s Summer Programs! Our mission is to provide children with unique experiences led by caring, knowledgeable staff in a safe and happy atmosphere. We further strive to broaden horizons, teach new skills, and encourage appropriate and friendly interactions among children and adults. We seek to make every program challenging, educational, and fun for all.

Our signature NYA-led camps are the Panther Cub, Panther Cub Tots, and Super Summer Day Camp programs.

They are designed by:

Assistant Camp Director Chelsea Morrison

This is Chelsea’s fifth year with NYA Summer Programs. Her credentials include: NYA Lower School Faculty; Central Maine Community College, A.S., Safe Sitter Certified Instructor

NYA offers a variety of day camp opportunities, from themed general sessions to specific programs, for children ages 2-15. Your child will have fun, meet friends, and learn new things under the direction of our highly experienced and trained summer staff.

Some highlights of the GREAT value you receive with our Summer Programs are: • •

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Most sessions are led or supervised by trained and experienced educators or run by partner organizations with expertise in their field. Junior counselors round out our camp staff team.

FREE Before Care from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and FREE After Care from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Full day camp sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. That’s a full day of childcare when you register your child for a session! Half day camp sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and can take advantage of FREE Before Care.

Early Bird pricing for those who register by April 15, 2019. Save $25 per registration!

10% multi-session discount when you register a camper for more than 1 session!

Become part of a safe, caring community that gets to know you and your child personally.

Our programs are designed to be fun learning experiences, set in a comfortable and flexible environment. While we do have structure, NYA Summer Programs are not designed to feel like school-year structured programs. Campers will spend plenty of time outside and plenty of time moving their bodies. Summer is a great time for experiential learning and that’s just what we offer! We even have plenty of ideas for rainy days that will keep kids active and engaged.

We hope to make this a fun and safe experience for you and your camper for many years to come. This will be my fifth summer with NYA, and my 19th year involved with summer camp. I value learning in all of its forms and truly feel that a summer camp experience is a unique learning environment for children. I hope to see your camper discover the magic of camp, enjoy fun activities, and make memories that will last a lifetime! Please contact me if you have any questions. I am happy to help.

Camp Staff:

The majority of our camp staff are recruited from NYA, the local community and colleges. Many of our Lead Instructors are trained teachers and all have extensive experience working with youth.

Junior Counselors are high school or college students who assist instructors to provide our high quality program. They all share one thing - a passion to work with children and to make our campers’ experience really great!

All staff are required to have a personal interview with the Director of Summer Programs, have references verified, and must pass a criminal background check before they work with campers.

All staff and partner organizations participate in a safety orientation before the summer begins.

Sincerely, Jen Bonnett Director of NYA Summer Programs jbonnett@nya.org | 207.847.5458

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots Camp Ages 2 to 5

PANTHER CUB TOTS CAMP

A half day camp experience for children ages 2-3|Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Summer in Maine is a gorgeous time to be outside! The Tots session includes a lot of outdoor play and playground time and the emphasis is on helping the campers to develop skills in a group and social setting. They will work on simple arts/crafts projects, but there is much more emphasis on play and movement, including an outdoor Water Fun Day! Campers do NOT need to be potty trained to attend a Tots session. Please be aware that this camp is not designed as a preschool or Montessori program, and the feel and schedule differ from NYA’s school year programs. Different campers attend each week.

Although we strive to keep staffing as consistent as possible, there will likely be some rotation of staff for these sessions.

Sample Tots Schedule 7:30-8:30 a.m. Arrival & Welcome - free play in Tots classroom 8:30-9:00 a.m. Morning Circle Meeting with books & songs 9:00-9:45 a.m. Outside Time 9:45-10:30 a.m. Snack and Free Play 10:30-11:15 a.m. Themed Activity 11:15-11:45 a.m. Lunch in classroom 11:45 a.m.-Noon Camper Pick Up

PANTHER CUB CAMP

A full or half day camp experience for children ages 3-5. Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Half day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Panther Cub campers explore the world through a variety of themed activities each week. They may plant flowers, learn how to play a new game, or let their creativity bloom with arts/craft projects. Campers will also spend plenty of time engaged in outdoor play and playground time and even get to have a Water Fun Day! Campers DO need to be potty trained to attend this session. Please be aware that this camp is not designed as a preschool or Montessori program, and the feel and schedule differ from NYA’s school year programs. Different campers attend each week. Although we strive to keep staffing as consistent as possible, there will likely be some rotation of staff for these sessions.

All programs are based in NYA’s Lower School building and will be led by experienced staff.

The daily schedule for each camp remains very similar from week to week but each is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home.

See Family Handbook for full packing list.

Sample Panther Cub Schedule 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Arrival & Welcome – free play in classrooms 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Morning Circle Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Themed Activity/Outside Time 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Snack & Free Play 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Themed Activity 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Outside Time 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Lunch/Half Day Camper Pick Up 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Quiet Activities 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Rest Time (Required by state law) 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Activity/Free Play 3:00 p.m.

Camper Pick Up 3:00-5:30 p.m.

After Care

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots Camp Ages 2 to 5

SESSION 1: MOVE THOSE MUSCLES

June 10 - 14 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 This fun-filled camp is perfect for the camper who loves to try something new.

Every day will focus on a different activity that keeps gross motor muscles strong, energy high, and bodies moving. Campers will leave camp wanting more as they dance, run, roll, and skip through this jam-packed week!

SESSION 2: MINI-MAINAHS

June 17 - 21 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 There is no better place than Maine in the summertime! Campers will get their hands dirty planting yummy vegetables, learn about native birds, and participate in a scavenger hunt. Story-telling and blanket forts are also on the agenda.

OPTIONAL SESSION 2 ADDITION for 3-5 year olds: NYA’s partner, Seacoast United Maine, will be offering a daily 1-hour Mini Soccer camp from 9:00-10:00 a.m. during this week. Add this to your registration for only $50 more! See page 17 for details

SESSION 3: OUT OF THIS WORLD

June 24 - 28 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 If your camper dreams of becoming an astronaut or loves the night sky, they’ll love the chance to explore space this week! Campers will take a “voyage” with handmade spaceships and learn about all things space.

SESSION 4: HOLIDAYS IN JULY

July 1- 5 (There is no camp on Thursday, July 4.)

Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $180/Regular $205 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird Cost: $200, Regular Cost: $225 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird Cost: $280, Regular Cost: $305 ‘Tis the season, so join us as we celebrate a variety of holidays! Campers will live a year’s worth of major holidays from New Year’s to Christmas in only four short days.

SESSION 5: UNDERCOVER SUPERHEROES

July 8 - 12 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 This week is all about appreciating the men and women who protect us 365 days a year! Campers will work together to solve a crime, participate in team building opportunities, and create their own badge. They’ll also get the chance to see inside an ambulance and police car and meet real “undercover superheroes.”

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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SUMMER

NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY

PROGRAMS SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTE

There are NO camp sessions running the week of July 15-19, 2019 because of the Yarmouth Clam Festival, which takes place on the NYA campus.

For more information about the festival visit clamfestival.com.

SESSION 6: ONCE UPON A TIME

July 22 - 26 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Campers will bond by recreating the magic of classic fairy-tales through games, art, and storytelling. We will listen to many tales, create our own stories, and design and stuff a “lovey” to take home!

SESSION 7: SURF & TURF

July 29 - August 2 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 There is a great big world on the ocean floor! From mermaids to lobsters, sharks to shells, we’ll have no trouble “swimming” our way through camp. Get ready to explore under the sea and get a little wet doing it.

SESSION 8: CARNIVAL DAYS

August 5 - 9 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! Campers will play carnival games, taste edible art, and make a clown collage. We can’t wait to clown around!

SESSION 9: SUPER SUMMER FUN

August 12- 16 Panther Cub Tots Ages 2-3: Early Bird $225/Regular $250 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Half Day Early Bird $250/Regular $275 Panther Cub Ages 3-5, Full Day Early Bird $350/Regular $375 In a session to finish off the summer, campers will enjoy all things summertime!

There will be plenty of time outside in the sunshine, water games, a picnic, chalk making, and Popsicles.

PARTNER-LED SPECIALTY SESSIONS! Brio Dance Studio offers sessions for ages 3-5.

For details, see Arts & Science section of this catalog.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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SUPER SUMMER Day Camp Ages 5 to 10

SUPER SUMMER DAY CAMP

A full day camp experience for children ages 5-10.* Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our signature day camp for children ages 5-10* offers something for everyone. All programs are based in NYA’s Middle School building with plenty of time spent outside on NYA’s beautiful campus. Camp is designed to foster friendships, learning, teamwork, and of course, fun! Each week, campers participate in rotations of traditional day camp activities like: sports and games, arts and crafts, water fun with sprinklers, beginning archery, and nature hikes. A weekly special event adds to the fun. Most weeks, campers will be split into groups by age as follows: 5-7 year old Jr. Panthers and 8-10 year old Sr. Panthers.** They will come together to participate in large group games. It’s going to be an unforgettable summer – we can’t wait to have you share it with us! *5 year olds MUST BE entering 1st grade in the fall to sign up for Super Summer Day Camp sessions. **On weeks with a smaller total number of campers registered, these groups may spend a majority of their day together. Contact Jen if you have questions or concerns.

Sample Super Summer Day Camp Schedule 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Arrival & Welcome, Before Care 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Morning Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Activity Area 1 10:00-10:15 a.m.

Snack 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Activity Areas 2 & 3 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Activity Area 4 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Large Group Game/Free Choice Time 2:45-3:00 p.m.

Closing Circle 3:00 p.m.

Camper pick up 3:00-5:30 p.m.

After Care

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home.

See Family Handbook for full packing list.

SESSION 1

Special Event: Yoga kids with Radiant Beginnings Yoga June 10 - 14, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular Cost $325 Campers will enjoy a nurturing and supportive atmosphere while they stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds. We’ll work on creative expression, practice cooperating in large and small groups, learn self-regulation techniques, develop friendships, and have loads of fun!

SESSION 2

Special Event: Talent Show June 17 - 21, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Welcome to the stage! Campers will showcase their talents in this exciting and creative camp. We will design a stage, make decorations for the backdrop, and learn skills to prepare for the show. Fun and games will teach us more about each another and our own interests. Be a star with us!

SESSION 3

Special Event: Rockets June 24 - 28, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 We’re blasting off and headed out of this world! This camp will keep our innovative brains working as we design our own rockets and prepare for the launch of a lifetime. We’ll also make crafts, explore science experiments, and track down a space invader on campus.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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Special Event: Holidays in July July 1- 5, (NO CAMP ON THURSDAY, JULY 4) Cost: Early Bird $240/Regular $265 ‘Tis the season, so join us as we celebrate a variety of holidays! Campers will live a year’s worth of major holidays from New Year’s to Christmas in only four short days.

SESSION 5

Special Event: Undercover Superheroes July 8 – 12, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 This week is all about appreciating the men and women who protect us 365 days a year! Campers will work together to solve a crime, participate in team building opportunities, and create their own badge! They’ll also get the chance to see inside an ambulance and police car and meet real “undercover superheroes.”

SESSION 6

Special Event: Field Trip to a Sea Dogs Baseball Game July 22-26, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Batter up! The perfect session for campers who love to be active, try new things, and are team players. Campers will participate in a variety of sports, games, and team building activities. They will learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Best of all, they will attend a Portland Sea Dogs game!

There are NO camp sessions running the week of July 15-19, 2019 because of the Yarmouth Clam Festival, which takes place on the NYA campus. For more information about the festival visit clamfestival.com.

SESSION 7

Special Event: Field Trip to Aquaboggan Water Park July 29 - August 2, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Come make a splash! Campers will cool off with a ride down a GIANT slip ‘n slide, play water balloon baseball, have sprinkler fun, and enjoy making homemade sun tea. The highlight will be a trip to Aquaboggan Water Park!

SESSION 8

Special Event: Carnival August 5 - 9, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up! Campers will play carnival games, taste special treats, and create cotton candy art. We can’t wait to clown around!

SESSION 9

Special Event: Beach Trip to Cousins Island!

August 12 - 16, Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Campers will cool off with water games and a picnic at Royal River Park. Sand castles, beach Frisbee, and shell searching are all on the agenda on beach day. Be “shore” not to miss out on this sun-filled adventure to end summer.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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ARTS & SCIENCE Camps ART, PERFORMING ARTS & SCIENCE CAMPS

Full or half day camp experiences for children ages 3-12. Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Half day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

These are specialty camps designed to appeal to the creative and artistic side of campers! Our arts and performing arts programs emphasize both product and process. We support the personal and artistic growth of all children and encourage campers to explore the world around them as they develop their own style and means of self-expression. We foster a sense of community among our campers as we share our work and learn from each other.

Daily schedules will be organized differently depending on the instructors and the activities offered, but campers will have some opportunity to spend time outside in between specialty activities. Age eligibility ranges from 3-12 years, depending on the specialty, so be sure to check each session closely. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with expertise in the specialty or by one of our partner organizations.

GALACTIC LEADERS

NEW!

Session 6: July 22 - 26 Ages: 6 - 10 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Campers will learn how to use the force to defend our galaxy from invaders! The Milky Way’s defenders work together and are always in top shape, so there will be emphasis on teamwork, cooperation and physical fitness. Campers will build their own lightsabers and model spaceships to take home at the end of the week.

The galaxy needs top initiates for this one-of-a-kind camp!

Instructor: Kristina Block, NYA ‘15, Chatham University ‘20

FANTASTICAL FAIRY TALE THEATER

Session 7: July 29 - August 2 Ages: 5 - 9* Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Welcome to the wonderful world of theatrical arts, where everybody can be a star!

Does your child show interest in acting/being on stage? Does your child want to learn the basics of theater in a creative, confidence-boosting environment? If so, this is the camp for you! Designed as an introduction to the magical world of theater, this camp will teach your child the basics of stage acting, costume/prop making, and show performance, all with the added fun of learning about Fairy Tales! Children will also play theater games, make fun crafts, and even do a bit of dancing. This whimsical theater camp will culminate with a performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon. *Campers MUST turn 5 by June 1, 2019.

Instructor: Abby Waceken, University of Maine-Farmington ‘19

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTING

NEW!

Session 3: June 24 - 28 Ages: 6 - 10 Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Campers will learn how to be a movie star in this fun introduction to acting on camera! The focus will be on teaching the basics of acting through the “lens” of film acting, including shooting film footage. Campers will make fun movie crafts, play acting games, have dress-up play, listen at story time, and spend plenty of free time outdoors. The week will culminate with campers and families walking down the red carpet to view the finished film on “opening night.” Time to learn how to be a star!

Instructor: Abby Waceken, University of Maine-Farmington ‘19

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time.

With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE as a courtesy to our families. Before Care: 7:30-8:30 a.m. After Care: 3:00-5:30 p.m. Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

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NEW!

Session 6: July 22 - 26 Ages: 5 - 9* Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Campers will learn the art of storytelling – with a focus on stuffed animals! Each day, campers will learn about a new element of writing or telling a story and write or draw pages of their own storybook. The week will also include dress-up play, crafts, story time, and plenty of free time outdoors. Campers will even visit a stuffed animal workshop on campus to make their VERY OWN stuffy! Each camper will take home a completed storybook and share their stories with families at a special Friday afternoon story time. *Campers MUST turn 5 by June 1, 2019.

Instructor: Abby Waceken, University of Maine-Farmington ‘19

WIZARD MAGIC CAMP

Abracadabra Productions (NYA partner) Session 5: July 8 – 12 Session 7: July 29 – August 2 Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: Early Bird $350/Regular $375 Welcome to a magical week in a not-so-typical summer camp! Campers will learn the art of magic through lessons in misdirection, timing, developing a routine, and showmanship. They will learn how to construct their own props, use teamwork, and build self-confidence through public speaking. Campers will learn card tricks, coin tricks, and even feats of mindreading. Part of each day will be dedicated to viewing video footage of present and past masters, helping your camper discover the many facets and performance styles of this great hobby. Campers will have time to participate in outdoor games and activities when not engaged in magic lessons. You will be invited to see a live performance showcasing all the hard work during the Grand Gala Magic Show mid-day on Friday. Campers who need afternoon care on Friday will join Super Summer Day Camp after the Grand Gala Magic Show. For more information about Abracadabra Productions, visit www. abracadabraprod.com or www.facebook.com/abracadaproductions.

Instructor: Phil Smith, Abracadabra Productions

LEGO JUNGLE ADVENTURE

NEW!

Brick by Brick Maine (NYA partner) Session 7: July 29 - August 2 Ages 5 - 9* Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Get ready for Lego fun in this session! Campers will join our team as we learn about the habitats and creatures that reside in the warm, vast territory of the jungle. We’ll help our explorers build a mobile base as the adventure moves deeper into the jungle where we discover a plane wreck, a hidden cave and a mysterious temple! Campers will work to locate the secret tree door to discover the golden frog statue, but will have to be on the lookout for crocodiles, leopards and enormous spiders. Campers will stay focused with educational stories, Lego builds, games and challenges that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and fun! Daily sessions always include time for creative free-building and time to stretch their legs outside in the sunshine. For more information about Brick by Brick Maine, visit www.brickbybrickmaine.com. *Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2019 to participate.

Instructor: Brick by Brick Maine staff

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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ARTS & SCIENCE Camps DANCE CAMPS WITH BRIO DANCE STUDIO (NYA partner)

Instructor: Julie Wilkes, Brio Dance Studio For more information about Brio Dance Studio, visit www.briodancestudio.com or www.facebook.com/BrioDanceStudio. We ask that dancers wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot or in ballet slippers.

STORYBOOK DANCE

Session 3: June 24 – 28 Ages 3-5 Half Day Cost: Early Bird $255/Regular $280 Full Day Cost: Early Bird $355/Regular $380 Does your child love fairy tales, underwater adventures, and dancing with giraffes?

Then we have the camp for you! This camp is centered on new and old classic children’s books. Each day we will tell a story through dance with music, props, and play. Daily activities will include creative movement, stretching, dancing with partners and in a group, craft time, and reading a classic book. Some of our favorites include, “Good Night Moon,” “Rainbow Fish,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.” All dance components will take place in the morning. For campers who choose to stay for the full day, afternoon activities, including rest time and outdoor play, will be led by NYA staff. The performing arts aid in the growth of a child’s self-confidence, coordination, and creative expression. Join us for a week of fun, learning, and storybook adventures!

DANCE ADVENTURE

Session 4: July 1 – 5 (NO camp Thursday, July 4) Ages 3-5 Half Day Cost: Early Bird $205/Regular $230 Full Day Cost: Early Bird $285/Regular $310 Does your dancer love an adventure? Then we have the camp for you! This camp will inspire your child’s wildest imagination, as each day brings a new adventure through dance with music, props, and play. Daily activities will include creative movement, stretching, dancing with partners and in a group, craft time, and storytelling. Daily adventure locations include: Outer Space, Jungle Safari, Fairytale Castle, and Island Escape. All dance components will take place in the morning. For campers who choose to stay for the full day, afternoon activities, including rest time and outdoor play, will be led by NYA staff. The performing arts aid in the growth of a child’s selfconfidence, coordination, and creative expression. Join us for a week of fun, learning, and exploration!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CAMP

Session 6: July 22 - 26 Session 8: August 5 - 9 Session 9: August 12 - 16 Ages: 5 - 10* Cost: Early Bird $300/Regular $325 Does your child tap his/her toes constantly? Do you find your children dancing around the room when they think no one is watching? This is the camp for them! Each day will be spent learning a new dance style (ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop), discussing good nutrition, exploring the relationship between music and dance, learning how to dance with a partner and in a group, and how to copy those awesome dance moves they see on TV! At the end of the week, there will be a performance showcase for friends & family. Daily activities will include: stretching, dance class, crafting, performance showcase preparation, and a media viewing of great dance performers. The performing arts aid in the growth of a child’s self-confidence, coordination, and creative expression. Join us for a week of fun, learning, and dance appreciation! *Campers MUST turn 5 years old by June 1, 2019 to participate.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.NYA.org/summer

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PROGRAMS CREATIVE ADVENTURES ART CAMP

Creative Adventures for Kids (NYA partner) Session 5: July 8 - 12 Session 6: July 22 - 26 Session 7: July 29 - August 2 Session 8: August 5 - 9 Session 9: August 12 - 16 Ages: 6-10 Cost: Early Bird $360/Regular $385 Come on an adventure and get your imagination working! Each week campers will explore several forms of arts and crafts and use many different tools to create fun and exciting masterpieces. Campers should have an interest in creating and not be afraid to get messy. Although previous experience is not necessary, basic skills such as being able to tie a knot and use scissors are helpful. Even though the schedule of projects varies and takes into consideration the attention span of children, campers should be able to maintain focus for longer periods in order to complete projects in a reasonable amount of time. Projects will include the use of several mediums including but not limited to clay, fabric and fiber, paint, paper, and wood. Campers will bring home several projects to show off their skills. They will get messy and have fun while creating their own works of art! Each week has a different theme and the wide variety of projects will offer something for everyone. To learn more about Creative Adventures for Kids, visit www.creativeadventuresforkids.com or www. facebook.com/creativeadventuresforkids.

Instructors: Heidi Krieger, Creative Adventures for Kids

SESSION THEME DESCRIPTIONS Session 5: July 8-12, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles- This week will include projects related to transportation and other moving objects.

Session 6: July 22-26, Creatures Great and Small- This week will include projects related to animals of all kinds including wildlife and pets. We’ll work with animals furry and fuzzy and maybe even those without fur!

Session 7: July 29-August 2, Bring on the Bling- Sparkle and shine are the focus this week. Projects will include jewelry, glitter, and anything that shimmers and shines.

Session 8: August 5-9, Game Time- This week will include projects related to all types of games including fun childhood games, sports, board games, etc.

Electronics aren’t the only way to have fun!

Session 9: August 12-16, The Great State of Maine- We will explore all the elements that make Maine such a wonderful place to live. Projects will relate to these features including the mountains, ocean, forests, wildlife, food, and art!

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ARTS & SCIENCE Camps NEW!

DANCING JAGUAR’S SPIRIT CAMP

Dancing Jaguar Inspirations (NYA partner) Session 9: August 12-16 Ages 6-12 Cost: $300 Early Bird/Regular $350 With a holistic approach to integrating mind, body and spirit, this camp teaches children how to nurture their inner world. We live in a modern society that places value on nurturing the mind and body. Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp teaches children how to nurture their heart and spirit. When children are encouraged to trust their intuition, honor their truth, and speak from the heart, they can develop their inner compass and trust themselves to make choices in high school and beyond that will sustain them. Ancient healing practices and modern holistic techniques are combined to introduce the curriculum using an array of methods such as storytelling, crafts, activities, games and spending time in nature. Children are introduced to guided visualizations to help them identify their inner critic and inner champion, breathing techniques, the law of attraction, an attitude of gratitude, working with chakras and auras, shamanic journeying, mindfulness, discovering power animals, and much more! This unique program offers children a profound opportunity to experience a deeper awareness of who they are while they are having fun and playing games. Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp teaches them about who they are in a non-competitive, supportive environment. To learn more about Dancing Jaguar Inspirations, visit www.dancingjaguarinspirations.com or www.facebook.com/ DancingJaguarsSpiritCamp.

Instructors: Dancing Jaguar Inspirations staff

CIRCUS ARTS

Maine Circus Arts (NYA partner) Ages 6-12 Session 3: June 24 - 28, Cost: $300 Early Bird/$350 Regular Session 4: July 1 - 5, (NO camp Thurs., July 4) Cost: $240 Early Bird/$290 Regular Session 5: July 8 - 12,Cost: $300 Early Bird/$350 Regular Session 6: July 22 - 26, Cost: $300 Early Bird/$350 Regular Session 7: July 29 - August 2, $300 Early Bird /$350 Regular *Session 8: August 5 - 9, Cost: $335 Early Bird/$385 Regular *Includes a trip and ticket to see Circus Smirkus under the big top in Freeport!

Come have fun at the circus! Campers will learn circus skills in: aerials, acrobatics, juggling, hula hoops, tightwire, clowning and comedy. A balance of activities is provided so campers can focus on the areas that appeal to them most, yet let them try all areas and learn new things! Circus arts can be challenging mentally and physically. To maintain fun and safety, a balanced day will include warm-ups, circus skills practice, outdoor activities, standard camp games, and time for video inspiration. The highlight will be showing off their new skills at a Friday performance for family and friends. Sign up this summer to see what the circus is all about.

There’s something for everyone to learn, discover and enjoy!

Instructor: Maine Circus Arts coaches

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PROGRAMS ROBOT RECRUITS

NEW!

Mad Science of Maine (NYA partner) Session 5: July 8 - 12 Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: $385 Early Bird/$410 Regular Join Mad Science for a week of discovery and fun in this five-day Robotics Camp!

Investigate robotic fundamentals with curious robots, learn about the history and current field of robotics, explore robot design potential by using robots that have big personalities, and build ingenious robots to take home. Compare, analyze, and test a variety of robots each day that correlate to the daily concepts. We will explore circuits, electricity, sensors, gears, and advanced robotic applications.

Learn about the mechanical aspects of robots with gears, gear ratios, and torque.

Pick up the basics of electricity by snapping together circuits to make a remote control rover robot. Experiment with sound sensing robots, line-tracking robots, industrial robots, app-controlled performance bots, robotic pets, the world’s smartest and smallest robot, and so much more! Our future roboticist’s round out the week getting more in depth experience programming robots as they cycle through programming stations that will enrich their understanding of programming.

We welcome all children to become the creative camper’s that will design tomorrow’s robots today! For more information about Mad Science Camps, visit www.maine.madscience.org or www.facebook.com/MadScienceofMaine or call 207-878-2222.

Instructor: Mad Science of Maine staff

EUREKA! THE INVENTOR’S CAMP

NEW!

Mad Science of Maine (NYA partner) Session 8: August 5 - 9 Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: $360 Early Bird/$385 Regular Inspire the inventor and scientist in your camper during this week of discovery and invention. Each day children will be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors, and the most important thing of all – the mind! Stranded on a desert island? Campers will learn about survival by building a shelter, finding food, purifying water, finding protection from the elements, and devising a way off the island. Campers will journey to the future and examine the ultramodern inventions of the 23rd century. Then they’ll design the future by creating mini light sabers, mini-space stations, and electric flying contraptions. With a little bit of ingenuity, they’ll construct catapults and forts, build Ruberg contraptions that perform simple tasks, and experiment with humanoid robots. Take home projects include pingpong ball launchers, mousetrap contraption cars, mystery sticks, tubular blow darts, and other wacky contraptions. While Thomas Edison said, “invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration” this camp is 100% FUN! For more information about Mad Science Camps, visit www.maine.madscience.org or www.facebook. com/MadScienceofMaine or call 207-878-2222.

Instructor: Mad Science of Maine staff For more information about Mad Science Camps, visit www.maine.madscience.org or www.facebook.com/ MadScienceofMaine or call 207-878-2222.

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SPORTS Camps SPORTS CAMPS

Full or half day camp experiences for children ages 2-14.

Full day sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our sports camps are designed to encourage students to develop the disposition needed for good sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork in an atmosphere of fun! Students will benefit from the expertise of seasoned coaches and players who bring their extensive knowledge and passion for sports to a variety of activities. These camps help students develop skills and techniques, as well as expose them to game and match situations.

Daily schedules will be organized differently depending on the instructors and the activities offered. Age eligibility ranges from 3-14 years, depending on the sport and level, so be sure to check each session closely. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with expertise in the specialty or by one of our partner organizations.

ELEMENTARY LACROSSE

Session 7: July 29 - August 2 Ages 6-10 Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular Is your camper interested in lacrosse but has not had the chance to try it for themselves or has had limited experience? This is the perfect camp for the beginner to try lacrosse in a fun, no-stress way! The camp is designed for campers with no or little knowledge of the game. They will focus on learning the very basics of lacrosse, like passing, dribbling, shooting, and rules. Lacrosse instruction focused on drills and games will encompass the morning. Afternoons will be filled with other group and water games, sometimes combining with Super Summer Day Camp. They can learn and still have plenty of summertime fun! *No special equipment is required for this camp except sturdy tennis/running shoes.

Instructor: Ryley Leech, University of Maine-Farmington ‘22

*ELEMENTARY TENNIS

Session 8: August 5-9 Ages 6-10 Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular Is your camper interested in tennis but has not had the chance to try it for themselves or has had limited experience? This is the perfect camp for the beginner to try tennis in a fun, no-stress way! The camp is designed for campers with no or little knowledge of the game. They will focus on learning the very basics of tennis, like racket handling, serving, and rules. Tennis instruction focused on drills and games will encompass the morning. Afternoons will be filled with other group and water games, sometimes combining with Super Summer Day Camp.

They can learn and still have plenty of summertime fun! No special equipment is required for this camp except sturdy tennis/running shoes. We will provide rackets but if your camper has a racket, you may send it.

*Due to construction on campus, there is a possibility that the tennis portion of this camp may need to take place on the tennis courts at Rowe Elementary School in Yarmouth. The courts are a 10-minute walk from the NYA campus, and a bathroom (porta-potty) is available at the courts. Please consider if you are comfortable with your child walking to these courts, should it be necessary.

Instructor: Ryley Leech, University of Maine-Farmington ‘22

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PROGRAMS MINI SOCCER (PRESCHOOL)

Seacoast United-Maine (NYA Partner) Session 2: June 17 - 21 Ages: 2-6 Cost $85 Early Bird/$110 Regular The mini soccer camp is a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The session offers a fun and instructive learning experience for all involved. This daily session is 1 hour in length and parents/guardians are required to remain on campus for the duration of the camp (unless camper is also part of NYA’s Panther Cub camp that week). Two year olds are accepted with parent participation. To learn more about Seacoast United Maine, visit www.seacoastunitedmaine.com or www. facebook.com/SeacoastUnitedMaine. *No special equipment is required for this camp.

Instructor: Seacoast United-Maine coaches

SOCCER

Seacoast United-Maine (NYA Partner) Session 3: June 24 - 28 Session 6: July 22 - 26 Ages: 7 - 14 Full Day Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular In this comprehensive soccer program, campers will focus on a different aspect of the game each day, including passing and receiving, dribbling, turning, and shooting. To ramp up the fun, each day will feature a theme in which campers can participate: Team Day, Twin Day, Crazy Hair Day, Retro Day, and Spirit Day! The camp will conclude with a Small Sided World Cup tournament on Friday.

To learn more about Seacoast United Maine, visit www.seacoastunitedmaine. com or www.facebook.com/SeacoastUnitedMaine. *Campers should plan to bring their own soccer cleats, shin and mouth guards for this session.

Instructor: Seacoast United-Maine coaches

ELEMENTARY SOCCER

Session 5: July 8 - 12 Ages: 6 - 10 Full Day Cost: $300 Early Bird/$325 Regular Is your camper interested in soccer but has not had the chance to try it for themselves or has had limited experience? This is the perfect camp for the beginner to try soccer in a fun, no-stress way! The camp is designed for campers with no or little knowledge of the game. They will focus on learning the very basics of soccer, like ball handling, passing, shooting, and rules.

Soccer instruction focused on drills and games will encompass the morning.

Afternoons will be filled with other group and water games, sometimes combining with Super Summer Day Camp. They can learn and still have plenty of time for summertime fun! If your camper is more advanced or looking for a more intensive soccer-focused camp, registering for one of our sessions run by Seacoast United Maine is recommended. *No special equipment is required for this camp except sturdy tennis/running shoes.

Instructor: Ryley Leech, University of Maine-Farmington ‘22

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time. With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE as a courtesy to our families. Before Care: 7:30-8:30 a.m. After Care: 3:00-5:30 p.m. Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

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LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS Camp LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS CAMPS

Full day camp experiences for children ages 11-15. Full day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Leadership camps are designed to begin giving campers more of a sense of responsibility, self-confidence and a chance to practice their leadership skills. All programs are based on NYA’s beautiful campus and are instructed by staff with expertise and certifications in the area.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)

Session 1-9: June 10 - August 16 Ages: 11-15 Weekly Cost: $150 Early Bird/$175 Regular If your camper loves to be around younger children and has shown an interest in babysitting, this is the perfect camp! It’s designed for campers who are craving more responsibility and are ready to begin the transition from camper to camp staff member. Campers can choose to attend for only one week, a few weeks, or join us for the entire summer! They will spend their days working with campers in our Super Summer and Panther Cub camps, practicing their skills and gaining experience. CIT is a great opportunity for campers to build their skills and work toward a future caring for children! Campers must hold a babysitting certification in Safe Sitter or another nationally recognized babysitting program to serve as a CIT. NYA will hold a Safe Sitter certification course on Saturday, April 13, 2019 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) for interested campers. Safe Sitter teaches skills like safety, childcare, first aid and rescue, and life and business. Cost of the course is $60 per camper and requires a separate registration and payment. Contact Jen at jbonnett@nya.org for more information.

CIT Supervisor: Chelsea Morrison, NYA Assistant Camp Director

CAMPER ABILITIES & CAMP ATTENDANCE We welcome campers of differing abilities and will do our best to accommodate any special needs. However, please be aware that our typical staff ratios do not allow us to work with campers who require constant one-on-one guidance. Certain camp sessions also require different levels of physical/mental ability for campers to be successful. If you have questions about how your camper’s specific abilities will affect their camp experience, please contact the Director of Summer Programs to discuss the situation and devise a plan that will be beneficial for everyone.

Campers in Panther Cub Tots sessions (ages 2-3) do not need to be potty trained to attend camp sessions.

Before & After Care is a well-supervised and loosely structured time outside the normal camp program time.

With a camp session registration, this is offered FREE of charge as a courtesy to our campers and their families.

Before Care - 7:30-8:30 a.m.

After Care - 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Campers bring lunch and snacks from home. See Family Handbook for full packing list.

SUMMER PROGRAMS HANDBOOK Please visit nya.org to download the complete handbook. This was developed to answer all of your camp-related questions! If you still have questions, please contact the Director of Summer programs at summer@nya.org or 207.847.5458.

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Registration Information

PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION Summer Program registrations are accepted online at www.nya.org via the ACTIVE registration system. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session required at time of registration. Registrations are not considered complete until full payment and required forms have been received. Final balances and forms are due two weeks before session start date. Registration must be complete before a camper can participate in a program.

Registration for sessions closes the Wednesday before the session starts, if spots are still available. Full payment and forms are due at time of registration.

Registrations after this date are considered late and you will need to contact the Director of Summer Programs to request to register late. This also applies to those wishing to switch sessions. EVERY CAMPER GETS A FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION! WAIT LIST All Summer Programs are subject to maximum enrollment. When a program is full, a family can join the waitlist at no charge. If/when a spot becomes available, families will be notified and moved from the waitlist onto the attendance list.

Please register as early as possible for your chosen sessions, to be assured of a spot. The Panther Cub programs tend to fill quickly, so we encourage early registration!

DISCOUNTS There is an Early Bird discount of $25 ($50 for Circus Arts and Spirit Camp) for registrations received by April 15, 2019. NYA offers a 10% discount per camper for campers who sign up for two or more sessions of camp. This discount is automatically applied to your balance when you register.

NEW!

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY All Summer Programs are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. If for any reason a program is canceled, parents will be notified in advance and given the option of a full refund or switching the registration to another session. All requests for withdrawal must be in writing and received on or before the dates referenced below to receive a refund. The $50 deposit per camp session is nonrefundable and is strictly enforced. A full refund (minus non-refundable deposit) is given for cancellations received 21 days prior to the program start date. A partial (50%) refund, less the non-refundable deposit, is given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to the program start date. No refund is given for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to start date. NYA cannot refund after start of session for absences due to minor illness/injury, family schedule changes, forgotten registrations, behavioral concerns, etc. In cases of serious illness/injury or family emergencies, NYA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and may issue a prorated or full refund, less the deposit. A doctor’s note may be required to receive any refund.

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NE SESSION TRANSFER POLICY Requests to transfer from one camp session into another must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the session. Transfer requests are not guaranteed. Transferring sessions less than two weeks before the start of a session will incur a $10 fee per transfer.

Withdrawal notices and transfer requests may be sent by e-mail to the Director of Summer Programs (summer@nya.org) or mailed to: NYA Summer Programs, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

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PROGRAMS AGES 2-15

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