Panther Cub & Panther Cub Tots

Ages 2 To 5

PANTHER CUB TOTS (ages 2-3)

A half day camp experience for children ages 2-3. Half Day Tots 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.

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 week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

A sample schedule might look like:

8:00-8:30 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 (ages 3-5)

All programs are based in NYA’s Lower School buildings and will be led by experienced staff. The daily schedule for each camp remains very similar from week to week but each week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

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. with the option of After Care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. After care must be signed up for at registration and is a flat rate of $50.00 per session. Half Day Panther Cub 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 week is centered around a different theme designed to help children explore the world around them.

A sample schedule might look like:

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

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Circle Meeting

Time

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

3:00-5:00 p.m. After Care (optiona)

All campers bring a lunch, two snacks, water bottle, and sunscreen from home. The new bag lunch option is not available for Panther Cubs and Panther Cub Tots. Every Friday for all campers is Water Fun Day! Campers bring swimsuits and towels and get to spend the morning running through sprinklers and having all kinds of fun with water. See the Family Handbook for detailed packing list.