FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NEWS, REMINDERS & EVENTS!
- International Staff: We are happy to announce that Camp K will be hosting up to 19 international staff this summer from all over the world! Countries represented this summer are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Staff will be arriving in early June and will be employed through the Y throughout the summer. The Y is excited to expand our diversity and educate our campers and domestic staff about new cultures and traditions, all while celebrating our differences.
- Domestic Staff: Our leaders coming from the United States make up the other half of our Camp K team! You can find staff from right here in Boothbay and extending from across the country! States represented include California, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Utah! Many of our staff team are returning for another summer of fun and will be bringing new program ideas to life!
- Explorer Camp: This program is designed for campers who are 5 and 6 years old. Throughout the day, campers will go to different program areas to enjoy a plethora of activities and discover all that Camp K has to offer, all while staying on-site.
- Specialty & Sports Camp: This summer, our specialty camp list has grown substantially. Click HERE to take a peek at all of our new and returning favorite specialty camps. Specialty camps are designed for ages 7-9 and 10-12!
- Adventure Camp: This summer, our adventure camp list has grown substantially. Click HERE to take a peek at all of our new and returning favorite specialty camps. Adventure camps are designed for ages 10-12!
- Teen Camp: This summer, we are pleased to announce the return of teen programs at Camp K! We will be offering 3 weeks of Teen Adventure programs as well as a 2-week long Counselor In Training (CIT) program to help our teens grow into camp leaders!
- CampDoc Online: CampDoc is a secure online network that will allow families to complete all health forms, waivers, and other medical information that licensing requires. If a camper's CampDoc profile is incomplete upon check-in of their session, they will not be permitted on-site until their profile is complete. In order to keep our campers safe, we insist that all medical forms, emergency contact forms, and pick-up authorizations are completed upon check-in.
- Check our our Events Page HERE to view dates/times & details on events happening at Camp Knickerbocker this calendar year!
CAMP REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration: Friday, 11/27/2026 at 7am
- Early Bird Registration is for families enrolling in ALL 9 weeks of programming at Camp K! The benefit? Once you complete registration for all 9 weeks, you'll receive a 10% discount (which is almost a whole week of camp for free!).
General Registration: Monday, 12/7/2026
- General registration is for any family looking to enroll their campers in 1-8 weeks worth of programming. This new winter date replaces our typically scheduled February/March date to better allow families to plan their summers earlier.
Visit the registration tab on this site to complete your registration online. Registration for all camps will close one week prior to the beginning of each camp week.
Contact Information:
Erin Gray: egray@brymca.org ; 207.633.2855
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Visit our Financial Assistance Page
HOW DO I REGISTER?
PACKING LIST
Water bottle • Sunscreen/Bug spray • Closed-toe shoes • Bathing Suit/Towel/Water Shoes • Backpack • Extra Clothes
LEAVE AT HOME
Plushies/Toys • Trading Cards • Make-up • Sandals
SICK POLICY
Symptoms that will send your camper home/should stay home include fever (100.4 F+), diarrhea, vomiting, unexplained rash & discharge of eyes/ears. If your child is sick at camp, pick up is required within 1 hour. Campers cannot return until symptom-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication.
PICK-UP/DROP OFF
DIRECET PICK-UP/DROP OFF: Camp Knickerbocker, 157 Barter’s Island Rd. Boothbay, ME 04538
TRANSPORTATION FROM OFF PENINSULA: TBD
BEFORE/AFTER CARE
7:30am- 9am
3:30pm - 5pm
Extended care until 5:30pm will be offered for $10/week per child, if families sign up.
Any pick-ups after scheduled end of day: A late fee will be applied and must be paid before arriving to camp the following day.
SUMMER MEALS
Lunch is available to families who qualify for free or reduced lunch through public school. Applications will be made available to families on the first day of arrival for camp. This program is supported by private donors to make sure our campers are fed!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Camps run 9am-3:30pm, Monday - Friday unless otherwise indicated via email or marketed in guide.
Certain weeks we are only open 4 day a week: (Weeks 3, 6 & 9)
CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES IN PROGRAMS
IF THE Y HAS TO CANCEL:
Camps are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached. Cancellation decisions by YMCA staff will be made 10 days prior to the camp session. Families will not be penalized; campers can either be refunded 100% OR can switch into another program that they are eligible for if there is room.
IF A FAMILY HAS TO CANCEL:
Before May: A 100% refund will be made for changes & cancellations.
May: A 50% refund will be made for cancellations made within this time frame.
June-August: No refund will be given if canceling during the summer months, and a fee of $100 will be applied for changes in programs, such as switching from one program to another.
Note: If you are on a payment plan that begins later than the outlined automatic plan, you will be charged the fee for the program you are enrolled in if you cancel during June, July and August.
PAYMENTS
Payments are due 12 weeks prior to the start of each session, if you do not need to set up a different payment plan (see below for information on personalized payment plans). Schedule is outlined below:
- Week of 6/21: Payment due 3/29
- Week of 6/28: Payment due 4/5
- Week of 7/6: Payment due 4/12
- Week of 7/12: Payment due 4/19
- Week of 7/19: Payment due 4/26
- Week of 7/26: Payment due 5/3
- Week of 8/2: Payment due 5/10
- Week of 8/9: Payment due 5/17
- Week of 8/16: Payment due 5/24
Payment plan options are available. If smaller dollar amounts over a longer span of time are needed, please contact Erin Gray at egray@brymca.org If registering after a payment due date, you can pay in full or we can set up a payment plan with you. All payment plans MUST be paid in full prior to the first day of camp.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP
Campers who are members of the BRYMCA & CLC YMCA receive discounted rates on camps. The camper must be on an active Family or Youth Membership through the BRYMCA or CLC YMCA at the time of registration through the camp season in order to receive the Family Member or Member rate. Memberships can be created upon registration. Family Member & Member rates will not be applied to families who are members of Y's outside of Boothbay or CLC.
HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT & REPORT RED FLAG BEHAVIORS?
Click Here to read a one-pager on abuse and bullying prevention. If you have concerns about the behavior of children or staff who work with your child, please reach out to Erin Gray, egray@brymca.org.