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NEWS, REMINDERS & EVENTS!
Camp Knickerbocker is seeing substantial updates to the program, staff, and facilities:
- International Staff: We are happy to announce that Camp K will be hosting up to 20 international staff this summer from all over the world! Staff will be arriving in early June and will be employed through the Y throughout the summer. They come with specialized skills such as martial arts, karate, photography, swim instruction, a love for a variety of sports, a passion for the arts, and more! 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.
- Day Camp: Traditional Day Camp will be broken into three age groups: Explorers (Ages 5/6 years), Navigators (Ages 7/8 years), and Wayfinders (Ages 9/10 years). Traditional camp has limited space in each group, so sign up sooner than later if your camper would enjoy the traditional camp setting traveling in a unit with like-aged campers and staff who will lead activities at each program area.
- Specialty 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. Lots of these camps are designed for all ages!
- 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. Lots of these camps are designed for the younger ages, but most focus on ages 9+.
- CampDoc Online: CampDoc is a secure online network that will allow families to complete all health forms, waivers, and choose activities for the Pathway Program ahead of time, if their camper is signed up for that program. 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. CampDoc is only required for families who are sending their campers to Camp K (this excludes CLC camps and Y Arts Camps).
- Check our our Events Page HERE to view dates/times & details on Camp Clean Up Day and Meet the Staff events!
CAMP REGISTRATION
Online Registration: Friday, March 1 at 7am
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.
Please be sure to register through the correct YMCA, depending on your program choice. Note that IN THE CAMP GUIDE, all Boothbay camps are in PURPLE, while CLC camps are in TEAL.
Boothbay Contact:
egray@brymca.org OR lsenecal@brymca.org
Central Lincoln County Contact:
mperry@clcymca.org OR sinman@clcymca.org
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Visit our Financial Assistance Page
HOW DO I REGISTER?
MAINE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (CCSP)
Maine’s Childcare Subsidy Program helps eligible families pay for child care/camp so they can go to work, go to school, or participate in job training programs. Visit www.maine.gov or call 1-877-680-5866 for more information on how to apply. CLC does not accept subsidy for sports/specialty camps.
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Summer camp scholarships are granted to families who need financial support who are not eligible for CCSP through the state, based on income. Please be sure to apply for scholarships through the Y early, as we grant dollars on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can find a scholarship application on our websites.
CAMPDOC ONLINE
CampDoc is a secure network used to collect campers’ medical and emergency contact information electronically. If you had an account through CampDoc last season, please make sure all of the information is updated for 2023. Only camps offered on-site at Camp Knickerbocker will be required to fill out CampDoc.
Your camp registration will not be considered complete until the required documents are into the network. No exceptions will be made.
CANCELLATION, CHANCE & RETURNS
Camps are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached. Cancellation decisions will be made 10 days prior to the camp session.
Cancellations by families must be occur 10 days prior to the start date. See below for more details.
A $100.00 change fee will be applied for any change to an existing registration made by the family. This fee applies to cancellations, changes in weeks, camps, or campers. The balance is due at the time of the change.
A refund minus a $100.00 change fee will be given provided the cancellation is at least 10 days prior to the camp session start date.
PAYMENTS
Payment plan options are available. Payment plan dates run from camp registration through 10 days prior to the start date of your camper’s session.
All payment plans MUST be paid in full
prior to the first day of camp.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP
Campers who are members of either the BRYMCA or CLC YMCA receive discounted rates on camps. The camper must be on an active Family Membership through either the BRYMCA or the CLC YMCA at the time of registration through the camp season in order to receive the Family Member rate. Memberships can be created upon registration.
PHONE NUMBERS
Boothbay Region YMCA: 207.633.2855
Central Lincoln County YMCA: 207.563.9622
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.