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K - 5th Summer Rec Camp

Summer 2024
THE 2024 Summer Rec Camp is FULL.  Please join the waitlist if you are interested in any spots, should they become available due to a cancellation.

The 2024 Summer Rec Camp is for campers entering K to 5th grade. 
Looking for options for your middle schooler?  Check out H-Nation and Youth Summer Day Trips on our site.


Click here for details on the 2024 Summer Camp Enrollment Process

2024 Summer Themes & Trips
2024 Parent Handbook



SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS:
Littles:  Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Middles:  1st & 2nd Grade
Bigs:  Grades 3 - 5th
TIME: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
(daily camp activities scheduled 8:30 am-3:30 pm)
LOCATIONHermon Middle School
OPEN MON-FRI JUN 24 - AUG 16

Purchasing Options:
Summer Camp programming can be purchased weekly or daily
Weekly: $165 weekly/resident, $175 weekly/non-resident
Daily:  $45 daily/resident, $50 daily/non-resident

Contact Information
Julie Nadeau, Summer Programmer
Email: nadeauj@hermonmaine.gov
Phone: 207-478-0297

Lindsey Ouellette, Recreation Director
Email: ouellettel@hermonmaine.gov
Phone: 207-848-8014

What your child needs each day:
Refillable water bottle
A ready-to-eat lunch and snacks
Sneakers or rubber soled, closed toed shoes
Sunblock - Please apply before drop off, we'll reapply throughout the day
Swimwear & towel required to participate in any water activities
An extra change of clothes in a ziplock bag - accidents happen no matter how old!

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD'S BELONGINGS!

Summer Camp Weeks & Themes (Subject to change at any time)
  • Week 1 / June 24-28 / Welcome Week: Get to know the camp staff, make new friends, learn new games, ice-breakers, and enjoy an ice cream party!
  • Week 2 / July 1-5 / Rockin' in the USA: Celebrate everything you adore about the USA by going all out in your red, white, and blue attire! We will bring in bounce houses and a snow cone machine! (Closed 7/4 & 7/5)
  • Week 3 / July 8-12 / Mad Science: This week the campers will get to participate in hands-on science experiments and see cool demonstrations from the camp staff. We’ll also take a trip to the Bangor Mall Cinemas.
  • Week 4 / July 15-19 / Blast from the Past: This week we will be comparing old to new and how far things have come over the years. Campers will visit Leonard’s Mills for a field trip this week!
  • Week 5 / July 22-26 / Christmas in July: Who doesn't Love Christmas?! We will be making handmade gifts for each other, dancing, and singing to all of our favorite Christmas songs. Our field trip this week will be to Pancoe Pool (K-2) and Jenkins Beach (3-5).
  • Week 6 / July 29-August 2 / Under the Sea: This week we will be doing jellyfish crafts, playing sharks and minnows, and exploring all that is under the sea. Can't wait to see what creatures the campers would pick to be if they lived under the sea. Our field trip this week will be to Swan Lake State Park.
  • Week 7 / August 5-9 / Around the World: Learn about different languages, foods, and see a day in the life of a child their age from different places around the world. Our field trip this week will be to Peaks Kenny State Park.
  • Week 8 / August 12-16 / Hawks Spirit: Plenty of fun games will be offered including obstacle courses, team challenges, spirit awards, and much more! Campers will also enjoy a fun glow-in-the-dark party!

Program Deposits & Fees
  • A $25 non-refundable deposit is due at registration for each week you have selected. This deposit will come off the weekly fee.
  • Example: Fee per week $165 - Deposit $25 = Remaining Balance Each week $140
  • Payments are due on the Friday before each registered week. If your payment is not received on the due date, your account will be charged an additional $10 late fee.

Cancellations
  • All cancellations must be made 1 week prior to the start date of the week being cancelled and must be done by emailing OUELLETTEL@HERMONAMAINE.GOV. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted.
  • Any refunds or credits will be minus the $25 Non-Refundable Deposit.
  • Refunds will only be given to families that adhere to our cancellation policy and have an account without any past due balances. All refunds will be minus the non-refundable deposit.