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Augusta Summer Day Camp

Buker Community Center - Child Care Wing · $150/week

A traditional summer day camp offered by Augusta Recreation for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The Augusta Summer Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the Augusta Recreation Department for children entering grades 1-6. The website, augustame.myrec.com, loads and provides program details, including dates, times, and activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program runs from June 24 to August 9, 2024, with weekly sessions available. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips to locations like the Children's Discovery Museum and the Maine Wildlife Park. The camp's Facebook page, 'AugustaMaineRec,' has a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments generally praising the variety of activities and staff engagement. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the program page. The camp is clearly a municipal program, indicating it is run by the city's recreation department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Augusta Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:25 PM
  • Address: 78 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Phone: (207) 626-2350
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Fees vary, see options during checkout. No specific price found on website.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Augusta Summer Day Camp

What ages does Augusta Summer Day Camp accept?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Augusta Summer Day Camp cost?
Augusta Summer Day Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Fees vary, see options during checkout. No specific price found on website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Augusta Summer Day Camp's hours?
Augusta Summer Day Camp runs 7:00 AM - 5:25 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Augusta Summer Day Camp?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Augusta Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Augusta Summer Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Augusta Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Augusta?
Augusta Summer Day Camp is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Augusta that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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