Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident)
A traditional day camp for non-resident 7-9 year olds with various activities at Fairmount School.
▌ Editor's read The Bangor Blast Summer Camp, specifically the 'Monster Camp' program, is a day camp offered by the City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department. The website, bangorme.myrec.com, loads successfully and provides details for the 2024 summer season, indicating it runs from June 17 to August 16. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12, with a weekly cost of $195 for residents. It operates out of Fairmount School. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The camp's Facebook page, 'Bangor Parks and Recreation,' has a 4.6-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and the positive staff interactions. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the program page. The camp is clearly a municipal program, offering a structured summer experience for local youth.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Address: Fairmount School, 53 Fairmount St, Bangor, ME 04401
- Phone: 207-992-4490
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Per week resident/non-resident rate. Full summer programming can be purchased weekly or as a full summer program. (95 non-resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident)
- What ages does Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) publishes $150/week for the standard session. Per week resident/non-resident rate. Full summer programming can be purchased weekly or as a full summer program. (95 non-resident) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) runs 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident)?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) 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 Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) 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 Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Bangor?
- Bangor Blast Summer Camp - Monster Camp (Non-Resident) is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Bangor 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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