Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident
Lewiston Summer Camp offers an extended week resident day camp program for children aged 6-12, focusing on traditional camp activities at the Lewiston Armory.
▌ Editor's read The Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident program is operated by the Lewiston Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The website, lewistonme.myrec.com, loads successfully and provides details for the camp, which runs from June 24 to August 9, 2024, for children aged 6-12. The camp is held at the Lewiston Armory and offers activities such as arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The cost is $225 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is there specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the program page. Google reviews for 'Lewiston Recreation Department' show a 4.5-star rating from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about various programs, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not readily available. The program is clearly a day camp, with an 'extended week resident' likely referring to the duration of the program rather than an overnight stay.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 5–14
- Hours: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Address: 65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Phone: (207) 513-3005
- Cost notes: Extended week resident rate. $100 non-refundable deposit required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident
- What ages does Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident accept?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident cost?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident publishes $225/week for the standard session. Extended week resident rate. $100 non-refundable deposit required. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident's hours?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident provide lunch?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lewiston?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Extended Week Resident is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Lewiston 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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