Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident
Lewiston Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and field trips within the Lewiston Arm...
▌ Editor's read The Lewiston Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the Lewiston Recreation Department. The camp runs from June 24th to August 16th, 2024, with weekly sessions available. Activities include recreation, crafts, and field trips, with a focus on providing a safe and fun environment. The camp is held at the Lewiston Armory. The cost for non-residents is $185 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks are provided on the program page. Google reviews for 'Lewiston Recreation Department' average 4.5 stars from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about various programs, though none specifically detail the summer camp. The website does not list social media handles directly on the program page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-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) 513-3000
- Cost notes: Full summer non-resident rate ($1295 total) for 7 weeks. $100 non-refundable deposit required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident
- What ages does Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident accept?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-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 - Full Summer Non-Resident cost?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident publishes $185/week for the standard session. Full summer non-resident rate ($1295 total) for 7 weeks. $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 - Full Summer Non-Resident's hours?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident provide lunch?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lewiston?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Full Summer Non-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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