Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week Resident
A traditional summer day camp offering a variety of activities for children in Lewiston, Maine.
▌ Editor's read The Lewiston Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, offered by the City of Lewiston Recreation Department. The program runs in weekly sessions from June 24 to August 16, 2024, with a cost of $225 per week for residents. Activities include recreation, arts and crafts, and outdoor play, with field trips and special events planned. The camp operates from the Lewiston Armory and other city facilities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Lewiston Recreation Department' show a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about various city programs. The City of Lewiston's Facebook page is linked, indicating a public presence for the department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week 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: 5–12
- Hours: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Address: 65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
- Phone: (207) 513-3005
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pick-a-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 - Pick-a-Week Resident
- What ages does Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week Resident accept?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week Resident is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week Resident cost?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-Week Resident publishes $225/week for the standard session. Pick-a-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 - Pick-a-Week Resident's hours?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-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 - Pick-a-Week Resident?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-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 - Pick-a-Week Resident provide lunch?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-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 - Pick-a-Week Resident compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lewiston?
- Lewiston Summer Camp - Pick-a-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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