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Summer Playground Program (this is an outdoor program)

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Campers enjoying kayaks at the Springvale Rec Area
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Participate in Camp at Springvale Playground. Camp is designed for children 6-14 years of age. Children must be potty trained. The program will start on Monday June 17 and run through Friday August 2. No Camp on Thursday, July 4 in honor of the 4th of July Holiday. Our camps build character and allows kids to express themselves as individuals.  Our camps promote social skills, confidence and resilience.    Our staff is working hard to plan an exciting summer, including theme weeks, music, movies, dancing, individual arts/crafts, theatre, story time, cheerleading, culinary, environment, magic, canoeing, kayaking and a variety of interesting educational activities.  Staff to Camper ratio is 1 to 8. Staff range in age 15 - 23 yrs old. Our Staff is not trained for working with children with highly social, emotional, and behavioral needs including children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Fees include field trips this year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 16, 2024. There is a $25 non-refundable fee due when submitting application. 

If camp is cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on our website at the top of the home page - www.sanfordrec.com. 

The Sanford School Nutrition Program is offering lunches at the playground.  Children will be asked each morning if they would like a free lunch.  No lunches provided on Wed. June 19th (Juneteenth) as the Nutrition Program have the day off.

Summer Camp Starts on Monday, June 17th. 

General Information
  • Each Camper will receive a camp T-Shirt. This should be worn on Springvale Rec Days and Field Trips.
  • Campers must be potty trained.
  • Send camper with a large refillable water bottle, morning and afternoon snacks. Lunch is available to those who would like it. It will be provided by the Sanford School Nutrition Program.
  • Lunch is from 11:45-12pm. If your camper doesn't like what is on the menu please pack a lunch. (Check with staff regarding lunches on field trip days)
  • Camp will take place at Springvale Rec Area on Wednesdays. Pickup and drop-off will be at Springvale Recreation 298 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083. (Follow the dirt road down to the Picnic Pavilion's and swim area)
  • If rain/thunderstorms are in the forecast we may cancel camp for the day. There will be no refunds for cancelled days, but we will do our best not to cancel. Typically thunder or lightning is the only time camp is cancelled.
  • Please be sure to read Sanford Parks and Recreation Policies.

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