Camp Connor offers co-ed day camp, owned and operated by the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA for youngsters 6-13 years of age, with a Teen Leadership Camp for 14-16 year olds. Located on secluded Lower Range Pond, combined with a large playing field, wooded areas, adventure island, and an expanded Main Lodge, Camp Connor offers a natural environment for children, with facilities that include:

• Expanded Maine Lodge
• Adventure and Team Building Area
• Camp Playground
• New Bathrooms and Changing Rooms

Camp Connor is directed by Camp Director Chris Shea and assisted by Louise Tirabassi. The staff at Camp Connor is looking forward to maintaining the many traditions of Camp Connor while building on a successful 2007 season with new program ideas from camp trainings and parent/camper suggestions.

This coming season will introduce several new staff members. These trained counselors possess a genuine interest and experience in working with young people. The Associate Counselors are high school students in a working/learning situation.

Everyone is welcome to come visit the facilities and meet the staff. Tours will be given at the open house scheduled for Saturday June 21st from 10:00-1:00 p.m.

Important information:

Camp telephone: 998-2558

YMCA telephone: 795-4095

YMCA fax: 795-4058

YMCA Email: cshea@alymca.com

Camp Dates:  June 23rd - August 22nd
(runs for 9 weeks, no camp on Friday, July 4th)

Some of the Activities:
Archery, Arts and Crafts, Youth Sports, Cooperative Games, Overnights, Camp Craft, Special Days (Carnival, Olympics, etc..), Swimming Lessons, Team Building, Boats and Canoes, Field Trips and Nature Walks.

Detailed information concerning daily schedule, safety concerns, medication administration, etc. can be obtained through our Camp Connor Parent Handbook. Please pick up one booklet for each child you register and complete the necessary forms in the back of each booklet. All campers need to provide their own lunch and morning and afternoon snacks. Cold drinks are available for sale.

Camp Store

For your convenience we will run a camp store. This year we will offer a few select lunch items (for those who forget theirs on the kitchen table), cold drinks, and various snacks.

You may leave money with the Camp Director with instructions as to what your child can and cannot buy. Each time the child purchases an item the cost of that item will be deducted from his/her account. Each transaction will be documented. Please keep camp store money separate from weekly payment.

Overnights and Field Trips:
 Your child will have the opportunity to experience a special night of camping, stories around the camp fire, field games with/against counselors, and memories for a lifetime. Special trips, such as canoe excursions down the Saco River, will be scheduled throughout the summer. Your child(ren) can be a part of these adventures! A minimal additional cost may be required.

Medication:
All medication must be turned in to the Camp Director. Please include instructions, and written permission to administer the medication.

Financial Assistance:
Financial Assistance is available depending on funding availability. Applications are provided at the YMCA.

Health and Safety:
An emergency information and health form must be completed prior to a child attending Camp Connor. Forms are available at the YMCA front desk. If your child is injured at camp, we have first-aid certified staff and you will be notified immediately. If your child is ill, please be prepared to pick him/her up at camp. The YMCA has liability insurance covering the Camp Program, not not individual camper health insurance. Parents are responsible for providing accident and health insurance on their child(ren). Please pick up the parent handbook upon registering your child(ren).

Transportation:
Three buses will be provided for those children needing rides to camp. Parents must indicate pick up and drop off points on your application.

Bus Policy:

Pick-Up: Children at each bus stop will not be allowed on the bus without proper pre-registration and payment.

Return: Parent/Guardian is responsible for child(ren) once they exit the bus.

 

Pre and Post Camp Care - FREE

Pre and Post Camp Care is available at the YMCA for campers who need to have extended camp hours. Parents are encouraged to plan a consistent drop-off and pick-up schedule. Pre-Camp Hours: 7:00 am to 8:15 am. Post Camp Hours: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Campers must be picked up no later than 5:30 pm Prompt!!