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GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! MORE TO OFFER THAN ANY OTHER DAY CAMP IN THE REGION! THE BANGOR REGION YMCA CAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER ADVENTURE DAY CAMP For youth entering 5 th through 10 th grade, this camp provides campers an opportunity to explore Maine, visit The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, and gain self-confidence. PAGE 4 SPECIALTY CAMPS For 4 th through 6 th graders who want an opportunity to learn a skill in a more specialized way. Choose from Arts & Crafts Camp and Camp Webber’s Wilderness. PAGE 5 DAY CAMP For campers entering Kindergarten through 6 th grade, our program offers a wide range of activities for kids. PAGE 3 207-941-2808 BangorYMCA.org Financial Assistance is Available! Funds are limited. Apply Early!

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GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! MORE TO OFFER THAN ANY OTHER DAY CAMP IN THE REGION!

THE BANGOR REGION YMCACAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP For youth entering 5th through 10th grade, this camp provides campers an opportunity to explore Maine, visit The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, and gain self-confidence. PAGE 4

SPECIALTY CAMPS For 4th through 6th graders who want an opportunity to learn a skill in a more specialized way. Choose from Arts & Crafts Camp and Camp Webber’s Wilderness. PAGE 5

DAY CAMP For campers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade, our program offers a wide range of activities for kids. PAGE 3

207-941-2808 • BangorYMCA.org

Financial Assistance is Available!Funds are limited.Apply Early!

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Give your child the chance to have the Best Summer Ever at our camp this year. Kids and teens will have adventure, learn a variety of skills, make lasting friendships, and experience lessons that will stay with them forever. Boys and girls will have fun all summer long in our Day Camp and Specialty Camp programs while the teens have the option to be in our Adventure Day Camp program.

All of our programs are supervised by our highly trained and kind staff. All staff are CPR and First Aid trained and certified, and many of the counselors also work with the children in our licensed before and after school Y-Works program.

ABOUT CAMP WEBBERSince 1952, Camp G. Peirce Webber has been providing youth with outstanding programs that have built friendships and created memories that last a lifetime. Camp Webber sits on 55 beautiful acres in Hampden on the Souadabscook Stream with sport fields, a playground, ropes course, an in-ground pool, hiking trails, and our 300 foot zip line.

CAMPERS MAY ENJOY:4 ARCHERY 4 SWIM LESSONS 4 SPORTS 4 ARTS & CRAFTS 4 NATURE EXPLORATION 4 DRAMA & MUSIC 4 ROPES COURSE 4 HIKING TRAILS 4 300 FOOT ZIP LINE 4 STEM ACTIVITIES

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CAMPER DROP OFF & PICK UPYOU CHOOSE the location that is most convenient for you!

DROP OFF TIME AT Bangor Region YMCA (17 Second St.)

6:30 – 7:00am (Bus leaves at 7:15am)

Camp G. Peirce Webber 7:15 – 8:00am

PICK UP TIME AT Bangor Region YMCA (17 Second St.)

Pick up by 5:30pm(Bus leaves camp at 5:00pm)

Camp G. Peirce Webber Pick up by 5:30pm

Our camp programs run from 8:00am - 4:45pm. If campers will be late or need to be picked up prior to 4:45pm, please call the camp office to make arrangements.

OPEN HOUSE BBQWe’d love to have you join us at our Open House Barbecue to explore Camp G. Peirce Webber and meet Jayci and Olivia!

Saturday, June 13th, 202011:00am – 1:00pm Camp G. Peirce Webber

250 Emerson Mill Road, Hampden

To give us an idea of how many families will be attending, please RSVP to:

Bangor Region YMCA 17 Second Street, Bangor, ME 04401

207-941-2808

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DAY CAMPJUNE 22 – AUGUST 21, 2020Our traditional day camp program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade looking to fill their weeks with different fun activities in a safe environment. Kids will engage in activities such as Sports, Swimming, Archery, Zip Lining, and will have fun with theme activities on Fridays.

EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE!WEEK FRIDAY THEMES

1 June 22 – 26 HARRY POTTER

2 June 29 – July 3 SURVIVOR

3 July 6 – 10 CREATURES & CRITTERS

4 July 13 – 17 HAWAIIAN LUAU

5 July 20 – 24 CAMP SPIRIT

6 July 27 – 31 OLYMPICS

7 August 3 – 7 SUPERHEROES

8 August 10 – 14 SPLISH SPLASH

9 August 17 – 21 COLOR WARS Activities subject to change

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“Thank you for providing such a great program. My daughter LOVES it and cannot wait to go back!”

– CPW Day Camp Parent

“My granddaughter loves being at camp, looks forward to it every day, and is already asking to go back next year.”

– CPW Day Camp Grand Parent

“This was my son’s first year and he loved it! This is huge because he doesn’t always do well with new experiences and people he doesn’t know. Thank you!”

– CPW Day Camp Parent

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2020 ADVENTURE DAY CAMP

DATES WEEK 1

JUNE 22 – 26

WEEK 2 JUNE 29 – JULY 3

WEEK 3 JULY 6 – 10

WEEK 4 JULY 13 – 17

WEEK 5 JULY 20 – 24

WEEK 6 JULY 27 – 31

WEEK 7 AUGUST 3 – 7

WEEK 8 AUGUST 10 – 14

WEEK 9 AUGUST 17 – 21

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP • JUNE 22 – AUGUST 21, 2020

Adventure Day Camp is for youth entering 5th through 10th Grade who love camp, spending time with their friends, and are looking for some more adventure! This Camp is designed to give campers a new and exciting experience outside of Camp G. Peirce Webber, giving them the opportunity to meet new friends and build relationships while exploring what our beautiful state of Maine has to offer. Campers will start their day at Camp G. Peirce Webber with their group and will often attend opening ceremonies before leaving at 9am for the day’s adventure. Time will be spent exploring the outdoors, hiking, swimming, visiting The Bangor Region YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, as well as having one day each week be an educational or volunteer day.

EVERY WEEK IS AN ADVENTURE!

MondaysCAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER DAY Getting-to-know-you games, Team Building, Sports, Lunch, Swim, and Ropes Course activities!

TuesdaysEDUCATIONAL/ VOLUNTEER DAY See Fort Knox & Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Help Clean up the Carriage Trails at Acadia National Park, or Explore the University of Maine!

WednesdaysVISIT THE BANGOR REGION YMCA WILDERNESS CENTER AT CAMP JORDAN Ropes Course Activities, Lunch & playing in the Grove, Swimming in Branch Lake, Choice Activity.

ThursdaysOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Learning how to use a Stand Up Paddle Board, Acadia Fun Park, or Rock Climbing in Clifton, ME.

FridaysHIKING & SWIMMING Explore Donnell Pond & Schoodic Mountain, Hike Gulf Hagas & Swim in the waterfall, or have fun traveling to see Peaks-Kinney State Park & hiking the trails.

Activities subject to change

“We had a great experience and are looking forward to coming back next summer!” – Adventure Day Camp Parent

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2020 SPECIALTY CAMP

DATES ARTS & CRAFTS

CAMP JUNE 22 – 26

Come spend a fun-filled creative week at Camp G.

Peirce Webber! This week will focus on exploring all that

the Arts has to offer! Music, theater, sculpture, painting

and so much more!

CAMP WEBBER’S WILDERNESS

JUNE 29 – JULY 3 Come join us for an exciting

week to explore our own back yard! Be ready to explore and enjoy all 55 acres of Camp G.

Peirce Webber!

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Our Specialty Camps are for youth entering 4th through 6th Grade who want an opportunity to focus on learning specific skills. Campers should come ready for normal Day Camp group activities in the morning and be ready to dive into their Specialty Camp in the afternoon, getting more time to focus on the activities they love!

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

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We appreciate COLE LAND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM for their support of our Y! Stop by their Museum in Bangor; children 18 years old and under are always free!

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CANCELLATION POLICY Our desire is to enable every child who wants to come to camp the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, we fill our allotted camper spots early and have to implement a waiting list. Due to this popularity of our camp, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy. If you have to cancel your scheduled time at camp, in addition to our non-refundable deposit, you will be charged a cancellation fee based upon the following schedule:

1. Prior to 7 weeks before your scheduled camp week, your non-refundable deposit only is applied.

2. Six weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 25% of your balance.

3. Four and Five weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 50% of your balance.

4. Two or Three weeks prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged 75% of your balance.

5. One week prior to your scheduled camp week, you will be charged in full.

INCOME-BASED CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Bangor Region YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization, whose mission is to be a community leader in supporting children, adults and families in their lifelong quest for physical, emotional and social wellness. The Bangor Region YMCA and its Board of Directors feels strongly that the YMCA is for everyone. No one will be turned away because of an inability to pay, subject to the availability of funds. The Bangor Region YMCA believes that a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed if the financial assistance recipient contributes to the cost of their YMCA involvement; therefore, applicants should be asked to pay an affordable portion of the camp fees.

HOW TO APPLYEach person requesting financial assistance, must complete a Financial Assistance Application and present a most recent tax return or statement of non-filing*. To process the application, membership staff will:

• Visually verify the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from the person’s tax return • Verify the member’s signature on the Financial Assistance Application• Complete the bottom of the Financial Assistance Application• Have a second Bangor Region YMCA staff verify that both of you have visually verified the applicant’s AGI and sign the bottom of the form• Return the tax information back to the person

The Financial Assistance Application will be attached to the Camper’s registration form. At no time should the Bangor Region YMCA retain or copy the applicant’s tax return for any Financial Assistance Application.

Below are the income guidelines for determining amount of financial assistance.

Number of Children 1 2 3+ 2020 Federal Poverty Level $17,240 $21,720 $26,200

Gross Family Income Percentage of Assistance Awarded by YMCA

Under $13,999 50% 55% 60%

$14,000 - $24,999 40% 45% 50%

$25,000 - $39,999 30% 35% 40%

$40,000 - $54,999 20% 25% 30%

$55,000 - $74,999 10% 15% 20%

$75,000 and over 0% 0% 0%*Statement of non-filing can be obtained for free by calling 1-800-829-1040.

LIMITED FUNDS AVAILABLE. APPLY EARLY. DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2020

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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! SPOTS FILL UP FAST! Visit BangorYMCA.orgOn-Site registration is available at the Bangor Region YMCA, 17 Second Street in Bangor.DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED: To reserve your child’s spot in our Day Camp, Specialty Camps, and Adventure Day Camp, a $25 non-refundable deposit per week/session each camper is registered for must be paid at time of registration OR no later than Friday, June 5th. Payment plans are also available.

CALCULATE YOUR BALANCEProgram Your Rate

Day Camp Subtotal $

Adventure Day Camp Subtotal + $

Specialty Camp Subtotal + $

TOTAL FEES

$25 deposit per week/session x ________ weeks/sessions to pay today

- $

REMAINING BALANCE

o DAY CAMP: CAMPERS K - 6TH GRADEBangor Region YMCA Member

OPTIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Session Dates Friday Themes Non-Member One Way Round Trip Your Rate

1 June 22 - 26 Harry Potter $199 $219 $30 $45 $

2 June 29 - July 3 Survivor $199 $219 $30 $45 $

3 July 6 - 10 Creatures & Critters $199 $219 $30 $45 $

4 July 13 - 17 Hawaiian Luau $199 $219 $30 $45 $

5 July 20 - 24 Camp Spirit $199 $219 $30 $45 $

6 July 27 - 31 Olympics $199 $219 $30 $45 $

7 August 3 - 7 Superheroes $199 $219 $30 $45 $

8 August 10 - 14 Splish Splash $199 $219 $30 $45 $

9 August 17 - 21 Color Wars $199 $219 $30 $45 $

Day Camp Total

o ADVENTURE DAY CAMP: CAMPERS 5TH - 10TH GRADEBangor Region YMCA Member

OPTIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Session Dates Non-Member One Way Round Trip Your Rate

1 June 22 - 26 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

2 June 29 - July 3 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

3 July 6 - 10 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

4 July 13 - 17 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

5 July 20 - 24 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

6 July 27 - 31 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

7 August 3 - 7 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

8 August 10 - 14 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

9 August 17 - 21 $219 $239 $30 $45 $

Adventure Day Camp Total

o SPECIALTY CAMPS: CAMPERS 4TH - 6TH GRADEBangor Region YMCA Member

OPTIONAL TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

Camp Dates Non-Member One Way Round Trip Your Rate

Arts & Crafts June 22 - 26 $215 $235 $30 $45 $

Camp Webber’s Wilderness

June 29 - July 3 $215 $235 $30 $45 $

Specialty Camp Total

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CAMP G. PEIRCE WEBBER CONTACT INFO

Jayci Fournier, Camp G. Peirce Webber Director207-941-2808 ext. 306

[email protected]

Olivia Smith, Camp G. Peirce Webber Assistant Director207-941-2808 ext. 327

[email protected]

During Summer Camp Hours,

please call us at Camp G. Peirce Webber: 207-570-6661

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