Our goal at the Casco Bay YMCA is to provide a caring, safe and fun atmosphere that allows campers to experience a variety of activities, to try new things, and to challenge themselves. Teamwork and the Y's Character Development Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility play an important role in all of our programs and are incorporated into all aspects of camp.

• Nearly 80 years of experience in providing summer camps in the Cumberland County community
• Inclusive, high quality programs with positive educational and social experiences for all children
• Strong, consistent leadership with low staff turn over, building ongoing counselor-camper relationships
• Before and after camp care, with no extra fee, and much more!

The Cumberland County YMCA prides itself on the quality and commitment of our staff. These individuals are caring, fun, energetic and responsible people who participate in a comprehensive training program. We perform criminal background checks on all of our staff over the age of 18. Most staff are certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff members largely consist of college or high school students, teachers and parents.

One Week of day camp~ YMCA Members: $165 / Non-members: $185
Registrations received by May 1st: YMCA Members: $155 / Non-members: $175
The YMCA strives to serve the entire community, regardless of the ability to pay. We do this by providing need-based scholarships, made possible through the generous support of individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the area. The Y also accepts Summer Champs, Aspire, Child Care Connections and other vouchers.

If you are interested in a membership for your child or your family, please inquire with our membership department, 865-9600

We build strong communities, families and individuals through programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Camp Osprey Details

The Casco Bay YMCA's Camp Osprey, a Maine State licensed day camp, offers a diverse, age appropriate experience in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Campers enjoy the Y's two swimming pools, open-air gymnasium and play ground, as well as its 25 acres of woods and trails. Each day will have a character block session in which we will work on the 4 core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Each week of camp will also have its own theme, keeping campers engaged and having fun. All campers will enjoy diverse field trips. And for teens, the Y offers a teen leadership program.

Camp Osprey is designed to accommodate the most suitable activities for ourcampers' developmental stages. We have separated our camp into two agegroups; the Herons (5-8) and the Egrets (9-12). All campers will share thesame program, meeting and lunch space. Herons and Egrets will participate ingroup specific games/activities in addition to camp-wide events throughoutthe day. We have organized our camp with safety and developmentalappropriateness as our highest concerns.

While camp hours are 9 am to 4 pm, we understand that many parents need additional care for their children. Extended care runs from 7:30 to 9 am and 4 to 5:30 pm, at no cost.

The Leaders in Training program is a great volunteer opportunity for 13 - 16 years olds. Leaders will participate in a structured mentorring program that will include building the skills necessary to become great leaders. LITs will work hands on with our senior counselors to learn how to effectively work with campers in a positive way and become role models. Space is limited so please plan accordingly.

The YMCA believes that all children, regardless of need, should be integrated into our programs, and will do everything in our power to make this possible. However, there may be particular needs which our staff is not trained to handle, or that our staff to camper ratio is not adequate to serve. In such an instance, the family or supporting agency will be asked to assist the YMCA in finding and providing an aide for the child, or, we may need to refer the child to a program better suited to meet his or her needs. Children with special needs are welcomed to attend camp if they are within the developmental ages that we serve, and are comfortable participating in their group's activities. Youth that require a one-on-one aide in school must be provided one at camp via family effort. Please call if you need any assistance or have specific questions.

2008 Camp Schedule

Welcome to Camp Osprey! Our first week of Camp will be extra special as we investigate the trails, streams and shoreline that await just a short hike away. Discovery awaits us as we learn about the natural surroundings right in our own backyards! Pack your bags Campers - we have quite a hike ahead at Gray Animal Farm!

Get into the "spirit" as we find fun, silly ways to express ourselves this week. Crazy hats, Mismatch day, Jersey Day and more as we compete as groups to see who has the most spirit. We'll kick off the beach season with a trip to Reid State Park.

This week we let our little inventors and scientists learn about the world around them through fun experiments designed to test their problem solving abilities and challenge their creativity. What happens when things freeze? What will float? What helps an airplane fly? All these and more will be answered though hands on investigation. Well explore the effects of gravity and centrifugal force at Funtown this week.

Taste every treat you can possibly imagine - or concoct! Our little campers become wacky chefs as they get a chance to create their own masterpieces as we dedicate this week to all things edible. 'Too many cooks in the kitchen' takes on a whole new meaning this week as we turn food into art and use our creativity to re-invent the culinary arts . Messy? Delicious? Fun? Absolutely! Campers will enjoy our field trip to Range Pond.

Get in line for the best camp in town! Games, moon-bounce rides, clowning around, and fun! There are lots of silly times under the "Y" big top. This week we join forces with the Portland and Pineland Y's for a trip to Otter Pond in Standish to put on our biggest carnival yet!

The Olympics come to Camp Osprey as we create our teams and represent our chosen countries in a fun-filled week of competition. Our competitors will participate in a parade of nations, lighting the ceremonial "torch" and culminate the week with a medal ceremony. We'll check out other elite athletes as we go to a Sea Dogs game this week.

Imagine a day of fun-filled water adventures everyday - Small and Large! Grab your towel, shades and sunscreen and we will get wet and wild. You won't want to miss out on this fun week! Plus, we'll venture out on our wettest and wildest field trip to Aquaboggan/Splashtown.

This week we look for all our aspiring actors and actresses, directors, screenplay writers and crew as we create our very own Camp movie. The budget is tight, the studio is getting restless and our deadline is fast approaching. Will the movie be released in time for the Oscar season? Only you can make it happen! We'll check out other young performers this week at Circus Smirkus, a traveling troupe of young people who offer a 'Cirque de Soleil' type spectacle.

Calling all creative campers! This week is full of all activities that tap into our camper's inner artists. Clay, paint, paper, all the things you don't get to make a mess with at home will be our specialty! Our field trip to Range Pond will be the highlight of the Herons' and Egrets' week.

In this final week we bring back all the camper's favorites for a week dedicated to finishing the summer in style before the school busses start making their pickups. A summer's worth of fun packed into 5 days; don't miss this exciting conclusion to summer at the Y. We'll end our camp season with a fun-filled trip to Willard Beach