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Summer Camp's in Maine


Information and listings compiled by Maine Youth Camping Foundation
 

2010 Maine Summer Camp Directory 

Maine Youth Camps and Financial Assistance 

Maine Youth Camps - Serving Campers with Special Needs

The Autism Society of Maine's very own CAMP SUMMIT for children ages 5 -15 on the Autism Spectrum is included in above listings.  This free summer camp runs from july7 26 thru August 5 (session one) and August 9 thru August 19 (session two).  Each child will have a one on one from the University of Maine Farmington Psychology Department.   The kids will be enjoyiung outdoor activities, crafts, group interactions, and field trips to local parks.  Please call ASM for more information 1-800-273 5200.
www.asmonline.org/programs_summercamp.asp

Camp Roosevelt (not in camp directory): 
Summer Recreation and Junior Engineering program for students with HFA / AS or PDD / NOS
Housing while child attends camp is available at The Ronald McDonald House, Bangor 
Camp Roosevelt, Little Fitts Pond, Eddington, ME
FMI:  Eva Szillery 207-356-0207
evaszillery-mmsets@me.acadia.net
www.mmsets.org

Camp STRIVE:  June 21st-August 27th  (South Portland)
As part of an integrated vacation day camp and summer program, CAMP STRIVE provides teens and young adults (ages 15-24) with developmental disabilities with a summer of making friends, playing games and learning valuable skills in a safe, inclusive environment. Each week, campers participate in classes and activities.  FMI call Cameron Taylor 207-774-6278. ctaylor@pslservices.org
pslstrive.org/camp

Camp TWEENS June 21st-August 27th  (STRIVE - South Portland)
As part of an integrated vacation day camp and summer program, Camp Tweens provides 11-14 year olds with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make friends, play games and learn valuable skills in a safe, inclusive environment. More details on website: pslstrive.org/node/137  
FMI call Allison McCorry at 207-774-6278 info@pslstrive.org