Directors of overnight and day camps have been scrambling to get staff in place in time for the kickoff of summer camp season.
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Volunteers needed for Oxford’s recreation committee
OXFORD — After an Oxford resident approached selectmen earlier this month about the possibility of starting daytime children’s programs through the Recreation Department, the board has asked Director Patty Hesse to restart the town’s recreation committee to study the idea. Heather Langelier had spoken with officials in both Poland and Harrison about their programs and […]
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Federal CDC says kids in summer camps can skip masks outdoors
Camps likely will have mixed groups of vaccinated and unvaccinated kids and should be prepared to have mask and distancing guidelines in place, officials say.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Waterville prepares for students to attend summer ‘camps’
The Waterville Board of Education heard from school principals last week about plans for summer activities to help make up for academic and social-emotional loss students experienced during a year marked by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp quietly continues its mission to engage youth
BRYANT POND — The summer of 2020 has basically been cancelled, especially for kids who, after three months of distance learning and sheltering at home, were due some fun and inspiration. Bryant Pond 4-H Camp had to suspend all summer programs and camp sessions but it did not give up on finding ways to engage […]
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp succeeding in educational mission during pandemic
A smartphone, activity kits and backpacks connect quarantined youth to natural world.
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New circus camps being offered at Celebration Barn Theater
SOUTH PARIS — Celebration Barn launches its new circus camps for kids ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Aug. 8. Children will train with professional artists at Celebration Barn, and each will receive their own circus-at-home kit so the show can go on. Small groups, social distancing and other safety measures will be in place. […]
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Spend the Summer with Shakespeare at Theater at Monmouth’s 2020 CampShakes
MONMOUTH – Camp Shakespeare is looking for young people who play well with their friends and are imaginative, energetic, and excited to explore Shakespeare at Theater at Monmouth this summer. The best way to explore Shakespeare is hands-on and on your feet, and CampShakes will do just that for students in grades 4 through 8. Classes […]
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Maine Woodcarvers to present Camp & Carve Weekend in Sumner
Individualized guidance and general carving techniques will occur throughout the weekend.