Captain John’s Discovery Camp - Ages 6-12

Get ready to immerse yourselves in the Survival Arts. Captain John and his crew are ready to make the outdoors a wildly good time. Do you know what to do if you got lost in the woods? Can you build a shelter? Read a compass? Follow a map? Campers will learn the basics when it comes to surviving. Each day will be filled with activities, games, crafts, stories and more. Discover the wilderness explorer inside of you!
Please bring water, snack, and lunch.

INSTRUCTOR:            Captain John & Christy Traquair
REGISTRATION:        Opens March 2nd
STARTS/ENDS:           Session 1: June 22nd-June 26th
                                    Session 2: August 24th-August 28th
COST:                          $350.00 Resident / $360.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:                 York Fish & Game - 884 US Rte. 1
DAYS:                          Monday-Friday
TIME:                           8:30am-1:00pm

The June and August sessions will be very similar with minor changes.

Dungeons & Dragons: 30-hour campaign over a 10-week program
Ages 12 and Up

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Take part in a game of heroic fantasy where your choices (and the luck of the dice) determine the path the story takes. Learn more about collaborative storytelling and creative improvisation that makes roleplaying games so special, whether you’re an experienced adventurer or you’ve never rolled a twenty-sided dice before. We have room for all at our party!

INSTRUCTOR:               Thom “The Table Top Guy” Freitag!
REGISTRATION:           Ongoing
STARTS:                         October 9th
ENDS:                            December 18th
COST:                             $225.00 Per Player
LOCATION:                   Center for Active Living – 36 Main Street in York
DAYS:                             Thursdays
TIME:                             5:30pm-8:30pm

Get Ready for 5th Grade
Students Entering Grade 5 at York Middle School in 2026

Everything you will ever need to know about coming to 5th grade! Are you a little nervous about entering York Middle School? This camp will help! We will tour and explore the building so we can find our way around, spend some time in different classrooms, talk about what we will be learning and studying in Grade 5, go over some study and organization tips, play some games. Enter fifth grade feeling relaxed and ready. Come join Ms. Dussault and have a blast learning everything you always wanted to know about 5th grade!

INSTRUCTOR: Laci Dussault, Teacher at York Middle School
REGISTRATION: Opens March 12th through August 5th
STARTS: August 10th
ENDS: August 11th
COST: $40.00
LOCATION: York Middle School
DAYS: Monday & Tuesday
TIME: 8:00am-11:00am

Hot Wheels Garage - Ages 5-8

Playing with cars is FUN! And it’s beneficial for child development. Playing with toy cars provides an opportunity for the development of social skills and aids in emotional and physical development. During this 5-week session, we will build a variety of tracks, create life-like destinations, and create scenarios such as racing, crashing, oil changes, and more. Some structure will be provided, but participant imagination will be the “driving” force in this program. Participants are invited to bring their favorite Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars & trucks, but there will also be plenty of cars and props available to share. We hope you will plan to join Recreation Coordinator, Andy Kaherl (a real-life race car driver) for this fun-filled creative play program. Each participant will receive a Hot Wheels car on the first day.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until full, space is limited.
STARTS:                 February 23rd
ENDS:                     March 30th
COST:                      $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:            Center for Active Living, 36 Main St.
DAY:                        Mondays
TIME:                     4:30pm-5:30pm

LEGO® Camp - Ages 5-12

LEGO® camp has returned to a more interactive version between campers. Campers will have access to Motorized Mechanisms (Mindstorms and WeDo) as well as a large amount of traditional LEGO® to use their creativity to build. There will be a few sets, but most building will be from campers' imagination. We will have a daily challenge to inspire creativity. Halfway through each day we will take a break and go outside to play and eat a snack, weather permitting. don't miss out, sign up early! Sign up for multiple sessions, there's always a new, creative thing to build! Bring a snack and drinks.
Instructor, Andrea Gould, York Middle School Math Teacher, loves math and science and bringing them together in creative, educational ways. Andrea is joined by Kathryn Azeez, a York Middle School Ed Tech who has experience with kids of all ages and needs. She loves challenging kids, watching them have fun and being creative.

REGISTRATION: Opens March 2nd
STARTS/ENDS: Session 1: July 20th-July 24th
Session 2: July 27th-July 31st
COST: $110.00 Resident / $120.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: York Middle School Library
DAY: Monday-Friday
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Safe Sitter - Must be at least 11 Years of Age 

This course is intended to improve your child’s care skills needed for babysitting. Founded in 1980, Safe Sitter® is the only national nonprofit training program exclusively devoted to preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether babysitting, sibling sitting or home alone.
The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades 6-8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, childcare skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter® courses are instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins. Your child will be very prepared to start their babysitting career. Each student completing the course will receive a certificate that verifies this training for caring for small infants and toddlers. The Safe Sitter course has a great deal of information presented in a short period of time. It is important you are available for the entire class.
Please bring a snack and drink.

Please sign up early, as we need to order books ahead of time and don’t want you to miss out!!!!

INSTRUCTOR:       Melissa Nickerson, Certified Safe Sitter Instructor
REGISTRATION:   Ongoing
DAY & DATES:       Session 3: Friday, April 24th
COST:                       $125 Resident / $135 Non-Resident
                                   Includes $40 book fee
LOCATION:            Grant House - 200 Rt 1 in York
TIME:                       9:00am-3:00pm

Safe Sitter - Must be at least 11 Years of Age 

This course is intended to improve your child’s care skills needed for babysitting. Founded in 1980, Safe Sitter® is the only national nonprofit training program exclusively devoted to preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether babysitting, sibling sitting or home alone.
The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades 6-8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, childcare skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter® courses are instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins. Your child will be very prepared to start their babysitting career. Each student completing the course will receive a certificate that verifies this training for caring for small infants and toddlers. The Safe Sitter course has a great deal of information presented in a short period of time. It is important you are available for the entire class.
Please bring a snack and drink.

Please sign up early, as we need to order books ahead of time and don’t want you to miss out!!!!

INSTRUCTOR:       Melissa Nickerson, Certified Safe Sitter Instructor
REGISTRATION:   Opens March 2nd
DAY & DATES:       Session 1: Tuesday, June 23rd - 9:00am-3:00pm
                                   Session 2: Wednesday, July 22nd - 9:00am-3:00pm
COST:                       $125 Resident / $135 Non-Resident
                                   Includes $40 book fee
LOCATION:            Grant House - 200 Rt 1 in York
TIME:                       9:00am-3:00pm

STEP UP TO CRES - Incoming 2nd graders in 2026

Are you a student who just finished first grade at VES? If so, you'll be coming to CRES next year! It's an exciting time to meet new friends, gain new teachers, get to know a new principal, and have a whole new world of experiences!
But you may be a bit nervous...How will I find my way around? What is CRES like? Will I have fun?
If you have any of those questions, this camp is for you! We will tour the school, meet any staff members who are around, spend time on the playground, go for a short hike in the "CRES Woods," sing songs and play games! There are so many amazing things that make CRES unique...from "Wake up and Read" to the "Mile Run" program, fun assemblies, Kids Cabinet, Civil Rights Team, and so much more!

This fun introduction to CRES is sure to make your start to 2nd grade more relaxing and enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Sign up for "Step Up to CRES!"

Please bring a snack and comfortable clothing to hike and play in!

INSTRUCTOR: Sarajane St. John
REGISTRATION: TBD
DAY/DATE: TBD
COST: $40.00
LOCATION: Coastal Ridge Elementary
TIME: TBD

Wild Wonders at Mount Agamenticus - Ages 5-7

Wild Wonders is a gentle outdoor morning day camp for ages 5-7 to explore, observe, create, and so much more! We'll play, hike, and build on our skills each day, all in the beautiful surroundings of the trails at Mount A! Campers should bring snacks and plenty of water, along with appropriate footwear (sneakers or hiking shoes) and layers. In inclement weather, activities will take place indoors.

INSTRUCTOR: Naomi Densmore, Mount A Outreach & Education Coordinator
REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS: August 18th
ENDS: August 21st
COST: $130.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Mount Agamenticus Summit
DAYS: Tuesday-Friday
TIME: 8:30am-11:00am

April Vacation Week Camp - Grades K-6

Looking for something to do during April Vacation? We’ve secured some of your favorite summer day camp counselors and they are excited to facilitate a week of fun, fun, fun! Camp will consist of a combination of seasonal outdoor activities, crafts, indoor games, sports, and a field trip. All campers should come to camp prepared to play inside and outside! Only week-long registrations will be accepted. There will be strict minimum and maximum participation requirements, and registration in advance is required. All campers should pack two snacks, lunch, water bottle, outside play gear appropriate for the April weather conditions, extra set of dry clothes, sneakers, and comfortable indoor play clothes. Field trips are included in the cost.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 14th
STARTS:                 Tuesday, April 21st
ENDS:                     Friday, April 24th
COST:                     Resident $200.00 / Non-Resident $210.00
LOCATION:          York Middle School
DAYS:                     Tuesday-Friday
TIME:                     8:00am-5:00pm
DROP OFF:          8:00am-9:00am
PICK UP:              4:00pm-5:00pm

Camp Funshine - Ages 5-8

Camp Funshine will meet at Village Elementary School, beginning Monday, June 22nd and ending Friday, August 14th. This camp offers a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and games. If you’re looking for a week of fun, this is the place for you! Field trips are included in the weekly camp rate. Field trips happen on Tuesdays and Beach & Onsite Event days are Wednesdays.

If you would like to contribute toward Day Camp Scholarships, please do so as you check out online. Please notice the Prompt and enter the amount you would care to donate. Donations help ensure that all York children have the opportunity to enjoy a summer at camp. Thank you.

REGISTRATION: Opens March 2nd for York Residents /Opens March 9th for Non-Residents

Weekly registration ends at 4:00pm the Thursday prior to each week of camp.

STARTS:           Monday, June 22nd (No camp Friday, July 3rd)
ENDS:               Friday, August 14th
COST:                Per Week: $287.50 Resident / $312.50 Non-Residents / Includes field trips, activities, before and after care (7:30am-9:00am / 4:00pm-5:30pm)
LOCATION:     Village Elementary
DAYS:                Monday-Friday, full week registration only
TIME:               7:30am-5:30pm
DROP OFF:     7:30am-9:00am
PICK UP:         4:00pm-5:30pm

Camp Funshine Field Trips (All field trips subject to change.)
Week 1: Urban Air Adventure Park and Harbor Beach
Week 2: Smitty's/Game Lab (no beach)
Week 3: Splashtown and The Silver Circus (no beach)
Week 4: Animal Adventures Zoo & Rescue Center and Expedition Reptile Show (no beach)
Week 5: Funtown and Harbor Beach
Week 6: Canobie Lake Park & Castaway Island and Abracadabra Magic Show (no beach)
Week 7: Aquaboggan and Harbor Beach
Week 8: Bowl-O-Rama Bowling and Summer Send-Off (no beach)

Camp Coastline - Ages 8-13

Camp Coastline will meet at York Middle School, beginning Monday, June 22nd and ending Friday, August 14th. This camp offers a variety of activities such as games, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to learn new skills in a supportive environment. Every day is designed to keep kids active, engaged, and smiling! Field trips and events are included in the weekly camp rate. Field trips happen on Thursdays (except the Sea Dogs which will be on Wednesday) and Beach & Onsite Event days are Wednesdays.

If you would like to contribute toward Day Camp Scholarships, please do so as you check out online. Please notice the Prompt and enter the amount you would care to donate. Donations help ensure that all York children have the opportunity to enjoy a summer at camp. Thank you.

REGISTRATION: Opens March 2nd for York Residents / Opens March 9th for Non-Residents

Weekly registration ends at 4:00pm the Thursday prior to each week of camp.

STARTS:        Monday, June 22nd (No camp Friday, July 3rd)
ENDS:            Friday, August 14th
COST:             Per Week: $287.50 Resident / $312.50 Non-Residents - Includes field trips, activities, before and after care (7:30am-9:00am / 4:00pm-5:30pm)
LOCATION:  York Middle School
DAYS:             Monday-Friday, full week registration only
TIME:            7:30am-5:30pm
DROP OFF:  7:30am-9:00am
PICK UP:      4:00pm-5:30pm

Camp Coastline Field Trips and Onsite Events (All field trips subject to change)
Week 1: Hill Top Fun Center & Long Sands Beach
Week 2: Sea Dogs - Wednesday, July 1st (no beach)
Week 3: Splashtown & The Silver Circus (no beach)
Week 4: Canobie Lake Park & Castaway Island & Onsite Expedition Reptile Show (no beach)
Week 5: Funtown & Long Sands Beach
Week 6: Urban Air Trampoline Park & Abracadabra Magic Show (no beach)
Week 7: Aquaboggan & Long Sands Beach
Week 8: Happy Wheels Skate Center & Onsite Summer Send-Off (no beach)