Specialty Camps

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Download 2008 Camp Registration Forms

Camp Open House!

Thursday, March 20th

Join Sue Kropff for the MDI Y’s “Summer Camp Kickoff!” on Thursday, March 20th from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. Pick up summer camp brochures and registration materials, meet the staff and learn about what is happening this summer at the YMCA. For more information, contact Sue Kropff at 288-3511 ext. 112. childcare@mdiymca.org.

Highlights from 2007 Specialty Camps . . .

K.C. Jones Basketball Camp - New!
Date: August 20th - August 24th
Age: 7 - 11, co-ed, Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Age: 12 - 18, co-ed, Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $150 member, $185 non-member
K.C. Jones, Dr. Phil Norton, Skip Chappelle Celtics Power! NBA Hall of Famer and former Celtics head Coach K.C. Jones is the kind of person every player looks up to as a true model of success. He devotes his full time and energy toward making camp a productive learning experience. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn from a man whose basketball accomplishments are virtually unequaled. A Boston Celtics legend both as a player and as a head coach, K.C. is one of only seven players in history to have won a NCAA Championship, Olympic Gold Medal and NBA Championship as a player, coach and assistant coach during his career. Scheduled to make an appearance is Skip Chappelle, the former U Maine Black Bears coach & Old Town High School legend himself. Register Now to Guarantee a Spot!

Basketball Camp Highlights - Station Drills, Fundamentals, Lectures by K.C. & Other Special Guests, Scrimmages, Mini-Tournament, FREE KC Jones Camp T-Shirt

YMCA Basketball Camp
dribble Date: July 16 - July 20 (co-ed)
Age: 7 - 10, Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Age: 11 - 14, Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $75 member, $90 non-member
Take it to the hoop! Learn dazzling basketball moves at the MDI YMCA while having fun and bonding with new friends and coaches. Camp focus is on fundamental basketball skills. This invigorating camp is designed to bring out the best in children by teaching sportsmanlike behavior and providing a deeper understanding of teamwork and responsibility.

Major League Soccer Camp
soccer girl Date: July 23 - July 27 (co-ed)
Age: 5 - 6, Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Age: 7 - 11, Time: 9:00am - noon
Age: 12 - 18, Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
$85 member, $110 non-member (Age 5 - 6)
$150 member, $175 non-member (Age 7 - 18)
The number one soccer program in the country comes to Bar Harbor once again for this annual event, run by a crew of international soccer experts. Players are guaranteed to improve skills during this action packed week. Each participant receives a t-shirt and soccer ball. Campers should bring shin guards and a water bottle to camp each day.

Sailing Camp
sailing Session I: July 23 - July 27
Session II: July 30 - August 03
Age: 11 - 18, co-ed
Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $145 member, $165 non-member
Price is per session. Instructors Kate St. Denis and Dick Libby return for another season of fabulous fun on Frenchman Bay. Learn to sail, or improve on already learned skills. Camp features sailing education and lots of hands on time on the water. Participants need to obtain transportation to the Bar Harbor Yacht Club for 12:30pm class start time and 4:00pm class end time. There is no post care available. Participants should bring their own life jackets.

Beginner Gymnastics Camp
girl on balance beam Date: June 25 - June 29
Age: 5 - 8, co-ed
Time: 8:30am - noon
Cost: $60 member, $85 non-member
Location: Town Hill Gymnastics Center
Balance, coordination and a positive attitude are developed through an energetic week of basic gymnastics movements. Children will have a great time as they run, jump, roll and swing while being introduced to a variety of gymnastics equipment.

Intermediate Gymnastics Camp
handstand Date: July 9 - July 13
Age: 7 - 10, co-ed
Time: 8:30am - noon
Cost: $60 member, $85 non-member
Location: Town Hill Gymnastics Center
More advanced skills & a more in-depth focus on the apparatus are what differentiate this camp from the beginner level. Safety, fun, strength, flexibility and building confidence remain the primary goals of the program as children develop skills on the rings, parallel bars, high bar, vault, spring floor & pommel horse.

Sports Conditioning and Flexibility
runners Date: July 30 . August 3
Age: 10 - 18, co-ed
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $75 member, $110 non-member
Fitness guru Jessica Ganong leads this action filled week, guaranteed to whip participants into shape for the upcoming fall sports season. Strength, flexibility and endurance will improve with each passing day of camp. This is a great opportunity to prepare for Adventure Bound Overnight Camp!

Lenny DeMuro Swim Camp
breaststroker Date: July 9 - 13
Age: 7+
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $110 member, $125 non-member
Expert instruction during the two, daily pool sessions is guaranteed. Each day a different stroke is emphasized, with a special focus on speed training. Out of the water activities are also featured including group games, kickball, soccer, & capture the flag. Swimmers should have prior team experience, or by permission – Jim Willis sharks@mdiymca.org.

Springboard Diving Camp
diver Date: August 13 - 16
Age: 8+
Time: 9:00am - noon
Cost: $60 member, $75 non-member
Learn to fly! Come learn the basics of springboard diving, or improve already learned skills. Discover how to safely execute forward, back, inward, reverse and twisting dives. A combination of board and dry land practice will be used. Must be able to perform a basic forward dive. This is a multiage, multi-level group. Contact Jessica Ganong for more information at 288-3511.